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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
That Tar and Feather Drama Once
More.

We have received communication
in which the writer glorifes the par
ties engaged in the recent Bondville
tar and feather scrape and enclosed a
check for five dollars, "As a neu-
cleus for fund to repay the expeu-
ses of the parties taken to Benning-
ton." The check was promptly re.
turned and the communication re-
spectfully declined, There has been
enough said, already, in defense of
that scrape, for upon no lines of cor
rect reasoning can the act be justifi,
ed. We have world of sympathy
for those who lynch human beasts,
black or white, who assault defens-
less women, but here was case, rest
ing only upon suspicion, wherein
Williams was charged with holding
improper relations with certain shady
characters, he claiming that he was
only boarder at the house, as he
had the right to. be. With this
charge only he is given a coat Of tar
and feathers and treated to ride on
a rail. This was taking the law in
ones own hand upon too slight a
pretext altogether to be justified.
On the other hand Williams rela-
tions with the Bourn girls, If half is
true that is alleged, was most repre-
henslble and must be condemned by
all correct thinking people-a menace
to the morals of the neighborhood
and town, and with these the matter
should be left without outside infu-
ences. This fully answers the ques-
tion asked last week as to whose bus.
mess it was. 1t is the business of
the community affected and theirs
only. The writer has personal knowl-
edge that there are many mighty good
people in Winhall and he believes
they are capable Of looking after
their own affairs without any news
paper help.
LATER-Since the above was writ.
ten we have received a spicy letter
giving the character and pedigree OF
the 'mob," as the writer character.
zes it. 1t would make laughable il
not interesting reading, but is toe
personal for printing, besides il this
thing was fully aired by both sides
outsiders would conclude that in Win
hall it was six of one and half doz
en- of the other and mighty poor lo
at that. "Let us have peace.
I
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
Household Hints.

Unbleached Canton flannel makes
the best dishcloths.
Watchful care of the cellar fire.
quently prevents illness.
Washing the hands in bran water
will whiten and soften the skin.
A little borax put into the dish
water will serve to keep the hands
smooth.
Flannel should be ironed as little
as possible, and with moderately
hot iron.
Vaseline removes mud stains from
shoes and makes the leather soft and
pliable.
To remove iron mold from white
goods rub in lemon juice and then
wash thoroughly in water.
Canned fruits and vegetables should
be removed from the cans as soon as
they are opened.
Ammonia should not be used near
the fire, as the inhammable gas ema-
mating from it may explode.
Jet is again in vogue. You can
brighten up old pieces by sponging
with flannel dipped in alcohol.
To renew ribbons bathe in gaso.
line and hang up TO dry. Be careful
to keep away from fire or flame.
Silver can be kept clean without
weekly cleaning if carefully washed
with hot soap suds each time it is
used.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

EDITOR SITTER: d. d. w. was
over in the Battenkill valley a few
days since, when he CHANGED to learn
who 81 Clone was. Had not been
looking for 800 lbs. of avoirdupoise.
What pity government has to be
deprived of so ponderous mass,
only for the lack of a few votes, but
then don't despair, good things come
slow, you may get there yet, unless
Mrs. 81 Clone, "who knows you just
as easy" laughs you out Of it. The
idea, a man weighing 800, and should
not be universally known throughout
the length and breadth OF the little
State of Vermont. Be patient
brother B. please, don't lay up any,
thing at little display of ignorance,
we will try and keep posted In the
future. We are all only mere chill
dren (some of larger growth) and at
times may be given to spirit of die
tation, almost feeling that we, in our
littleness, might improve on the wis
dom of "him who doeth all things
WE'LL" But we can't, as is manifest
in the beautiful autumnal weather we
are getting. Our hill-sides and
mountain tops are all ablaze with
every tint of beauty which cannot
fail of inspiring a feeling of awe and
worship in every known breast.
d. d. w.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
Again In the Clutches of the Law.


