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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21
The Fair!
A Complete Success.
Over 2OO0 People Witness a
Fine Display.
LONDONDERRY DID HERSELF
PROUD.
A Fine Day-A Big CrOwd-An Unequal-
led Display-NO OAccidents-Every-
body Pleased and good feelings
All Around.

Had the management of the Lon
donderry fair had the making of the
day for their exhibition they could
not have bettered last Tuesday. 1t
'wasas fine a September day as the
most exacting could ask for. Early
in the morning people began to ar
rive and from nine o'clock until noon
a continuous stream came in to
the village The number pres
ent is variously estimated at from
1000 to 5000 persons. The Lon
donderry Cornet Band furnished
most excellent music and did much
to make the day pleasant to our hun
dreds of visitors. Numerous Fakirs
had up their stands and made it live
ly crying~their wares. A little before
noon the Witherell & Doud mounted
brass band, connected with a poor
burlesque show of Uncle Toms Cabin,
with the cabin left out and most
everything else that was good in con-
nection with that grand old drama,
appeared on the streets and attracted
some attention for brief time.
THE EXHIBITION
Both indoor and out exceeded the
expectation of the most sanguine and
it goes without saying, among our
out of town visitors, that no finer dis
play was ever made by small mount
ain town. The exhibition of horses,
cattle and other stock was most cred
table. Several horsemen were lit
tie late and failed to enter for premi-
ums. Among those were Warren
Hazleton, with fine pair of matched
horses, and H. Fl. Collins and A..
II. Drury with single drivers.
Londonderry furnished team Of
80 pairs of oxen; Winhall II pairs,
owned by Henry Hewes and sons.
L. N. Vale & Son and w. R.
Spaulding of Weston exhibited some
extra fine Devon cattle. There were
also some fine COWS, calves and steers
on exhibition. The cattle exhibit
was pronounced by good judges as
being very fine.
Among the farm, dairy and house
hold exhibit, aside from the moving
machines, horse rakes, ETC., were a
hand and steam cream separator ex-
hibited by L. j. Jaquith and su-
perb and handy mop wringer, that
would be appreciated by any lady, ex-
hibited by O. N. Wardwell of ia
maica.
In fLOhAL AMI
Here the display was abundant and
of the finest and best quality. At q
long table, filed with everything that
the earth can be made to produce,
and of the best quality, the scribe
met our genial townsman, John +.
Carleton-John never means to gel
left on anything. between cabbage and
popcorn-but this time be had many
a close second. In this line there
were many exhibitors and the display
could hardly be equalled.
Merchants L. I. q w. II. Land
man exhibited two Bridgeport organs
and two sewing machines, New Home
and New Ideal. Also fine exhibit
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21

&HFor Sale-l0 COWS, farrow,
young cows and coming in fore part of
January, also | pair oxen, years! old,
weigh about $780, Good workers and
good beef. GEO. BABBITT.'
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21
Business Mention.

Business notices inserted under this head for
one cent word Nothing inserted for less than
sj cents.
If you have anything to sell or wish to buy
anything here Is a chance to make your wants
widely known at trnng cost.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21

Premiums awarded at the fair are
now due and will be paid by the
treasurer, H. M. Shanks. Those ia
terested will call upon him.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21

M-LosT-A Shepherd Dog-whte
stripe in face, black on each side, white
breast and feet, the rest yellow
IRA EVANS,
Manchester Centre, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21

For SALE-A pair of good work horses,
or will exchange for farrow cows, Also
will sell one yearling first premium Dur
ham heifer.
c. Harrison
No. Windham.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21

Proverbs are the literature Of reason
or the statements Of absolute truth
without qualification. Like the sacred
books of each nation, they are the sane
tuary of its intuitions. Emerson.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21

According to careful estimates, three
hours Of close study wear out the body
more than whole day of hard physical
exertion.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21
PRICE THREE CENTS.

Antiques-lst, foot stool, Mrs David
Aldrich; I'd, mortar and pestle, Mrs
David Babbitt.
FOOT RACE.
LIST, Sprague Burbank, sl,0O; I'd, Her.
mon Howard, rs; Sd, Frank Rhoades,
25c.
BICYCLE RACE.
LIST, Chas. Belden, $500; I'd, Lyle
Pierce, 10.
TUG OF WAR.
The contest was between Londonder-
ry and winhall team and was won by the
former.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21

Rev. N. A. Wood of the Baptist
church baptised seven converts last
Sabbath.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21

ES1~ Fine Connecticut River Onions
for sale by j. HILL, Bondville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21
POSt-Omce.

