Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-02-22
STATE MATTERS.


family at church. The burglars found in bureau
drawer, and took with them, two hundred dollars
in money, and $4,000 in government bonds a
pair Of stroggers, man and woman, was arrested
on suspicion but nothing was found on them
and they were discharged.
BENNINGTON COUNTY.
There was singular scene at a wedding in
bennington few days since. A large number Of
guests had been invited. Among the number
we're some who were not on speaking terms, and
scene ensued that put to flight all thoughts Of
Ilymen, and it was not until long after midnight
that the disturbance was quelled and the ccre-
mony was concluded.
CALEDONIA COUNTY.
Messrs Fairbanks & Co., of st. Johnsbdry,
have Just been awarded the contract for furnishing
tho Government with scales Tor the Post-Oihce
Department.
Mr.. H. W. Fleetwood has been reoppointcd
postmaster at St. Johnsbury
IIardwick enjoys the distinction of possessing
haunted house owned and occupied by Mr.
Batchelder The family hear stamping upon the
steps and The whinnying of horse at the door
but when they go they can sec nothing
ourrESpEN COUNTY
The town authorities Of Richmond have given
notice 70 the several grocery and saloon keepers
that ifardent spirits, beer orcder is sold by them
they will be prosecuted 10 the extent Of the law.
Mr.. aud Mrs lenas Nash, Of Jericho, coe-
brated their golden welding on the sth Of fcbru-
AIRY. Mr. Sylyanus Blolptt Of Jericho Corners
was present, nearly 90 years of age, who sang for
the Entertainment of the company hymn which
he had joiued N singing at the original wedding
fifty years ago.
Three prisoner Ia the Jail az Burlington, nam
ed Forester Johnson and Caswo, effected their
escape on Monday evening by pgug Of the lock
on the outside door
The body Of young Barrett, Of Burlington, who
was lost on the lee on Sunday, was found o
few rods from Appctrec Point, frozen 20 the Ice,
50 thatit wa necessary to chop the lee in order t.
remove t.
The expenditure from the City Treasury of
Burlington last year, on account of the Poor
Department, were ss,2lG,52 This sum includes
an item Of s $50 for repairs Of the Poor house
Burlington's Fire Department cost the City
last year S3,2ij, Of which 81 800 was fir now
hose.
lssN County
A little daughter Of Charles W Ovens of Con-
cord is blessed with eleven grandparents syl-
yanus Ownens and wife, and Daniel Quimby and
wife are her grandparents. Sylyanus Owrcns'
father and mother and his wifes mother arc ly-
ing, and Daniel Quimby's mother, and bis wife T.
father are both living These are her great.
grandparents Daniel Quimby grandfather and
oraO Ifn. hoe n. a.
living and are the little girls great grcn, grand.
parent making in all eleven
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Mrs Wade, of East Berkshire, who was Sd
badly burned two weeks ago, will, it is thought
have 70 submit to. the am9untion Of both arms
even if her life is not lost
A Canadian who wanted to get a free ride to
ST. Albans from Montreal, secrcted himself in a
hay-car, one day last week, and was locked in,
trunded 70 st. Adams, and the ear left four days
without opening. When they found him he wa.
almost hmished and very much Disguised with
the dead-head system.
The liquor agents in franklin County sold ~,
galloDs more Of liquor last year than the year be-
fore. The total sold at the agencies was 1903,
gallons, Of which one-half (535) was sold at III,
st. Albans agency
A revival such as never was known before in
Fairfax, is in progress. The church is fllet
nightly, and Friday evening eighty went forward
for prayers
At West Berkshire the other day Mrs PHIL
Eryins applied canphor to an aching tooth, anC
going to the stove leaned over it to heat her lacC
when she suddenly tainted away, and falling OF
to the stove burned her face and neck, that hei
lie was despaired Of for some time.
RUTLAND COUNTY.
George Z. Paul town iquoragent Of Rutland
was, on Thursday last, fined $40 aud costs for
so."ns n'iuO' CONTRARY 70 Jaw Inc testimony Oh
W. 49, wv !u.,'1's' wv merchants ana q
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HIS gra'elal pupils have removed the remains
Oh INC iate he'' Edward D. hilioek' iormerly
Prne'pai oil O'Sueton S'm'nlry, from st Louis
'ne pe"u'i'a' cemetery IN Oasdet'n- ln'
alumni purpose to erect monument over the
grave
The personal estate Of Rutland &. set in tht
Grand List at 81, ljG,O2s.00
Mr.. Royal W Barnard. Of North Cbittendep
shot bear on Friday last and CAPTURED hei
three cubs. Previous 70 the shooting the oil,
bear and Mr.. Barnard's dog had an encounter, in
"ni'h 'ne Jog came on - second best
Jenness, the engineer who was 50 seriously in
jured BY the collision near Rutland, Saturday
night, died at o'clock Tuesday morning The
oeho's WIZ were injured are uoihg Welt
ORANGE COUNTY,
Mr. and Mrs Mansel llazolton, of BFaintrec
celebrated their Silver Wedding on Saturday eve
ming Of last week Several costly aud useiu
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mum, WV h'u Deen cn'pp'ng Tor H. woodbury.
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what had been chopped the day previous and a