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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-09
Sold His Stcpfather.

speaking OF queer happenings" re-
marked the elderly visitor, drawing his
chair up to the cheerful stove OF the Or
ange County hotel, "about the oldest
thing | ever heard was a story told me sew
eral years ago while / was on a visit to
historic FrederlCks burg in Virginia, by an
old rebel OF that town, who vouched for
the truth OF 1t. He said that some years
before the war free negress-there were
negroes OF this class all over the South In
slavery times-lived in Fredericks burg
She had been married, but had been left q
widow, with one son. BY frugmity and
thrift, she managed to accumulate con-
siderable money, and as old age came on
she thought II would be nice 10 have
man, So she bought a hearty young
slave and married him. A went we'll un.
til the woman died. Her son, who was a
free negro, promptly put a rope around
the neck OF his respected step-father, led
him to market, sold him for good price
and with the proceeds enjoyed a glorious
drunk. The husband OF he late lamented
belonged TO the estate, " hiah was the sons,
and be promptly realized on the property.
Instances OF this kind we're not frequent
even In slavery times. Most every man
has seen the time, however, when he
would have been glad to have disposed OF
his mother-in-l Jaw dirt cheap
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srArE oF VERMoNT juno rerm.

STATE OF VERMONT June Term,
ORANGE COUNTY COURT 1899.
Eva NJ. Tobias J Whereas, Eva NJ. Tobias
yof Williamstown in the
Geo w. Tobias county OF Orange, has
filed in the office OF the clerk OF Orange
county court her libel for divorce, setting
forth in substance that she was legally
married to Geo, W. Tobias at Keene in
the state of New Hampshire on the 14th
day of July, A. D. 1883, by the Rev. Mr..
Harrington, a minister OF the gospel, and
authorized to solemniZe marriages by the
laws OF that state, and that she has, ever
since that day, lived in strict conformity
to her marital contract but that he has
not in that he has been guilty at divers
times of divers acts OF intOlerable severity
toward the petitioner and has cruelty and
williully neglected and refused 10 provide
suitable maintenance for the petitioner,
although OF sufficient physical and Pc
cuniary ability TO do so and on the 10Th
day OF May, A. d. 1895, he cruelty and
wilfully deserted the petitioner, anf furth-
or showing that there are two children,
the fruit of said marriage, David c., seven
years old, and Willie e., six years old, and
praying that for the causes aforesaid mar
rage may be dissolved and a bill OF d.
vorce granted unto her, the aforesaid Eva
NJ. Tobias.
And ii being made to appear that the
said Geo. w. Tobias is without this state,
so that a citation cannot be served upon
him;
Therefore, Ii is ordered that notice of the
tendency OF said libel be given him by
publication Of the substance thereof, to-
gether with this order, in the HERALD
AND NEWS, a newspaper published at
Randolph in the county OF Orange, three
weeks successfully, the last OF " hich pub
LEGATIONS to be at least six weeks prior to
the first day OF the next term OF Orange
county court, to be held at Chelsea, in the
county of Orange, on the first Tuesday of
June, A. ID. 1899, at which time the said
Geo. W. Tobias is ordered to appear and
show cause, IL any he have why he pray.
er OF said petition should not be granted.
Given under my hand at Chelsea. In the
county OF Orange this third day OF March,
a. ID. 1899. CURTIS S. EMERY, Clerk.
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STATE OF VERMONT, [ In Probate Court. hold
BRADFORD DISTRICT, IS I en- 10 Theif1rd In said
district on the 4th day Of March, A. D.. 1879. Ana NJ.
Houston eNccutTiN Of the tate Of Aaron h. Hous-
ton. lateN Of STAFFORD. IN said District,
deceased. presents her administration account for
examination and allowance and makes application
tor decree OF distribution and partition OF the
tate OF said deceased. Where apon, IL
s ordered by said Court that said application come
andeT consideration and be heard on the 2Th day OF
March, A. d. 1899 al the Probate Oiice In said
1hetford, And 70 Is further ordered that all persons
Interested be notified hereof by publication OF notice
