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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
Church Calendar.

BAPTIST CHURCH, REV. N. A. WOOD, Pas
tor Regular Sunday services, 10 AS, a. m; Sab
bath School at IL Nj.
Praise and preaching Sabbath evening at 100,
followed by short testimony meeting.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at
700.
Union Bible study class meets every alternt
Thursday evening in the ves'ry at 500. cor
dial welcome is extended to all hese services.
METHODIST CHURCH, Rsy. W. A. EVANS
Pastor. Regular sabbath services at l0a5 a. IN.
and 90 p. m. sabbath School Immediately atier
the morning service. E9worth League meets
At the vestry every Tuesday evening at 80.
Glass meeting, at vestry, every fhursday eve,
ming at 80.
Strangers are invited, and will find cordial
welcome TO allthe services.
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PRICE THREE CENTS.
SIFTERlETS,

Two base ball teams, it is said will
go to Manila next winter They will
be made up Principally of Boston and
New York men. Where is the chump
who said we couldn't clvilize tie Phil.
piuos?
w. j. Bryan, the great Western
mouth, has resigned his commission in
the army.
If Srain is to keep and hold the
ashes of Columbus it dues seem that
her "houor" ought To be satisfied.
Chicago is having tug Of war, the
peop'e on one side aud a corrupt board
Of aide men ON the other. Pull steady,
boys, aud you'll heat them.
Chicagoans are threatening to hang
some of their aldermen. If they do it
will be bad for the aldermen. Never
theless hanging is good in its place.
We beg to inform our readers that
tue investigating committee are still at
work. Thought this would be bit Of
news as nobody nowadays pretends to
read their proceedings.
Hobsop, the naval hero, is visiting
in his native state, Alabama, and is
everywhere receiving oyations. 1t has
been said that "God hates coward" "
However this may be there is no mis-
take but the people love the brave.
Judging from the serious results
from the collapse of gas tank in New
York the other day it would not be
safe to go near the National capitol
building while Congaess is in session.
President Mckinley is off on
Southern junket. His retinue is not
nall as large as EX-Gov. circuit
when he took the Nashville Junket.
But then-"There's nothing like
Grout."
1t will be safe to predict that Billy
Bryan will give his military career a
silver lining.
1t looks like there might be another
irreprssble conflict. This time between
the Cubans and Spaniards- the sun.
ny isle. And We predict that Mr..
Spaniard will have to "git."
A few weeks more and we shall
know who is governor OF New York,
Platt or Roosevelt.
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The Way 1t Is Done In Vermont.

Senator Hit was called to Vernon
the other day to marry a couple and
the Springfield Republican gives tlu,,
version of the ceremony:
"Do YOU, Mabel, swear that yen
take this man. George, to be yonr
vedaed husband p Mabel avowtd
she dill "Do you, George swear
tLat. you take is woman, Mahel, to
be youi ife p George allowed that
ne WAS wiung. "rhen l swear ypu
are married" Congratulations yAc
then in order, aud the magistrate NJ
sisted that his clcrk esquire" Bacon,
should kiss the bride. The young
man demurred little, but finally
stepped up and did his part manfuly,
1t is reported that the groom insisted
this was more than he had bargainrd
for, and quite an interesting discus
sion was then and there had, but the
distinguished senator made it all right
by asserting that 'kissing the bride"
was part of the ceremony necessary
under the law of Vermont to make
the contract legal"
We understand that the Brattle-
boro parties put in disclaimer as to
the matter of the ceremony, but why
we don't understand for surely it was
binding tight. But why, in the world,
The Senator should want to delegate
the sealing part to an assistant, we
can't understand.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
For Sale.

The property formerly known as the
whitman & Goddard carriage shop and
machinery, main building is 30x55 feet
two story with store room 3Ox4O feet
TWO story. A good tenement connected
with shop OF twelve rooms. The ma
chlnery consists of one Is inch palmer,
one buzz palmer, one band saw, one
rounder, for rounding felloes, one butliny
machine, one saw bench and saw, boreing
ana mortising machine. Machines and
ocits in good repair. The above proper
ty VIII be sold cheap. Inquire of
W. R. ALDR1CH,
So Londonderry, vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
NOTICE.

