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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29

WEsTMINsTER.-The monument to be
erected by the state in memory of Viii.
liam French and Daniel Houghton who
we're killed by British troops in the
court house, at Westminster, March IS,
1775, has been contracted with P. B.
Laird of st Johnsbury. 1t is to be of
Blue Mountain granite, the face feet
inches square, hight from face to shaft
81 feet surmounted by an octagon shaft
10 feet high, the total hight being 163
feet. The inscriptions are to be as fol-
lows: On the front or east side:
William French, shot in the Court
House at Westminster March 18th,
1775."
Just beneath on the plinth:
Erected by the State of Vermont in
1873"
On the base in large capital letters
the word:
FRENCH"
On the north side of the die:
"Daniel Houghton, shot in the Court
House at Westminster March 18th,
1775."
On the base in large capitals:
"HOUGHTON."
On the south side of the die, in sunk
letters, the following fac-simile of the in
scription from the original stone:
In Memory of WILLIAM FRENCH.
Son to Mr.. Nathaniel French Who
Was shot at Westminster March We 18th.
1T75 by the hands of Cruel Ministerial tools.
of Georg We Sd, in the Courthouse at a II clock
at Night in the I'D. year of his Age.
HERE WILLIAM FREScH his Body lies.
For Murder his Blood for Vengence cries
King Georg the third his Tory crew
tina with bawl his head shot threw.
For Liberty and his Country's Good.
he lost his Life his Dearest blood"
On the west side the location of the
court house from the monument will be
given, being North 81 degrees east,
IL rods" The selectmen, acting as agents
for Gov. Converse, after thorough ex-
animation of the varieties of American
and Scotch granite, selected the Blue
Mountain Granite " as being the most
durable and freest from foreign substan-
ces.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29

WINDHAM CONFERENCE.-THE annu-
al meeting of the Windham Conference
of Congregational churches will be held
at Westminster West, Wednesday and
Thursday, Sept. Sd and 4th, 1878, COM
mencing at 10, o'clock A. NJ, Wednes-
day. Preacher, Rev. F. w. Olmsted. of
Townshend. Topics for Discussion Is
it wise and best to employ evangelists in
our churches? Duty of parents to chill
dren in view OF Sabbath schools. The
relation of the church to the community.
Children's service, Wednesday evening.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29
Estate of Erassus sna,Iey

STATE OF VERMONT ! The Probate Court in
Di H. 9F WESTMINSTER IS and for said district
dus sMlALLE1 late of Grafton. in said district
1xsssee1sed. GREETING
the appointment of commissioners TO set out
the homested in the estate of said deceased and for
an assignment of personal estate to the widow
stands for hearing and decision at a special session
o. sara court to be held at the Inn Of II Ii. Phelps
SEPTEMBER 1873, when and where said court will
decide upon said applications and you can then and
there be heard in the premises if you shall see
August is. 1873. 1855
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29

The survey of the railroad from
Hardwick to Marshfeld by way of Cab
OF, shows light cuts and easy grades.
The estimated cost is $500 900; the dis
lance being fifteen miles.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29
E-tn,c Of Annn Inne.

STATE OF VERMONT, / The Probate Court in
DIST OF WESTMINSTER SO. and for said district
10 Al persons interested in the estate Of ANNA
JON rs late Of Londonderry in said district deceas
ed. testate lisrrTTSG
\'OU are hereby notified that William Ii. W alker
executor Of the will of said deceased will rem
der an account Of his administration at special
sion Of said court 70 be held at the Inn of F. a
~ Phelps IN Grafton. in said district the SIXTH
DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1873 and that said court
viii then and there decide upon the allowance OF
said account and make such further order of iistri
button Of said estats the case may require. At
which time and place you can be heard in the prem
ises If you shall see cause.
C. B. EDDY. Register
August IS 1873. 1875
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29