Mails arrive at So. Londonderry every eve
ming, Sundays excepted, by stage from Chester
and Manchester at AS; by rail DAD at ;55.
Mails close. every morning, Sundays excepted
by train at 6 As; by stage at 90.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21
THE
Londonderry Sitter.
So. Londonderry, Vermont.
Address all communications, sign
ed by your proper name, to
The Sitter, So. Londonderry, VT.

90 Entered at the Post.once at So. London
derry as second class matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21
MARRIED.

In West Townshend, Sept. Is, by Rev.
S. L. Vincent, Miss Nellie M. Holmes
of West Townshend and Charles Holmes
of Erving, Mass.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21
Railroad-Cen,ral vermont

New London Northern Dlyision.]
Trains depart from and arrive at So. London
derry every day, except Sundays, as follows
Leave Arrive
Mail, GAS, a. M 7 30, p. m
Mixed, l2:l5, p. m. IL Is, a. m.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21

EsTRAY NoTICE-Came into the en-
closure of the subscriber, Sept. Is, one
de-horned young cow-colored mostly
white with black below the knees. The
owner is requested to pay charges and
take her away.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21
nICYCIF RACE.
BIRTHS.

In Landgrove, Sept. 7, a daughter TO
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvah Carley.
In SO. Londonderry, Sept 10, daugh-
ter to Mr.. and Mrs. Orin Stowell
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21
Just Received !!
A Fine Line Of JeWelry.

Link Cuff Buttons for Ladies and
Gents.
Some of the latest Styles in Hair Pins.
both gold and silver.
Hat Pins, Book Markers, Bag Mar
kers, Scarf Pins.
Ladies' Solid Silver Belt Buckles and
Pins. Ladies' Gold, sterling Silver
and Pearl Shirt Waist sets, Gentlemen's
Stonine sets for shirt fronts.
Umbrella Bands, sterling silver clasps.
Tie clasps for gen lemen. gold chain
bracelets for Ladies, new rings
both gold and silver.
new charms.
We keep fine line of Silver always on
hand- Gold pens and pencils we have a
hne line of. Ladies long chains called
Lometts.
Do not forget that we are the people
hat fit eyes free of charge.
All wcrl is warranted and will receive
prompt attention.
CARLETON & LUGENE.
Manchester. Centre.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21

Picked Up, Dished Up and Made Palata-
BILE for SITTER Readers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21
0Nr Glib List
For 1894.

To all advance paying subscribers,
both new and old, we make the fol-
lowing terms for the coming year:
The SITTER and N. Y. Tribune, 81 .25
+" I" N. Y. Press, sl.25
!" =" Daily Press, S2S5
F" " Rutland Herald, 81 so
6 I" Boston Journal, 81 so
+" Mirror & Farmer, 81 so
/" /" " N. Y. World, 81 .65
{" +" g Troy Times, $3.50
The SITTER and Demorest Family
Magazine, $3.50.
The SITTER and the Metropolitan
Magazine, 1925.
This last to new subscribers to the
SITTER, $500.
The SITTER and the New York
Weekly Recorder, one of the best
Republican weeklies alive, S1.50.
See advertisement on Sd page.
Here you have it, in plain English.
Now, please, don't write and ask if
YOU can have the N. Y. Tribune and
SITTER for one year for ST 20. You
certainly can by sending the money
to this office.
WAnd, further, should you want
more than one of these papers you
can have them at the eplices indicated,
for instance the SITTER and N. Y.
Press and Boston Journal will only
cost you S1.7j, and you can add the
Rutland Herald for SOC additional.
HTake a daily. The coming
session of Congress is to be a stirring
one and you can only be kept
thoroughly posted by taking a daily.
The n. Y. Daily Press is one of the
ablest Republican papers in the
country and altogether the most
spicy. We will furnish it to paid uI
SITTER subscribers for only sl.S5.
Address all orders 10
! The SITTER,
So. Londonderry, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21
LOCAL MELANGE.

See Second Page for Editorial Matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-09-21
They Want Names.

Landgrove, Vt. Sept. q, 1894.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-06-14
She Didn't Wan, wilIie's Aid.

