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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

DIs,T or WrsrassTyR -. / and for aid District
To all persons interested ia the estate Of JAMES
WHEEL0Ck late Of Grafton in said District de-
ceased. GREETING
YOU are hereby notified that Henry s. Wheelock
administrator Of said estate will render his adj
ministrators account and ask for order of disri
button at the session of said Court to be held the
Inn of f. H. Phelps in Grafton in said District ON
the first Wednesday of February ISL and that said
Court will then and there decide upon the allowance
Of said account and decree distribution of the es-
tate remaining in the hands Of said administrator =
at which time and place you may be heard in the
premises if you shall see cause.
c. B. EDDY. Register.
Dec. z. 1s70. 5O-52
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

ANOTHER COOP CITIZEN GoNE.-We
were panied to learn this morning of the
death of II. S. Gibson, of the Island.
He died of inflammation of the lungs and
stomach, and was sick but few days.
Mr.. ellison was native of Vermont but
had resided for many years in Illinois
previous to the war. He was connected
with the Union army during the early
part of the war but settled in Lafourche
parish and engage in cotton planting in
1868. He came to this parish in 1865
and has resided here ever since. He was
kind husband and father, an excellent
citizen, and possessed liberal views on
all subjects. He leaves wife and three
children, one of the latter an infant
few weeks old, to mourn his decease.
To his bereaved family, suddenly de-
prived of their guide and support and
distant from friends and kindred, we
extend our heartfelt sympathies.-Ddily
I'd
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

CHEsTER.-On Tuesday, Dec. 18th, a
pair of horses driven by NJ. w. Perham,
became frightened while passing down
the hill near the depot and RIM away,
throwing Mr.. Perham and the gentle
man who was with him, Mr., Scion w.
Lee Of the firm of Lee & Brothers
Athol, Mass, from the wagon and bruis-
ing them slightly. The horses then ran
against large stone near the highway
demolishing the buggy and injuring
both horses considerably, one of them
being so badly injured that it died with
in a few moments afterward. Mr.. Per-
han procured another team and drove
with Mr.. Lee to Proctorsville, arriving
at which place, Mr.. Lee paid him for his
ride and then presented him with a
check for one hundred dollars. Mean
time, George w. Hadley, Esq, had Wis
tied some of our citizens and an addition
al purse OK two hundred dollars was
made up, and in the evening few
friends gather at the Ingraham House,
Mr.. Perham was sent for and Mr.. II.
Henry in behalf of the citizens, present
ed the purse. The gift though deserved
was unexpected to Mr.. Perham. who
though much overcome, responded in a
neat, graceful and grateful manner.
The Dramatic Entertainments given
by the st. Luke's Society on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings, passed off very
finely. The plays were particularly well
presented and the attendance good, net
ting the society nearly one hundred dol
lars. 1t would take too much space to
speak at any considerable length of the
various parts and the manner in which
they were rendered, but it is hoped it
will not be considered invideous to others
who did equally we'll, to say that Miss
Mary Hubbard as "Mary Stillwell, Mrs.
w. w. Richardson as "Alice Hawthorne"
Mrs. R. Sherwin as "Ann Maria Jones"
Mrs. Hewett as "Helen," Mr.. w. d.
Budlong as "Landly Vernon" Mr.. /. A.
Parker as the "Hinglish Beals," in the
comedy, and Mr. John S. Adams as "Mr
Spriggins," Mr.. Eugene Peltier as the
fascinating Frenchman," and Louis w.
Raymenton as Augustus Adolphus Fitz-
mortimer" in the farces, won especial
enconiumns for the perfection with which
they rendered their characters.
The Selectmen have nearly completed
their survey for a fire district and there
is some prospect now that the time is
coming when Chester will have some
protection against fire.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23
Csmmi..iener.' Notice.
,BETsEY PEABopY's ESTATE.