LIQUOR SEIzURE.-A liquor seizure
was made in this place, or attempted to
be made, on Friday of last week. CM.
Blake's restaurant was visited and a
barrel of whiskey seized, only it proved
to be water, which it is presumed had
been carefully put up for that purpose
some months ago! A bottle or two was
also included in the above, and though
the contents were stronger than that of
the barrel they were not of much value.
They we're adjudged forfeited, and on
Monday Captain Taylor destroyed the
same. On the same day and time of
the above seizure, Sheriff Phelps of
Grafton visited the Island House and
made seizure, variously reported at
fifteen barrels, $500 worth, &c. With
in twenty-four hours of the seizure most
of this liquor is also reported to have
turned into water In other words il is
claimed that the liquor was drawn from
the casks in which they were found and
water substituted-so far not a bad tenn
perance idea On Monday the matter
came before Justice Bridgman, and on
motion of the prosecution, G. L. Fetch
er of Chester, attorney for the prosecut-
ing committee, the suit for seizure in the
case of the Island House was withdrawn.
The prosecuting committee claim that
the sheriff failed to do his duty, and was
in collision with the proprietor of tho
Island House; on the other hand the
officers return shows that he seized the
liquor and secured the same in the cell
lar and bar room, in the place where he
found them, by consent of the within
named S. G. Fleming" and claims that
the seizure was in all respects sufficient.
The committee do not express themselves
precisely after the manner of the "army
in Flanders" over this result, but do
give expressions Of vigorous pursuit of
the officer. Whether anything further
comes of it remains to be seen.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29
1ted
Marriages and Deaths inserted FREE. Obituaries
Including poetry, 70 be paid for According 10 ienrh

NIHIIIdHts dlu UeaJIs lnserted FREE. Obituaries
including poetry, to be paid for according to length
In Albion. Michigan, August 9Th, ACHSALANA
wife of Elijah Clark, formerly Achsalana Harlow
West, aged "a years
In Newfane, July 10Th. sILAs PIKE, aged 50
years, months and 10 days. Mass papers are re-
In Observation-Disclosures 10th. ISAAC RUMRILL.
aged az years. -
In Proctorsville, August 18th, Mrs. POLLY s.
THOMPSON, aged "a years
In Eelehyille, August Sth, Mrs. HARRIET MAR
C1. wife OF Silas Corey, aged 70 years 10 months
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29

CONDUCTOR SUsPENDED.-The Pas
'pslc Railroad Company have sus-
'eded ben" Gage, passenger con-
etor, for some irregularity in the use
his stop-over checks.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29

"A civil action has been brought
against Simpson, town liquor agent of
Greensboro, for selling the liquor to
Stanton of Walden, who shot the ped.
der Snow, in cold blood, last March.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29

KocKNGHAM.-There will be no
Faching at Rockingham Center until
ptember 14th, Mr.. GrOgan being en-
Red in other work.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29

THEFT-The dwelling of Mrs. r. T.
Lord, in Ludlow, was entered through a
bedroom window on Thursday evening
and her gold watch taken.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29
Valuable Building Lots for Sale

THE SUBSCRIBER now offers for sale nine
l. building lots situate in Walpole. New Hamp-
shire Just across the Connecticut river from Bellows
Falls, and on public highway. They are desirable
lots, and i've of them have. until now. been kept
out of the market account of restriction in the
Subscribers deed. that building should be erected
on them for term Of years. without the consent of
the grantor; The subscriber has now obtained by
buildings thereon. The purchaser of lotwill have
with it an ample supply Of good water. These lots
VIII be sold at low prices, and credit will be given
for part of the purchase money.
N MUNRoE.
Bellows Falls, August q, 1873. IS
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29
RED STAR
CLEANING POWDER

T'HIS powder is warranted to clean and polish
II dold Silver, Silver Plated Ware, Copper, Brass.
I'm. Britannia. Mirrors, Windows, Marble. Glass.
&c, better than any other powder in the market
If 1t don't we will refund the money. 1t will also
remove Dirt ink stains, pencil marks &C.. from paint
or pasterlng 1t will not scratch the smoothest
face is perfectly pure and harmless to ali material
For sale by IL ii. & s. NJ. DAVIS.
AT the Bellows Falls Drug Store. 81
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29
WHAT NOW?