4 This application and order three weeks successive
~ in the HERALD AND NEWS printed at Randolph.
before said time OF hearing. thar they may appear al
said time aud Il hcvsee oniect thereto.
BY the Court. attest,
1871 s. NJ. GLEASON. Judge.
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Half Century.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Porter Moore cell
ebrated the 50th anniversary of their mar
riage Wednesday afternoon, March LIST, in
company with about 80 OF their friends
and relatives. Among the gifts we're a
glass set, gold-lined berry spoon, pair
towels, fine nickel teapot, two large easy
Chairs, china cake plate, two cups and
saucers and s2i in money. Rev. w. Allen
presented the gifts in pleasing manner.
Mr.. Moore was born in this town in 1922
In 1919 he married Miss Laura Puffpr OF
Riehford and occupied the farm owned by
Z. w BiXby. In short time they moved
TO the home farm or the Moores on the
East hill, where they continued to reside
until IL years ago, when they came TO
where they now reside on Vershire street
They had 90 children,a son and daugh-
ter. The former died about Y years ago
This was severe shock to the aged cou-
pl= as be was their dependence TO carry on
the farm, which they disposed OF soon af-
ter his death The daughter is Mrs. Clar-
ence Coriss of this place.
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81 ATE OF VERMONT. IN fFohdlt tount
DisrgI,.r on RNNp,LPHS IS ( held az Randnlnh
within and Tor said district the 2st day Of Feb
A. ID, ISl4 w. $. 5. Buck trustee under thc last VIII
ana testament IT sophia II. Bugbee late Of Randolph
~ sal district aud imma D.. Buck, guardian unto
Fuugeue : Buct Alice NJ Buck and Dorothy B.buck,
make application TO said Court for license % sell
mo following real estate: Bcug a piece % land
suata s Inc east side OF south Plea ant Street an
south 81 he Bri CHAN Creamery Co.'s -ot ana ne "
N he efnetery representing that the sale thereof
will be beneficial 70 all parties Interested iherei
Whereupun it
ferrpd to session thereof 10 be held at the PROBATE
Onict in Randolph on the lfth day of MAJ en-. A. d.
lsgQ for hearing and decision thereon, aud ~ rs tr
Their ordered that an persons interested De notified
hereof hy publication Of notice % said application
ana order thereon three weeks successiNeN IN the
Herald ana News published at Randolph before said
time Of hearing that they appear az said time ana
place and IL they see eAtlSe onlcci thereto.
Bv the Court.
1875 Attest William - Nichols. Judge.
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Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know OF one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the needy
and suffering. The proprietors OF DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption,
coughs and colds, have given away over
ten million trial bottles OF this great med
icine; and have the satisfaction Of know
ing ii has absolutely cured thousands OF
hopeless cases. Asthma, bronchitis, hoarse-
ness and all diseases OF the throat, chest
and lungs are surely cured by it. Call on
Drew & Leonard, druggists, and get free
trial bottle. Regular size Soc and Fl, Every
bottle guaranteed or price refunded.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-09

STATE or VERMONTt In Prouats Court held
Bradf lrd District. IS al Thetford 10
said District the ith day Of March, A. d.. 1893.
Ann NJ Houston. admiuistfatriN Of the
estate ~ Maria Houston late Of Stranprd IN said
district deceased presents admt iod account for
examination and allowance aud tlakcs application
Tor decree Of distribution and partition II the es-
tate Of said de ,eased,
MhereupOn It Is ordered by said Court that
said Anulicatian come under consideration aud b.
heard on the 27th day 81 Mara ID 1893 the Probate
Office tn said Iheifyrd for hearing ana
ali perso "a interested be notified thereof by publica
ion Of NOTICE u this application and order thret
weeks successitely In the HERALD AND NEWS. nrint.
~ al Randolph before said time Of hearing, tnat
hey may appear al said time and place, and show
ctusef any they may have, why such account should
not he allowed and such decree made. Bv the Court
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DissoIu1on of Partnprship.