FTNHE undersigned having.been appointed by tho
i Probate Court of the District of Windsor. COM
mssioncrs to receive examine and adjust all claims
and demands of all persons agaInsf the estate of
BETSEY PEABODY late Of Andnver. in said Die
trict deceased an the claims of the said deceased
exhibited in offset the claims of the creditors
hereby give notice that will meet for the purpose
of examining and allowing said claims at the Count
ing Room oi eli ESTER BOOT CO.. Chester IN
said District the first I'll ESD Az of February next
from ONE o'clock. L. NJ until -FOUR o'clock. p.
M on said days. and that six months from the
eighth day of August A. D. 1870. is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors TO present their
claims TO us for ex animation and allowance.
Dated at Chester this 3Dth day Of November A. D.
1870.
s sdHi LE + FkEHcu Commissioners.
JH. PEABODY. Pittsford. W.. Administrator.
ISL
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

I'VE the undersigned. being duly appointed by the
w Hon. Probate Court for the District of West
Minister Commissioners to receive examine and adj
just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of ABB AMES late of Jamaica in said
District deceased and also all claims and demands
exhibited in offset thereto; and six months from the
9TH day of October A. D.. 1870. being allowed by said
Court for that purpose. hereby give notice that
we will attend TO the business of our said appoint
ment at the dwelling house of George ii. Ellis. in
South Windham the last Friday of December and
March next, from ten o'clock A. NJ. until four
o'clock. z. N. on each of said days.
JASON ID. JONES lco,,,,,;..;.
CLARK STEARNS) COMMISSIONER.
Windham. Dec I'd. 1870. 1851
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23
Cen,nai,.Eencrs' Ns.ice.
THOMAS FRENCH'S ESTATE.

TyIIE undersigned having been appointed by the
i Probate Court of the District of Windsor, Com
mssioners to receive examine and adjust all claims
and demands Of all persons against the estate of
trict, deceased and the claims of the deceased ex-
hbited in Offset to the claims Of the creditors. here
by give notice that will meet for the purpose Of
examining and allowing said claims at thedwelling
house of the late deceased Saturday January the
ten o'clock A. NJ. until three o'clock p. NJ. each
of said days. and that six months from the third day
Of December A. D.. 1870 is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims to
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Andoyer this 3th day of December. A. ID,
1S70.
CALVIN "; FRENCH Commissioners,
AL0NZo FRENCH. Administrator, 50-52
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

GRAFToN.-The Ladies of the Con-
gregational Society of Grafton, hold
their annual Festival and Levee, Friday
evening of next week, Dec. SOth, at the
Town Hall. Arrangements are being
made for good supper, good music and
a fine time. An invitation is extended
to all, old and young.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

The crop of winter accidents has
begun to come in; little girl broke
her leg, IN Mortified last Monday, while
sliding down kill.
= The saw-mill and grist-mill in the
north part of Tunbridge, owned by Roy
al Hunt. were wholly consumed by fire
on the night of the 9th inst.
= They have Il man named Eli Ste
vens, in Cornwall, who delights in MAIN
ing the cattle of his brothers for which
amusement he is under $4,000 bones to
appear for trial at county court.
Drown & Co.'S carriage shop at
Lyndon was burned last week Thursday
with all its contents, including thirty new
sleighs. Their loss is $500 on stock
and and tools, and no insurance. The
owner of the building had $500 insur-
ance, which will not yearly cover his
loss.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

ENGINEERS, BALL.-The Levee and
" Vt the Brotherhood of Locomotive
lglassrs, at Union Hall on Friday
enmg of last week, was attended by a
|Od company, though not so many at
PIed from this place, as would but for
rlsapprehension relative to invitations.
the railroad lines intersecting here
Pc we'll represented including from
ptand to Boston and the roads up and
Nm the river, and all seemed to enjoy
fmselves to the excellent music Of
Pugh's Band. The Engineers appear
with badges and the Hall was decor
y with engine colored head lights
pper was served at the Island House
about 12l o'clock, and the occasion
s'ed off pleasantly and with perfect
Ter throughout.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23
A CARp.-The undersigned desil

A CARD.-The undersigned desires
gratefully to acknowledge the kindness
and sympathy of the citizens of Ches-
ter and others, as expressed to him by
their generous gift, of Tuesday Dec. IL,
and to assure them that he feels it a con-
ISOLATION to know that "the lines have
fallen to him in pleasant place"
Mason w. PERHAM.
Chester, VT, Dec 18th, 1870.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

BARToNsvIILE Miss Lizzie Man
Lster of Randolph, will speak in Spirit
Hall, Bartonsville, on Sunday next,
+ 10Th. On Monday evening, Dec.
n, Mrs. Manchester, the celebrated
|slcal Medium, assisted by Mrs. War
Wiley of Landgrove, a public test
|Faium,, will give public entertain
Fal at the same place, consisting of
Lsle and tests, all given under the
(lritualist control. Also refreshments
\ be furnished in the Hall. Admis-
4 to the hall and supper % cts. Tick
TO be had at the door.
j. M. r.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