Why nothing, only that nice lot of STATI0NE-
X \ which has been so long on the way, has finally
arrived at the Bellows Falls Drug Store. and those
klnd patrons W. have waited so patiently can now
find anything they wish from the Billet Doux to the
hnest tissue suitable for letter to friend in Lon
don: Please call and examine.
1896 IL. II. & S, NJ DAVIS.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29


The ceremonies of installation were con-
cluded at little past 8 o'clock. having
lasted less than an hour, and an hour
was then spent in the hall in exceeding
ly pleasant social intercourse and sing
ing Over one hundred we're present,
and among them the wives and families
of the members.
About 10 o'clock supper was served at
Towns hotel which was a decided sue
cess both in the getting up and the ap-
preparation. The tables were literally
loaded with delicacies and dainties, and
tastefully decorated with flowers and
ferns the dining room was we'll lighted
and the tete brilliant. The taste dis.
played in the arrangement of the tables
could hardly be excelIed. Hot rolls,
cold meats, jellies, berries, cake, ices and
Gates innumerable, disappeared in brief
time. To Mrs. Towns, the hostess, is
attributed the success of this entertain
ment, and certainly it was very fitting
Inauguration for the new house and
augurs well for future gatherings.
Supper concluded, Prof. L. f. Ward
of Westminster was called upon, and
responded in brief but neat and appro-
pirate speech, making reference to the
social gatherings Of the order, their re-
lation to themselves and "the rest Of
mankind" and paying deserved COM
pliment to the tables before them, and
what had been their contents. At the
close of his remarks the company sepa.
rated, the entire evening having been
one of much pleasure and satisfaction.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29
H. n. d S. M. DAVIS.

HAVE just received large assortment of PIC
H MIC, TRAVELLING, KNIFE and SPOON IN
FAINT and P0CKET-W0RK BASKETS. All Who
are in need will do well to call before PURCHASING
elsewhere. ~ n Ahs
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29

SPRINdFIELD.-The Springfield News
says that Mr., j. +, Page missed his
pocket-book containing about 500 from
his store on Friday forenoon, 10Th inst,
and as no clue to it could be obtained in
town, he went on Saturday to Ludlow
after two strangers, who had been in the
store just before the money was missed,
but without success. Meanwhile the
pocket.book had mysterously found its
way into its owners wood shed, at his
house, where it was found by Mrs. Page
with the money all safe. 1t is not known
whether it Was done for practical Joke,
or taken 10 earnest, but through Fear or
conscience left where it would be sure to
be found. Be that as it may Mr.. Page
was quite glad to take it in charge once
more.
Mr.. Hiram Bisbee recently moved an
acre of oats by hand, in an hour and
twenty minutes.
Efforts are making for course of
lectures.
The Congregational Society are going
to slate their church at once, also raise
the money to pay their Indebtedness and
soon "owe no man anything"
As Mr.. Fred johnson and lady were
coming from Chester the other day,
from some cause the horse started sud-
denly and they were both thrown out,
but Fred's muscle was good, and al
though he had drag ride for some dis
lance, the horse did not escape. Not
much harm was done except to the
wagon, one wheel of which was rem
dered valueless as wheel.
PUTNEY.-On Tuesday of last week,
a ten years old son of widow Hitchcock,
in jumping from a wagon, slipped and
fell, striking ON his right arm, breaking
both bones below the elbow, the bones
protruding. He was attended by DIR.
Foster
H. c. Black sprained an ankle at a
tobacco-barn raising" at N. Z. Priests,
on the 10Th inst, caused by the giving
way of timber on which he was stand.
ing.
On Saturday. 10th inst, George H.
Phillips was in the east part of the town
with his meat cart, and while stopping
at the house of customer near Britton's
ferry, his horse took fright by the pass
ing of threshing machine, and started
for the river. As the ferry boat did not
happen to be on the Putney side, the
horse thought he would swim the river
and draw the cart, so in he went with
cart and meat, but was headed off before
reaching the opposite shore he turned
up streau. and landed some ten rods
above the crossing, stuck in the mud,
where he was captured with but little
damage. 1t is the conclusion of many
persons here that as New Hampshire
man comes over here to sell meat, in OPP
position to Mr.. Phillips, that the latter's
horse thought he would play the same
game by going lover the river with
the cart, but was headed off by the New
Hampshire people and was not allowed
to land on their shores.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29
Marrfed.

In Weathersfeld, August 10th. by Rev. Baxter
BaTTows, h0n Al e. MYMAN of Chester and Miss
ANNA NJ. PIX Z of Weathersfeld
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29
MIGHT BELL!

