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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-05-04
GILT EDGE DECISION.
The Phelps-king Interests are victors In the
First Skirmlsh.

The local land office received last
week the decision of the commits
sioner of the general land Office in
the case entitled Ammen-Stivers
Mining Co. VS.. Nelson j. Littleiohn,
and involving title to the Gilt Edge
mine at Gilt Edge, which has been re-
located by Mr.. Littlejohn under the
name of the Plattsburgh, he alledg-
ing non-performance of assessment
workon the partof theAmmon-Stivers
Co., in 1896. The entire decision is
of interest but it's length forbids pub
lication in full.
The ease had been often referred to
in these columns but a brief review
of the proceedings leading up to the
case now decided will assist to an
understanding of the conclusions of
the secretary.
The mine was located by w. E.
Wilson in July, 1887, by him sold to
the Amm0n-Stivers Mining Co., who
made application for patent in Oct.
1896. Geo. H. Butts filed an adverse
claim, but proceedings in court, it
appears were not instituted. The
Ammon-Stivers Co., was sold out by
the sheriff, Moshner and Butts be-
coming holders of the sheriff's deed
therefor and subsequently they
moved that companys application
to purchase be rejected and that
final certificate be issued to them.
October 30th, 1897, Littlejohn filed
his protest against such Gilt Edge
application, alleging non-perform-
ance of assessment work in 1896, and
i'm December vas permitted to make
mine raj land application for patent
for PlattsbuTg lode, located by him
in August, and covering practically
the same ground as the Gilt Edge
claim.
In January last W. II. Early ap-
piled to make entry for said Gilt
Edge claim and also to have Platts-
the judgment creditors Of the Am
mon-Stivers Co. His application to
purchase was rejected by the local
officers because the district court
having jurisdiction in the case had
not decided the title in the Gilt Edge
claim. Farley then filed an adverse
claim to the Plattsburg location.
February l4th the officers held that
further proceedings in the P~lattsburg
claim should be withheld pending
disposition of the Gilt Edge location,
setting forth that the protest as to
claimants non-performance OF assess
ment work in 1893 was sufficient to
warrant a hearing. There were
several other moves by all parties,
but it was from this order of the
local officers setting a date for hear
ing, that appeal was taken. The
conclusions OF the commissioner are
as follow:
1.-The appeals filed against both
decisions were made by the Ammon-
Silver Mining Co., although it APP
pears from the record that the
decision of January q, 1895, was
made in the case of Early's applica-
ton to purchase, with which it does
not appear that said company had
anything to do.
1.-THE rules of practice invest the
local officers with authority to order
hearings In all cases wherein entry
has not been perfected and no certifi-
cate has been issued on a basis or
CONTINUED on Seventh Page.1
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15

Mr.. EDITOR 1t is a foregone
conclusion that the prohibitory liquor
law in Vermont is not self-operative,
and on that account some people
clamor for its repeal. Now ! travel
little in Vermont and / find that
other laws are not self operative.
There is that one requiring road COM
missioners to 60 over the highways
and clear them of loose stones once
every month Another law requires
guide boards to be placed at the part
lug of the ways, but it is rarely one
finds them, or if they do it is covered
with "jungle growth or is too old
and dim or lying on the ground point
ing skyward, sometimes. Now it
stones would be accommodating and
get TO one side, or guide boards place
themselves correctly, the travelling
public would appreciate their kind
ness, but as it is no mortal can ap-
preciate highway law that is too
weak to work itself. Shall we de-
mand its repeal SUB.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
Unsolicited Advice for whecIwomen.

Unsolicited Advice for wheeIwomen.
Don't try to be entertaining when
wheeling on rough road; an epi
gram may end in ''header."
Bear in mind that puncture is
greater than etiquette, and a f,tten-
ed tire leveler of social distinction !;
hence it is safe to regard the man
whose tool kit saves you from walk
ing home as an instrument of Provi.
dence.
Remember that the popular wheel
woman is the one who helps herself,
and always pump up your own tires.
Trundle your own wheel up hill.
Change your own saddle when it is
not properly adjusted.
Carry your own wraps.
Learn to mount without assistance.
and save time, trouble and friends.
Never make the mistake of regard
ing your escort in the light of an ex-
press company.
Don't hesitate to play the good
Samaritan to wheelers, whether men
or women.
Don't discourage beginnings; the
wheel will do all that Is necessary in
that line.
Don't turn corners sharply; for,
however much pedestrians may ad-
mire your skill, their pleasure is sure
to be tempered by the shock to their
nervous system.
Don't establish an amateur repair
shop in the middle of a narrow high.
way. You will win admiration and
perhaps assistance by CONSIDERABLY
keeping out of the way.
Don't permit your sense of the
eternal fitness of things to be dis.
turbed because of the attention lavish
ed upon "sporty" bicycle girls; any
variety Of eccentricity will receive as
much.
On the other hand,- don't be fatter-
ed if bystanders notice you; the
chances are that your hat has blown
askew.-Demores't Magazine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
Mr.. Wright Answers Taxpayer.
Londonderry, July II, '9S.