10 the delinquent tax payers of the
town of Win HIM. You have
lost the 4 per cent discouut at the
treasurer's; save the collectors travel.
ing fees by paying your taxes before
Dec. 81, 1898.
JAMES M. EASTMAN, Collector.
Dated Dec. s, 1898.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

Constipation prevent the body fl ON
Kidding itself of waste matter. De Wits
Little Early Risers will remove the troub-
lie and cure Sick Headache, Biliousness,
Small, sugar coated, don't gripe OF cause
nausea.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier.
Rawsonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
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 successful.
JOHN HUNT. pension attorney.
Brattleboro, Vt, late Capt. Co. f
llth VT, vol.
References-Hon.J j. M. TYLER. Col RI
3. Taylor, R. E. Gordon. Brattleboro,
Hon. J. H. Merritield, Newfane,, Hon.
0. R. Garfield, Townshend, ]. c. Rob.
inson, Jamaica, D. B. Goddard S. Lon.
donderry, Hon. Hugh Henry, Chester.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

M~NOTICE-Having no further use
for my driving horse, l offer him for sale
cheap, also a good harness, covered car
riage, road wagon, blanket and robes,
also one sleigh. Call at the Baptist par
sonage. NEWELL A. Woop,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

For SALE-A Barden Creamery in
first-class condition. Will be sold very
cheap or exchanged for other property
Creamery automatic, capacity s cans.
Edward Wilder, Weston, W.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That is what 1t was made for.
. Curious Letter Box,

A Curious Letter Box.
Cape Horn is a great mass of rock
rising abruptly from the sea and form
ing a small island. Upon one of the
ledges of this rock stands covered
barrel, the international letter box of
a region more than 500 miles from any
thing that resembles civilization. 1t
is the custom of captains passing
round the Horn to send boat ashore
at this point if possible, take whatever
mail is going in the direction of the
vessel, and drop in whatever it is de-
sired shall go in the other direction.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

Mr.. Jacob Baldwin, .ormer resi-
dent of this town, now re,iiing III
Plano, Ill.,, has been subsc. .oer to
the SITTER since its start and always
before the first Of January sends in his
renewal This time he writes:
"When | sent you the pay one year
ago thought it would be the last,
but ! am here yet and my wife, Persis,
is here also. She is just past 81 years
and | will be 81 the 10th Of July,
next. | should be los without Tie
SITTER "
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
Some Foolish People,

Chester-The first day of the two
days bazaar under the auspices of tie
women of Hope Rebekah lodge opened
Tuesday noon nd was well sttended
both afternoon and evening. The de-
corated tables and booths laden with a
large variety of useful and fancy arii
cles present a pleasing appearance.
Was continued Wednesday afternoon
and evening, at the close of which a
dance was given.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

&S~NoTlCE-I would say to the public
that am settled in the Hayward Black
smith shop, at Londonderry, and am
ready to do all kinds Of work in that line.
FRED A. WAgD.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
Karnak's Temple.

The most magnificent tomb in the
world is deemed to be the palace Tenn
ple of Karnak, occupying an area of
nine acres, or twice that Of st. Peters
at Rome. The temple space is poets
dream of gigantic columns, beautiful
courts and wondrous avenue of
sphinxes.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
VOL. XVI, No L
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 a chance to make your wants
widely known at u trhing cost.
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For Sale.
At Simonsyille. Vt.

100 iiorse Blankets, both stable
and street. s new Harnesses, two
second hand, pair Ponie Harnesses,
also large line OF Rubhu Goods,
Ssranac Gloves and Mittens and
f..nily groceries. Am going out Of
business aud all must be closed be
fore January 1st.
H. o PEABODY.
Manager.
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POSt-Omce.

