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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-11-16

school began. He rather looked
down on singing school. $50 many
girls are there who sing off the key"
he said; "and the boys would, too,
only the boys never come" But his
mother had asked him to go, so he
went just to oblige her.
Early as he was, some one else was
before him. Bending over the stove
in the furthest corner of the room,
was Jean Monet, the old Frenchman
who played the organ at church and
the piano at singing school. He
played very well; much better than
any of the Annisville girls who per
formed at musicals. But old Monet
was certainly very queer. Once when
the congregation was singing "Duke
Street" at different rates of speed
and a little more off the key than
usual, tie organist suddenly clapped
his hands over his ears and muttered
in French that he could bear it no
longer. However, he began playing
again almost Immediately, and, as
most OF the singers had been some
distarce behind the organ, there was
not much harm done. At the next
meeting of the Standing Committee,
there was some discussion as to
whether the organist ought not to be
reprimanded. But when kind hearted
old Mr.. Lawrence said that he did
not doubt he would have done the
same if he had had an ear for music,
the general wrath was appeased, and
since then old Monet had not sinned
again.
1t was such disagreeable evening
that great many singers stayed at
home. When Mr.. Atkins, the teacher,
struck his little stick on the piano to
attract the general attention, the
dense masses of settees in front of
him were very sparsely inhabited.
Mr. Atkins was the auctioneer of An.
nisville; and if lung power had been
the only requisite for good singer,
he could have sung side by side with
Patti. The amazing strength of his
voice stood in his way as singing
teacher, for he could seldom resist
the temptation of joining in with his
scholars; and while his own notes
were surging above the general up
roar, he could Escarcely be expected
to distinguish the more delicate
shades of error on the part of his
pupils. On this particular evening
the school practiced number of Choir
uses with less success than usual, for
most of the good singers were absent.
Old Jean Monet, however, made no
demonstration of pain this time, but
played on with dignity, if not with
pleasure.
When the lesson was over, Mrs.
Atkins stepped up to- the platform
and whispered something to her hus-
band. The auctioneer nodded, and
exclaimed, in the same tone of voice
with which he would have proclaimed
the excellence of picture at an aue-
ton: "The next number on the pro
gram is a solo from Mr.. Baldwin"
Arthur stammered out some apollo
gy; but there was such a clamor of
applause that he was obliged to
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-11-16
GODS PRUNING.

Although today God prunes my twigs with
pain,
Vet doth His blood nourish and warm my
root;
Tomorrow shall put forth buds again.
And clothe myself with fruit.
Although today walk in tedious ways.
Today His staff is turned into rod.
Yetwill walt for Him the appointed days
And stay upon my God.
CHRISTIAN RossETTI.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-11-16
AS HE MIGHT HAVE SUNG HIM
SELF,

BY ROBERT BEVERLY HALE.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-11-16

Arthur did not return for five years.
His teacher in Paris, who was at that
time considered the greatest teacher
in the world, wrote such enthusiastic
letters describing the young mans
progress that Mr.. Baldwin was con-
tent to let his boy stay as long as he
liked. But at the end of the fifth
year there was rumor current in
Annisville that he was coming back.
That Arthur Baldwin, who had taken
the part of leading tenor in the Grand
Opera in Europe, who had actual
ly sung before crowned heads, and
who had won all sorts Of splendid
honors = that this great man was
coming back to pay his old home a
visit, was almost too wonderful to
be believed. AS to Jean Monet,
he was beside himself with Joy.
The old man had a book in which
he pasted the program of every
opera, oratorio and concert in which
Arthur had taken part. He had pored
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-11-16

