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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12
CORRESPONDENCE,
The "FamiIy" against the Field.


Editor SITTER: What, is there re.
bellion in the Second Congressional
district Is the succession of the
"family" called In question ? IL
there anybody there with gall enough,
to try titles with the "mayor of the
city OF Washington !? What will
Washington do for "free libraries
etc., etc., if Vermont goes back on
its "mayor." True enough, Con-
gresham Powers tripped him up on
this ''library" business, and showed
it to be nothing but Aimsey real es-
tate scheme. But then the "mayor''
didn't know it was loaded, any more
than another of the "family" when he
got hold of the hot end of the poker
in the Burlington caucus for State
delegates. What a world this is, and
what sights of worry and anxiety to
keep the other fellows on their side
of the fence. Bless me, this particu.
lar branch has held the office of Con.
gresham for only IA years. Why
not give the man a chance to show
his mettle, and not rotate him out the
first thing. What will Washington
do for "mayor p What will be.
come of the "bounty on maple sugar
and that bill "to regulate the election
of postmasters. 1t won't do. Shu,
Off the steam, open the switch, put
on the brakes, run the caucus son
time just as "machines" should be.
Don't you see, the major" can't cut
bait now. BOUNDS, he's got a sci
line of his own and a gull net and fisk
net to look after. What can PIumley
and Read and Martin be thinking of
to strike in for Congress just at this
time when the "family" are right in
the midst of springs work and hay
ing and harvesting, and dog days
staring them in the face. Can't this
be stopped someway. Some one has
Numbered. The General, no doubt,
told the major this governor business
would work just this way; and the
major do doubt told the general he
didn't care darn, be was going to
have shake In all the same for the
dispensers had promised it to him
in '96-and it had been "promised"
to somebody else in '98-and it was
snow or never" and he was going to
pillow right along. If Plnmley and
Read and Martin would wait bit
and let the "family" get one foot out,
it would be considered a personal fa-
vor, and long remembered as kind
ly act. 1t is claimed "too many Of
fees are going to one family" by
some body in the second district.
That's about how the "General' talk
ed it to the 'smajor," according to in
spiration but the argument was not
convincing. So the fight is on in the
second congressional. 1t is the ''fam.
lily against the field. Sound the loud
tocsin.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12
State of Vermont,

State of Vermont,
Westminster SIS, ! By the Probate
Court for said District, to all persons in.
terested thees of Wales r. Farwel
late of Townshend in said district, dc
ceased. Greeting:
You are hereby notified that thi,
court will decide upon the allowance OF
the account of E. w. Melendy, admins
t ator upon said Estate and decree distr
bu ion thereof to the persons entitled, a
the session thereof to be held at the int
of C. c. Taft in Townshend on the Sc
day of June A. d. 1896, when and whelt
you may be heard in the premises, if yot
see cause.
ZINA Fl. ALLBEE, Register.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12
Wilmington All Torn I'm.

A conspiracy, "dark and damna.
ble," las been unearthed and the COSY
town of Wilmington is all torn up.
No cyclone ever did deadlier work
When it struck this municipality, that
sits so lovely astride the Deerfeld,
the farmer in the field dropped his
hoe, the birds ceased to sing and not
croak could be heard around Ra-
ponda; the Deerfield suddenly gave
out no ripping sound and old Hay
stack frowned gloomily; the Times
opened its chest of blood and thunder
and Hosea Mann Dr., wept
And no wonder. Just think of it
A conspiracy to beat Grout
The local paper of the town, the
Times, says that this conspiracy orig.
mated Sin the vicinity of Waterman
Martin & Hits Office in Brattleboro.
II this is so that vicinity" should b.
Immediately dug out, cleansed, puri
fed and fumigated and if brothe
Packard will send Waterman, Marlil
& Hit up here we'll do 'em up. Thi
town fairly dotes on the CIRCUITS abou
six to one over the left). Send ther
up, good brother, and we'll whip tn
earth with them, grind them int
pulp, cart the remains over the noun,
ain and start them on voyage to tn
sea by the way of the Batteukill an
Hudson that they may be as far re
moved as possible from Wilmington
The wretches ! to conspire agains
a Grout and not even consult th
Deerfield Valley Times
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12
THE LONDONDERRY SITTER.
And still the Circuit newspaper or