CHRISTMAS PREsENTs.-Don't forget
the Christmas presents. The time is at
hand to make not only lasting but ia.
vorable impressions upon the children
and even older people are susceptible of
similar impressions. and in this connec.
ton We desire to canvass for a moment
among some of our patrons who make a
speciality Of Christmas goods at this sea-
son, for it has long since been settled
that those who advertise are most liberal.
Our neighbor
AMADoN
never fails to have a full assortment not
only of fancy goods, but of the solid
metals, gold and silver. SO too,
NJ. ID. JACKSON 4 CO.,
have fine watches, gold and silver goods
in profusion.
JOHNSON & BABBITT
have just filled their store with a most
complete and extensive assortment of
Christmas goods from New York and
Boston, including nice and attractive
books, while
o. F. WOODS
has fairly outdone himself in goods from
the New York and Boston markets.
Here too, you get all the various publ
cations.
NUTTING & BALL
will shoe the boys with skates Chat
greatest ambition of the youngest YOUTH
but if so the good man proposes for his
good wife sewing machine, he will call
upon
W. II. UPHAM
at the same place, and we believe
MRS. DIR. BARKER
is agent for one or two sewing machines,
while
MISS. R. C. DINsMoRE & co.
not only have first class sewing machines
but lots of other nice things just suited
to the season.
ARMS & WILSON
not only have the ambitious skates but
lots of nice silver goods, but alas for
space to extend this notice, and must
close with some of our patrons in other
places.
KEYEs & CLoSsON
Of Springfield, will furnish the best lot
of furs for Christmas and New Years
tina. may be wanted, while,
MAXFIELD
of Chester, always prince among good
folks, has whole kingdom of Christmas
goods.
CHENEY CLAPP
of Bratlleboro, young and vigorous have
great quantities of goods for the season,
while
FELTON, & co.
Of the same place, long veterans in serv-
ing the people, will this year equal all
the great Christmas campaigns.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

st. Johnsbury boasts Of thirty-three
|'sons who have reached the ripe old
Oh eighty years and over. Of this
|nber sixteen are ladies.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

Considerable excite
ment was caused three weeks since by the
discovery that there was case of small
pox in town. The young man Frank
Knights had contracted the disease in
Holyoke Mass. and after being some
days treated for fever. the real disease
developed itself. He was at once remov-
ed to house remote from the village
and other dwellings, and died in the
course of week. 1t is thought that his
removal at that stage of the disease af-
fected his case unfavorably. He was a
young man of excellent character, and
was held in high esteem. He leaves a
young wife, who has the sympathy ofthe
whole community.
Various reports are in circulation in
regard to the disease but no other cases
have been known, and our people e
now satisfied that no other case is likely
to occur, as great care was exercised in
regard to its spreading and any that
we're exposed have passed the time in
which it would show itself
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

A CARD.-The Ladies belonging to
St. Luke's Episcopal Society, desire to
return their thanks to those persons not
members of the society, who so kindly
rendered them efficient service in their
dramatic entertainments on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings, Dec. 14th and
18th.
Chester, VT, Dec. 18th, 1870.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

Albert jenkins, a convict recently
pardoned by Gov. Hendee from States
Prison for good conduct" recently got
drunk at Hardwick, and created consider
able disturbances at the hotel.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23
Auction.

VVILL be sold at Public Auction on SATURDAY
" DECEMBER oath. 1870, at 9 o'clock. A. NJ. on
the premises owned by JAMES ID. PETTENGILL.
about 2miles West Of Grafton village the following
property. viz. About 20 bushels Wheat. 3 bushels
Barley. so bushels Potatoes, Ok Cart. Lumber
Wagon. Buggy Wagon, Traverse Sled with thills
and pole, OK Sled iron shod. Horse Sled. Guilt
vator. Root Cutter. Hay Cutter. Nourse 4 Ma
HOUSEHOLD Effects, such as Feather Beds, Bed.
ding Furniture. Crockery and Glass Ware and va
rious other articles. Also 25 tons of Hay.
lot of Wood and various articles of value not emu
merated. Also my FARM consisting of about "a
acres of Land and good BUILDINGS. near School
derry.
Gone South and will be sold without reserve
Terms easy. j. ID. PETTENGILL.
FRANCIS PHELPS, Auctioneer.
Grafton, Dec. IL 1870. J0-I
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

ANDovER-Mr. Sidney Holmes of
Grafton has a singing school infull
tide of success az Peaseville this win
ter, some one hundred dollars have been
subscribed for its support, and with Mr.!
Holmes as teacher it cannot fail to prove
pleasant and profitable to all concerned.
A Felt & Son have purchased steam
engine for their mill at Peaseville the
supply of water proving insufficient to
run all their machinery.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23
Notice..