Prescriptions dispensed at all hours of the nigh
at the NEW DRUG STORE of H. H. & S. nj
DAVIS. The store is occupied through the night
and the NIGHT BELL will be found at the left
hand of the front Door.
II. II. & s. NJ DAVIS.
Bellows Falls. August'2l, 1873, 1886
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29
HOMESTEAD FOR SALE /!

The Homestead belonging to the estate of the late
Hollis Stow is offered for SALE 1t is situated in
South Woodstock, about five minutes walk from
Of six acres of excellent land. good fruit thereon
and we'll watered. The house is Of brick two
convenient manner. the whole being very pleasantly
situated, For further particulars inquiries may be
made OF II. II. Perry Of South Woodstock or of the
undersigned at Bellows Falls
A, N. SWAIN. Executor.
South Woodstock, August rs, 1873. IS
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29

The Selectmen of the Town Of Rockingham will
meet parties interested on the 10th day OF Septem
per next at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. at the mill of Leverett
= Lowell TO receive proposals for the building Of
the highway leading from Bartonsville, in said
hockllngham, 70 Springfield town line. The length
OF said road being about IS rods.
II. 2. WILEY. selectmea
H. l. WILEY, OF
Il. A. GEORGE Rockingham
Rockingham. August 2S 1873 ST
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29

Notice is hereby given that the copartnership in
the blaeksmthing business, heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned dissolved. July %. 1873,
by mutual consent and the immediate settlement of
all ACCOUNTS with them is requested. The accounts
are with j. Q. Persons with whom they may be set
tied, and who requests immediate attention, as he
expects soon to leave town.
j. G. PERSONS.
SAMUEL ELLIOTT,
Bellows Falls, August 81, 1873. 1916
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

EoR SALEM GRAFTON, VT.
WILL be sold at Public Auction nj The h.,
" in Cambridgeport on Saturday the THIIRS-
IEENTH day of SEPTEMBER next at TWO
o'clock Z. M, uf not previously disposed off the
following property viz the Pasture and Woodland
known as the Sparhawk pasture, situated in the
town OF GRAFTON. on the highway leading from Cam.
bridgeport to Bartonsvlle Said lot contains about
40 acres, viii summer a large stock producing ear
ly feed and holding out well through the season. il
mostly fenced with stone wall, On said lot Is a large
amount aI Of Maple, Oak and Beech wood and tmb er
tice of said sale will be given BY bills For ;nfa1
NATION apply to Edwin H. Howard. Camrbidgeport,
wno mas mad charge Of the pasture. or to Thomas
Z. Sparhawk, Walpole, N. H., or 10
c. Il. WEBB. Bellows Falls
Admir- of g, ii. Sparhawk's estate
Bellows Falls. August Is, 1873. az
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29

This we'll known remedy is offered to the public
sanctioned by the experience of over forty years.
and when resorttd to in seldom fails to effect
a speedy cure of Coughs, Colds. Group, Bronchitis,
Influenza. Whooping Cough. Hoarsness, Pains or
Soreness in the Chest Side Bleeding the Lungs
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29
WISTAR'S BALSAM
OF
WILD CHERRY!
THE GREAT REMEDY FOR
CONSUMPTION.
LUNG COMPLAINTS.

and acknowledged by many prominent physicians
to be the most Reliable Preparation ever introduced
for the RELIEF and CURE of all
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29
Bread, Cakes and Crackers.

nuRING the summer shall carry FULL, SIP
PLY and EXCELLENT VARIETY of Read
cakes aud Crackers. running as follows:
IN tuesdays. to Weston and LONDONDERRY
On Wednesdays, to Cavendish and ProctorsviIIe
On Thursday. to Chester. i''e
On Friday, to Springfield
On Saturday, to Grafton. Cambridge and Say
tons River. S"N
Chester. Vt. August 6, 1873. ~
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-08-29

= After this week single papers will
,e for sale at this Office instead of at
he post office.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-06-07
Postal Cards.