And still the Grout newspaper Or
gans 60 to the wall. They now MIN
Der about fifteen, and there are more
to follow. The latest shining exam
Piles are the Mortified News, the
Manchester Journal and the Ben
nington Banner. Dear brethren, this
should cease. Get in touch with the
people; stop sneezing every time the
Free Press takes snuff and let the
politicians go to tophet. Do this and
you will not meet with humiliation
when the people take the reins.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

Says the Indianapolis Sentinel !:
Sin one Of Grimm's fairy stories
there is an account of a kobold who
became SO enraged and stamped SO
violently that he drove his leg into
the ground up to his hip. He then
seized his other leg and tried to pull
himself out with such violence that he
tore himself in two. The free silver
leg of the Democratic party appears
to be rather firmly imbedded in the
ground at present.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12
The late Shah of Persia had grown
avaricious in his later days, and the
fortune he leaves is estimated at
twenty millions of dollars.
ALI. EE EE.

Those who have used Dr.. Kings New
Discovery know its valve, and those who
have not, have now tie opportunity to
try it Free. Call OH the advertised Drug
gist and get Trial Bottle Free. Send
your name and address to II. +. Bucklen
& Co., Chicago, and &c, sample box of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills Free, as well
as a copy of Guide to HealGh and House
hold Instructor, Free. All of which is
guaranteed to do you good and cost you
nothing. For sale at Geo. G. Smiths
Drug store.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12
A Card.

We the undersigned agree to refund the
money on Fifty cent bottle of Greene's
Syrup of Tar If it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
Twenty-Five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
L. T. and w. H. Landman, So. Lon
donderry, G. G. Smith, So. London
derry, C. E. Bacon, Londonderry, L. c
Bolster, Bondville, F. B. Pier, Rawson-
vile, F. E. Smith, Jamaica, H. L. Gould
Windham.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12
FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 12, 1896.
Trade Conditions.
Bradstreet's Of Saturday said:

General trade continues depressed in
at almost all lines. Demand is smaller
than a week ago, and request for and
offerings of commercial paper have de-
creased. The tendency of prices, par,
ticularly of cereals, sugar, coffee, pork
products, cotton and cotton goods and
iron and steel, continues downward.
May bank clearings are heavily re,
duced, rejecting the quietuess in trade
and speculation. They show not only
u heavy falling off May year ago,
hut are smaller than the April total,
something which has occurred only
twice in Is years.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

The solicitude evinced by some of
the Democratic and Mugwump pa
pers as to McKinley's position on f.
nance is truly touching seeing that
the party these papers represent is
dead sure to adopt silver platform
and nominate silver man for pres
ident. One reading these organs
would hardly suppose that they would
support ticket on such platform.
But they will, even TO the Springfield
Republican and Boston Herald. But
there is one thing that will surely
happen thousands of Democrats Of
the rank and file will not vote such s
ticket and Mckinley will be elected
by the largest majority any presiden
has received in fifty years.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

The Manchester Journal Of last
week said about the charge that Maj.
Grout was ring candidate that at is
as false statement as can be-" And
yet Manchester voted three to one a.
gainst the Major. How is thiss Didn't
the Manchester Republicans believe
brother Simonds? Too bad, too badl
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12
Hank! Hark!!
Don't You Hear the Fire Bells
Rinsing!

Keep insured in the old reliable Yer
mont Mutual and New England Fire In
surance Companies.
A Large New Stock of Caskets. New
STYLES from Bristol, Rock Falls, and
Flo ence, Mass. F. G. Cones varnish
ed solid oak, plain cloth, cloth with vel
vet or sateen combination, draped cloth
black and white embossed plush. Sterling
Shire casket.
Hcrca tier all cloth casketS will be GOV
cred on chestnut shells, extension handles
Shrouds, embalming fluid.
J. @. CRAGIN, Agent
Weston vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

Gov. Woodbury. on Thursday ap
pointed DR.. E. A. Pettengill of Sax
tons River supervisor Of the insane tc
succeed the late DR.. Homer Goodhue.
The total value of goods entered fol
consumption at the port Of St. Alban'
in the month May was $213,3l2 The
total duties assessed were $5S,SSS.19.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

Mothers will find Chamberiain's Cough
Remedy especially valuable for Group
and whooping cough. 1t will give prompt
relief and is safe and pleasant. We have
sold it for several years and it has never
failed to give the most perfect satisfac.
ton. G. w. Richards, Duquesne, Pa.
Sold by
G. l.. Richardson, Peru and Weston
L. G.. Bolster, Bondville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

