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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16

LAW SUIT AT BRATTLEBoRo.-At the
April term in 1870, suit was entered in
the Windham County Court by the town
of Brattleboro against COL S. NJ. Waite,
claiming $4,000 damages on the ground
that Col Waite, as cashier of the First
National Bank of Brattleboro, in the
years 1864 81, omitted TO return list OF
the stock holders of the bank, to the town
clerk, so that the stock could be set in
the list and taxed. Col. Waite's counsel
demurred to the declaration. and the case
has just ended in the supreme court, with
judgment for Waite. At the same
term. another suit was entered between
the same parties, in which the town
claimed TO recover the penalty of $500
in each of the years 1866 and 1867, I'M
der the statute of 1865, on the ground
that Col. Waite, as cashier, had omitted
to make such return of stock to the town
clerk in those years The defendant
pleaded the statute of limitations, to
which the town demurred. Some time
last fall the supreme court decided that
these claims for penalties had not out
lawed, sustained the demurrer and sent
the case back for its trial in the county
court where it now stands.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16
Vermont News.

- The colored girls of Rutland are t,
give Leap year sleigh ride at at earl,
day. They are for the present keeping
dark about it, however.
"A span of horses attached to loao
of bark, at East Manchester, ran away
the other day and consequently that bari
will not need grinding.
A cooper shop in Sheffield, belong
ing to c. Cass, together with its contents
800 sap tubs and various tools was burn
ed Thursday of last week. Loss about
$500.
= The town of Montpelier has beer
sued in the sum OF $4,000 by Miss AIDE
laide Perkins, for injuriesalleged to hav,
been received by her in consequence of 9
defective highway.
- Last week a man by the name q
McClosky, was chopping wood in Fair
field, when limb fell from the tree he
was cutting down, striking him on his
arm, and breaking it twice above the
elbow.
Miss Phebe Bailey, who has lived
in New bury, was so severely burned on
Sunday night, 4th inst, in consequence
of her clothes taking fire while sleeping
in chair before the fire place, that she
died on Tuesday morning. Her age was
about seventy-four years.
- The Field Marble Company at East
Dorset, had pair OF heavy horses,
weighing twenty.six hundred, go over
the dump at the Blue Ridge quarry, the
other day. One of them went down a
distance of one hundred, and the other
one hundred and seventy-fve feet, and it
took forty men five hours to get road
to them and haul them out on planks
Strange to say, no bones were broken,
and the prospect is fair for their recovery
from the effects of their perilous descent
Two hundred and sixty-four pounds
of butter were made from the milk of
one COW, owned by M. Josiah Kellogg,
of North Ferrisburgh, from March 25th,
1871, to February 1st, 1872. In addi-
ton, calf was raised by the same COW,
and sold for S1048. At 30 cents per
pound, the butter was was worth $40 30
which, added to the $1048, makes $780,
6S, which is doing pretty well for an I'M
pretending COW, these hard times.
= This has been fine winter for lum-
bermen en- the mountains east of us, and
a large quantity of logs, have been cut
and hauled to the different mills. Most
of them are nearly through for this sea
son, though the snow is still good. Coch-
ran, Shedd 81 Co., will finish next week,
having secured nearly 1900 logs. 9th
er parties have done as much, and we
Judge that the lumber business will be
lively for the year to ome.-Ndnche8ter
Journal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16


