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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
Ezra Pierce. senior. Essnse.

SEATE OF VERMONT, Tho Probate Court
DISTRICT OF WESTMINSTER. IS. in and for said Dis
trct To all persons interested in the estate of Ezra
Pierce, Senior late Of Windhan. in said District.
deceased. GREETING.
VOU are hereby notified that Ezra Pierce the exc
cutor of the will Of said deceased. has filed his
petition in the court here setting forth that it will
be beneficial for the heirs aad all persons Interested
in said estate. to sell all Of the real estate of said
deceased for the purpose ofdstrbutng the proceeds
thereof to the heirs entitled to the same. and has
prayed for license TO sell all Of said real estate at
public auction private sale as he may judge most
beneficial and has brought into court the aad
approval Of such sale of all the heirs in this state
interested in said estate and it is ordered that tho
hearing and decision of said application be had
the session Of said coart to b held at the Inn Of r.
and II. Phelps in Grafton. in said district. tho
first Wednesday os February, 1870. at which limo
and place you may be heard in the premises If you
shall cause. C. b. EDDY. Register.
Jan. s, 1870. "a
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

FIRE AT PERKINsyILLE.-The soap
stone works at Perkinsville, owned and
operated by L. B. Darling of Providence
r. l., and Z. n. Dean of Perkinsville,
were entirely destroyed by fire early Mon
day morning. The fire was first discov-
cred about u o'clock Sunday night, and
had then progressed SO far that it was
impossible to control it, and the building
with all its machinery and other person
al property was consumed. The loss is
probably more than $4,000, of which
there is an insurance to the amount Of
$4,000, in Boston, Albany and Provi-
dencc companies. There are reasons for
believing the fire to be the work of an
incendiary.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

While party ofmen were at work
grading the ground for the summary at
Lyndon Centre, a slide of earth knocked
three men over, hurting one of them
badly.
Mr.. David Thompson, of North
Danville, got up early on the 3Oth ult.,
raud built fire as usual, and returning
TO his bedroom, sank down into chair
emarking to his wife that he did't know
but he was going to die. He died in
| title more than an hour.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

WARDsBoRo In Wardsboro Jan. IL
donation supper was given Rev. o. Il.
Chapman pastor of the Methodist +.
church in the Town Hall. Notwith-
standing the weather was stormy till near
evening, the hall was filed TO overflow
ing. a rich entertainment for the in
tellectual and physical man was provid-
ed. The music under the management
of J. ?. Read, was all that could be de
sired. The tableaux were superb. The
beautiful poem of Faith, Hope and Char
ity held the audience spell bound during
its performance. The dialogue under
the management of Mr.. w. Gleason was
well performed and kept the audience
in good humor until its close. But the
supper was no less matter of attention
Tables we're set for sixty persons, and
they were we'll filed three times Chick.
en- pies, oysters and turkeys disappeared
fast before hungry multitude The re
ceipts of the occasion amounted to
hundred and forty-four dollars and sew
enty-nine cents. After all expenses were
paid s107.25 was paid TO the pastor mo-
as paya,ion, but as genuine donation
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
H.zh II. HENRIK Ehnnae.

THE UNDERsIGNED.having been appointed by
L the Probate Court for the District Of Windsor,
Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against Hugh H.
Henry late OF Chester in said pistrixt deceased and
the claims Of the deceased exhibited in set-of to the
claims of the creditors hereby give notice that We
ing said claims at the dwelling house of said deeeas
ed in Chester aforesaid. the 18th day Of March
NJ until o'clock p NJ on each Of said days. and
that six months from the seventh day Of January.
A. D. s0 IL the time limited by said Court for sid
ton and allowance. Dated ct Chester this llth day
Of January. A. D. 1870.
S S S59isih s I. AsiHhEDD. commi-iossr-
]. ii. WILLIAMS. Administrator.
Brliows Fails -
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

THE CoRNEr BAND.-Opr Cornet band
deserve good word. They played for
the first time in public at the ladies fair
of Emmanuel church, and the second time
at the ladies fair of Wednesday evening
and were not only Especial attraction but
furnished very pleasing entertainment.
Their services were voluntary and fully
appreciated by the ladies, and with such
an accompaniment the ladies fairs of this
place are becoming decidedly attractive.
With the new and spacious hall in As
ISOLATION Block, there is ample room for
this new feature The advent of the Cor
net Band just at the completion of the
new hall is happy and timely, and fully
iustifes the many expressions of local
pride that at last we have so good pub
lie convenience.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
CATTLE MARKET.
AMOUNT or STOCK At MARKET.