\ Young lady Of prepossesslng ap-
pearance was sitting in the waiting
room of photograph gallery on +
street in Washington the other day
when she was accosted by handsome
old gentleman with a charming man
ner and musical voice
In few moments he learned from
her that she had lost her position in
the Treasury Department and was
anxious to get something to DO. She
learned from him at the same time
that he was a member of the House Of
Representatives, a friend OF Secretary
Carlisle, and sort Of fairy godfather
to all handsome young lady clerk. in
the Government Department He
took a great interest in their welfare
and was always glad to do them any
service. He promised to go to the
Treasury Department that very day
and see if he could not persuade Sec
retary Carlisle to restore her to her
former position, and TO call upon her
that same evening to relate the result
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-06-14
NEW VOL. 29--NO. 35.

prepared to begin the long eastward
Journey. jim and Joe helped him 10
arrange a bed IN the wagon, and when
all was ready jim brought the little
girl in his arms and placed her on II.
He handled her almost as tenderly as
a mother would, and after laying her
down saw that she was perfectly COM
Portable Then he stood for mo-
ment. hesitating and undecided, cast
iug yearning looks at the child's face
Finally he said, little pleadiugly
Sissy, ifyou ntminditto much
wish you would kiss me jest once.
Il don't mind it at all the child
said putting up her arms and lips,
cause l Ike YOU, You saved the
money for MS so We can 20 home, an
YOU re honest an good too. amt YOU
jim flushed scarlet, and for an M
slant cast his ewes down But d-
rectly he looked boldly up, and with
his eyes on the girls face, replied
Yes, sissy, am an honest man,
thanks to You, an I'll always be one'
too.
Joe stepped forward, and without
word stopped for kiss There were
tears in his eyes when he raised his
head and. turning about walked back
and stood leaning sgaln-t the cabin
door.
\ few minutes later the wagon
rolled away across the broad, level
prairie From the rear Of the wagon,
where there was small opening IN
the cover, childish face, thin aud
sharp, peered ont at the lonely mound.
the 0.i cabin and the two men VINO
stood there with their eyes to the east
After while the face faded away IN
the distance, and then a little white
handkerchief huttered in the soft,
balmy breeze Of the beautiful autumn
morning At last that, too, passed
out Of view, and only the old wagon,
like a ,peck on the horizon, could be
seen.
With a sigh jim turned to hls COM
paulon.
joe" he said Il thank God that
she never knew what We come here
for"
Ne, too, Joe agreed. But shes
saved us, jim"
Yes, she's saved Us.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-06-14
Why a Store is Deserted

One Of the curiositie- TO be found IN
Southern Ohio, not far from Chilli.
cothe, II a country store that has re.
maiued ~ II now il for over thirty
years without the change of a single
article. When the war broke out,
the man who owned the store had n
son. The father was intensely loyal,
and persuaded the son 10 enlist prom.
lsing the son that If he should enlist
the store and its contents should be
his when be returned. Another call
for troops came, and the old man
locked up the store and shouldered q
musket. He remained IN the army
until peace was declared, and then
returned home. lis wife had died IN
the meantime, and no tidings had ever
been received from the son. The
father worked a small farm that be
owned, but never entered the store,
saying that it should be there 90 II
was when his son came home 10 claim
it. a quarter Of century has gone,
but no word yet from the missing son,
and the store stands just as it was over
thirty years ago, the old man, now in
his dotage, refusing 70 allow any one
% enter II.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-06-14
SI.50 A YEAR, CASH.
Gen Braddock's Sash.

