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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12
Golden Wedding.

On the evening Of the 9th inst, 90 persons as
seinbled at the house of Justus Ketchum, Of Barre
to celebrate the 6fticth anniversary Of his MIR
rage. Mr.. X. married on his 2lst birth day
Lydia, daughter Of Capt. John Dodge, one Of the
earliest and most highly cstesmed citizens Of Barre
They were joined in marriage by their pastor,
Rev. Aaron Palmey, who died Feb. 7th, Is2I.-
At the time Of The wedding the grandparents and
parents Of the bride and bridegroom were living
In each family there were also eight Children
Fifty years later, all these kindred except four
were in their graves. Only two persons who wit
messed the murriage are living and those are the
only surviving brother and sister Of the bride.
The golden wcddingwa graccd by the presence
Of the only brother and sister Of the bridegroom,
the only sister Of the bride, the three sons with
their wives, all the grandchildren, and one, the
only great grandohild. \ good number Of neph-
ews and nicces and early friends Of the venerable
pair came together to enjoy the festivities Of the
evening.
When supper was announced, and the aged
couple were conducted to the table, their minis
ter, Rev. l.. Tenney, in behalf Of their friends
aud kindred, presented to each Of them az n sur
prise gift beautiful armchair and a pair Of
golden spectacles. An appropriate response, in
their behalf, was made by DR.. Spanking, the
principal of Barre Academy. These chairs were
labelled 1870. On the right and lcft were two
other pair. Of chairs, labelled ls20. which had
been used in the family more than flty years.
On the table we're two brazen candlesticks which
/ the bride brought as a portion Of her outfit.
These, with the dim light Of their tallow candles,
standing ON each side Of a brilliant kerosene lamp
suggested some Of the changes which in half "a
century have been wrought for the welfare Of go
ciety
/ Mr.. ketchum came from Massachusetts with
his grandfather, whose name he bore. Gity-fyc
years ago, and settled on the farm and moved into
the house where they have passed the fifty year.
of this married life. God has given them five
children and taken away two. His grandfather
lived there thirty-fve years and died at the age Of
ninety-one. The grandmother died ten years be-
fore him. Mr. X. became a member Of the Con.
gregitional church in ls2l Mrs X. in 1885
During these fifty years they have cheeriully
borne their full share Of the burdens Of society
The State, the Schools, the Church, have no les.
engaged their fostering core than the members OF
his fathers family.
It is a rare privilege to enjoy such an occasion
May our aged fresds, and their kindred and
guests, at length constitute part of the iamil,
in heaven
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12
ABOUT TOWN.

John l.. Mack Of Mortified, District Deputy
Grand Master of the Masonic Lodges in this
County, has invited tho officers Of the several
lodges in this County TO meet him in the Hall Of
Aurora Lodge, in Montpelier, for the purpose Of
revising the work, to-day "wednesday. The
meeting will be open to all master masons and
will probably continue throughout the day and
evening.
AT the annual meeting Of Bethany Church
Sunday School, held on Monday evening, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the year ensuing
Superintendent, II. D. Hopkins Assistant su-
perintendent, John W. CLARK Secretary and
Treasurer, A. L. Carlton Librarian, Mahlon C.
Kinson Assistant Librarian, Henry A. sayton
An interesting account of the Annual Concert
OF the school will be found elsewhere.
The work on the Railroad bridge near tho
depot is progressing rnpidly. The stone work or
the middle pier, it is expected, will be finished
this week, and by next week we may expect UNI
broken communication with the world again
Mr.. Erasus Hubbard of this village killed
this week two March pig, from the same litter
one of which dressed AS pounds, and the Other
$40 pounds They were Of the White Chester
breed 50 well and fayorahly known among oui
stock nsers.
The following are the Trustees Of 80 Washing
ton Lodge, |. O. Of g. r., - elected Wednes,la,
evening Of last week, for the year ensuing | NJ
Wright =. II. Ilinckley, W F. Scott.
AT the Annual Meeting of the Montpelier
National Bank held January II, John A. Page
Roderick Richardson, Silas Burbank, James 7
Thurston. Charles Dewey, Jabcz W. Ellis, an,
perley P Pitkin were elected Directors JOIN
A. Page, President j. c. Tapln, Cashier.
The following blard of Directors for th,
Montpelier National Bank were elected yesterday
james r. Iangdon, +. p. Jewett, George c
Shepard, Daniel Baldwin, r. R. Keith. Carlo.
Bancroft, Denison Taft President, james r
Langdon Cashier, Charles A. Reed Teller, Il
j. Wright.
Snow fell to the depth Of four or five niche.
last night. which brings our sleighing up to
good point for general business. Doubtless ou
old-fashioned Vermont winter has set in
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