The partnership heretofore existing be.
tween Clarence NJ. Mann and Harry G.
Allen, both of Randolph, VT, doing bnsi-
ness under the firm name OF Mann & Al
len, was dissolved March 2, 1899, by mu-
tual consent. Harry G. Allen assumes all
obligations OF the partnership and all ac-
counts due the firm have been divided be-
tween said Mann and Allen and either is
authorized to accept and receipt for the
same. CLARENCE NJ MANN.
HARRY {. ALLEN.
Randolph, VT, March S, 1899.
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We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on a 50-cent bottle Of
Greene,s Warranted Syrup OF Tar, II il
fails TO cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded.
waIbridge q Heath, Sharon.
C.E. Black, South Rdyalton.
q. A. laird, Royalton.
Badger & Moves, Sharon.
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Theunders gned. having been appointed by the HOr &.
'robate Court the District Of Randolph commits
sioners. 20 receive examine and adjust all claims
and demands OF an persons against John
SEYMOUR late Of Brantrce m said district deceased
ierehg give notice that will meet tor the purposes
tforesaid At the dwelling house Of the late John
SEYMOUR IN said Rraintree on the 9Th day Of April
and eth day Of July, 1889. IRON 10 O'Clock a. a..
unit 4 O'Clock D. Of said days and that six
months ron be 10Th day OF February, A. ID, 1873, Is
the time limited sud Court for said creditors to
present their claims 90 for examination and al
owance. -
&. v GRANGERt Commission
1926 a f. FLINT ers.
ThaNnr- AImr
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GaysvilIe.

Miss Anna Whitcomb is entertaining
the humps.
Miss Abbie whitcomb visited friends in
Bethel last week.
Mrs. James Kill is to move into one OF
DIR. Steele's tenements.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Harvey Buchanan have
been visiting in Woodstock.
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The undersigned. having been appointed by the HoL
Probate Court for the district ~ hand9ipi-Oohm
demands OF an persons against LeN lhaNtf,
late Of Braiutree IN said district deceased
snd an claims exhibited ia Offset thereto. here.
Nv dive notice that VIII meet for the purposes
.foresaid Al the Probate Oficc IN Randolph in said
district on The Oth day Of March and ID day OF Aug,
1854 rom O'Clock D. until O'Clock p, m o. said
iays and that SIX months from the 18th day q Feb,
A. D. 1893 Is the time limited by sad Court ier ssia
aud allowance. DATED at Randolph ths z'th uAf OF
February, A. d. 1882 ,,.
1875 J. B. WELLS
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Hives are a terrible torment to the little
folks and to some older ones. Easily
cured. Dosn's Ointment never fails. In
slant relief, permanent cure. At any drug
store so cents lm
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South RoyaltOn Notes.
M. J. sARaENT. Local Editor.

For SALE: Two-story house, barn, gar
den and residence of the late Catherine
Wills, very pleasantly located in South
Royalton village. Enquire OF w. v. Soper,
administ rator. 3W
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-03-09

Teachers Examinations
VIII be held as follows:
Springfield, March 10 and Il.
White River Junction, March rs and ~.
Rochester, Marc n Is and IL.
Ludlow, March p and p.
Il. DRESSED, JR., Examiner OF Teachers.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-02-16
LOVED LIFE TOO WELL.
An Ancient Nntchez Indian who Re-
beIIei Against Being
Sacrificed.
fro BE CONTINUED. ]

One of the repulsive features of the
laws under which the NatcheI Indians
were governed was that when a mem
her of the royal family of the nation
died it was necessary that several 9th
ers of the people should accompany
him to the tomb by suffering death at
the hands of eXecutioners. When the
Great SUM-" the hereditary chief of the
whole nation, died, all his wives, in
case he were provided with more than
one, and also several of his subjects,
were obliged to follow him into the vale
of shadows. The Little Suns" sec
ondary chiefs, and also members of the
royal family, likewise claimed, when
dying, their tribute of death from the
living. In addition to this, the inexora
bic law also condemned to death any
man of the Natchez race who had mar
ried girl of the royal line of the
Suns" on the occasion of her death he
was called upon to accompany her. Il
will narrate to you upon this subject
writes an old French chrOnicler OF
Louisiana, "the story of an Indian who
was not in a humor to submit to this
law. His name was Etteacteal. He had
contracted an alliance with the Suns"
This honor came near having a fatal
result for him. His wife fell sick, and
as soon as he perceived that she was APP
preaching her end he took to flight,
embarking in pirogue on the Missis-
sippi, and sought refuge in New Or
leans. He placed himself under the
protection of the governor, who was at
that time Mons. de Bienville, offering
himself to be the governors hunter.
The governor accepted his services, and
interested himself in his behalf with
the Natchez, who declared, in answer
that he had nothing to fear, inasmuch
as the ceremony was over, and as he had
not been present when it took place he
was no longer available as a candidate
for eXecution.-N. O. Picayne.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-02-16
CHAPTER XI.-CONTINUED.