Millie Williams was arrested Mon
day at Rawsonyllle upon grand jury
complaint sworn out by W. S. Styles
of Bondville, charging him with
stealing an iron bar Of said Styles.
1t is claimed that this bar was stolen
before Williams was sent to State
Prison, and was brought back to
Styles last spring. And here comes
in most singular proceeding. Will
liams was taken before Justice Tay-
lor at Bondville and held all day
Monday and Tuesday waiting for the
state to procure counsel and then
failing in this the case was adjourned,
upon motion of the state, until next
Tuesday and Williams required to
give bail. Failing TO do this on We'd
nesday he was lodged in Manches-
ter Jail. When the state arrests
man for petty larceny it is supposed
to be ready, and to ask man to give
bail or 60 to Jail until it can get ready
is pretty cheeky. Any way the
whole thing looks bit like spite.
Styles son got pinched IN the out
come of the tar and feather scrape,
and upon the heels of it comes this
complaint after delay of six months.
If things 60 on>this way the sympa-
thies OF the general public will be on
Williams side, miserable as he is.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
)UTH LONDONDERRY, MORNING. g. 1897.

The biggest apple of the season
comes to us from Jamaica, raised BY
William Castle. 1t is blessing and
weighs eighteen ounces.
Frank Pierce returned Wednesday
evening from his visit to Fitchburg,
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Fletcher of
Chester are spending a short time at
Glebe View.
Melendy brothers are doing some
shingling on their residence and the
work on the blacksmith shop, owned
by them, is progressing.
Harry Walker who is attending
the Saxtons River academy came
over on his wheel Sunday, returning
the next day.
Hugh, son of S. L. Randall, is
sick with pneumonia. DR.. Milling
ton attends him.
Mrs. w. c. Staples of Spring
field is visiting under the paternal
roof.
Mrs, Sarah johnson has gone to
Manchester, N. H., and will spend
the winter there with her son Egbert.
Law breakers can get no defense
in the editorial colums of this paper.
The weather continues fine for
October.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

Miss Bertha Goddard enjoyed a
pleasing experience Wednesday eve-
ming by the way of surprise party
numbering about thirty, embracing
most of the young people of the vii
lage. 1t was her 18th birthday and
the young friends meant that it
should be day long to be remember
ed. The party were most Hospitality
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. God
dard aud the evening much enjoyed
by all. Refreshments were served
and everything went merrily. Miss
Goddard was the recipient of some
nice presents very pleasingly present
ed, in the name of the company, by
Lyle Pierce.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

Orin Hewes and family of Win
hall Hollow narrowly escaped serious
injury Sunday. While returning from
church, and just this side of Fred
Wallis one Of the span of horses that
he was driving stepped on rolling
stone and fell This frightened the
other one which attempted to run and
in the scrape wagon pole was broken
and the entire party thrown out
Fortunately none received serious
injury.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
The Concert Last Evening.

An unusually large audience, fol
this place, greeted the Nichols family
at the Baptist church last evening
the large seating capacity of the
building being taxed to the doors
The concert fully justified expecta'
tions that had been raised by com.
mendations from those who knew the
family. As musical entertainment
it was of high order and has not
been excelled by any travelling troupe
that has visited US for a score ol
years.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
PRICE THR EE CENTS.
The Costs VIII Mount UP.

About fifteen witnesses from this
locality were summoned toappear be-
fore the U. S. Grand Jury on Tues.
day at Montpelier to give evidence in
,he Emerson liquor case. Constable
Dudley went Monday to make re-
turn of summonses.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
Picked Up, Dished Up and Made Palata-
bile for Sitter Readers.