A mass meeting of all who feel an interest in
the prosperity Of Vermont as a horse-growng
State is to be held at st. Adams on Thursday,
the goth Of January next, for the purpose Of dis
cussing the merits Of the project, and deyising
means to put the same into practical operation as
soon as possible. For several years want has
been felt in this direction by number of our
most eaterprisng farmers and breeders of horses.
and more especially since we have noticed, with
sad regret, that Vermont was fast losing her noted
and almost worldwide, reputation for producing
the finest and best horses in our country. The
object Of this movement is to regain that reputa-
ton by united and cooperative action. There is
no reason why we may not and in addition, 20
far in advance Of what has been done in our own
and other States. Our superior grazing lands,
pure water, and nygoating mountain air, are
now, as in the past sure warranty of perfect
horses, when We breed Alright and keep our best
for such purposes. Allow us to say that this is
no movement of jockeys or " fast horse men,
50 called but an earnest effort Of some Of our best
men to place US well in advance of oil other sec
tons in America for producing the best stock Of
horses. The movement thus far has met with
great encouragement from all, and we doubt not
the railroads will be kind enough to carry all
who may wish to attend the meeting for fare one
way
Let every man who loves that beautiful animal,
the horse, and who cares a fig for the reputation
of Vermont, be presentat the meeting, which will
be held at O'Clock p III.
G. c. CHANDLER,
EZRA MEECH, Ex Com.
L. ;. drew,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

TINS VERMONT DARYMES's ASSOCIATION The
first of series of public sessions, to be holden
by this organization, will assemble at St. Adams,
on the 18th, Goth and 2lst of the present month.
Addresses are expected from y. A, Willard, Of
New York, DR.. George p. Loring, of Massachu-
sets, and Henry Lane, Of Yermonti and among
the subjects proposed for discussion are the fol-
lowing On milk rooms and the best manner OF
setting milk for the production Of butter; on the
time when the milk should be skinned should
cream be allowed to sour before being churned
on sailing and packing butter; on butter pack
ages. A report is expected from eminent citizens
of franklin county, on the subject of establish
ing an agency in Boston for the sale of butter
and cheese
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

n The following are current wages in Ore
gou bakers, Sl5oper month with board black
smiths, $3.50 to IS per day boot makers SO to
81 per day; brickayers, 50 to So per day
butchers, $40 10 500 per month, with board
cabinet makers and carpenters, SO to 81 per day
clerks $40 to 500 per month cooks, $50 to $50
per month and board common laborcrs, 81 u
$3.50 per day farm hands, S25 70 S35 per
month"; and board gardeners, $50 to $50 per
month, and board bod carriers, 50 to $3.50 pA
day machinists and moulders $3.50 10 s. pei
day millwrights, So per day female house ser
wants, s2j to $40 per month, and board. Other
branches Of labor are paid upon abo ut the SAINT
scnle.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12
Aeut Adrertis
rCHE Members OF the WASHINGTON Count

TINE Members OF the Washington County
L Agricultural Society arc notified TO meet at the
Court House, In Mon pelior, at ten O'Clock, A. NJ
Saturday, January %, 1870 to act upon the following
propositions
ld 70 see if the Society will alter or amend the
Constitution alter and amend by-laws. adopt new
I'd, To see II the Society will take action In re-
gard to locating the place for holding the Annual Fair
either permanently or for q term OF years.
3D.. To II the Society will direct the payment of
premiums consistent, after they are properly
awarded.
lth. To f the Society will appoint than ono
Vice President. II 30, how may appoint the
9Th To fill any vacancies oecasionod by resignation
or otherwise.
9th. TO appoint a committee to revise aud complete
q premium list
ith. TO SEQ II the Society will hold meetings for ds-
cussons. If 80, how often and whore.
Sth. To see II the Society will limit time Of making
entries.
The Directors OF said Society will also meet at said
time and place by order,
A. ID. ARMS, Secretary.
Montpelier, Jan. 10, 1870. 90
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12
SUNDAY School Concert.

