The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-04-13
LONDONDERRY.
! The spring house cleaning of last week

q The spring house cleaning of last week
conducted under the charge of the States
Attorney should be productive of good re-
suits. 1t is with no little regret that we
say there has been altogether too much
debauchery in this place during the past
This condition of affairs has long been de-
plored by many of our citizens because
it has given the place reputation which
is not deserved, Whether the prohibi-
ton law is solution of the liquor ques-
ton or not should receive no considera-
ton at such times. AS long as the law
remains on the statute books of the state
it should be enforced to the letter, and
the official who allows the illegal traffic
to pass without notice is guilty of a pal
pable neglect of duty and an unpardona-
BILE betrayal of the trust imposed in him.
The law as it is enforced today does not
prohibit. To become convinced of this
fact visit our larger towus where open
bars are run directly under the eyes of
the minions of the law who take no step
to close them unless compelled to do so.
In this way we have nursed gigan-
tic octopus that is gradually taking the
life-blood of the people and undermine
cherished institutions which have been
the boast and pride of our generation.
The best we can do is to trust in the flu
ture and see that the duties of citizenship
are not neglected by our refusal to res
pect the laws of the state.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Whit
man and Dodge upon Thursday afternoon,
April 5th. About thirty attended and en-
ioyed very pleasant afternoon. The
next meeting will occur upon Thursday,
April Goth. Further notice relative to
the meeting will be given from the pull
pit.
Mrs. Clara Wyman is very i'll with few
if any hopes entertained of her recovery.
Her daughter, Mrs. Julia Pratt, is car
ing for her.
Mrs. W. w. Utley of Manchester is
visiting her brother, w. L. Gibson, and
other relatives in the vicinity. G.
Porter Newell who has been quite sick
for the past few weeks is able to sit up a
little.
A very pleasant gathering was held at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Pierce on Thursday evening, April 5, the
occasion being the marriage of their
daughter, Fannie, who became the happy
bride of William w. Lilley, son of
Mrs. Frank Davis of this town. Besides
the parents of the bride and groom there
were present Ned Pierce, Mrs. Jessie
Aldrich and son and Rev. and Mrs. w..
r. Curtis. the latter being the officiating
clergyman.
Next Sunday will occur the last Sun
day in the fourth year of the labors of
pastor Curtis. He would say through
the columns of the SITTER that while
laboring among the people Of Londonderry
during the past four years he has had
many pleasant experiences. and would
q atefully acknowledge the many kind
nesses shown him and most heartily
thank all who have so kindly ministered
| to him of their substance.
A. Bailey has wintered small flock of
hens which we think have made a good
record. Through the month of February
he had Is hens which layed 233 eggs.
During the month of March he had II
hens which layed 30l eggs. He would
like to know who can give better record.
Rev. C. H. Merrill Of St. Johnsbury,
secretary of the Domestic Missionary So
ciety will visit the place Saturday, April
81, remaining till IL o'clock the Sunday
following. The object Iof his visit will
be to acquaint himself with the minds of
the people in regard to the continuance
of the labors of pastor Curtis.
Miss May Robinson of So. London
derry has been visiting her cousin, Miss
Jessie May Garfield, for few days.
Mrs. E. S. Garfield is visiting with the
family of E. W. Melendy, at So. Lon
donderry