HE evening was wet-it
was in March. Arthur
B a | d win plum 6 e d
through the snow and
slush at a pace which
brought him to the An
nisville Town Hall ten
minutes before singing
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Solomon far eclipses his father in rab-
binical fame. In agreement with most
eastern nations the Jews credit him
with power over demons and genii.
Well might he be called the wise king,
but of the traditional examples Of his
wisdom we can only give a few. When
about to build the temple, he sent to
Pharaoh to lend him the services of
some skilled artifcers The Egyptian
king, with rather niggardly kingcraft,
only sent those who were doomed to die
within the year. Solomon sent them
back, each man with shroud, and with
the taunting message to his brother
monarch, Hast thou no shrouds to bury
thine own dead?'
When the queen Of Sheba visited
him, among the questions" that she
put to him was one which seriously
puzzled the king. In each hand she
held wreath of flowers, one of which
was natural and one artificial, but so
exquisite was the workmanship Of the
latter that, at the distance the queen
stood from the throne, no difference
could be detected. Could the wise Solo
mon, who knew all horticulture from
| the cedar that is in Lebanon to the hys-
sop that springeth out of the wall, tell
his visitor which was the true and
which the false? The k ing was nom
plused for a moment, but only for a
moment. He commanded that the doors
| and windows should be thrown open,
and the bees, entering In, answered for
him the question Of the queen of the
| south. ALL tho Year Round.
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lVoRYSQAP
IT LOATS
At all grocery of
five cake and larger The larger the
vnient laundry general your
Grocer is Of it. insist his getting it for
ePsoera& SEQ
JT FLOATS
In the Sweet BY and BY,

Rev. Mr.. Hough in his lecture last
Thursday evening on the aims and
objects of Odd Fellowship gave this
as one to raise the actions of men
up TO the level of their voice. The
gentlemen, we suppose, would make
the hand do the good deeds that the
mouth easily speaks, in other words
bring parity between profession and
action-a kind of bi-moralism. OF
course this is unobjectionable, indeed
it is delightful view to take but
somewhat iridescent, and it's gold
dollars to copper pennies that if he
ever realizes the dream through Odd
fellowship or any other ship or ism
it will be on 16 to ratio-siXteen
professions to one good act. That S
about the size of humanity, as at pres.
organized. Can the leopard change
is spots? Possibly, but it will take
many years of scientific breeding,
and it will require more than Jacobs
peeled rods to change the spots on the
face of humanity. But if our Odd
Fellow friends can do it, or are try
ing to, the SITTER wishes them God
speed and hopes they will not run
amuck against the scarlet fever.
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PHOTOGRAPHS.

Having decided to move our studio to
another town we shall close business in
Londonderry, Saturday, May llth, until
this date we shall continue to make cabi-
net pictures at 50. 80 per dozen.
Copying o. all kinds and prices. We
are prepared to do outside work of every
description.
Remember that cloudy days are just as
good as sunshine for making sittings.
Don't put off coming in to sit for your
pictures until the last day but come in
now and give us time.to get out proofs
while we are here then we will finish the
work and deliver it as quickly as possible.
Ng@Bear in mind that we finish here in
So. Londonderry, Saturday, May llth
Thanking you for your very liberal pat
ronage while we have been with you and
trusting in continuance of the same
while we remain with you we are
Very Truly Yours,
WELLMAN BROS.
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PRICE THREE CENTS.