Mails arrive at So. Londonderry every eve
ming, Sundays excepted, by stage from lhes'ei
and Manchester at AS; by railroad at ! 80.
Mails close every mOrning, Sundays excepted
by train at AS, by stage at 7:O0
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

&S~I have fine, thoroughbred O. I.
C. boar, one year old, and offer his SER
vices to the farmers of this vicinity at
reasonable rates. This breed is couuted
the largest, two having reached 2S06 lbs,
and fastest growing breed of hogs in the
country.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

1t is reported that the divorce pro.
ceedings which were begun in Septen.
Der by Mrs. Sheridan p. Hotalng Of
Stamford against her husband, who
was pastor of the Baptist church in
that place, have been dropped. A few
lays after Mrs. Hotaling began divorce
proceedings Mr.. Hotaling began simi
lar proceedings against his wife. The
cases were to be tried at the present
term of the Bennington County court,
but the friends of the parties brought
about reconciliation and the cases
will not be tried.
Fourteen cities in Massachusetts, held
their mayoralty election Tuesday. The
most remarkable overturn was in Low.
.ell. Last year a republican was chos.
en- and the city voted for lcens. This
year democrat and no license won.
Eight trackmen on the New York
Central lost their lives Tuesday by
stepping from one track, to avoid a
Train, son to another to be struck by a
freight train on that track.
Barney Cannon has been appointed
by the President postmaster at Bellows
Fall.
The Brooklyn, Texas, Castine and
Resolule have been ordered to Havana
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

@~ Cash paid for cattle hides, horse
hides, sheep pelt etc.
c. d. MOFFIT,
Peru, Vt
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
BIRTHS.
In Manchester, Dec. Sd, daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. Artie Burroughs.
MARRIED

In Windham Dec. s, at noon, by Rev.
6. +. Chaplin of SaXtons River, assisted
by Rev. George Roger, at home of bride,
Rev. Lee j. Travis, pastor Of Congrega-
tional church of Fredicksburg, Ohio and
Miss Ella Maria, daughter of A, j.
StearnS of Windham.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

N ~Feed Your Hens-Just received IA
quantity of animal meal and oyster shells
direct from factory. Bran, mddlings
and mixed feed &C., constantly on hand.
Prices low. f. A. HULETr.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

sS- Entered at the Postonice at So. London
derry as second class matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
The Donkey Club.

A Connecticut clergyman on recent
Sunday gave out the following notice:
"The regular session of the Donkey
club will be held, as usual, at the close
of this service. Members will line up
Just outside the church door, make re-
marks and stare at the women who
pass, as is their custom. Any member
known to escort a young woman to
church like a man and sit with her
like gentleman will be promptly ex-
PEELED from membership"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
Handkerchief.

Mems, Women's and Children's
Handkerchiefs, Cottons, Linens and
Silks from lc to $1.00.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

All forms of scrofula, sores, boils,
pimples and eruptions, are quickly and
permanently cured by Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
THIN
Londonderry Sitter.
So. Londonderry, Vermont

Ng-Address all communications, sign
ed by your proper name, to
The Sitter, So. Londonderry, ".
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a soc. bottle of
Greene'S Warranted Syrup of Tar if
fails to cure your cough or cold. We al
so guarantee 25c bottle to prove salts
factory ormoney refunded.
L. T. & w. H. Landman, S. Londonderry
G. G. Smith, :" {"
G. E. Bacon, Londonderry,
l.. c. Bolster, Bondvillt,
f. B. Pier, Rawsonville,
f. E. Smith, Jamaica,
II. L. Gould, Windham,
Geo. l.. Richardson, Weston and Peru.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
Ra;lroad-Cemtr,, vermont.

New London Northern Diyision.i
Trains depart from and arrive at So. London
derry every day, except Sundays, as follows,
Leave Arrive
Mail, $50, q. m. IS, p. m
Mixed l2:l5, d. m. II rs, u. m
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See Second Page for Editorial Matter.
LOCAL MELANGE.
Picked Up, Dished Up and Made Palata-
bile for Sitter Readers.