Londonderry, July II, 10.
Mr.. EDIToR.-Please allow me a
place to answer Taxpayer. Mr..
Taxpayer, if you have an ak to
grind to use in September you need
not grind it for me as do not in
tend to run. If it is the listers you
are after i will try and explain about
the place with new barn: Mr..
Griswold and myself were the boys
who done the deed. Mr.. Holden had
nothing to do about 1t as be was eick
at the time. my reasons are these:
First. The barn is not finished
and when it is it will be time, enough
to raise this property.
Second. The house is one of the
oldest in town and will have to be
built new soon.
Third. The timber has been cut
off as most every one knows, and |
claim the farm stands as high to-day,
according to it's value, as any farm
in the neighborhood AS to the hotel
property the listers were all together
aud it was decided that $4,000. was a
good fair price for it to stand, it was
not cut down $500. as any one can
see who will take the trouble to Look.
l am glad there are few pieces of
property in town that are considered
worth more than they stand, for in
most cases they do not think them
worth much when the listers are
around
In conclusion l will say that it is
the most cussing for the least money
of any job | ever tackled.
Respectfully,
w. l.. WRIGHT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15

Remember the Lecture Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. Harry Bostwick is on the sick
list.
An unusual dry spell of weather
prevails. Streams are very low.
Don't fail to read Pollard & Alb
bott's ad IN this issue.
Mrs. Henry Lawton is visiting in
Springfield.
The higher department OF the vii
lage school closed last Friday and
the primary will close to morrow.
Mrs. E. j. Mountain, formerly DR..
Minnie Leavitt, will lecture on TEN.
perance and Purity at the Methodist
church, Monday evening July 18th.
Everybody invited % be present.
Fred Winchester shipped a few days
ago $4,000 pounds Of wool, the Largest
shipment ever made from this station.
Five or six Of our lady bicycllst'
wheeled it to Londonderry yesterda,
to attend the Universalist socia BILE ant
supper. 80
Landlord F. E. Davis of Newfan,
was in town yesterday. Many OF ou
people will be pleased to know tina
Frank is keeping good house and re
ceiving very liberal patronage.
Mrs. Nelson Goddard and daughte
Of Brattleboro came up Wednesda.
evening for visit with $. Londonder
ry friends.
| Mrs. 6. I. Abbott is again mental
affi cted aud was taken 10 the Brattlt
boro Retreat this morning.
Mrs. Marietta Wallace of Westo
is caring for Mrs. S. S. Lyon of thi
village.
Willie Stuart, clerk in the Lane
man store, is on the sick list. Z.
t Johnson another clerk at the sam
place isgetiing cut after two week
I Illness.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
Church Calendar.

gRAprIsT CHURCH, REV. N. A. WOOD, Pas
tor. Regular Sunday services, 10 AS, a. M. Sab
bath School at II Nj.
Praise and preaching Sabbath evening at I 100,
followed by a short testimony meeting.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at
Z 100.
Union Bible study class meets every alterna
Thursday evening in the vestry at 100. A cor
dial welcome is extended to all hese services
METHODIST CHURcH, REV. w. A. EVANS
Pastor Regular Sabbath services at 10 As a. m.
,nd 00p. m. Sabbath School Immediately after
the morning service. Epworth League meets
at the vestry every Tuesday evening at 7So.
Glass meeting, at vestry, every Thursday eve
ming at 80
Strangers are invited, and will find cordial
welcome to all these soivces.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15