In the Spring young mans fancy
lightly turns to thoughts of-De Wits
Little Early Risers, for they always
cleanse the liver, purify the blood, and
invigorate the system.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry. F. E.
Smith, Jamaica and Jonas Hill Bond
vile.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

Did you ever think how readily the
blood is poisoned by constipation? Bad
blood means bad health and premature
old age. De Wits Little Early Risers,
the famous little pills, overcome obsti-
nate constipation.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica and Jonas Hill, Bondville,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

Some unknown parties broke into
the Putncy creamery a few nights
ago and carried off 240 pounds Of
fresh made butter. This is the Sec
ond time the creamery has been rob-
bed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12
Sifterlets- Short and Snappy


Mark Anthony was a big man
among the Romans but he was moth.
ing to what Mark Hanna is among
the Republicans.
Instead of being Kentucky's "fav-
orite son." Secretary Carlisle seems
to be her disinherited son.
Now that the silver democrats are
in the saddle lots of people are
anxious to know where they will ride
their party to.
Joe Black burn may never get re-
elected to the Senate, but if there be
any satisfaction in "getting even" it
must be his.
Many "sound money" democrats
are disposed to make President Cleve-
land the scapegoat Of their failure.
Washington has a woman healer
who is creating sensation, but she is
too wise to risk her reputation by at
tempting to heal the breach between
Congress and the President.
None of the enterprising, titled and
untitled, newspaper correspondents
in Russia have attempted to describe
the Cars feelings the next morning.
Col. Henri Watterson is glad he
went to Europe. As goldbug dem
ocrat be can find much more pleasure
in looking at the bicycle costumes of
the Partisan girls-of course he
doesn't look at the girls-than in the
Kentucky situation.
President Cleveland isn't the first
man who sought consolation for dis
appointments by going fishing.
If Gen. Weyler gets the small pox,
which is rapidly increasing in Cuba,
the world would hardly 60 into
mourning.
Senator Quay knows when to stand
from under. He comedies McKinley's
nomination on the first ballot.
Speaker Reed could talk very in-
terestingly on the ingratitude Of pol
iticians, if he would.
The St. Louis hotel keepers all
favor long and stubborn contest over
the republican Vice Presidential nomi-
nation.
The ante. convention claims made by
the gold bugs in Kentucky did not
pan out on ratio of Is to /; not by a
jug full.
The reason why the young Khedive
Of Egypt has so many enemies is al
last out; he's an amateur musician.
The doctor who declared laziness tt
be disease can find defenders in every
neighborhood. Nature, however, fur
nishes a sure cure for this disease
hunger-but good-natured people arr
constantly preventing its being giveI
to the patient.
Having made bad failure in thei
own affairs, the Congressman will nov
proceed to try to run all the nationa
conventions.
The average constituency will fol
give much in Congressman if he or
ly succ eeds in pulling down fat az
preparation or two for his district.
There is no parity between the view
of constitutional duty held by Pres
, dent Cleveland and by those Congress
man who voted to pass the river an
harbor bill over his veto.
1t is good Is to 1 shot that Clev,
land will not be the name of the ma
nominated at Chicago.
There is no probability that Coz
gress will ever allow the title of Il
river and harbor bill to be changed
"a bill to help us hold the public teat,
but the change would be fitting.
1t is said that a new cordage tru
!, has been formed. Somebody else goir
;. to be tied up we suspect.
v Ella Wheeler Wilcox ought to
# old enough to stop writing abo
a "whirlwinds of love" and tornado
d Of passion"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

The Old Swedes Church, of Will
mington, Del, celebrated its 10th
anniversary on Saturday. The ser.
mon was preached by Archdeacon C.
C. Tiffany, of this city.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

Notwithstanding the Burlington ep-
isolde, as one organ calls it the Grout
forces continue to be off their guard
and let the Stickneyites pull in the
delegates.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

The children's subscription for a
monument to the late Eugene Field
now amounts to 1884 Sc and 1919
subscribers are represented.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

That was handsome thing the
Ludlow Republicans did in their eau
Gus, for Stickney 2S2, Grout 0. And
Plymouth, his native town, voted 80
% in his favor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

John d. Rockefeller, President of
the Standard Oil Trust, owns 400,-
900 of the 100000 shares in the
corporation, and their market value is
said to be 10000 His income
from this source alone is 81 1928 fol-
every hour of the day, and his annual
income from all sources is estimated
at from s35, 700, 900 to $40, 000,O 900.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12

Maj. Grout writes the Bellows Falls
Times that he did not get bis farm
through any inheritance but bought it
and paid his own money tor it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-06-12
'--TAH
Sitter John. Editor.