CHEsTER.-Prescott Head, Esq, SO
many years the efficient town clerk of
Chester, about quarter of century we
believe, is expected to remove to Canton,
Illinois, next month.
A. K. Davenport has been appointed
liquor agent.
At the annual meeting of the Univer-
salist society the following officers were
chosen for the ensuing year President,
Joseph P Barnes Clerk, H. L. Aldrich !;
Treasurer, Willard Bailey Committee,
P. H. Robbins, Joel E. Powers, Malcolm
Baldwin.
The eighth annual Masonic ball at the
Ingraham House on Wednesday evening
of last week, was brilliant affair. One
hundred and twenty-five couples partici-
pated, including many from Be lows
Falls, Saxtons River, Springfield, Cav
endish, and other towns and villes in this
State, besides those from abroad, Boston,
&C., and the elegant toilets of the ladies
and regalia of the fraternity, the en-
bems of the order and rich works of art
which adorned the hall, and the fine mu-
sic of Hough's band, made it very at
tractive and fairy scene. The committee
having the arrangements in charge are
entitled to much credit for the excellence
of their management. The supper was
furnished by mine host Cole and his ex-
cellent lady, and was one of rare excel
lence and served in true style. The bills
of fare were the handi-work of Mr.. A.
A. Demming and we're written in the
best style of the Chirographic art
and embraced one hundred different rep
reservations. Nor will We omit credit to
Herrick Woodland and sisters for the
skill they exhibited in the culinary de-
partment on this occasion, which will
long be remembered by those who partie-
ipated in it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16

GAME OF FARM BUYING.-The Gays
vile correspondent of the Woodstock
Standard says: 1.-THE game of farm buy
ing which is being played in this town is
to be extended all over the state we
would warn everybody to beware of all
tempting offers from strangers. The aim
appears to be to get control of the per-
sonal property, which is done by the
promise of securities, notes, &c. This
property is Immediately turned over to,
or attached by another party, or bought
by some one in good faith and thus con-
verted into money, leaving the matter
for settlement between the last buyer and
the farmer. We learn that farmers in
an adjoining town have suffered by the
same operation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16

ROBBERY BY AN EXPRESS DRIVER
A year ago last January, Messrs. Clark,
Waterman & Co., sent a package to
johnson containing five hundred dollars
bp Express, via. Essex Junction. They
were in the way of renting more or
less money every week, and generally
sent notice by mail This time they
neglected to notify the partners, and the
package was not called for. The driver
Charles Emery appropriated the mon
eg to his own use, and it was not missed
until the following summer, or fall when
they began the search for it. Mr.. Will
liams, of the Junction, had his receipt
for the money, signed by Kimball, the
original stage contractor. No further
trace could be found for long time, un-
I'll they made the driver acknowledge
the theft. He said that be was infuene-
ed by certain parties to steal it, and they
had the most of the money, and were
glad of chance to pay it back without
further trouble.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16
BOSTON MARKET Feb. 10.
WHOLESALE PRICES

FLOUR The market for Flour has been very
firm the past week and prices are gradually rising.
4 he sales at $3.50 "a $500 for Western superfine.
$3.50, a 500 for extras, and 500 a sg75
tor Minnesota including choice bakers brands
Small lots Rye Flour at s4.75 q $3.50 . Dbl. Corn
Meal sales at So. rs a. 1856 q bbl.
GhAIN.-The market for Corn has been good
the past week and prices remain about the same
The sales have been 76 q ne per bush for Western
yellow Oats in fair demand and prices are
without material change, The sales have been at S.
q COO for dark and white 4 bush. Rye is dali and
continues to be taken in small lots at 95c 2 bush.
PR0VISI0NS.-The market for Pork is quite firm
and a steady demand for trade. We quote prime al
sl20 q $3.50; and mess at $500 "a $3.50 4 Dbl.
In Beef there Is no change. sales of estern mess
at $1,000 1890 for family extra II a. 6. Lard is firm
and in moderate demand sales at " q loo for steam
and kettle rendered. Smoked Hams have been sell
ing for II g l2c 4 % as to quality
PRODUCING choice Butter is scarce and diff
fcult TO and but other grades are plenty and dull
sales have been al g a. 37e for choice ~ Y and
Vermont diaries. 20 q 30c ? 10 for common Cheese
is quite firm and prices have advanced, sales have
been at II g loo for eolnmOnand good farmers dai
ries and IA a lie. for Factory. Eggs are selling at
80 g Bic 4 d0z. Potatoes range from IS "a 6ilc q
bushel and have been IN fair demand.
NOOL.-Ihe market for Wool Is quite active and
is steadily tending upward The sales for the pas Z
week have been l.4u0.0O0 lbs averaging from 70 a
S5c : 10.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16