The Anniversary Concert Of the Bethany Church
Sabbath School, was held on Sunday evening last.
The programme devised by the superintendent
was admirably carried out, through the kindly
interest and cooperation Of teachers and scholars,
The exercises opened with an appropriate organ
voluntary by Mr. Eddy, from which he played
into and gave out the music, choral, for the
first hymn. the audience then rose and sung
with fine effect, the hymn Of which the following
is a stana
Great God we sing that mighty hand,
by which supported still we standi
The opening year thy mercy showsi
That mercy crown u TN u close.
Then followed appropriate scri pture selections,
arranged for responsive readings. These seloc-
tons ended with the words they shout, they
also sing" This finished, the organ again led
of and the choir sung the spirited anthem, by
Buck, "Oh be joyful in the Lord" All the
exercises to this point were without any announce
ment, and were impressive and interesting.
Prayer was then offered by the pastor Of the
church, Rev Mr.. Lord. This was followed by
an appropriate anniversary hymn. This BY the
usual monthly report Of the superintendent, and
this by another selection of scripture, and SEN
tence by the choir " The Lord bless thee and
keep thee.
Then came the annual reports Of the Treasurer,
and the Superintendent The former showed the
total amount Of contributions by the school during
the year to be Si0s.5O This amount has been
paid over in aid of various benevolent objects.
From the Superintendent report we select the
| following items Whole number Of classes in the
school twenty-five two less than at the opening
of the year In ,he view of the Superintendent,
however such Encouragement Of some Of the
classes should now be made as would increase the
number to twenty-eight or more. These classes
employ nine male and sixteen female teachers.
The list embraces nearly all those good names so
long connected with the school as teachers. The
largest number during the year was 2ll The
average for the year Isl two less than last year,
The attendance of children and youth has never
been as large as during the year. This, in the
mind of the Superintendent is a hopeful indica-
ton. \ goodly number Of the scholars arc from
families not connected either with the church Of
congregation. Four members of the school
three scholars and one teacher all young persons
have died since the last Annual Concert.
pleasant state OF religious interest has been mnn
fest in the school, and for a time weekly meeting
for prayer were maintained by scholars and teach
ers Twenty-one members of the school (about
one-eighth the average ottendanee) have been re
ceiyed INTO the church The report was listened
to with much interest, and was fifty followed b,
the hymn,
i Memories Of tbs past come swelling
Ger the grave OF hy gone daysn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

DISTRESSING suIcIDE.-We are panied to learn,
as we do from dispatch from Shreveport, Lou
isiana, that Lieut. Edward P Colby, of the Unit
ed States army, committed suicide at jefferson,
Texas, on the 3lst ult., by shooting himself
through the head with revolver Lieut.. Colby
was a Montpelier boy, son of the late Hon. S. b.
Colby, and was well known to most of our towns
people lie was appointed 2d Lieut.. of the llth
U. 5. Infantry, from Vermont, in April, 1866,
and subsequently promoted to be LIST Lieut.. Of the
Goth Infantry. of the cause Of this rash act we
are wholly unadyised
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

The Freewill Baptists of Starksboro have
just dedicated their new church.
AT the meeting of the directors of the
Vermont Valley Railroad, Gouyerneur Nor
ris, Of New York, was elected president, and
George A. Merrill, of Rutland, director, to
oil the vacancy caused by the death of Hugh
II. Henry.
Gilbert d. Millington, a route agent OF
the Bennington and Rutland railroad, in at
tempting to exchange mail bags at Sunder
land, the other day, while the cars were in
rapid motion, fell to the ground and was Sc
verely bruised
The Connecticut Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Bellows Falls is differed for the
ensusing year, as follows; Asa Wentworth
Presidents W. S Myers, Secretary, and Geo
Slate Treasurer, with the following board O.
directors Asa Wentworth, James II. VII.
liams, George Slate, W. S. Myers, e. b
Campbell, l.. C. Hubbard, Charles Whitney
Charles b. Eddy aud Lewis S. Walker.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

n We learn from reliable source that the
Northern Pacific Railroad has become an assured
fact. Satisfactory financial arrangements were
last week perfected with Jay Cooke & Co., and
the present week two additional parties of ongin-
GERS will enter the field to locate the road, prepar
atory to commencing the work in early spring.
The road TO the Red River will be put under con-
tract at the earliest possible moment.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