Senator Call Is very popular with tho
lower classes, the cracker element, who
consider him tho greatest man on earth,
and will not vote for a legislative can
didate unless he agrees to support tho
senator for reelection whenever his
term runs ort When congress adjourns,
Mr.. Call comes home, puts ON gray
hickory SHIRT, Il pair Of ragged brocohes,
a coat with large holes at the elbows,
an old tan colorcd, perspirction stained
SLOUGH hat and gets into his snlky for
an electionoeriug tour through the state,
He travels over tho sand hills and
through tLe pino forests, stopping at ov.
cry cabin to pass the time of day. +"
He kisses all the children, asks fUr a
"snack" 20 cat, and when Tia f4rner's
wife Offers him luttor lie always prefers
sorghum on his bread When might
overtakos him, he "puts up" at the
nearest farmhouse, no matter how nm
inviting 1t may be, and whon he gaeS to
bed holds out his rasSad trousers to lis
host and says:
Il snacgcd my pauts il tho l;'HSh TO-
day, and I'd be under everlasting obli-
cations if your good wife would mend
them for me. y
OF course tho woman would sit up all
night to patch tho garments of United
States senator, and she puts in her pret-
tiest stitches, but he rips off the patch
in day or two and plays the same
game in the next county, The namo of
the women in Florida who have mended
Senator Calls pants is legion, and it is
the proudest event in their lives Cor.
Chicago Record
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Our better halves say they could not
keep house without Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t is used in more than half the
homes in Leeds. Sims Bros, Leeds, Ia.
This shows the esteem in which that rem
edy is held where it has been sold for
years and is well known. Mothers have
learned that there is nothing so good for
colds, Group and whooping cough, that it
cures these ailments quickly and pelma-
nently, and that it is pleasant and safe
for children TO take. 25 and so cent bot
ties for sale by Goddard & Gibson, So.
Londonderry, G. L. Rich ardson, Peru
and Londonderry.
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A Dairy Maids Supper will be
served in the Baptist vestrv Thurs.
evening, May 9th, from 6 80 to s 80.
Bill of Fare, Bread and Milk, Baked
Apples and Milk, Mush and Milk,
Cracker and Milk, Milk by the Glass,
Cottage Cheese, Cracker and Cheese,
Pie and Cake. Price of supper, 10
cents.
The death of David Robbins of
So. WiLdham removes a man well
known in this section. Mr.. Robbins
was formerly an extensive cattle buy
er and trader.
Miss Mary Ross resumed her place
in this office yesterday, having recov-
cred from her illness.
The seekers Of May flower had
not far to 60 this year, nature having
supplied an unusual abundance. On
Tuesday we were shown by Mr.. B.
B. Rawson strawberry plant in full
bloom. But then it should be remem-
bered that everything must bloom
around this gentleman's place, kept
SO neat, tidy and inviting.
The last meeting of the creditors of
the Llvermore insolvent estate came
off yesterday at lawyer Cudworth's S
office before Judge Reed. The es-
tate pays 81 cents on the dollar which
discharges the debtors.
Our patrons will find De Wits Little
Early Risers safe and reliable remedy
for constipation, dyspepsia and liver
complaints.
G. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E, Smith,
Jamaica.
Mrs. Nelson Goddard of Towns
hend is visiting this week with her
friends in So. Londonderry, and the
SITTER succeeded in drafting her for
one days work in the office.
Postmaster Gibson is canvasing
Windsor county for school book
publishing firm, leaving his very ca
pable sister, Miss Ettie, in charge Of
the postoffice.
The meeting of the creditors Of
the A. f. Livermore sons brought
j. l.. of Baldwinsville, Mass, and
+. S. of Brattleboro to town.
Bert Ross went to New London,
Conn, Wednesday and will return
to-day.
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Slate of Ncrmnnt !

State OF vermont,
Westminster, IS. The Probate Court for
said District. To all pc sons interested in the
estate OF Anna E. Thompson late of London
derry in said district, deceased, GREETING:
Whereas, Alva I. Pierce, Administrator up
on the estate of Anna B. Thompson late of
Londonderry in said district. deceased, has
filed his petition in this court setting forth
that The sale of the whole of the real estate Of
the said deceased will be beneficial to the
heirs and lesatees and all persons interes-
ted therein, and praying for license
to sell the same, and at the same time
filed in this court what purports to be the con.
sent in writing Of all the heirs residing in the
state to such sales. Whcreupon ii is ordered
that the same be heard at the session of said
court, u be held at the Probate Office in Bel
lows Falls on the Isl day of June, A. D.,
1895, when and where you may be heard in
the premises, if you see cause.
Zina H. Allbee, Register.
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Agreably Surprised.

~ had very severe cold on my lungs
that caused much soreness and gave me
considerable uneasiness in regard to the
result" says Mr.. T. E. Smith, of Biller-
lea, Mass. "a local druggist called my
attention to Chamberlains Cough Rem
edy, and on his Recommendation l gave
the remedy a careful trial The result
surprised me; | recovered entirely in
three days" % and so cent bottles for
sale by D. B. Goddard, So. Londonderry
and G. L. Richardson, Peru and Weston,
L. C. Bolster, Bondville.
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There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases put
toge. her, and until the last few years was
supPo ed to be inctlrable. For a Great
many years doctors pronounced il a local
di case, and prescribed local remedies,
and by constantly failing TO cure with To-
cal treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be con-
stitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufacture by I. J. Cheney &
CO., Tol 10, Ohio, is the only constitu-
tional cure on the ma kct. 1t is taken in
ternally n does from 10 drops TO tea
spoonful. It acts directly on the blood
and mueous surfaces Of the system.
They oaer ore hundred dollars for any
case Il falls TO care. Send FOR circulars
AMI tesi imonias Addgess,
T. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Es~Sold by Druggist, 75c.
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W. I. Sanford, Station Agent of
Leeper, Clarion Co. Pa, writes; | can
recommend One Minute Cough Cure as
the best ever used. 1t gave instant re-
lief and a quick cure.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith,
Jamaica.
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w. M. Chase and wife who have
been visiting with friends in this place
and in. Andover for several weeks,
returned to their home in Newfane
yesterday.
Isaac N. Cochran, well known in
this vicinity, died at Chicopee Falls,
Mass, on the 23, of April. The cir
cumstances Of his death were pecu-
liar. He went out in the morning to
do some blowing and, we quote from
his local paper, was last seen alive
about 8 80 O'clock and at that time
appeared to be iu his usual health.
About 11.30 o'clock, as V.
I. S. Keith and Nathan Canterber-
rv were walking in the vicinity they
chanced to come out by Mr.. Coch-
rams land. They noticed that he had
stopped plowing in rather peculiar
place and saw that the horse was
standing directly across the furrow.
Mr.. Cochran was also bent over the
plow handles in very awkward po-
silion. A little closer examination
showed that he was dead.
On the contra tue Spring field
Homestead SAYS that he was found
on his back behind the pillow and his
horse standing over the plowshear
looking at him. Mr.. Cochran was
born in Winhall, in November, 1918
and went to Chicopee about forty
years ago. He had always followed
the pursuit of farming and during lns
life had gained considerable fortune.
In 1872 he went West to Leaven-
worth, Kansas, and remained there
until 1890. when he returned to
the Falls. He was married three
times, recently to Mrs. c. A.. Will
liams, of Peru, who survives him.
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BIRTHS.
In Peru, April 20, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Alva Jones.
DEATHS.