ZANE from pasture in Brookline with the sub
~ scriber's cattle one RED YEARLING STEER
the owner a. requested to property pay charg
Is ard take him away. HENRY p. RANNKY.
Westminster West. Dec. sth. 1870. 50-52
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

DEATH OF HoRATIo S. gibson, Esq,
formerly of Proctorsville.-We learn
from Southern papers, as well as by let
tiers received from his friends and fami-
ly in louisiana. of the sudden death of
Horatio S. ellison, Esq, at his place,
"GIendora Plantation" in Ouachita
Parish. La, on the 2nd Nov. ult, aged
80 years.
MIR. ellison was son of the late Hon.
Abel ellison, who died in Springfield last
season, and brotherin law of III. III.
Mason, Esq, now a resident of that viii
lage. He was native of Proctorsville,
and on arriving at the age of manhood
his active business talents sought wider
sphere of development and usefulness
than his native State seemed to afford,
and the breaking out of the late war
found him in the successful pursuit of
Mercantile business at Brimfeid, Ill.,
Closing his affairs at that point, he pass
ed down the Mississippi with Grants
army, and ultimately settled as a plant
err in the South He was fortunate in
his efforts, and was looking forward with
bright anticipations for the future in a
return to his ".own green hills" to enjoy
the result of his labors, and fondly hoped
to pass the evening of his days among
his kindred, and amid the scenes of his
early years. We met him last season
while on visit at his Uncle's house
(Jonah ellison, ESQ., in Proctorsville,
and passed social hour in his genial
and interesting society. He was then in
perfect health. and Sc med to have be-
come acclimated and accustomed to a
Southern cline.
The remains of Mr.. ellison will be
brought to Springfield, as he requested
while in health, to be buried by the side
of his honored father. Letters received
from business men in Louisiana speak in
the highest terms of our deceased friend.
We copy the notice of his death as ia
ken from "The Louisiana Intelligence
of Nov. 9th:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23
WEST RIVER NATIONAL BANK.

NOTICE 10 hereby given to the legal yeters in
WEST RIVER NATIONAL BANK to meet at the
Hanking House Of said Bank on the "a Tuesday of
choose Board of Five Directors for the year ensu-
ing. Also an agent to make any and all deeds neees
sary to be made, and all necessary officers.
By order of Directors
j. A. BUTLER. Cashier.
Jamaica. Dee 9Th. 1870
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

THIS is 70 give notice that have given my son
L RILEY l. RUGG his time during the ZEN ain
der Of his minority. that shall claim mona OF his
this date.
RUEL L. RUGG.
Audover. Nov. 80. Is f9-5
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23
All In Want

OF one of the best SEWING MACHINES are
~ invited to call at S. L. M00RE'S Furniture
Rooms, Also the wonderful ATTACHMENT for
all machines. II will without Busting your
work. Tuck and Mark, Brnids. Bind and Hem
ALL FOR THREE DOLLARS.
Asoa new Pattern for Castors for ali machines
S. f. MOORE.
Bellows Falls Nov. l. 1870. IS
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23
NATIONAL BANK OF BELLOWS FALLS

Stockholders of the National Bank Of Bellows
for the election ofDirecors for the ensuing year and
the transaction of other business that may come be-
fore them will be holden their Banking House in
Bellows Falls on tho second Tuesday Of January
next, being the 10th day. at 10 o'clock. A. NJ
J. ii, WILLIAMS. Cashier.
Bellows Falls. Dec. s. 1870. 1851
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23
BELLOWS FALLS SAVINGS IN
STITUTION.