AMOUNT or STOCK At MARKET.
Cattle Sheep. shotes. Fat Hogs. Veal.
Last Last week. sfS $3.50 600 0O00 %
One year ago, 579 S22S 90 90 %
Prices of Market Beef-Extra, sl259 a $500
FIRST quality, Sll00 q 1925 I'd quality. l025G %;
Prices Of Store Cattle,-Working Oxen. p pair $50
d 800
Mich Cows.-3o a $50 Extra ss5 q 500 Farrow
and dry. 500 a. 500.
Storey earrings, IA a %. Two years old, s26
q 50. Three years old.siQ g So,
Sheep and Lambs.--Per head, in lots, s.. As q 49,
Hides.-714 "a Sc 2 h.
REMARKS.-Market is less active and safes rath-
er slow, but prices not materially changed be-
yond a downward tendency. Sheep are in moderate
demand at 5l5 to &C. and $3.50 to $500 head. Poul-
try is one cent higher and quick at Is to lsc. live
weight.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
N. III. Farr & Co.

A good assortment of Ladies' and
Gents goods can be found at the storeo of
n II, Farr & Co. at very low prices. 4
large quantity Of goods are also being
sold at cost, and now Is the time for great
bargains. Call.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
Meeting of Wool Growers.

The members of the Windham Co.
Wool Growers Society, and all others
that feel an interest in sustaining this inn
portant branch Of American Agriculture,
are requested 10 meet at Town Hall in
Westminster West, ON Wednesday the
20 inst, at o'clock; P. NJ, fora general
discussion Of the wool growing interests
of the country.
GEORGE CAMPBELL, President.
Westminster West, VI. Jan, Is 1870.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
Died.
Marriages and Deaths inserted FREE Obituaries
including poetry to be paid for according to length

In Cavendish. Dec q, 1862 Mrs. RUTH HEALD,
wife OF Isaac Head, Esq, aged 81 years.
As aged friends from time to time pass on to
the land of silence and Of spirits, whence tray
eler returns it is very fitting especially when the
good go thus hence for TO notice their departure,
and in way that all, who are just stepping upon
the slippery stage of active life. may profit by their
example. The subject of this notice came to Tavern
dish from Stoddard, n H.. in Feb. 1874, and lived
with her husband twho still survives her, enjoying
the esteem and confidence of all who knew him 81
years. An afectionate wife, devoted mother, be-
Ieyolent ready to minister to the wants OF the
poor and to promote the happiness of all around her
whether in sickness or in health, in her quiet and
unassuming way she did her whole duty in life, and
dying, her children and childrens children rise up
and call her blessed. Among the descendantsof this
worthy woman are our most industrious and best
citizens. and were enumerated twenty OF her great
grand children living on the day her clay cold form
was borne to the grave.
Truthfully indeed. may her children say. as they
did while the funeral train passed from the hill side
homestead to her grave.
Twas hard to give our Mother up.
Her cheerful face wen see no more;
And yet, there's comfort in the thought,
She is not lost, but gone BEFORE.
In Jamaica Dec 80 Of typhoid pneumonia, IA
TIE daughter OF Mr. and Mrs Dexter Torrey. aged
II years. Jan. 6, of typhoid pneumonia. LOUISE,
daughter Of Mr., and Mrs. Dexter Torrey aged yrs.
Birdie flown.
In south Reading. Jan. 16. LYDIA, wife of the
late Lowren Fullam aged 20 years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
Mill For sale.

OR WOULD LET A SAW MILL. oLApBoARD,
Single and Lath, all connected. situated in
SOUTH AoW0RTH N. H..
on Cold River in the vicinity Of abundance of hard
and soft wood timber. together with neat dwelling
house and barn within few rods ofMill. all new and
IN complete repair OF the right would let for
a term of years. Terms easy. For particulars in
G. T. NICHOLS
So. Acworth. N. II. 10"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

A III persons fndebtcdto N. IT, Farr 4 Co, are re-
n questedto make lmmod late settlement.
N. II. FAIR. AGO.
Bellows Falls. Jan 9Th, 1870. l-3
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
WHY DON'T YOU PAY UPl

III PERSONS indebted 10 the subscriber, are re-
a quested 10 make IMMEDIATE PAYMENT.
Here after interest will DO charged on all bills Of
over ~ days standing.
Bellows Falls. Jan. 9TH. 1870. is
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
Enrn Eor ssnle.