l hailed a boat, therefore, and was
soon on the other side of the Seine, and
Ninging my cloak over my arm set off
at a round pace. AS | passed the
Louvre | saw that the windows were
bright with lights and heard the strains
of music from within. They were as
merry within as | was sad without, and
did not linger there long. Keeping to
the right of st. Germain lAuXerrois, |
passed by the Magasins de Louvre, and
then slackcning my pace strolled idly
down the Rue de ST. Antoine. Down
this great street it seemed as if the
coming of the king had awakened the
good citizens to life again, for there
were lights at nearly all the windows,
though the street itself was in dark
ness, except at the spots where a Ian
tern or two swung on ropes stretched
ACROSS the road and lit up few yards
dlmly around them. a few steps fur
;her brought me almost opposite large
house, over the entrance to which was
transparent signboard with a row of
lamps behind it, and | saw had STUN
bled across More's, the eating and
gaming house kept by the most ceIe-
brated traiteur in Paris. had mind
to step in, more ont Of curiosity than
anything else, when, just as halted in
hesitation before the door, two or three
masked cavaliers came out, singing and
laughing, and in the foremost of them
4 had no difficulty in recognizing the old
reprobate d'Aycn. Much as I would
have avoided quarrel, it could not be
helped, for | had the door, and it was
certainly my right to enter. They,
however, ranged themselves arm in arm
before me and, being in wine, began to
laugh and jeer at my somber attire.
Does NJ. lie Huguenot think there is
q preche here?" said d'Aycn, bowling to
me in mockery as he lifted his plumed
hat. | determined to show in my an
swer that knew them.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-02-16
INTERESTING TO FARMERS.
What n Former Resident of CascIa
County, Idaho, Has to Say Re-
gardInE Western Canada.

Mr.. T. A. Tolman. of Lacombe, AL
oerta, n. w. T., a former resident OF
Cascia county, Idaho, who moved to
western Canada in July, 1894, write as
follows:
81 brought here 81 head of cattle, IS
horses, two wagons, two sets of har-
ness and $50 in cash. | homesteaded
the southeast quarter of section %.
township 40, range &c, west of the
fourth meridian, also purchased quar-
ter section of Canadian Pacific railway
land. ! have been farming more or less
nearly all my life and | am convinced
that you can raise crops 40 per cent.
cheaper here than where l came from
My capital at present, counting every
thing, is about S., 900. The yield of nv
grain all round in 1897 was 60 bushels
per acre. This year 0S9S) yield of
wheat per acre 37b bushels, oats 50
bushels, barley 35 and potatoes 400 per
acre. L consider this is much better
country for man than where | came
from, provided he is industrious. You
get free homestead here aDd Canadian
Pacific railway lands are cheap and the
terms easy. | have now made my
seventh payment on the land purchased
by me and am much pleased with my
purchase, as the land has already much
more than paid for itself. School law
here is decidedly ahead of where !
came from, and there are schools wher-
ever there are Sett lerS"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-02-16
CHAPTER XII.
NJ. RAvAILLAC DOES NOT SUIT.