The Spiritualistic picnic came off as /
announced and in every way was a
success. Iu spite of the good hay
weather which kept many away, who
desired to come, there were over 30
present. Tables we're set in the capa-
cious dining rooms and loaded with
every thing that heart could wish.
After the wants of the inner man had
been supplied, they gathered on the
plaza and in front where the meeting
was called to order by the president,
and an opening song, fitting the occa-
sion, was rendered by Mrs. Daniel
Swallow, Miss Minnie Tarble. After
a few opening remarks Mr.. Lambert
was called upon and gave an interest
ing essay on the growth and side issues
of modern Spiritualism, followed by
Mrs. Howard from Wardsboro, who
brought out some fine points, ilIustra.
tive of the harmonial philosophy.
Tnen followed song, entitled: "Only
a thin veil between us, which never
fails to awaken in every heart the ten
derest of feelings" Mrs. Gridley
from Denver, Col, than addr, s.ed us
upon that inspiring theme, the father
hood and motherhood of God and the
universal brotherh cd of man. With
ideas presented, faithfully carried into
practice, wars and bloodshed, such as
we are now experiencing, would find
no lodgment in mans nature. At the
conclusion of the speaking drawing
for the bedquilt pieced by the Progrs
sive society, to assist in supporting the
presentation of liberal thought, was
held. The lucky ticket that drew the
quilt was held by d. d. Wait. The
entire occasion seemed to give perfect
! satisfaction. 1t only required tie
presence d SITTER John, as in time,
past, to have made the program cun
plete. The next gathering will proba
bly, be in September, at the same ploc
due notice If which will be given il
$ the SITTER. Reporter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15

Our citizens were surprised a few
days ago to learn that Mr.. Fred
Winchester had sold his store build
ing, goods and business and would
shortly leave town. This surprise
was also coupled with regret. He
had been here so long and was so
identified with the business interests
of the place that no one had given a
thought 70 the possibility of his leav
ing torn.
Mr. Winchester commenced bust.
ness here about l6 years ago, occu-
pyiug the basement of the hotel, put.
ting in small stock of tin and hard.
ware. This venture prospered and
in few years he built the large three
story block occupied at the time of
the sale. In this he put in full
line of tin and hardware, stoves, ag
ricultural implements and everything
pertaining to such lines and shortly
afterwards filed the third story with
furniture. That this business grew
from so small beginning TO one of
so considerable proportions fully at
tests the business ability and fore
sight of the protector and accounts,
in measure, for the regrets as ex-
pressed above.
Besides his business that has been
of much benefit to this place and it's
vicinity, Mr.. Winchester has taken
lively general interest in town and
village affaiss and has been liberal in
contributing both money and influence
to further all worthy objects, This
has been appreciated by his towns
men who thrice chose him constable
and collector, once as representative
to the Legislature and last spring.
= 2 Q
made him school director.
We are certain that we voice pub
lie sentiment in expressing regret at
his departure and extending good
wishes for the future to him and his
little family, recently bereft of one of
it's members.
Mr.. Winchester has not fully de.
cided as to where he will 60 but will
probably locate in Granville, N. Y.
The successors to Mr.. Winchester
are our lively and enterprlsing deal
ers in general merchandise, L. I. &
W. Fl. Landman. This firm are now
in possession and will run both stores
hereafter, carrying all the lines kept
by Mr.. Winchester and negleoting
nothing in connection with the origi
nal store. 1t is matter of satisfac
tion that this property has gone into
hands that will not permit it to de-
terioate that it is in possession of
men young, enterprising and pushing,
who have built up for themselves in
the last ten years thriving business
and made themselves known, honora-
bly,, to all this section.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15

Last Sabbath, in the United States,
was given up to prayer and to giving
thanks that God had allowed us to
kill few more Spaniards than they,
the Spaniards, had killed of us.
Peace was earnestly prayed for.
"Where two or three of you are
gathered together whatsoever you ask
in my name shall be granted"
We confidently expect to have
peace Immediately. However, in
Havana, at the same time, solemn
reauiems were chanted for the dead
and earnest prayers put up that vic
tory might yet perch upon the yellow
flag. Which will it be ? Whose
PRAYER will be answered ! Will guns
and how to use them have anything
to do with it
Capt. Philip, seeing that his men
were about to cheer as Spanish
cruiser went TO the bottom, said,
.Don't cheer See the poor devils
are dying !" Now it is claimed that
this is Christianity and the Bible
quoted to prove it but the jew steps
up and says, this is our religion and
lquotes the Bible also. The Moham-
edan and the Mormon have not beer
heard from.
The captain of the war ship voiced
: the best inspiration of the highes
! civilization the world has ever seen
, and one held by good men, every
, where, whether Christian, Jew or ID
| fdel. Truth lis a heritage, tha
J comes to us all like the dew of heav
5 en-, and no one man nor one race o
( sect can hug it to their bosoms ant
say it is ours and not yours.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
PRICE THREE CENTS.

