150 years ago

AUG. 25, 1876

Henry Kable will make an earnest effort to spare the life of the man who got away with his brace and bit, if the man will return them.

A cigar of home manufacture, from tobacco raised here, was what moved us to prophesy that in a few years, the sight — now new — will be entirely familiar.

Twenty-five acres of land for cultivation, free. Inquire at this office.

ADVERTISEMENT — The prominent establishment of Mrs. Tamiet, dealer in millinery and fancy dry goods, contains the largest, best, cheapest stock of French hats, artificial flowers, French dry goods, jewelry, muslin, lace, white and block Yok lace, all kinds of flannels, French perfumery, Yankee notions and toys, ladies’ and children’s shoes. Country produce taken in exchange for goods.

Pickled peaches — Take out of freestone peaches the pits. Fill with large and small mustard seeds mixed with some grated horseradish. Tie them up with a thread. Pour over them a hot syrup made of one pound of brown sugar and one quart of vinegar.

A good citizen is a peacemaker. But, says a surly friend, so is a bull in a china shop. It makes pieces, too.