The new postal cards are already doing duty east of the Rocky Mountains. A sup ply of them may soon reach Arizona, so we give the following information concerning the purposes for which they are intended, etc, all of which Arizonans should know:
 The card adopted is five and one.cighth inches in length and tbree inches in width. and Is made oi good stil paper, watcr.markrd with the initials
 |. S. P. Q. D. iu monogram The iare ol the card
 Is engraved, surrounded by a border in scroll
 work one eighth of au inch in width. The one
 cent stamp, printed on the upper right hand cor.
 ncr, is from profile bust Ot the Goddess or
 Liberty, looking tO the left, and surrounded by
 latbe.work border, with the words "U. S. Post
 age" inscribed above and "Ouc cent" below. On the upper leit hand corner are the words United
 States Postal Gard" with directions Co "Wrte the address only on this side, the message on the other" Underneath and occupying tue lower half of the card are ruled lines ou Wh'c to write the address, the top line being pTCHxyd with the word "TO-." The back of the card. intended for the communication, is entirely plaIu. being even devoid of any ruled lines. In color tue
 body oi the card Is light cream, the printing vel vet brown. No variation in size, shape, color or any other particular, will be made from tue regu- 1 lar style to accomtaodate special eases nor will | the Department do any printing on the card be- | yond the engraving specified iu tue dcscr ptiou. Postal cards will be sold for one c,lt each, ] i quantities. The object of tue postal rds is to | facilitate letter correspondence and provide for | tue transmission through the mails at d reduced l rate of postage, oi short communications, either ! printed or written in ink pencil. They may
 therefor be used for orders, invitations, receipts | acknowledgements and other requirements of
 business or social life and the matter desired 10 | be conveyed may bc either in writing or ID print, | or partially in hoth In their treatment as mail
 matter they are 10 be regarded by the pOstmas ters | the same as sealed letters aud not as printed mat. | ter except that in no case will unclaimed cards | be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
 | An ordinary printed business card may be sent 1 through the mails when prepaid by one cent | postage stamp attached but such card must con 1 tain absolutely no written matter except the ad-
 dress, otherwise tt will be treated not fully pre- | paid, and refused admission into he mails
 | Postmaster General Creswell has decided tha, l Masonic and other organizations who desire tO l Use the postal cards a medium of notifying their respective members of assessments and dues, with the request that the card bc returned | with remittance, can, upon the receipt oi tue
 same rema the card to the original address as a | receipt by stamping or ndorsng it "paid" affix. | ing 10 Inc card one cent adhesive stamp.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-06-07

ripe for peacc-peace in earnest After another chief had spoken in Inc same strain General Crook came in for hi- speech. He began by pointing 10 his "hoys In blue" both whites and Apaches, who had lhra.hed them into their bHmiiity, and taught them through. suffering the better part. He told tucm that the soldiers could hurt tbem much more than they had done, could have killed many more redskins, II mercy had not formed part of the great hther's plau who from Washington had directed him 10 let thc Apache- have one more chance to act like human beings and not like hend-. To this Shulzcr Pan made a quiet answer, charging God with having made the Indian heart bad. for which he blamed no one but God but now that Crook had forced them into this, to them, humiaiing position, they were willing to do as he Crook dictated. General Crook then assured the Indians that the bad whites, whose existence be fully acknowledged, should not Dc permitted 10 impose upon them. "You, too" Inc said, then must prepare for sclfgOycrnment by putting down the uuruly among yuu. You must raise horse, cattle. and other useful animals that you may Dc possessed Ui rights oi citizenship"
The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-06-07
The "Polaris" Disaster

ST. JOHN. (N. B. May l3.-Intense ex- citement prevails here, owing to the landing Of the Tyson party. Meyers makes the fol- lowing statement: "Captain Hall returned from the sledge expedition October 24th. and was taken ill., In the morning be found the left side of his body paralyz zed He remained in that condition for three days, when he got better. In a few days he relapsed, and be- came dellrious, and so continued until the morning of November Sth, when be died When the party separated from the ship, it was quite dark, and the darkness continued for over two months, with but couple of hours light daily. We managed well so long as We had snow house 10 shelter Us but we had 10 take to the boat to get on another ice field, which was too small for house. and We were only kept warm by swallowing seal
 fat and blood, and burning fat in pans, the last of which also served as a signli light at night. We have suffered most since April. On the night of the p of April the sea washed over the ice with great force. The women and children were under the boat, while the men were outside, trying to keep the boat from being washed off.