In South Windham, Apr. 26, David f.
Robbins, aged II years, 6 mo-, 16 days.
In Jamaica, Apr. 2Sth, of pneumonia,
Mrs. Chandler Waterman, aged rs years,
IL months.
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1t Did the Business.

Mr.. J. II. Cobb. publisher Of the Mir
ror, at Brocton, N. Y, says: "For
nearly two years the Mirror has been
publishing the advertisements of Cham
berlain's Remedies. A few days ago the
writer was suffering from bowel trouble
and resorted to an Old remedy which did
not prove etlicacious; finally he tried
Chamberlain's Collie, Ch.lera and Diar
rh9a Remedy and two doses did the bus
mess, checking it completely. For sale
by D. B. Goddard, So. Londonderry and
G. L. Richardson, Peru and Weston, L.
C. Bolster, Bondville.
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1t will be an agreeable surprise to per-
sons subject to attacks of bilious collie to
learn that prompt relief may be had by
taking Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhGa Remedy. In many instances
the attack may be prevented by taxing
this remedy as soon as the first symptoms
of the disease appear. 20 aud 90 cent
bottles for sale by Goddard & Gibson, So.
Londonderry, G L. Richardson, Lon
donderry.
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LOCAL MELANGE.
Picked Up, Dished Up and Made Palata-
BILE for Sitter Readers.

Fine weather.
Roads dry.
aTraveling good.
Come and see us.
Remember the Henry Shanks auc-
ton at one o'clock tomorrow.
E. A. Brooks shipped thousand
bushels Of potatoes on Wednesday.
Geo. S. Curtis has bargained his
farm to S. M. Holden for $3.50.
S. M. Holden sold twenty head of
steers yesterday to parties from Rock
ingham.
Mrs. H. R. Darling, who has been
i'll for several weeks, is slowly i'm
proving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson T. Cum
mings are now settled down to house.
keeping in the Rugg house.
Mrs. J. @. Pi rec has returned from
her visit to Bellows Falls and West
minister.
Now is the time to begin to slick
up-the SITTER will have its wood
pile out Of the way in a few days.
J. L. Howard Ieroy) who works
in Bellows Falls, spent the sabbath
with his family in this place. The
latter he proposes to move to the Falls
in the near fnture.
Twelve members of Farmers Grange
of this place, attended a meeting of
Pomona Grange, Allen district, held at
Grafton on Wednesday. They report
a good meeting and pleasant time.
Col. "Jim" Pollard is still on earth
and selling so many goods that he
don't know where he is to sleep half
the time. Read mis- new advertise
ment.
Miss Chloe Batchelder's condition
has not changed for the better since
our last issue DR., Holton of. Brat
tleboro was called in consultation with
DR.. Millington Wednesday. She is
suffering from infusion in the pleural
cavity and is in dangerous condition.
Mrs. G. E. Bacon of the north
Village died Wednesday night after a
lingering illness with typhoid fever.
Mr.. Bacon, who has had much trouble
during the past few months, has the
deep sympathy of his townsmen in
this last sad and greatest blow.
Our milliners had a fine day for their
opening and received many callers
They display a fine stock Of Millinery
and ladies outside garments. Out Of
town ladies must remember that this
year the milliners will not come TO
them, but like Mohammed, they can 90
to the milliners by coming to So. Lon
donderly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-05-03