A special meeting OF the Vermont
Fish and Game league has been call
ed at Fisk Isle La Motto, on Wed.
nesday, August 3, at o'clock p. m. +,
for the election of new members and
for the transaction of any other nec-
essary business. An invitation con-
tanning programme of arrangements
will soon be forwarded to all men,
hers, and it is expected that members
will bring women friends to this meet
ing.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
Santiago Falls.

Gen. Toral, the Spanish commander
of the Province of Santiago, surrender.
ed yesterday bis entire command in the
Province, believed to be about 10000
men. The only conditions granted is
that officers are to retain their side
arms and the troops to be transported
to Spain. This will be much cheaper
than feeding them.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
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 uQlesscsuccessfuI.
JOHN HUNT, pension attorney.
Brattleboro, VT, late Capt. Co. E
llth VT, vol.
Refercnces-IIon. j. M. TYLER, Col. H
E. Taylor, r. E. Gordon, Brattleboro,
Hon. j. ii. Merrifield, Newfane, Hon
.. X. Garfield, Townshend. J. C. Rob
lnson, Jamaica, ID. B. Goddard S. Lon
donderry, Hon. Hugh Henry, Chester.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
HOW TO MAKE MONEY! F.!

Ifyou are out Of employment and want
position, paying you from $50 to $Ioo month
ly clear above expenses by working regularly
or, if you want 10 increase you, present in
come from $500 to 5000 yearly, by working
at odd times, write the GLOBE CO., 723
Chestnut St, Phila, Pa, stating age, wheth-
er married or single, last or present employ
them by which you can make more money
easier and faster than you ever made before
in your life.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
See Second Page for Editorial Matter.
LOCAL. MELANGE.
Picked Up, Dished Up and Made Palatn
bile for SITTER Readers.

Buried Cities Wednesday evening.
Ice.cleam Wednesday evening and
handsome women to serve it.
Miss Lila johnson is visiting in
Brattleboro.
Tie Misses Alice Locke and Liz.
zie Houghton visited at Rev. Mr..
Bryant's last week.
Miss Mary Taft of West Towns
hend visited her sister, Mrs. Susan
Wilbur, the p.st week.
DR.. W. N. Bryant and wife visit
ed Rev. W. A. Bryant one day last
week.
j. H. Whipple Of Manchester Cen
tire was in town yesterday, and did not
forget to give the SITTER call.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Houghton of
Manchester Centre came over and at
tended the spiritual picnic on Saturday
and visited with friends, who were
pleased to see them, until Tuesday.
Ransom Clayton of Brooklyn, N.
Y, is visiting with his brothers of this
village and Thompsonburg. 1t has
been eleven years since Mr.. Clayton
has visited his native haunts.
Mrs. M. N. Wood of Philadelphia
and Mrs. H. E. ingalls, of New York
| are visiting at the Baptist parsonage.
Mrs. Lewis Pease and daughter Of
| Weymouth, Mass, are visiting at Rev.
W. A. Bryant's.
Mrs. C. w. Sherwood of Montreal
is visiting with her sister, Mrs. A. E.
Cudworth. She and Mrs. G. will, in
a few days, 60 to Cambridge, N. T..
where another sister resides, and iron
there to Hebron to remain short time
under the paternal roof.
| We are pleased to note that ou,
city visitors, mostly of the gentle
sex, seem to be enjoying themselves
very much. They take in most every
thing that there is and are much il
evidence, especially in the evening
and we must acknowledge that tn'
of female voices at the depot, Will
waiting for the train, is much NOR
pleasing than the usual noise mad
10y the depot gamins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Josephus Albee 0
Rochester, N. Y, are visiting thei
aged parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Williar
Albee and will remain through til
week if not longer. Josephus is on
of South Londonderry's boys an
our people are always pleased to Sc
him and are glad TO know that he
making success Of life in the Yor
state city.
The p. c. A. Society Of til
Methodist church will give an ic,
cream and cake supper next We,
nesday evening, July 20, at the tow
hall. Rev. Mr.. Evans will at IL
same time give his lecture on "Burit
Cities" which is both interesting al
instructive. Lecture will begin at
1o'clock, sharp Admission ID cent
Little Miss Adra Marshall of Je
sev City, n. } {, one Of the ci
boarders at the Peabody House,
said to be native of BIazi. Ho
ever this may he there is no nista
hut she, as well as some of l
friends of more years and lara
growth. enjoy ride on the h
wagon, even if il takes them seve
miles Perhaps the farther the b
ter-the more fun and the more tai
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
F'OrSale.