Masquerade ball next Friday eve
ning.
Look up your old photographs. See
advertisement standing on its head.
Mrs. 0. P. Clay of Chester has been
visiting in town the past week.
Mrs. Abbie Sheldon returned from
her Boston trip Monday.
Mrs. Fred Lowe has returned from
her visit to Townshend.
The Methodist Ladies Aid society
met Wednesday afternoon and eve.
ming with Mrs. L. A. Dryden.
Edway NJ. Brown and wife of Paw
let are visiting with Mr.. Browns sis
ter, Mrs. w. r. Aldrich.
O. S. Abbott and wife started
Tuesday for weeks visit with friends
in New York city.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Walker have
returned frou their Cuttingsville visit.
Mrs. Ellen Moore of Athol, Mass.
is visiting with her brother, L. X.
Barrus.
S. P. Barnes has recently been max
ing improvements on his premises, and
now has besides pretty place con.
venient and commodious one.
w. H. Landman is erecting two
story addition to his residence. N. B.
johnson is at work on it and this in.
sures something of a later date than
Adams time.
Lawyer Cudworth when not wrestl-
ing with the intricasies of bis profession
keeps himself busy improving bis home
premises. The latest job, in that line,
has been shingling portion of the
buildings and painting ice house.
Engineer Ross, on account Of i'll
health, has again been obliged to give
up his run on the narrow gauge. Bert
Gates, his fireman, will hereafter ham
die the throttle Clarence Goddard TAX
ing his place before the CRATE.
Mrs. Dr. Millington and her chill
dren started Monday for Pottsville
Pa, where she will make an extended
visit With her mother and other friends.
Miss Stella Micott accompanied her as
far as Philadelphia where she expect
to remain for while.
Merchant Smith has been making
an addition to his store room by clos
ing the intervening space between the
store and SITTER block and connecting
the same, by door, to the orginial store
room. This addition had become nee
essary on account Of his growing boot
and shoe trade. Carpenter Dean did
the work. This completed a large bay
window is being put in for the benefit
Il a. hove tho ,,f
fee. Dean and Hulett are doing the
work.
Postal clerk H G. Reed has been
transferred to the run between Bur.
lngton and Cambridge Junction and
left yesterday morning to take charge
of the route. Mr.. Reed assumed the
dutied Of the narrow gauge postal route
Jan. Is, 1895. In this time he ha
made many warm friends here by hi
unbane manners and the excellen
moral character he has sustained Will
among us. These will regret his d,
parture and will heartily join with 1
in wishing him success in his new fiel
of labor.
G. A. Frnnklin of Guilford wi
take bis place on the gauge run. M
Franklin is married man and vi
bring his family here.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

Disagreement for life by burns or
scalds may be avoided by using DeWitl's
Witch Hazel Sslve, the great remedy for
piles and for all kinds of sores and skin
troubles.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. q.
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier
Rawsonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
Church Calendar.

BAPTIST CHURCH, REV. N. A. WOOD, Pas
tori Regular Sunday services, 10 AS, a. M; Sab
bath Schoo. ., M; Y. P. 5. q. E., Z p m
Md-week service every Wednesday evening at
so. Sunday School Lesson class, at the par
sonage, every Saturday evening at ! 80.
METHODIST CHURCH, REV. II. +. FORREST,
Pastor.-Regular Sabbath services at 10 10 a. m
and .0Op y. m. Sabbath School Immediately after
the morning service. Epworth League meets
at the vestry every Tuesday evening at 1850
Glass meeting, at vestry, every Thursday eve
ming at Z 80.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

Any one desireing the services of a
first class mason at live and let live
prices would do well to call on or ad-
dress, E. M. Shufelt, S. Londonderry.
Ornamental work a specially.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

Henry r. Knight, former Brat
tleboro lawyer was arrested at that
place Monday. Knight is charged
with burning the county building in
Arapahoe, Oklahoma.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

There is no need Of little children be-
ing tortured by scald head, eczema and
skin. eruptions. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve gives instant relief and curesIper-
manently.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, u. G.
Smith, So. Londonderry and f. B. Pier
Rawsonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
PENSIONS.

Now is the time to apply for pensions
as the rulings are more liberal and less
evidence required. Write your case and
blanks will be promptly forwarded.
No fees unless'successfuI.
JOHN HUNT, pension attorney.
Brattlcboro, VT, late Capt. Co. E.
llth VT, vol.
References-Hon. J. M. Tyler, Col. H..
E. Taylor, r. E. Gordon, Brattleboro,
Hon. j. H. Merritield, Newfane, Hon.
0. r. Garfield, Townshend, j. C. Rob-
inson, Jamaica, d. B. Goddard s. Lon
donderry, Hon. Hugh Henry, Chester.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND
w ACTIVE gentlemen or ladies to
travel for responsible, established house
in Vermont. Monthly $65.0O and expen
ses. Position steady. Reference. En-
close self f-addressed stamped envelope.
The Dominion Company, Dept Y, Chicago
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
VOL. XIV, NO 3S.
Business Mention.