TUE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE HIS
Il FARM situated in Putney. VT. two miles north
Of the street. on the Westminster and Saxtons Ry-
or Road Said farm contains one hundred and TWEEN
~ acres, good buildings, very nice Fruit and SUE
AR ORCHARDS. wen fenced. and watered. running
water convenient az house and barn. Ca VIII be
sold ON very reasonable terms.
Putney VT. Jan. 9TH. 1870. l-S'
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

NOTICE l. hereby given that have this day Civ
~ en- nv tvs minor sons. Gil oEsSE MARLBORO.
and JAMES MARLBORO. their time during the re-
tnainder OF their minority, and that shall claim
none Of their e9rnings nor pay any debts of their
contracting alter this date.
SaXtou< River. Jan. II. isso. "a
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
Musical Convention.

There viii be Musical Convention
at South Windham, commencing Tues
day, February lst at 8 o'clock 4. N. un-
der the direction of Prof. l.. 0. Emerson,
Of Boston, and to continue four days,
three sessions per day.
Books for the use of the members Of
the Convention furnished gratis-yiz. ;
the Choral Tribute by Prof. l.. o. EN-
erson, choruses and glees.
Tickets for tuition S1.00.
There will be concerts OF music Thurs
day P. NJ, and Friday evening.
Directors-John A. Butler. Of Jamai-
ca +; Sidney Holmes, of Grafton Jerome
Pierce, Esq, of Springfield.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

REVIVAL IN JAMACIA.-About the
25th of December the Rev. Mr.. De Witt,
from Canandagua, n. Y, commenced
holding a series of meetings with the
Baptist church in this place, preaching
afternoon and evening nearly every day
since. The pastor and brethren of the
Congregationalist church have labored
untiringly with their Baptist brethren
and the meetings have constantly in
creased in numbers and interest.
Last Sabbath the 9th inst, the pastor
of the Baptist church baptized fifteen
converts, and several more are expected
to go forward next Sabbath, and it is al
SO expected that several members will
be added to the Congregational church.
Mr.. De Witt closed his labors here Sab
bath eve, and goes to Cincinnati, Ohio,
to fulfill an engagement made sometime
since, when he will return to this State
and continue his labors under the direc-
ton of the VT. Bap list State Convention.
The people here made THANK Offer
ing" to the convention, last Sabbath
amounting to S64.20.
Last Spring Postmaster Daggett re-
moved the P. o. Building across the
street to more convenient locality, en-
tirely reftting it on the inside, and Civ.
ing it wholesome dress on the outside
at an expense Of s115,00, and the people
Of Jamaica now congratulate themselves
on having a respectable ?. 0. and ar
oblipinp 2, M. Tom
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
8ora.

In Windsor, Jan. II. a daughter to G. C. and NJ. e
PORTER of Springfield.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

The stockholders of the Bellows Fails
Building Association held their annual
meeting for the election of officers and
other business on Saturday evening las,
at Engine Hall, The meeting was quito
fully attended, nearly all Of the stock
holders being present and the proceed
ings harmonious. w. II. johnson Esq,
president ofthe Association presided, and
the old directors were all reelected as
follows;
Directors-Wm. III. johnson, james
II. Williams, Albert Derby, Wyman
Flint, Otis b. Arms.
At subsequent meeting of the direc-
tors, Wyman Flint was elected President
and j. III. Williams Treasurer and Sec
rotary. Mr.. johnson declined re-elec-
ton as president.
The meeting voted to call the largo
public hall in the block by the name Of
"UNIoN HALL" by which it is hereaf-
ter to be known. There are two halls in
the block, Masonic Hall, and Union
Hall. The building will doubtless be
known as Association Block. There are
five nice stores on the first floor besides
several offices on the second, of all which
we shall be likely to speak more partic-
ularly, when they are finished and the
occupants known. "AssoCIATIoN BLOCK
is one of the finest buildings in the coun-
ty and Union Hall we hope will long
be to our village public institution Of
literary profit and entertainment.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
wanted.

At ST. AGNES HALL good capable girl, to dc
N general house work Sc Good wages paid. Ap.
ply to, MISS JANE HAPGO0D
P' SO
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
Settle Up /.

A LII persons indebted TO COOPER 4 TURNER
requested TO settle or before January 18th,
1870, is
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
Fo1. sale.

ONE second hand PORTABLE ENGINE ten
~ Horse Power all in good running order, can be
seen running if desired. For Further particulars
call on or address, ....-. ! .,--
2-4F
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
MILL PROPERTY FOR SALE.