W~Last chance to get fine photograph
ic work of every description at our studio
in So. Londonderry. See change in our
advertisement.
Wellman Bros.
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En- Heads, Letter Heads and Enyel.
npes ut the SITTER OFFlUE
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-05-03

Ssg% WANTEp-Cows, young cattle or
he SEES to pasture, on the Phlo Euler
farm. Address c. p. ELDREp.
Simonsvillc, VT. Z
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RaiIroad-CcnlraI vermont.

New London Northern D4ss'onl
Trars depa.t from aud auive at So. London.
derry every day, except Sundays, as follows:
Leave Ariye
Mail, 6'io, a. m. Z 20, y. M.
NJ Xed, l2:lj, p. NJ. ll:i5, a. M.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-05-03

sGg~A Card-Get Insured in the Union
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
C. L. BOLSTER, Agent,
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DR.. D. J. HARRIGAN
OF PJTNEY, VT,

OF PJTNEY, VIZ,
VIII be at
JAMAICA, May I, 5, 8 10 4 II.
So. LONDONDERRY, May q, %,
and %, "a and 20.
All in need of firsi-cIaSS Dem
tai service will do well TO cons
UIt him.
Consultation Free.
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NoEIcE-rhe PARTNERSHIP heretofore
existing between inc snbsctibe,S under
tie style of Goddard & Gibson is this day
dissolved by mutual consent All bills
due us must be settled by cash or uote at
once.
d. B. Goddard
A. c. Gibson.
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Business Mention.
--:O.----

Easmess notices Inserted under this head for
one cent word. No,bug iOseued for less than
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Sales.
Your attention for justa moment.
Remnants Of t'a>hmcres
worth Is, SO, 50, 40, 3,
25c, all arc offered at
only zoe a yard.
Remnants Flannels 80, AZ,
IS and 25c only 20.
Best Apron Gingham, sc a
yard.
1900 yds. Of Best Prints, 4c
1900 yds. Cotton Cloth, 2
1-2c a yard.
a yard.
Pontiac Mitts, 20 and 25c
pair.
6 pounds Nice Cooking
Raisins, 25c.
Our 40c Jap Tea now 25c.
Great many other bargains
too numerous to mention will
be found.
Ciscoes, Mackerel, Salmon,
Herrings and Cod. Best in
the market at lowest price.
Tripe Sc a pound.
Patent Medicines, full line
at lowest prices always.
Terms Cash only.
J. III. Coutu
Manchester Depot, VT.
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A Lodge of the Independent Order
Of Good Templars was instituted here
last Friday evening by District De-
putty Gould of Randolph. The Lodge
starts off with fourteen members and
with quite anumber who are waiting to
come in at the next meeting, 1t has
been named Hope Lodge and will
hold meetings. second and fourth We'd
nesdays each month at Farnum's Hall
at eight o'clock. The following is the
list Of officers:
Rev. G. H. Sisson, Chief Templar;
Rev. 7. Mackie, Past Chief Templar;
Mrs. Fred Vale, Vice Templar;
Mrs. H. H. Bostwick, Supt. Of
Juvenile Work; H. G. Reed, Secre-
tary; Cora Farnum, Asst. Secretary;
H. H. Bostwick, Fin. Secretary; G.
D. Farnum, Treasurer, Mrs. M.
Hoskins, Chaplain; E. A. Lackey,
Marshal; Emma Farnum, Deputy
Marshall; Nina Vale, Guard; Fl.
M. Walker, Sentinel; G. D. Far.
mum, Lodge Deputy.
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The friends of the late Henry M.
Shanks were sadly grieved to find,
upon visit to the cemetery, since the
snow went off, that his last resting
place was not located to their satis-
something unavoidable at
the time on account of the deep snow.
They at once resolved to remedy it
and new and eligible lot, in the new
addition to the cemetery, has been Sc
cured and his body will be placed
therein in few days. In the mean
time the remains of his mother, who
was buried at Bondville, was exhumed
last Tuesday, brought over and
placed in the new lot. Thus will
mother and son sleep beneath the
same sod. A monument will be erec-
ted by the two families during the
summer.