Business notices inserted under this head for
one cent word. Nothing inserted for less than
25 cents.
If you have anything to sell or wish to buy
anything here is chance to make your wants
widely known at trfiing cost.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

Mildred Brewster, who shot Miss
Wheeler at Montpelier last May, has
been indicted and now lies in Jail a
waiting trial.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

We are selling James Pyles' Pearline-
The best washing compound in America.
Large packages reduced to l0c.
l.. T. & w. H. Landman.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
Try Aliens FoOt-Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen and
hot, and get tired easily. If you have
smarting feet or tight shoes. try Aliens
Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures and prevents swol-
len and sweating feet, blisters and cal
lous spots. Relieves corns and bunions
of all pain and gives rest and comfort.
Try it to-day, Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores for 25c. Trial package
FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, lie
Roy, N. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

WANTED-A secondhand saw-mill.
Must be a right hand mill in good re
pair Call on, or address,
F. B. PIER,
Rawsonville, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

Rear Admiral John s. Worden,
who commanded the Monitor in its
historic fight with the Merimac, is
dead
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

For SALE.-A nice lot of Chester
White Pigs. so White and Brown Leg
horn hens. Nine good dairy cows.
HENRY LAMPSON,
So. Londonderry, vt
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

N@For Sale-Over 40 hogs of all
ages and including some good breeding
sows. Fred A. Boyn,on,
Londonderry.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
-------------------- .------------------------
State of Vermont. !


State of Vermont,
Westminster, IS. The Probate Court for
said District. To all persons interested in the
estate of Ralph c. Miles, of London
derry in said district, minor, GREETING:
Whereas, Elvira c. Miles, Guardian Of said
minor has filed her petition in this court set
ting forth that the sale of the whole of the
real estate Of said minor will be beneficial to
said minor and all persons interested in
his estate and praying for license to sell
the same. Whereupon it is ordered that
the same be heard at the session of said
court, to be held at Probate office in Bel.
lows Falls on the 9th day of Nov, A. D.,
1897, when and where you may be heard in
he premises, if you see cause.
Zina H. Allbee, Register.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

WARNING Persons who suffer from
coughs and colds should heed the warn
ings of danger and save themselves suf-
fering and fatal results by using One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t is an infallible
remedy for coughs, colds, Group and all
throat and lung troubles.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondvilie, G. G.
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier
Raws onville
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

&S~For sale one nice full blood Jersey
bull. s months old. Inquire of
Gs M. Hurd, Pixies Falls,
Jamaica.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

Mails arrive at So. Londonderry every eve
ming, Sundays excepted, by stage from ehester
and Manchester at 6a5; by railroad at 1:5o.
Mails close, every moraing, Sundays excepted
by ain at 6 :i5; by stage at 7 800.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
Manchester Depot, Vt.

Spring
Is with us all nature is putting
on it's beautiful garb
Why
do ye not do likewise, when all
kinds of goods were never as
cheap as now.
Our Shelves
Are groaning beneath the
load must seHlKto make
room for more n
just call and look at our immense stock com
plete IN every department.
Fine line of Dress Goods.
Large line of Clothing.
Splendid line of
Mems Gents, Misses,
Boys and ChiIdren's Shoes
Cart loads Of Hats and Caps.
Harnesses Lap Robes, Carpets, Straw Mating.
Oll Cloth, in fact everything from an ounce
OF beet seed to ton of phosphate, from
Jews-harp to organ, from cam
brio needle to sewing machine.
Call at
LANDMANS'.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

Rev. N. A. Wood, who for time
was upon the point OF resigning the
pastorate of the Baptist church, has
concluded to remain with us for an
other year at least. This is mat.
ter of satisfaction both to the church
and the general public.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

81 Entered at the Post,oflice at So. London
derry as second class matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
MARRIED

At the home of the brides parents in
5. Londonderry, Oct. II, by Rev. H. F.
Forrest, Homer J. Twitchel of Newfane
to Myra L. Kingsbury.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
Railroad-Central Vermont.