When on July 9. 1855, near where
Pittsburs city now stands, Major-Gen-
eral Braddock lay dying on the lost
field Of Fort Duquesne, his only sur
yiyiug aid, Col. George Washington
the rest of his staff killed or wound
ei-with the assistance of two soldiers
bore the wounded General off the field
and over the Mononghela river in the
red military sash, which as a Major
General he wore around his waist.
Wrapped in it he was placed on a
tumbul aud carried during the night
and the ensuing two days TO Fort Ne
cessitv. where he died and was buried
on the 18th. In his dying moments
Maiol-Geusral Braidock begged
Washington to accept of his military
accoutremeuis his two horses, his side
arms and ms sash also TO keep and
care for his orderly, named Bishop who
was subsequently with Colonel Wash
ingtou In the Revolution, and for many
wears until has death at Mount Vernon.
This red silk sash, stained and s,Iaened
with his blood, was carried by General
Washington to Mount Vernon, and by
him gwen 70 Major-Geucral Games.
Il was given TO Mai-Gen Zachariah
TAYLOR in 1913 by Major-Geneml
Games after the Mexican war 1t was
only tie other iay, after great search,
found by Ms only Surviving daughter,
the estmaIlc Mrs. Bette Taylor Dam
bridge. Of Winchester, who as Mrs.
Bliss Wa, SO well known whilst pre-
siding over the White House in the
short year her father was President
The history Of the sash seems to be
that on General Taylor's sudden aud
uulooked-tor death all of hls personal
effects were placed in his army chest
remaining there until at the death Of
hie widow they were sent TO this city,
the home Of Mrs Daudridgc, his only
surviving daughter then There was
no memoranda or inventory aud no
especial thought was gwen IT, The
civil war coming on they We're forgot
ten, and It was only the other day. her
attention being called TO the subject,
that search was had and 1t was found,
carefully wrapped mp in linen and
labeled "Bmddock's sash, " together
with her fathers two military sashes.
1t is of very dark red, soft silk, some
- feet longby 4 in width At either
extremity near the heavy silk tasscls,
woye into a horizontal band, Is the
date Of 1909, and near the center are
three dark black stains as large "a a
woman's hand. the marks of his life
blood. The history Of this sash can
be found in full detail in D. Haass
history Of Western Virginia, page l2O,
and in Sargent history Of Brad
docks campaign The sash being Of
no value to the lady other than as
relic Of the French and Indian war Of
l74O, will be in all probability dis
posed Of by her either to the United
Service Museum, Horse Guards, Lon
don, or to the Braddock Museum IN
Pittsburg.- Manchester { Ta) Neus
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-06-14
Have You Ever Read IT.

Il ls told Of Franklin that one time
in Paris he was greatly ridiculed for
his love of the Bible, and that he made
up his mind to find out how many Of
the scofers had read II He informed
one Of the learned societies, Of which
he was a member, that he had come
across a story in pastoral life in an
cient times that appeared to him very
beautiful, but be would like the Judg-
ment Of the society upon it. On the
evening appointed Franklin had
reader Of finely modulated voice read
to them the Book Of Esther They
were in ecstacies over it, and one after
another arose to express qualification
and admiration, and the desire that
the manuscript should be printed.
1T Il printed" said Franklin,
rand IS a part Of the Bible.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-06-14

4 story il being circulated TO the
effect that a married lady in this
county had birthday Anniversary a
short time ago, upon which her hus-
band presented her with pretty
piano lamp. lie was much Ha:tered
when she told him that she intended
TO give it his name, until be asked her
reasons for 20 peculiara proceeding.
Well, said she, you know, dear,
it has a good deal Of brass about it, il
IL handsome to look at, requires
great deal Of attention, it il remark
ably brilliant, is sometimes unsteady
on its legs, liable to explode when
half full, flares occasionally, is always
out at bedtime, and Is bound to
smoke"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-06-14
THE MOTH MUST DIE.

0tAMPHOR Balls-!Oc per box at Gibsyn's.
" Call early. GIBSON, THE DRUGGIST.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-06-14

Hotel Proprietor-We don't allow
any games of chance here.
Gambler-This is not a game Of
chance. Ny friend here has no
chance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-06-14

Nl not injure the most delicate skins ::
Cuticura, Packers Tar, Pine Tar, Glenn 5
sulphur, Carbolic Glycerine, Fels Germi-
eide, Pure White CASTLE, Notified CASTLE.
Almond Meal. Dairy-Made Complex xion,
Palm Oil, Velvet Skin Soap, Physicians and
Surgeons Soap. For sale cheap at
MCMURRAN'S DRUG STORE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-06-14

Uncle Joshua-"These city people
have mighty polite manners, Maria. "
His Wife-''How 20 ?"
Uncle Jo.hua-"just let couple oi
fellows have my watch that they Of
fered to go and get regulated free
gratis. They're to bring it back to
me at the hotel"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-06-14
FOR SALE.

VERY VALUABLE FARM OF 100 acres
n within Il mile of railroad station, two
hours from Washington and three from Bal
timore. one of ths most productive farms in
the Shenandoah Valley.
Also a store house and warehouse, valua-
BILE business stand. a brick dwelling and sew.
eral vacant lots In thriving railroad VIII
lage. Call on or address.
TRAPNELL & TRAPNELL,
Charlestown Il Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Nav ~, lS9i-it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-06-14

ONE AT A TIME.