TINE Subscriber offers for sale the following prop
i erfy situated in Putney. Vt formerly Known -
Browns Mills. being Saw Mill and Grist Mill both
in good running order together with dvelline house
and barn and about 10 Of land suitably disd-
ed into tillaee and pasfurHs For further pArtlea-
lars enquire Of =. j. H0CSHIO<-
Me<t w rssminsfer VI. 81 -
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
Paw Now :

THE SUBSCRIBER requests all indebted to him
L TO make IMMEDIATE SETTLEMENT and
PAYMENT. Don't wait a minutel ,,n,,
Bellows Fails Jan. 10. 1870. "a
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
POWERS INSTITUTE.

II miles by r. r., from Brattleboro, Spring Term
begins I'D, Of Feb. under j. II. WARD and six as.
soeiate Teachers. Classical. Academic and Normal
''''''V'' N'' ~ Il. T. WARD.
Westminster, VT. IL
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21

INV NSliisNIp. llNA NlAp Aths
been organized in Townshend, their first
meeting being held at the house of B. B.
Brigham, and the following officers eho-
SEN:
President Col. A. B. Franklin.
Vice President-E. b. Batchelder, p.
II. Rutter, j. Q, Stebbins, B. b. Brig
ham.
Secretary-E. l.. Shattuck.
Treasurer-Wm B. Rand.
Executive Committee j. 0. Follett,
Z. Hastings, II. Underwood.
The second meeting of the club was
held at the house of Phillip Rutter Tues
day evening, Jan. 18th, when the follow
ing question was discussed: "What is
the best manner of caring for and feed
ing stock in winter" Several gentlemen
expressed various opinions and good
degree of interest was manifested and
the discussion well sustained The meet
ing was adjourned to last Monday even
! ing, to the house of A. L. johnson
There are many excellent farmers il
Townshend, and their club can hardl,
fail of a well sustained interest and prot
it.
Charles Willard has sold his hotel, tn
West River House, to Howard Banks
for $3.50. Possession given March Isl
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
CLOAKS, CLo4KNGS, and FURS,
Go to GEO. O. GUILDS.

For anything you want in the Dry Goods or Small
Ware Line go to Guilds and you can get it at LEES
PRICES than any other place in Windham County,
IL GEO. O. GUILD.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-01-21
Gellows falls Jimrs,
LOCAL MATTERS.

= The receipts at the ladies fair Of
Wednesday evening amounted to over
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-06-23
brigham Y0ung's Harem.

We have aforetime given gossipy extracts
from the letters of visitors to Mormondom
relative to Brigham Young's domestic
affairs: but the following, from communl-
cation in the Cincinnati Gazette, contains
some details we do do not remember to have
previously seen:
THE rooms of the women are very much
alike, and furnished nearly alike. They are
plain but comfortable. The women live in
them precisely as people do at a hotel Each
lady has her own key, and when she goes out
she locks her door. There is little visiting
back and forth, and the ladies behave very
much as guests do at a tirst-class hotel
Every morning and evening at the ringing
of the bell, the inmates of the harem meet
in the great parlors, to attend prayers
They sing hymn, and Young prays fer
vently. The prophet used to eat at the
larem with his wives, but he seldom does
50 now. In the morning, on rising, each
woman puts her room in order. and If she
has children, dresses them for breakfast
after prayers they all go to breakfast,
The ladies' with children sitting at little
family tables, and those without children
at the common table. The same food is
given to all, and TIE bill of fare is by no
means poor one. Brigham, from time to
time, designates some of his wives to take
charge OF the cooking, and they remain on
duty until relieved; during the day
the women walk oct, sew, sing, play the
piano in the parlor, or walk with the chill.
dren. Most of them spin, make cloth, and
color it. They are very proud of their cloth
and embroidery. In the evening all hands
60 to the theatre, where every one OF Brig
hams wives has reserved seat. 1t is SAID
that Young literally supplies his wives with
money, and on fine days they drive out and
80 shopping. He employs music teacher,
French teacher and dancing master tor the
use of his household. Brigham's women
are well dressed, but still they have to work
hard, and he keeps up wholesome disci'
pine over them"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-06-23
SOME OF TROTTY'S COMPOSITIONS,
..TrottY's compassionate