Copies of this paper caa be obtained
at the Brattleboro Ne,cs rooms, Eliot
treet, Brattle6Oro.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-31

FRED WAGNER, son Of Nicholas
Wagner, who has been laid up with
pneumonia, Is recovering nicely, and
will soon resumel work for Mrs.
Francis Little, by whom he has been
employed for two years at salary
which only the best farm service
commands.
NEW nuts of all kinds at ID. Jacko's.
OK Tuesday Rev. +. w. Straw
went to Galena to solemnize the
marriage Of Prof. w. J. Hammil and
Miss Edith Chandler, previously an
nounced in the TRIBUNE. He was
accompanied by Mrs. Straw, Mrs. II.
Ludden, Miss Amy Vivian and Miss
Nina Osborne.
A DISPATCH received here Tuesday
announced the death at the Milwau-
kee Soldiers home, Of Richard
Gundry, veteran OF the 2nd Wis
consin Infantry. He was raised in
this city, and entered the army from
here. For some time he has been
mentally deranged.
CALENDARS for 1897, line Of the
most approved styles at Hanscom's.
THERE was pleasant family re-
union at the home Of Mr.. s. T. Os-
borne on Saturday. IL included Mr.
III. +. Osborne and his sons s. r., w.
II. and l.. r., and his daughters Mes
danes James Spensley and Fred
Vivian, with their families, making
quite large company.
MINERAL POINT Chapter No. L
Order Of the Eastern Star, will pub
licly install its officers on the even
ing Of Jan. rs, 1897, at 7 30 o'clock. All
members OF the order and their fam
lilies, and also all master-masons and
ladies who are not members Of the
order, are cordially invited.
AMONG Christmas visitors Is Mr..
w. J. Suthers, an output Of Mineral
Point, now city salesman for Il.
Gould e. Co., Chicago, who comes
with his wife and bouncing boy Of 3
years to make glad the home Of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Suthers-
and other relatives and friends Of his
boyhood.
THE annual meeting Of the Linden
Town Farmers Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co, will be held at the Town
Hall, Linden, on Tuesday, the 9th
day Of January, 1897. Directors and
treasurer Ut 10 a. m. sharp, general
business and election at ! a. IN. a
general attendance Is desired az a
proposition to rescind bylaw, No q
will be submitted to the meeting.
52w2 ROBERT OSBORNE, Sec
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-31
NUMBER SO
Woman's Reading Club.

Programme for January 9th, Z 80 y.
mat the residence of Miss strong:
Thomas Hardy-Mrs. Chase.
Byron-Miss Burgoyne.
Provincial; Jane Austin Miss
Matte Hutchison.
Current Events-Mrs. Jones.
Programme for Tuesday, January
10th:
The German Struggle for Liberty
Miss Lenahan.
Jean Paul Bichter as writer
Mrs. Jolley.
spohr and his music--M Miss Os-
borne.
German Art in the beginning of
the 10th Century Miss Neal.
Extracts from Pilgrims on the
Rhine,-Miss Rogers,
Conversation; Military system Of
Germany Mrs. Leete.
Current Events Mrs. George
Crawford.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-31
Holiday Wedding.

There was more than the usual
Christmas JOY at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Woolrieh this year, the
occasion being the marriage OF their
daughter Eta to Mr.. Albert T. Jones
son of Mr.. Paul Jones, the ceremony
being performed by the Rev. w
Croft on Christmas eve, Dec. "a.
Mr.. G. S. Bullard of Salem, o., and
Mr.. H. I. Shockley of Madison, Wis.
associates of the groom at the College
Of Agriculture stood with him as
" best men, and Mr.. VIII Laub, an
other attache of the same college was
efficient as master of ceremonies
Miss Hattie Woolrich and Miss
Jones, sisters of the bride and groom
served as maids of first honor. All
appointments were of the first order
the bride being attired in rich gold
brown silk gown with white silk
trimmings ornamented with roses
and carnations; the groom in conyen-
tional black. The company of wit
nesses was quite large, although con-
fined to relatives of the contracting
parties, except few college friends
OF the groom.
After congratulations, the COM
pany We're RECALLED with wedding
banquet. and passed the evening in
joyous social intercourse, and .ex-
animation of the bridal presents
which were many and valuable
making it rarely pleasureable time
for all present.
The young couple will make their
home in Madison, where Mr.. Jones
has position as instructor in the
college of agriculture, University Of
Wisconsin. A large circle of friends
Of their youth unite in rejoicing at
their propitions entire upon the sea
of married life, and in wishes that
the entire journey may be shadow
less as its beginning.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-31