FELcHvILTE.-The debating society
meet every Wednesday evening and dis
cuss the most popular questions which ag
itate the minds of the pc pie at present
AT their last meeting, the following res
olution was discussed : ResoiDed, Tha
there are more inducements for young
people to remain in New England than
to emigrate to the west. The affirmative
was well discussed by p. w. Siearns anc
G. l.. Glynn, who argued that our com
mon schools were far in advance of those
of the west, and that society in New
England is much more elevated, and
morals are of higher standard, and
this, when combined with the many con
veniences and the much better health OF
the country, were great inducements fol-
people to remain in New England. The
negative was ably supported by Thomas
Curley and b. d. Randall, who advanc.
ed arguments to prove that it is benefi
cial for man to emigrate westward and
that pecuniarily it is advantageous fol
young people to grow up with country
and thereby become rich, as the country
grows in age L. G. Coolidge. Wallace
Wilkins and Honestus Stearns volun.
teered on the affirmative, and advanced
good arguments to substantiate the ideas
which they presented. The question was
decided by the board in the affirmative,
and by the house in the negative. The
"Village Gem" wasread by Nell Kendall
and Lizzie Glynn, who did credit to the
publication and entertained the society
very agreeably for few moments.
Question for next meeting: ResOlUed,
That capital punishment for crime is
immoral and anjustifable and ought to
be abolished. Disputants, Thomas Cur
ley, Honestus Stearns, affirmative; B.
D. Randall, P w. Stearns, negative
Editresses, Nell Kendall aud Lizzie
Glynn. DISCLAIMERS, Fred White, Sam
ME Chamberlain, H. Eastman, Bell
Coolidge and Minnie Fay. H. NJ.
Chamberlain, President; G. L. Glynn,
Secretary.
Mrs. Lewis Megrath, died suddenly of
consumption, while on a visit to Wood
stock, on Wednesday night of last week.
She was attacked with bleeding and her
husband rose and after caring for her a
few moments, went to call aid and on his
return she was dead.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16

TowNsHEND-At a donation visit
Jan. 31st, Rev. w. F. Olmstead receiv.
ed about seventy dollars mostly in mon
ey.
At a meeting of the directors and 9th
er prominent individuals on the line of
the West River railroad at Townshend.
Feb. 7th, there were present prominent
men from Brattleboro, Newfaue, Brook
line, Jamaica and Winhall. There seem
ed strong feeling in favor of pushing
the subscriptions to the capital stock with
vigor, and Col Waite Of Brattleboro gave
assurances, if the other towns on the
line would DO as well as Jamaica had
done, by the first of May, the road
might be put under contract Immediate
ly and that the cars might be running to
Newfane before the ground freezes. We
here in Townshend are anxious for a rail-
road and if we cannot get it by way of
Brattleboro we shall turn our attention
to Bellows Falls. HIS.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16