New London Northern Diyision.l
Trains depart from and arrive at So. London
derry every day, except Sundays, as follows
Leave Arrive
Mail $50, a. m. 7:55, p. m
Mixed l2l5, p. m. II 10, a. IN
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
Your
Attention
For a I1onent,
Please.

Through the month of September,
specially during our County Fair, we
will make special prices on
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

Miss Myra, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cyrus Kingsbury, young lady
much esteemed in this community,
was married at the family residence
Sunday, the groom being Homer J
Twitchell of Newfane. The couple
will for this winter make their home
at Burlington. Good wishes Of
many friends go with them.
Auction Oct. 80, F. +. Davis al
Londonderry Hotel-personal prop
erty, household goods, etc.
/ A thirteen months child of w. +
Kirkwood died Friday. Funeral O.
Sunday.
Feel like kicking yourself Ia.
night when your went home from ii
concert ? No well, the SITTER tol
you so.
! Village improvements have mat
lrapid strides this fall.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
THE
Londonderry Sitter.
So. Londonderry, Vermont.

m-Address all communications: sign
ed by your proper name, to
TheySifter, So. Londonderry, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22
New Goods
Just Received.

You can buy them now cheaper than
a month later. They consist of
Serges, Cashmeres, Flan-
nels, Outings, Plaids.
Full Line of Dress Trimmings
Ginghams, Prins, Cotton
Cloths, Ladies' Wrappers,
Carpets, Oil Cloths, Straw
Mattings, Ladies', Gents,
Misses, Boys and Children's
Shoes, an elegant line, prices
low. Wall Paper, Cmtain
poles and Curtains, Paints and
oils. Special Floor Pant.
Groceries and Provisions.
Finest quality, at lowest
prices.
Terms Cash.
We will save you
money during this
special sale. Call at
J. II. Couture.
Manchester Depot, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-10-22

See Second Page for Editorial Matter.
LOCAL MELANGE.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-03-18

London, March 1.-THE Times to-
morrow will publish a dispatch from
Athens. under today's date, saying that
strict blockade of Cretan ports be-
gan today.
The blockading of the Greek ports,
the dispatch says, will, judging from
present appearances, not begin for
some times The writer of the dispatch
gives details of the state of anarchy
that prevails at Gambia and Retimo.
where 1t is stated the Mussulmans are
looting the property of the Christians.
The writer further says that the refu-
gees who have arrived at Gambia from
the Papyoa are being seriously ILL
treated.
:, Despite the prevailing impression
that war is imminent, the writer saws.
there is reason to believe that an ear
nest desire exists that a peaceful solu-
ton of the difficulty may be reached.
The unthinking- multitude have
caught the war fever in it's worst
form, but those who are able to re-
fleet upon the consequences of the
costly mobilization of troops and a
prolonged struggle and rigorous block
ade regard the future with profound
miSgiVingS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-03-18
HOT FROM TIE WIRES.

The Daily Chronicle says that some,
what grave news has been received II
London regarding the condition of the
health of Emperor William of Germany
and that certain constitutional Dossibili-
ties have been discussed.
The tariff bill will be reported to tire
house on Friday of this week. This was
the conclusion reached by the Republic
an members of the ways and means com
mittee at their meeting today.
Washington Hesing has resigned his
postmastership of the city of Chicago.
The resignation is based on his position
in the fight for the mayoralty.
Governor Bradley is receiving kilograms
from Walling's friends asking if a con-
fession from Jackson would be of any
avail The intimation is that Jackson
has confessed.
The Stouen race course at Paris yes
terday was the scene of a duel with
swords. The principals were Signor PM,
the Italian champion swordsman. and NJ.
Thomeguex. In the sixth attack NJ
Thomeguex was slightly wounded on
the lip.
Miss M. Strasseacker, whose parents
live in ST. Louis, Mo-, was the young
woman who committed suicide in the
boarding house on Chicago avenue by
shooting herself yesterday. Her father is
a cattle buyer