'lr0tty cOmpOhlloHs!
"Oh, yes, to be sure. Didn't you know
Trotty writes a composition every week
We all write composition every week.
'But Trotty couldntwrlte, the lastI saw
of him, which was at half past eight this
morning"
"Only to print-no and such letters! 49,
When he prints his name on the black
board can't think of alythink but spi-
der fighting duel with puppy. But then,
he dictates, you see, and Miss Pumpkin or
| write them ont. Isn't it funny in Mr..
Pumpkin to make him' Bat he's got used
to it now, and talks as fast as fun, Want
to see them?
When Lii went to school she left the
compositions all in little cfumpled heap
in my lap. On reading them over, ] de-
cided to copy them out for you, for three
reasons. First, because | found them en-
tertaining; second, because thought twas
bright idea in Miss Pumpkin to make her
little people begin to compose as soon as
they began to think; third, because itwould
save me the trouble Of telling you story
myself
PEANUTS.
1 ike IthUulN, oIhuuiJh uOh u ~ upta
Lii and Biddy. First you crack shell.
Why your teef It's else you step on itand,
- Smush it. Sir! ] tell you!
Sometimes they grow wiyont shells. That
kind grows on Christmas tree when | got
lost in snow.storm. In little bags. /
punched hole in mine. Ven We old fngs
all rolled down register splash Lii says
somebody cried. 1t wasn't Lii, and it
wasn't Grandpa, either. 1t musthaye been
Zherusalem.
That's enough.
MAgLAg SIS CANDY,
First you hotten it, ven you warm IT. ven
you pop some popped corn.
SO ven you stick it all into little muss
And nuts too, Once / candy-pulled some
of nv own. But whenI got it candy-dull-
ed ali up, il wasn't we're. Lii says eat 1t,
But Lii never did know much.
like ma lar-sis candy. like it better
than do to give my money to We negroes.
Sometimes vey bake rounds like dough
nuts, with holes in the middle, don I
mean il negroes but in candh don't
you seeY
Once Nate and me aud Zherusalem we
had caudy-pul when Nate YES sic6. Oye1
at Mates. But Nate wasn't any better
And Zhesusalem lelled Ia. a.. over Sol
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-06-23
FILTRATION AT WEST POINT.
Young Cadet was Ruined by a
Ho" Heartless Woman.
81. b. s." to the World.

r.sver come to West Point but / Am re-
I'D Of a Young ofhcer-a surgeon
L. L., I met some years ago, on the Mexi
o,n steamer plying between San Francisco
. .S Nazatlan. He told me this singular
90, late one night on the hurricane deck,
a. 3he coast of Lower California: He had
% a West Pointer, and graduated with
,,ar wear before his graduation he
IN recklessly in love with a girl about his
~, zoo with whom he correspondent for
Months. At the end of that time she
'5e,ron1ised to marry him The correspondence
ffantinued; during the next annual exam
;.ation when he graduated she visited
VT Point. AS usual, with her mother re-
naming until after the distribution of di
-jomas, and treating him on two occasions,
TThen he was able to meet her, with all the
';ars of affection. She suffered him to
rs her when they were alone, walked
,r;,b him, and though evading the special
ionic OF their promised marriage, received
his devotion as matter OF course, and
w;thout an attempt to check it. He met
nor a third time on one OF the public
Ills within an hour or two after
-sceivine his diploma. She was leaning on
the arm of gentleman considerably older
than herself, whom, bowling with her Gus.
tomary enchanting smile, she introduced
N her cadet lover as her husband! My
steamer acquaintance, who looked, when
encountered him away off there on the
coast of Mexico, much the worse for dissi.
nation and rough wear, told me that that
Tas too much for him. He merely paused
n ask whether she was deceiving him,
and lost his legs and his senses in the
midst of her response, which WAS a
hurst of moeking laughter. He was picked
mn hv some OF his companions and taken
10 the barracks, Temporary pride and
nluck saved him from an immediate term
If sickness. He begged for far West.
ern assignment, got 1t, and, throwing up
his furlough, left at once for his regiment.
Since then he had led dishonorsble
life. which shall not shock the reader, as
he did me, by the recital OF. Having been
ANONYMOUSLY tried and convicted out Of
the United States army years before, be
was now on his way to seek service under
Macmillan. ! never heard of him after
left Mazatlan, and certainly l hope never
tobear womankind at large, or any woman,
plasphemed in phrase SO malignant as that
with which, on the steamers deck that
NIGHT this complete ruin of an officer and
ageuteman (as | believe him to have BEEN
cursed the sex and the coquette who had
so cruelty deceived him.