FAIR WARNNo.-The Springfield Republican Of
Saturday says A State Convention of the wo-
men suffrage party in Vermont will be held at
Montpelier, on the 2d and Sd Of February. at
which Mrs, Howe, Mrs. Lyermore. Mrs. Stowe,
Mrs. Garrison, Lily Peckham and others will
speak. This will be followed by an active can
yass of the State preparatory to the May election,
when the admission of women to the ballot will
be submitted to the popular vote.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12
The Musical Convention.

In addition to what has been said Of the Music
al Convention to be held in this place next week
we desire 10 add word. The committee have
taken every pains in their power to render it a
pleasant success. All their plans thus far have
been responded to with unusual cordiaity. Be-
sides the soloists already announced, they take
great pleasure in saying that Miss Mary Holyoke,
so iayonbly known here and at St. Adams, has
been engaged to be present Miss II. has been
studying in Boston for year past, and is rapidly
growing in public favor Mrs. Ellsworth of Berls-
shire, Mrs Bateheder Of Painfeld, Mr. Barrett
Of Burlington-and last, but not least, perhaps
four, if not FIVE Of the IoPErSs Brothers will also
be here
Now it remains for the singers Of Washington
and the adjacent counties to say what the chorus
shall be. Let them turn out in full numbers, and
we are sure that the fine choruses selected for re
hearsal win be brought out in a manner unequal
led in this part of the state All hands should be
on the ground early, as dilatoriness on the open
ing day is likely to be felt to the end Of the ses
sion. Ofcourse the Montpelier singers will stand
ready to give their friends from other sections q
cordial greeting Musical Conventions elsewhere
this season, have been noticeable FOR the iulness
and efficiency of the choruses. let this one next
week be no exception to the general rule.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

The first American, we'll European Physicians.
recommend Hons Malt Extract" As palstable diet,
etic drink, II inyigorates the system, and Ia slightly
stimulating without being irritating. As nutrient II
Is extremely beneficial to the sick and eneryatod and TO
the conyalescont-especlaly TO nursing mothers A
remedy II disorders of the Throat Chest Lungs
and stomach, by Its wonderful combination Of herbs.
Sold by all Druggists and Grocer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

MARsuuELD.-Denison c, Bullock of Marsh
field, son of Ira Bullock, twenty-one years ofage
committed suicide on Monday evening last, by
cutting his throat. lie had recently returned
from trip West, and had attempted to commit
suicide about four weeks ago, by hanging him
self lie left a note written Sunday, bidding
farewell to his friends, and stating that he had
nothing against any one. lie was an Industrious
young man, of good habits, and no canse can be
assigned for the rash deed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

DONATION There will be donation visit for
the benefit of Rev F. d. Goodrich, on Friday
evening, January IA, in the Good Templars Hall,
at Mddesex Village. An oyster supper will be
furnished, and also music and literary exercises,
to enliyen the occasion. A general good time is
expected All are invited to attend.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

Gov. Geary of Pennsylvania exercised
his pardoning power, last year, in sixty-two
cases aud signed seven death warrants.
The peasant girls of France are no lon
gor able to supply the demand for false hair,
and the men have taken to cultivating their
boards to make up the deficiency.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

RoBBERY IN YERGENSEs. The stores of Messrs
Booth 4 Fisher, the drug store Of j S. Hickok
and the iewelry store of Mr.. Burgis, were broken
into Sunday night last Considerable haul was
made by the burglars one Of WHOM was arrested
by the indeiatigable deputy sheriff. Geo. Y. Skif
on Monday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12
The Vermont State business Directory