Boys LYCEUM AT CHEsTER-EDIToR
TIMES Our very young men-ranging
from six to twelve years of age-have
an organized Debating Society, holding
their regular meetings in the Stoneschool
house every Thursday evening. At the
last meeting | among other invited guests
was present. We expected to witness
more boyish frolic than parliamentary
decorum, whereas the dignity and order
of the proceedings throughout would
have been model for the English House
of Lords to adopt, and would have put
to the blush any congressional session
since the days Of Washington. Master
Walter Cole presided at this meeting
We should call this gentleman about 10
years old, certainly he must be on the
sunny side of twelve. Mr.. Cole is a
well preserved man and has had much of
fetal service to perform. He is very
popular with his constituency and, there
can be no doubt, has brilliant career
in the future. The Hon. Secretary, Mas
ter Frank Hancock is man more ad.
vanced in years than the president He
makes a fine recorder and is popular
member of the assembly. The disput-
ants we're arranged as follows: on the
right or affirmative, sat Masters Flan-
ders and Hancock, on the left or mega
tive, Masters Preston Hadley and James
Conner. The resolution before the House
was Resolved, That light reading is
detrimental to the mind The modest but
fearless and selfpossessed Flanders led
of. this gentleman is a ripe scholar and
an elocutionist of high repute, bis argu-
ment had telling weight with the board
of decision. Mr.. Flanders was followed
by Preston Hadley. on the negative. Mr..
Hadley has few equals in the field of
debate. The sagacity which this gentle
man displayed in his mode of attack up
on his opponent was rich to witness. AS
Mr.. Hadley warmed up, the audience
gave breathless attention and as he clos
ed his remarks the house rang with
cheers. Master Hancock then left the
.secretaryship to act as second on the af-
firmative. His remarks we're pertinent,
strong in argument and gave the af-
firmative side, a powerful endorsement
Mr.. Hancock was followed by Master
james Common, Ca mere lad in years and
stature) who was second on the negative.
Mr.. Connor is bold speaker and he is
gumentative, not given so much to
fiowery rhetoric as to stating straight
forward practical facts. Mr.. Conner has
the reputation of being keen in satire,
and few wish to measure personalities
with him.
The declamatious were very fine, some
FIVE or six in number, in no instance
could we discover failures. We trust
these young debaters will not lagin their
interest in lyceums. They already beat
the Old Academy Institution, and they
shall not reach the age Of twenty-one
without finding seat in the U. S. Sen.
ate. SPECTATOR.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16

THE HORSE THIEF CAsE.-The re.
spondents, James H. Noyes and Herbert
Q, White, succeeded in proving their al
ibi at the continuation of their examina-
ton on Friday and secured their dis
charge. White it is said has a wife in
Claremont, n. H., but his folks live in
West Windsor. Mr.. VIM. Fl. Giddings
Of Reading and Cullen Woodruffof West
Windsor, were among the witnesses for
the defence, and the main point seemed
to hinge upon bill of sale given by
Noyes to Giddings, and which was dated
on Tuesday the day after the theft The
theory Of the prosecution was that Mr.
Giddings made mistake Of day in
the date, but there was no evidence tc
sustain this theory, and they were dis
charged. A sister of Noyes testified tc
their both being at home on Monday and
Tuesday and to some extent her testimo
ny was corroborated by other witnesses
When she went on the stand Mr.. Deane
by slip of the tongue, asked her if she
was brother of the respondent, Noyes
to which she Immediately responded, "no
sir, l am his sister," and the court room
reared. There is still much mystery as
to the whereabouts of these two young
men on the night of the theft, and they
have bad narrow escape.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16

w EATHERsFIELD AND CLAREMoNT
RAILROAD Co-The Woodstock Stand
ard says that the commissioners under
the charter of the Weathersfeld and
Claremont Railroad Company give no.
tice that the books for the subscription
to the capital stock of the company will
be open at the office of w. M. Pingry,
in Weathersheld, on the sixth day of
March next, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, and will
continue open from day to day, Sundays
excepted, from 10 o'clock in the forenoon
to o'clock in the afternoon on each day
for the space of ten days, and until the
whole of the capital stock of the compa-
ny shall be subscribed for.
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Lecture.

Rev. w. III. Ii. Murray of Boston,
will lecture on "Deacons," at Union
Hall, on Wednesday evening OF next
week, at ~ o'clock. Mr.. Murray has
for some time been known as popular
lecturer and has full houses. His sub.
ject is little novel, but we presume the
good deacons will be mentioned as well
AS the old frigid and bigoted ones, and
from the first named good lesson will
doubtless be given.
This is the second attempt to have a
lecture in this place this season, and we
hope it may prove success. Mr.. Muir
ray is well known in the lecture field,
and if our people would sustain such en-
tertainments they must give full house.
The price of admission is but thirty-five
cents.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16

