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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

Doring'~ Band. Of Troy, have been en-
gagged by the Senior and Junior classes of
the University oflermout and State Agri-
cultural College. a. music for next com
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II l-2 Per Cent. Gold Interest
FIRST MORTGAGE SINKING FUND
GOLD HONDS.

Secured by mortgage on GOO acres OF very val
liable Coal and Iron Lands.
Principal and Interest payable in GOLD COIN.
For sale al prices that will pay over III per cent
in GOLD. Equal 10 Is per cent. in currency.
CHOICE MUNICIPAL BONDS ALWAYS OF
HAND. Call ~ send forpamphlets, with maps and
full particulars that will satisfy the most cautious
investors TfiOs. P. ELLIS & CO., Bankers, IA
Pine ST., N. Y. City. Apr 2-td&w4w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04
4 MEcn,rICAL CURIOSITY.

Every mouse caught resets the trap for another.
Sly sent by expires, for 81 sample hy mail pre-
maid - cents For sale hy the trade. X. T. DlEtX.
Patentec, - and 90 Fulton ST., New lorS-Apr p
Il
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10 PER CENT. NET.

THE IOWA LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY
will invest money on frst-clsss Real Estate at 10
per cent interest," net, payable semi-annually in
New York and will guarantee the collection OF all
loans made through its agency. All charges paid
by the borrower Please write, before investing,
for New York and New England references, and full
particulars. SAMUEL MERRiLL. late Governor Of
Iowa. President. Address JAMES b. HEARrwELL,
see'y, Drawer i67 Des Moines, Iowa..
April 9-tdAw4w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

Cub, gentle spring (ca-tschu), ethereal
mlldness (ca-tschu), cub (ca-tschu).
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

a year ago the Hudson river was open
and steamers running between Troy and
New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

4 shocking fatality occurred in Troy, n
Y, last week. \ young man named
Howe, brush maker of New York,
was trying to get on to a New York train
after it had started lie had hold of the
stanchions but was unable to pull himself
upon the platform before his body came in
contact with one Of the pillars at the south
end Of the depot, which are about two feet
from the track, and he was hurled to the
ground, his head rolled under the wheels,
and in an instant his brains were scattere
for some distance down the track His eft
arm was also served from his body. d cath
was instantaneous. The unfortunate man
was 2S years Of age. and leaves a v ife and
child. He had purchaseda 1900 accident
life insurance ticket A comrade who was
with him, also attempted to get on to the
same car, but fell of, but was not hurt.
Possibly some explanation Of the afIair NAV
be found on the statement that they had
been enjoying themselves around Troy
during the day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

MILITIA RE-oRGANIzArIoN- militia
bill passed at the last session of the Legisla-
ture provided for the consolidation of the
three existing militia regiments in this
State into one, and directed that the,Goyer-
nor select from these regiments twelve com
panies with which to form the new one.
The Governor has selected the following
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04
GEO. II. ELLERr, Observer.

ESSEX JUNcTIoN.-Hunter Il Shiland com
menced running their paper-mill again to-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

FOR MOTH PATCHES, FRECKLE>
And TAN, use PERRY'S Moth and Freckle Lotion.
1t is reliable and harmless. Sold by drugsis
everywhere. Depot, 40. Bond ST., New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

The passenger depot in Newport was rob
bed of about $50, last week Ell Fisher of
West Derby. proved the suiltyparty, and is
now in iaiI for want OF bonds. for trial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

We offer, today, large and complete assortment
Of Co'orcd KID Gloves in desirable shades, at the
low price Of 90 seventy five cents. These good
Gloves and unlike most Of the low-prced Kid
GLOVES fit we'll.
EDWARD BARLOW,
No. I5G Church st,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

Junior Exhibition at Middlebury College
on Tuesday evening next.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

That fellow that went around last winter
predicting,a mild and open winter, says his
prophecies would have come out all right if
it hadn't been for the new fangled-inven-
ton of atmospheric waves
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

TEACHERS lNsrITuTE.-The Teachers In
stitute for Chittenden county will be held
in the High School Building in this city,
commencing on Monday, April eth, at 10
a. m, and closing Tn the Thursday evening
following. Competent and experienced in
structors and lecturers viii be present, and
assist in conducting the exercises. The
Inequalities Of the people of Burlington are
generously extended to the lady members
Of the Institute, and free return tickets Will
be furnished to all members who pay fall
fare on the railroad in coming to the Insti-
tute- See Secretary Freuch's notice in
another column.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

The engine jay Could" which drew
the Inflated train on the Rutland & Wash
ington railroad, Saturday night, appears to
be an unfortunate machine About the be-
ginning of her career, she made a headlong
plunge into the Hudson, off the long bridge
at Troy when the draw was open. The
number Of men killed by this engine cannot
be remembered by any one man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04