The above work has just been issued BY the
publishers, and comprises an octave volume Of
four hundred pages, containing a classified and
complete directory of the entire business and pro-
fessional interests Of the State, arranged under
their appropriate headings A full and carefully
prepared record Of the State Departments Post
Offices and Postmasters, Town Clerks and other
officers, Justices of the Peace, Notaries, Banks,
Insurance Companies, Railroads with list Of Off
GERS, Manufacturing Companies, Academies and
Colleges, Masonic and other organizations and
societies, and other interesting miscellaneous in
formation. Much care, labor and expense has
been incurred in obtaining and compiling the in
formation, and the publishers feel assured they
can offer TO the citizens of Vermont directory of
its business institutions, &C. worthy of the State
for whose benefit it has been published, and they
trust to the iberality of all business men to ex-
tend to the enterprise the patronage it merits
Ii may be found for sale at the principal book
sellers in the State, or will be mailed, postpaid,
on receipt of price (S2.5O) by the publishers,
SYNoNDs, WENTWORTH 4 Co.,
10 Central Street. Boston.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

WORTHY oF NoTE.-An exchange says theyc ID scarcely
day passes that do not hear, either from persons
coming into Office In other way, Of the
cess Of "Johnsln's Anodyne Lnimentn In the Of
coughs and colds so prevalent about town just now.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

LAWS OF VERnoNT.-We have just received
volume of 3H pages, containing the acts and re
solves passed by the General Assembly at the
annual session, 1869, pahlished by authority. 1t
was printed at the Freeman establishment, and
makes very credtable appearance.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

FouSD AT LAsr-A remedy that not only relieves,
but cures that enemy Of mankind Consumption well
as the numerous satellites which reyove around 1t In
tho shape Of Coughs Colds, Bronchitis, Sore Throat,
Influenza, &c. The remedy we alude to Is DR.. Wis
tar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry" prepared by Seth W.
F0wle & Son, Boston.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12
CTATE OF VERMONT,

~ WASHINGTON DISTRICT, IS.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, within and for
said District, ON the 9Th day Of January, A. ID. 1870.
An Instrument, purporting to ho the last will and
Testament OF Perey keyes, late Of Berlin, in said dis
tIct deceased being presented 10 tho Court by Wm H.
Clark, the executor therein named for Probate II 10
ordered by said Court that all persons concerned therein
be notified to appear at session OF said Court TO be hold
ut the Probate Office, In Montpelier, the list day
OF February 1870 and show any they may have,
against the Probate Of said VIII for which purpose
further ordered that copy Of the record Of this order
DO published three weeks successfully in the Vermont
Wachmhn State Journal, printed At Montpelier, pre-
yOus 10 said time appointed for hearing
Oa02 n. K CHASE Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

Eg- Attention is called to the advertisement Of
the Washington County Agricultural Society in
another column. Important matters will come up
for action, and general attendance is particu-
larly desirable
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12

II benefit the readers Of the WArcHSAs any
by recommending Parsons Purgatye Pulls" to be the
best anti-bous medicine In the country, willing
10 do We have had about as good chance to know
as any one.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12
THELORRAINE VEGETABL
CATHARTIC PILL.
PRICE, TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.

Mild, Certain Safe, Efficient. Il lie far the best Ca
tharto remedy yet discovered and at relieves and
nvgorates all the vital functions, without causing In
jury 10 any Of them. The most complete has
long attended it, In many localt|es and t s
offered to the general public with the conviction that 1t
never fail 70 accomplish all that claimed for IT,.
II produces little pain leaves the organs oe rom
irritation and never over taxes excitos the nervous
system. In all diseases Of the skin, blood stomach,
bowels liver, kidncys,-Of children, and In many di-
certain Tho best physicians recommend and pre-
scribe it, and no person who once this, will youn-
tarily return to the Of any other cathnrtic.
Sent BY mail, on receipt Of price and postage.
Box, Postage, cente.
. BOXES Luz. .-s.s.ss..ss.s.ss.ss.s... Is
u t.@i...s....+ -
II lie sold by all dealers in drug and medicines.
TURNER & CO., PRorRiEroRs,
40 fremont st., Boston, Mass.