ALBION WHITE accompanies his
wife and little daughter from Sioux
City on their holiday visit to Mineral
Point friends.
J. AYLwARD and wife came out
from Palmyra Christmas day, and
remained over Sunday with friends
and relatives.
THOMAS CARKEEK of Dubuque
passed through this city on Christ
mas day, Ell route to Dodgeville to
visit with relatives.
HENRY WILLIAMS and wife of
Savannah, ILL.,, spent Christmas with
Mrs. WIS parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jos.
Branger, in this city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-31
The Local Field.
A. r. BISh or for Furnttare.....

A. r. BISh OP for FtTaitere.....
GEORGE BENNETT is home for q
holiday vacation.
ISAAC DELLER is closing out his
stock OF jewelry.
WE regret to hear that Mr.. David
|Jacko is but little if any better.
TEN were received to membership
lin the p. M. church last Sunday
THE finest line Of fancy groceries
for Xmas at ID. Jacko's.
WILL NEwMEYER comes from the
Cream city to enjoy holiday yaca-
tion with US.
Mss ALICE WooLsTENHoLME, OF
Lancaster, is visiting her cousin Mrs.
Isaac Dellef.
]. CLARKE WILLIAMS came up
from Chicago to visit relatives over
Christmas.
A BONUS to purchasers at D. Jen-
kins the jeweler.
MRS. +. w. MATsoN has gone to
Albany to wish relates and friends
Il "happy new year"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-31

and undoubtedly the ladies' viii
sustain the high reputation they
have made in the past in the supper
served. An after meeting will be
held when addresses will be giyer
by the ministers of the city, alsc
music by the choir.
MIR. S. T. OSBORNE, general man
ager of the Conoyer Music company
of st. Paul, was with rs for Christ.
mas. He finds his responsible po-
sition pleasant, and anticipates sue
cess with the general revival OF
business.
SEE d. Jacko's display of fine con.
fectionary.
MIR. SAMUEL FERRIN, who left us
about fifteen years ago, when but q
youth, is making his first visit within
that time to his boyhood friends
and is welcome guest at the home
of his SISTER, Mrs. w. II. Osborne, and
ner Ialnliy.
Or course reader, you have in mind
the annual campfire of George III
Legate Post this (Thursday) evening
and will be there, to enjoy the ex-
ercises, partake Of the bean banquet
and contribute your mite to the
Post funds.
DEPARTMENT. Commander Jones
writes that unexpected business
demands will prevent his attending
the G. A. r. campfire this evening
but worthy substitute will be here
and Col. Gray says we can surely
rely upon him.
MRS. IT. GARDNER of Mifflin town
spent several days with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. b. g. Bennett, in this
city, and on Christmas had her baby
daughter christened by the Rev. +
w. Straw. Sunday Mr.. Gardner
came in and took his wife and baby
home.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-31

AT Salvation Army New Years
Eve, Dec 8lst, there will be special
meetings, cake and coffee supper, an
illustration Of n drunkards home be-
fore and after conversion In tableaux
commencing at s o'clock. Watch
night service commencing at II
o'clock. Captain Mary Lutey will
be present at all meetings and take
part. All welcome, Captain Antum
and Lieut.. Henry officers in charge.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-12-31
Boy Breaks a Leg.

Johnny, the S-year-old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. G. M. Cox, had his left leg
fractured above the knee, by falling
through hatchway in the barn of
j. j. Penhallegon, on Christmas day.
The boy was playing with son of
Mr.. Penhallegon, in the hayloft, and
fell through the opening to the stall
below. He was at once taken to his
home just across the street, and DR..
Stansmore Vivian called. The little
fellow will be laid up for several
weeks, of course, but no permanent
disability is apprehended.