One at a time the murmuring raindrops pat
ter
On drowsy pools with an incessant chime.
TIL 10! an ocean, ere the cloudlets scatter
one at time.
One at "a time the shimmering sunbeams
wander
Adown to earth from yonder cloudess
cline,
TIL iowliest mountan-tops are smit with
splendor-
One at a time.
One at time uprears the master builder
Stone upon stone with horny hands agrime,
TIL shoot alon the turrels that bewilder-
one at a time.
One at time the shuttle swiftly flying
filings thread on thread like throes OF
throbbing rhyme,
Till glows the tapestry with hues undying-
one at time.
one at a time each patient, mute endeaNOl
Is forging character august, sublime,
In souls whose influence shall be felt forever
one ut q time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-06-14
Spring, 1894.

We have received our Spring Stock
Of Woolens, for Suitings, Pantaloon-
ings, Nestings and Overcoatings,
which have been selected with the
greatest care. This is the lar -est line
Of Spring Woolens we have ever
shown. We will make them to order
with Fit, Finish and Fashion, at the
lowest possible price. This line en-
braces all the latest styles of Foreign
and Domestic makers.
Our line of Gents Furnishing
Goods for Spring is complete in every
respect, always receiving the latest
styles. Before placing your order for
your Spring Clothes, stop in and see
our Spring Line, which we know will
please you. Prices the lowest and
satisfaction in every respect.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-06-14

be gone?" he asked.
Not long now, guess" the child F..
replied. He was just goin to git
some medicine an come right back
The man made no answer and a
long silence followed. After awhile |
the child looked timidly up into the
rough, bearded face and speaking in
eager though trembling tones, said
Please, mister, YOU won't take all I.
Of pas money, will YOU
Il reckon Twill, theman answered, .
unfeeIingly. That's Jest what I
come here for, an I calculate I'll not
leave a dollar that can git my fin
gers on. Taint my way O doin
business"
IF you take it all we cant 60 away
from here, the child said sadly, "an .
the doctor says if we don't 60 pa an
me will both die, cause pas got the
consumption an We got the lever
THAT amt nothing to me, the
man replied with cola ino'llerence
The child put its thin hand over its
face and something like a sob came
from It, 1t was almost minute be-
fore 1t looked up at the man again.
both eyes full of tears and lips trem-
bling with suppressed emotions.
Il do want to 90 back to our old
home so bad, 1t said' PlalntiVeiy
cause | was always well there an 1t
was so pleasant, Every night
dream about 1t an see the big, shady
bluegrass pasture an the red clover
meadow an the clear spnns branch
that runs down through the orchard
an under the big elm-trees, where l
used to have swing. | dream 1t all
over every night an I'm so happy TIL
wake up an hnd 1t $ just a dream
The chiId's words and tone were
pathetic, but they had no effect on the
man to whom they were addressed.
He appeared obhvous to 1t all.
at IS so lonely out here on the .
prame with nobody but pa an me-
the little voice went on AN am I
never happy Ike l used 10 De oacN
at the old home used to cry every
day till pa sold the old clam an got
the money 50 we could 60 away
cause | dldn I want to die an be bur-
led out here where there am nothIn
but praIne' an where the crIckets IN
the grass make me feel 50 lonesome
with their cries. 1t amt nice like 1t
Is back at the old home, where the
birds sing an where there are flowers
an trees an little branches OF clear
water.
The child paused for a moment and
looked anXiously into the face Of the
man, who sat immoyable. Then plead
ingly 1t continued:
You won't take all of pas money
Will you? 1t won't take much to take
us back home, an if you knew how
much I wanted to so, and how l
grieye to think Of my dying here,
you'd let us have that much You
will let us keep little, won't YOU
at amt likely that | will, " the
man replied with an oath. 1T don't
make any difference to me whether
YOU 90 back to your home or whether
Won die here. It's money want, and
l amt apt to let a chance to git 1t
slip through my fingers on account of
any pitiful stories.'
At that moment there came the
sound of a horses feet beating on the
hard earth. The man in the cabin
arose and placed his hand on his Pis-
tol.
1T is pa, SAID the child fearfully.
The man waited with his eye fixed
on the door The horseman rode up,
dismouuted and approached the cabin.
There was the click of a pistol at the
window, and the man in the cabin
looked around to see a head thrust