NJ RANAlLLAC DOES NOT SUIT.
slept profoundly, and toward morn
ing was half awakened by an uneasy
feeling that there was some one in the
room. This passed away; but short
time after | awoke with a start, and,
looking around, saw Ravaillac bending
over some of my things, which were
lying in a corner of the room. AS
looked at him, a slight movement on my
part attracting his attention, he bade
me a civil good morning.
Whilst he moved softly about l began
to piece together the noise of the stAm-
bic had heard outside my door when
about to set out with Palm, and | de-
termined to question the man, and, by
watching the play of his features, and
noting his manner of reply, try and dis
cover if there was anything to show
that my idea was correct.
Pretending therefore to be unaware
Of what had passed, | asked:
''IIo%v was 1T you were not in to re-
ceive me last night, Ravaillac?"
There was quick up and down move
ment of the long gray eyes, and he an
swered:
81 was i'll, monsieur; I trust monsieur
lie chevalier is not hurt?
"ITurt! Why should be?"
Monsieur will pardon me; but
thought it possible"
GLOW sop
"Monsieur's clothes were dripping
wet when first came in. and his rapier
stained full six inches from the point
when | drew it out of its sheath to clean
it this morning. 1t looked like an arm
thrust, and | thought"
'Never mind what you thought. I
had a slight affair last night, but was
not hurt" 1t was clear to me that he
was trying to carry the war into my
country, as it were, by counter ques-
tions to mine. l therefore cut him
short, and added:
Your illness came and went very
suddenly. Are you often taken that
way?"
Then monsieur knows"
"a great many things, perhaps; but
kindly answer my question"
1t may have been fancy or not; but
it seemed to me that, as once before, |
saw the wrath of a smile fit steafth:ly
along his thin lips. He was standing
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-02-16
GSherryo and the Spinster.

Richard Brinsley Sheridan, the bril-
liant orator and dramatist and auda-
cious manager, was what the beaks of
Scotland Yard would call a downy cove.
He was dining at friends house one
evening and found himself much beset
by one of his fellow diners Of the giddy
old maid brand.
"Ah, my dear Mr.. Sheridan" she sim
pered, 81 should so love to take walk
out with you this evening"
The willy Sheridan was startled at the
prospect. ooh, dear" he replied, in a
tone of well-feigned regret, my dear
Lady Blank, it's raining cats and dogs.
I'm afraid I shall have to forego the
pleasure until it clears Off"
Fifteen minutes later the alert spin
ster, who did not repose entire trust in
Sheridan's sincerity, detected him in the
act of sneaking out through side door.
"Oh, Mr.. Sheridan!" she exclaimed,
"has it really cleared up?'
"Yy-yes-n-no - that is lit has
cleared up enough for one, but not
enough for two."-St. Louis Globe-Dem-
Ocrat.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-02-16

gether earnestly, and then something
changed hands between them. Finally,
the cavalier left Ravaillac with a nod
to his salute, and crossed over to the
other side of the road, where mount
cG lackey was holding his horse. AS
he gained the saddle, he turned his face
toward me for an instant. There was
no shadow of doubt left. 1t was de
Gomeron, and it was clear that there
was more between the free lance and
Ravaillac than there should be, and
also, l was convinced, know not how,
that what had passed between them
touched me, and was not for my good.
What object the man had to play traitor
| cannot say, but | do know that there
are some natures to whom double deal
ing is as their skin, and whom moth
ing can turn from falsehood and Chi
cane.
BE this as it may, I knew, at any
rate, the grass where one viper lay, and
made up my mind to blunt his fangs
without any further delay. ! gave de
Beln another half-hour. and then, call
ing Nallon, left a message with him,
begging my friend to see me at my
lodging on a matter of the utmost
moment. AS soon as l was in the
saddle I bent forward. and, looking
Ravaillac full in the face. said: my
friend, you have too many acquaint-
ances for my services. I return you
from this moment to monsieur lie
compte."
| made a short cut down a side street,
and in so doing, had an opportunity of
taking last look at my man. He was
standing talking to Vallon, and moving
his hands in my direction.
"Reeling out lies by the dozen,"
muttered to myself. "If mistake not
there will be another place lost to you
by sundown."
l let myself in by the stable entrance.
and after attending to Couronne en-
tered the house. There was apparently
not a soul within. I sought The lower
apartments in the hope of finding either
the notary or his wife, to explain to
them my action in regard to Ravaiilac;
but neither of them was visible. There
was no answer to my call. There could
not be a soul in the house.
fro BE Continued