Volume l6, No. l.
Another year and it will be ''sweet
sixteen"
Pollard and Abbott Of Chester have
a new ad this week.
Merchants Goddard and Smith have
new ads, each, in this issue.
George Dudley, who is attending
school at Springfield is at home tor a
three weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Melendy at
tended the "Secret Warrant" at the
Brattleboro auditorium, Wednesday
Until after holidays cabinet pictures
$3.50 per dozen at the studio in So.
Londonderry.
Wellman Bros.
Milon Goddard, who resides in Con
necticut, is visiting his mother, Mrs.
Hayward on Church street.
The cold wave struck us Tuesday
night and sent the mercury down to
20 below Wednesday morning.
Sleighing is fine and gives good
start to winter business.
Mr.. and Mrs H. E. Skinner OF
Brooklyn, N. Y are expected here
this week. 1t is said they will remain
here through the winter and possibly
settle here permanently.
The town meeting held Saturday tc
see what action the town would take tC
keep open roads this winter was tame
affair. A ten.cent tax was voted to be
collected with next springs highway
tax. Whether this amount will see US
through depends upon the clerk Of the
weather.
William A. Shattuck and H. A
Dudley have been making improv
ments in the way of closing up wood
sheds in way to be removed tor sum
mer.
/ Clarence Gollard fireman on tht
H
mixed train has beel ''lald off thu
past week by rash resen.pi.ng scarll
tina. He is recovering. james Clougt
took his place on the engine.
| Frank Clough caught a fine string
of pickerel, Friday in the upper mil
pond. One of them, that he generous
ly gave neighbor, was l9 inches il
length and weighed pound and
half.
About thirty Of our young peopl'
attended the dramatic entertainment a
Jamaica Friday evening and had
fine time, all speaking we'll Of the en-
tertainment and dance following.
Rev. Mr.. Wood is reported bette
today (Thursday.) Glad to hear it
Mrs. Martin Hoskin's is now carin.
for him.
1t was. voted by the Methodist Sun
day school last Sunday to obsery
Christmas with a tree and invite tn
Baptist people to join. Let all tax
hold and help to have a good time.
| Next Sunday morning Rev. Mr.
Evans will hegin short series of ser
mons appropriate 10 tie lime OF year
Subject OF ,he series, I he Shcpher,
and flock.
SOLD HIS FARM.
1 Gorge Shine has traded his farm
to joseph Cummings Tor the stag
route from Townshemd to Saxtons Riv
err 1t is said that Mr. Cummings j
shortly to be married aid will occup
he farm.
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soUrH LONDONDERRY VT, FRIDAY MORNING. DEC Io- 1898
ENTERTAINMENTS.

ENTERTAINMENTS.
Dramatics etc and an all night
dance, Londonderry Dec. %.
Calico Ball at Weston, Dec. %.
Dramatic- BOTANY Bay S. Lon.
donderry
New Years Ball f P. Barmpy's
hall, Londonderry, Dee 80.
Merchants Goddard and Smith and
lawyer Cudworth are sloiug C.. It
we'll, for there is hot time coming for
some folks. And when it comes JOHN,
will know where to go 10 get cooled ofs
Some Foolish People,
Allow a cough to run until it gets
beyond the reach of medicine They Of
ten say, "Oh, it will wear away" but in
most cases it will wear them away
Could they be induced to try the success
full medicine called Kemp's Balsam,
which is sold on a positive guarantee to
cnre, they would Immediately see the ex-
cellent effect after taking the first dos.
Price 25c. and SOC. Trial size free. At
all druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

Regarding His Belief.
Singleton-Do you believe in the doc
trine of infant damnation?
Benedict-Not in the daytime.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

FOR SALE.-3 large writing desk,
and book cases made by L. McIntire
o,.e of the finest workman in the state
They will be sold regardless of cost.
III. 0. PEABODY.
Simonsville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
Linens

Table Linens, Napkins, Towels,
Dollies, Tray Clothes at lowest
prices. g1o
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
DEATHS.