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viile sinclair IL: IL. Dooiltt.e, IL: Tracy,
NJ \; EIarts' charlotte, > NJ llllamS'
Joseph Barton; colchester; Johr T. iced
Iim0tny SlDley, James T. fiatt Essex, W =
~ ID. Snliahd' > u, leach0ut hlnespurgh'
ton Horace Tbnrsfon Jericho UawIev Z
Rno+b S;los PansoD, MIL, IV;iI;an5
TbomDson NJ A. Devon Richmond Cora
thomson William Rbodes SbeIbnrn q
II F9dv Wm Tbomnson II a FletcIer
So,tb R,rIinoton I p BALDWIN 4
Gcorra Co K II;nej;r I-nderbiI1 Nar.
Kin Wires Henry Renedict Westf1rd Zen
ison r Allen Iester r Written VIII
ton Geo NJ Rrown-l NJ " Chairman
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SIdlII"H Vi .ne eA' tI Iin
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

4 Horse THIEF's OPERATroNs-Last Friday
afternoon, says the Pittsburgh Sentinel, a
horse and cutter belonging to Rev. |.
LeBaron Of Schuyler Falls, which was
hitched in front of DR.. Carpenter Office.
in Plattsburgh, was stolen. Saturday
morning, Sheriff Randall was sent in pur-
suit. He traced the rig up the plank road
TO the turnpike, and then north The thief
ran the first gate, before reaching the turn
pike, pretending to be in a terrible haste as
he no doubt was He was traced to +. c.
Motifs in Altoona, where Friday night he
traded horses with Mr.. Mott, receiving two
dollars to boot, and drove west. From this
point it was more difficult to follow him, as
it appears he drove back and forth in order
to delude his purSuers. But it was discover
ed that he finally went east, and he was
traced to c. ). Keller, South Hero. where
he traded cutters with Mr. Keller. the hotel
keeper, receiving $40 to boot He was next
traced to Winoo,ki, where he had sold the
whole rig to Horace Smith for S26and taken
the train south. The thief's name is not
known, but it is surmised that he Is one Of
the men whose terms recently expired at
Clinton Prison. Mr.. LeBaron thus RECEIVERS
all his property but his buffalo Mr.. Mott
RECEIVERS all of his but the -: Mr.. Keller
all Of his but the so; Mr. Smith sold the
buffalo, but proposes to recover it and send
it to the owner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

GOLDEN WEDDING IN MoNKroN.-The
golden wedding of Orrin Lawrence and
wife of Monkton, took place on the 18th inst,
and was attended by a host of relatives,
acquaintance. neighbors and friends from
Monkton and the surrounding towns. Fifty
four guests partook Of a bountiful and
samptuous dinner, after which they ad-
journed to the parlors where congratula-
tons were given and presents given. some of
which were truly golden Just as Mr..
Lawrence was opening the Bible to read the
1881 psalm, stating that his eyes were dim
with age, his eldest son presented him with
nice pair of gold bowed spectacle,, caus-
ing lively emotions ofsurpri~e and gratitude
Nelson Partch, a nephew, presented a gold
cup. Ira Smith of Fort Edward. gold
pencil, while two beautiful sets of vases
We're given to Mrs. Lawrence. besides silver
pieces. books, and many other valuable
presents An original poem was read by
Mrs N. Z. Cox, and remarks were made by
Rev. David Ferguson Of Starksboro. and
Rev B. Cox Of Monkton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04
SPRING PERC1LES.

Such bright day yesterday makes Spring
Goods in demand. We are just receiving our Spring
assortment OF
IlUi2RiC1N PERC4LES !
Which will be full and complete. Call and see
them--tl,e first choice is the best
EDWARD BARLOW.
No. i56 Church Street.
Durlin ston, VT, April 2, ls7s--dAwtf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04
West Point is having a religious revival.

Mr. Root, the veteran chief engineer of
the Champiau transportation Company,
SETS April 25th as the earliest probable day
for the opening of steamboat navigation
through the lake this year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

Berlin has eighty American doctors, Yer
mont having her full share.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

Sheriff Bacon, of Blackstone, Mass. re-
ceiyeIa purse of two hundred and fifty dol
lars from the owners of the horses stolen By
Carter, the hor~s thief whom he arrested re-
Gently at Nergenne,.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

Superintendent Predmore. of the Vermont
Horse Stock Farm, drove those superb stall
lions, " Woodburn Pilot" and Clay
brine, through our streets, saturday af-
tenoon. They attracted much attention.
and their fine looks and prime condition
were freely praised. 1t i, astonishing to
see how quietly they drive together. They
have been in excellent health all winter,
having entirely escaped the epizootie.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

Rev. y. Cyrof Rutland has been appoint
ed District Secretary for New England Of
the American and Foreign Bible Society
lie will have charge of all the work in this
region, collect funds for home and foreign
translation, with special reference to the
French Papists Of New England. Most of
the funds collected by Mr.. Cyr will be ex-
pended in Bible work in the New England
States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04
Terrible Marine Disaster +!
A STEAMER WRECKED
EIGHT HUNDRED LIVES LOST.
THE GOODRICH INQUEST.