The property formerly known as the
Whitman & Goddard carriage shop and
machinery, main building is 30x55 feet
two story with store room 30x40 feet
twostory. A good tenement connected
with shop of twelve rooms. The ma
cainery consists of one IS inch palmer,
one buzz palmer, one band saw, one
rounder, for rounding felloes, one butting
machine, one saw bench and saw, boreing
end mortising machine. Machines and
belts in good repair. The above proper
ty VIII be sold cheap. Inquire of
w. R. ALDRICH,
50 Londonderry, vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15

Impure blood is an enemy to health
and may i ad to ser Gus disease. Hnod's
Sarssparilla conqur, this enemy and
avorts danger.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
A subscriber makes the followin,

A subscriber makes the following
suggestion:
There is Oh e thing which the road
commissioners in this and adjoining
towns could do at little expense that
would add much TO the comfort and
safety of The traveller; that is rake out
The small stones from the highway.
The crnp seems to be more abundant
tlan ever this year.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
POst-Ofice.

Mails arrive at So. Londonderry every eve
ming, Sundays excepted, by stage from Chester
and Manchester at 6 AS; by railroad at IS.
Mails close. every mCraing, Sundays excepted
oy train at AS; by stage at 100.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
Nh. ob,irtpg Man!

Zim-Hls wife is an enthusiastic stu
dent of botany?
Zam-Yes; ard he's so obliging that
whenever he sees her he trembles like
a leaf.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15

Notice to Delinquent Tax payers-All
taxes now in my hands must be paid be-
fore July lst. This is the last call.
..5. H. A. DUDLEY
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
Cannonadng Heard!
BOnbardment
has taken place

And a Large Amount Of
Goods Captured Consisting
of
Cashmeres, Henriettas, Percales.
White and Colored, Dmities. light and
dark Prints, Shifting, Sheeting, Shirt
Waists, Wrappers, Clothing, Hats.
Caps and Bonnets Shoes and Rubbers,
Ladies' Gents and Children's Gloves
and Hosiery Also fine line of
Groceries.
In fact the Cargo consisted Of verv
large and well selected line of
Merchandise.
The Whole Cargo was shipped to
l.. T. & w. III. Landman.
So Londonderry, Vt.
To be disposed of
Come and See 1t.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
VOL. XIV, NO 80.
Business Mention.

-:O:-l glE ~
Business notices inserted under this head for
one cent word. Nothing inserted for less than
25 cents.
IT, you have anything to sell or wish to buy
anything here is a chance to make your wants
widely known at trfiing cost.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15

Window shades, mounted on good
,llers. with 2 i9ch fringe only
2je The bargain of the season
Adyt. AT Smiths.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15

Rs- Entered at the Post-oflice at So. London
derry as second class matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15

M~I have nice Chester White Boar.
Patronage solicited. S. o. DAVIS.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15

sell the best moving machine on the
market, the Granite State. Also repairs
for the same for cash only.
L. O. Wilbur
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
NOTICE.

The Tax payers of the town of London
derry are hereby notified that have in
my hands for collection Highway tax
of 20 cents on dollar of the Grand List
of said town.
Therefore, know ye that 30 days are
given by law for the payment of said tax
and deduction of 4 per cent on said tax
If paid within said time.
FRANK H. TYLER, Treas,
Londonderry, Vt. May q, 1898.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15

Ella-What has become of the sport
that used to call on YOU?
Stella-Pa is a believer in out-of-
door sports, and he threw him out.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15
THE
Londonderry Sitter.
So. Londonderry, Vermont.
THE

~W~Address all ommunications,, sign
ed by your proper name, to. ATS
The Sitter, So. Londonderry, ".
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-15

New London Northern Division,l
Trains depart from and arrive at So, London
derry every day, except Sundays, as follows:
Leave Arrive
Mail, ESQ, a. m. 1855, p. m.
Mixed i2I5, p. m. IL :l5, a. m.