DECLINED TO Go-The Montpelier
Argus and Patriot tells good story of
Bishop BisseIl of this State, who it APP
pears is an enthusiastic disciple of Isaac
Walton. When at Randolph, where he
has many near relatives residing, be had
"tried his luck" with but poor success,
when it was suggested to him that he
had better get 7. w. Wight, who was al
ways successful in his piscatory trips to
accompany him. The next time he saw
Wight, the Bishop asked him to 90 with
him, and Wight said he would. The
Bishop then wanted to know when, and
Wight-who did not know the Bishop,
but supposed he was talking with some
city visitor-replied: al cannot posi-
bly, leave this week, but will go next
Sunday" The Bishop declined to go,
telling Wight he had an appointment to
preach ON the day named.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16

SHREwsBURY.-The Union church al
this place, remodeled and furnished en-
tirely new by the Universalist society
was dedicated Wednesday, A. NJ, Febru-
AIRY 7th. Order of services; Voluntary
by the choir, reading of scriptures by
Rev. G. S. Guernsey, invocation by Rev.
r. T. Sawyer, sermon by Rev. G. S.
Guernsey, prayer of dedication by Rev.
j. C. Fifeld, pastor of the Christian
church at North Shrewsbury. The house
was we'll filed and much interest seemed
to be manifested. The remark was COM
mon, "This is beautiful place" and we
trust will prove the house of God and
the gate of Heaven" to all who worship
there. Services were held in the after
noon. Prayer by Rev. j. c. Fifeld,
sermon by Prof. N. White, Of Walling-
ford, and late of the St. Lawrence Uni
versity, Canton, N. Y. The organ of the
church, very fine one of excellent style
and finish, was present to the town
from Henry Smith, Esq, of Dorchester,
Mass, a native of Shrewsbury. He was
also much interested in remodeling the
church of his native place, and gener-
ously pledged in aid of the same the sum
OF two hundred and fifty dollars. 1t was
a matter of much regret that he was not
present to enjoy the interesting services.
Mrs. Smead presided at the organ, and
the singing was excellent. The society
is united and apparently growing in
strength and Influence.
The Neck-tie Festival" held Thurs
day evening following the dedication, in
aid of the church, was perfect success,
and netted one hundred and fifty dol
lars. G.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16

TAKING THE SCHOOL CENsUs-The
Burlington Free Press says that the
young gentlemen who took the school
census of that city, bad some funny ex-
periences. One of them, at house in
the North Ward, received the following
information from bright, fun loving
young lady, who answered his call at
the door. In answer to the usual ques-
ton whether there bad been any births
in the family since the last school censas,
she replied: "The occupants of this
mouse are three old maids, two of them
sick, and tom-cat, don't YOU think the
prospect pretty poor" The young man
blushed and left
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-02-16
Es,n.e Of Mo-er $. FniIer.

STATE OF VERMONT The Probate Court in
Dist OF W WESTMINSTER IS, J anu tor said District.
FULLER late OF Putney, in said district dece ased.
GREETING.
lstrHtor OF the estate Of said deceased has flied
his petition in court here. setting forth be
to self part OF the real said de-
ceased III order TO funds TO pay the debts and
charges, against SAID estate, and tnat part thereof
not be sold without injury 10 thuse Interested
in the remainder. aud has praS ed tor license To sell
the wnole Of said real estate, and the personal
Of said deceased, subject to the wdoss rights
therein, and that said will deciae upon said
Application at the session thereof held The
Inn OF NJ. A. Wilder in Rock bingham in SAID district
the aTst " EDN ESDdl OF March. 1877, at which
time and place GU can be heard in the premises if
you shall cause.
Feb. Z, 1872 10
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WESTMINSTER WEsT.-The people Of
the parish of Westminster West, recent.
ly made their pastor, Rev. A Stevens, a
visit filling his house to overlooking Civ
ing many tokens of esteem and regard.
Mr.. Stevens has been settled in that place
since Feb. %, 1S43-a period of twenty
nine years, rare instance.
Some time since Henry, eldest son of
Geo. c. Harlow, had his side severely
injured while coasting, by running
against post. He is now better.