In Peru Dec. IL, Frank Smith, age a
bout seventy years.
In Jamaica Dec. 10th, of heart disease,
Miss Emma Clark, aged 20 years and 8
days.
In Manchester Dec. 5, Miss Ellen Haw-
ley, aged 73.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
Umbrellas

For stormy weather. Silk and
Cotton, 26 in. to SO in. A nice one
for the children for SOC. and from
that up to So 90.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

Clark Mu 'iell has hou4 = q plac
at Wardsboro Center aud has move
on to it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

We will positively pay you $l.00 if one
bottle of Smiths Green Mountain sReno-
vator fails to benefit you in any disease
of the blood or neuralgia affections. 1t
is endorsed by the best physicians in the
country, and has made more remarkable
cures than any remedy Sold 1t is an
honest medicine.
GEORGE G. SMITH.
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Underwear

Our customers give US credit for
having the best values in Underwear.
Mems at 25, so, Is, 81 90 and $3.50.
Women's at 25, so, IS, '$l.OO and
S1.5O. Cbildren's at 25c and SOC.
Wrappers, 1J dozen Fam
neIette Wrappers worth
$1.OO and $1.25, only
SOC each.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

WOnen'S
Garments
Cloth Jackets, Cloth Capes,
Fur Capes, Fur Collarettes,
Fur Scarfs, Fur Muffs.
Nothing more suitable for
an Xmas present.
Dress
Goods
10 Pieces Novelty Dress
Goods, cheap, at 62 1-2c, for
this sale AZ l-2c per yard.
MackintOshes
For Men and Women for
SIS 90. We can show you better
garment than you would expect to
buy for Sc so.
Neckwear
For Men and Boys in Puffs,
Four.in hand and Tecks. Strictly
up to date patterns and styles, SOC
and rs values at 25c and soc.
MufMerS
Mems Mufflers from 25c to
50 100.
Mems listers
All Wool Frieze listers
in Black, Brown and Oxford
Greys, a $500 Coat for only
$1,000.
.OvercOatS
Could any one think OF a
more substantial and accepta-
bic Christmas Gift than a
Handsomely Tailored Over
coat. Between now ana
Xmas we will make Extraor-
dinary Price Reductions
Beautifully finished All Wool
Kcrseys and Millions that
have sold right along for $l2.-
so will be sold for $1,000.
Other grades at $500 and
$3.50.
We extend to you our best
wishes for a Merry Christmas
Pollard & Abbott.
Chester, Vt.
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F. A. BoYNToN.
londonderry, vt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
MR.. PHELPSS LETTER.

The letter from the Hon. +. J. Phelps to ex-
Governor Morton which we print this morning
is entitled to the calm consideration OF every
citizen who desires his country to deal right
eously with Spain Mr.. Phelps Is a profound
student Of the philosophy OF law and in the
domain Of International law n high authority.
He has a remarkably fclicitous command or
language wherewith TO make the conclusions
Of powerful intellect impressive. He Is a
patriot whose sincerity is beyond the reach Of
suspicion. He Is venerable in years and in
character. and It Is inconceivable that he should
be actuated by any motive except the wish to
serve the right. At a time when reason had
full control of intelligent and upright men Mr..
Phelps would be heard by all such with re-
spect 1t is especially desirable that attention
should be given to his words at time when
passionate feeling finds utterance in extrava-
giant speech Many who read his letter will
it is impossible to accept. The efforts of our
Government to enforce the obligations of ncu-
traliy have been constant and Jealous. and
the official record shows that instead Of being
always unsuccessful they have been credit
ably efficient. The declaration that since the
days Of Columbus there has never been cause
or quarrei win Spain is not consistent, except
by a forced Interpretation, with veracious
recollection Of the virginius affair-to cite an
undsputed fact Of history in preference to some
generally admitted facts Of this and former
Instructions. Nor. though he seems to admit
the obligations which humanity may constrain
q nation to discharge does Mr.. Phelps make It
quite clear whether or not he would justify the
inevitable consequences of n refusal on the part
of Spain to permit the work Of mercy which he
believes Spain Is ready to assist.
These exceptions to conscientious and CO.
gent contribution to the great debate we feel
compelled to specify while urging our readers
to study Mr.. Phelps's letter with open minds
and an earnest purpose to discern and embrace
the truth.