VyHE annual meeting Of the Bellows Fails Saving
Il Institution. will be holden at the Office of A.
WENTWORTH in the village Of Bellows Falls ON
the 10Th day at 10 o'clock. A. NJ.
j. H. WILLIAMS. yR-. Secretary.
Bellows Falls. Dec 81. 1870. 81
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

NATURAL HIsToRY.-Webave recent
ly been shown by Mr.. L. III. Eastman
the general agent for Vermont and New
Hampshire, a copy of the work entitled
BINGLEY's NATURAL HISTORY, exhibit
ing in series of delightful Anecdotes
and Descriptions, the characteristic hab-
its and modes of life of the various
Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Insects, Reptiles
etc., including nearly every known spe-
Gle. 1t is very readable work and of
great magnitude, containing 1040 large
octave pages and over 1000 engravings,
for the unprecedented low price of $3.50.
Mr.. Eastman, who is veteran in the
business, will undoubtedly make very
largesale both in this state and New
Hamp shire.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23
1ifd

Marriages and Deaths inserted FREE Obituaries
including poetry to be paid for according TO length
In Grafton. Dec. 14th. Mr.. WARREN TARBLE
aged 81 years.
In Rockingham, Sept. 26th. WILLIAM W. Pull
SlPHER, in the list year of his age
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

WESTMINSTER WEsT.-The Westmins-
ter West Agricultural Society has been or
ganized for the winter campaign with
the following officers;
President-Geo. Campbell.
Vice Presidents-Re Reuben Miller, Ho-
mer Goodhue, Jerome Holden, Freeman
Gorham, Ansel Moultrop.
Secretary-R. l.. Cr0well.
Assistant Secretary-H. r. Crowell.
Treasury-R. l.. Crowell.
Board Of Managers-Geo. Campbell,
II. Miller, r. J.. Crowell. ff M
In connection with the same the Ia
dies have organized their club, for mu-
tual improvement in the household arts,
with Mrs. Geo. Campbell President =
Mrs. H. P. Ranney, Secretary; Mrs.
Geo. w. Chandler, Vice President.
Meetings are to be held from house to
house during the winter at the direction
of the two Secretaries. The first meet
ing is to beheld at the residence of Geo.
Campbell on Friday evening of this week
when the following resolution will be
discussed:
Resotued, That our fairs, associations
and clubs will do more to promote the
cause of agriculture for the next ten
years, than our agricultural colleges.
Observation-Disclosures, Jerome Hol-
den, Horace Goodhue. Negative, A. P.
Ranney, r. l.. Crowell.
The ladies will discuss the best modes
of coloring domestic fabrics.
There will be literary and entertain
ing exhibition, by the young people of
Westminster West, at the Town Hall on
Monday eve the 26th inst, for the bene-
fit of the Young Ladies Aid Society.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23
Marriea.

In Westminster. Dec IS. by Rev. f. J. Fairbanks
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

CATTLE MARKET.
TUESDAY Dec. 20. 1870.
AMOUNT OF STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle. Sheep. Shotes. Fat Hogs. Veal.
This week. 2lTS 1881 1000 400
Last week, 209l 1855 rs $500
One year ago, l7sl l0SO6 $50 1900
PRICES.
Prices of Market Beef-Extra. $500 a $500
first quality. sll00 "a 1l50 I'd quality, $50 "a $3.50
third quality. $500 a SEQ.
q 200.
Yearlings $40 a SCI; two years old 500 a $50;
three years old. Ssd $50. la
Mich Cows and Calyes.-s30. $50 S75 and SIS.
Sheep and Lambs.-Per head. in lots. LIS a $3.50
extra 81, so "a $500. rs 81
Hdes.-5l&c p n.
Peltssl 90 e sl.S7 each Calf Skins l6 q l7ep ID.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-12-23

hester, VT, Dec. 18th, 1870.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-13
hsr'day Herring, October Is, 1870
9asi'l aad 9onsfhold.
Sorgo.

The Sorgo Journal gives the
following timely advice as to gath.
ering and housing the canes:
after the cane has remained
upon the ground about two DAYS.
provided no rain has occurred. the
blades viii have become wilted
and then, without further delay.
the cane should be hauled from
the field, and il not Immediately
ground, stored 10 sheds and barns,
and perfectly protected from rain.
Thus cured, and thus secured. the
cane viii keepsweet and fresh un.
til Christmas. Should any DOR.
ten of the cane &c: wet in the
held, this should be hauled TO the
mill and ground without much de-
lay. 1t is best not to store cane
that has been vet, even though
thoroughly dried afterwards"