THE VESSEL. AND CARGO A TOTAL
loss
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04
DOMINION NEWS.
FEARFUL MARINE DISASTER

HALIFAX, n. S, April 1.-The steamship
Atlantic. of the White Star line, from
Liverpool March 20, for New York, running
short of coal, made for Halifax. When
about twenty miles from this port, off Cape
Prospect. at go o'clock, this morning, she
ran ashore on Meagher's Head. She had on
board over a thousand men, women and
children. Only two hundred and fifty sue
cceded in landing The remainder, includ-
ing all the women and children, We're lost.
The captain and third officer were saved.
The rst officer was drowned. On the first
receipt of the news of the disaster here, a
Cunard and a government steamer started
to assist in getting off the Atlantic, but the
third officer, who arrived here at 80, this
afternoon, says the vessel and cargo are a
total loss.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04
ChIttenden County Court.--AprIl Term.

Hon JOHN PIERPoINT, presiding Judge.
Hon. NATHANIEL PARKER, ! A. Jrdros
Hon. ALVEY STONE, ASST uus''
TUESDAY, April /, 1873.
The April Term of the Chittenden County
Court was opened this morning at half
past ten O'Clock, with prayer by Rev. IL.
Graham of the Methodist Episcopal Church
of this city. The following list of Petit
Jurors were called and sworn, after which
they were cautioned briefly by His Honor
against taking part IN or listening to any
conversation in respect TO any matters in
issue at this term. The jury Calendar was
called and some seventy cases marked for
trial at this term. Many of these, however,
tba form urofrra.sae
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

On March Is. Sc 500 900 bonds Of the
New York, Boston and Montreal railroad
were offered in London and other European
capitals. and before night it was announced
by cable that they had all been taken. 1t
is now stated by those who are interested in
the company success that the subscriptions
in different cities amount to S2i. OOO. 900.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04
Geqal 0otifes.
MICAH TuoMPsoS,s ESTATE

STATE OF VERMONT, , To all persons con
DISTRICT oF cfrrrrrxyry 80 ccrned in the estate Of
Micah Thompson, late
oil Richmond, in said District, deceased
GREETING.
~ II""4te court holden at Burlington. ritAa
and Tor the District OF Chittendcn on ms AZ dsV or
Apiii' \ y l~s3, an Instrument. purporUn= to
he the last VIII aud Testament. of Micah Thompson
late Of Richmond, In said District deceased wa
presented 10 the Court aforesaid for Probate ana
il is ordercd by said Court that the 18th dav or
April y u. l>li at the Probate tourt Rooms ia
said Burlington, he assigned Tor proving said In
strument and that notice thereof be given to all
persons concerned by publishing this order three
weeks successfully in The Burlington Weekly Free
Press, newspaper printed at sid Burlington.
previous 90 the time appointed.
Therefore You are hereby not fed % appear before
said Court at the time and place Aforesaid and con
test the probate Of said viii. II You have cause
"iyen under my hand at Burlington n said Dis
triet, this lst day OF April, \. j. l-73.
lOw3t r. ;. TAFT Register
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

The Npiriruali,t- of Central Vermont will
celebrate the twenty-iifth anniversary of
the advent of their faith, at Mortified. on
Monday and Tuesday, March 81 and y pril
], ls73. The Vermont Central railroad
will furnish return checks for those that
pay fare one way.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04


now IN Jail for want Of bonds. for trial.
President Buckham and Gen. Thomas o.
seaver. Woodstock have accepted invitation
from Post SunnarI to De the orators on
Decoration hay. in this city.
Dorin-'~ Band. Of Troy, have been en-
gagged by the Senior and Junior classes of
the University orNermout and State Agri-
cultural College, a. music for next com
mencement.
West Point is having a religious revival.
Mr.. Root the veteran chief engineer Of
the Champlain Transportation Company,
sets April 25th as the earliest probable day
for the opening of steamboat navigation
through the lake this year.
That fellow that went around last winter
predicting,a mild and open winter, says his
prophecies would have come out all right if
it hadn't been for the new fangled-nven-
ton of atmospheric waves
The opening of navigation on the Hudson
is anxiou-iy looked for, as nearly every
town and city on the east side of the river
between Newburg and Albany is short of
coal, and We might say the same of all
places between Albany and -ara5a line
The young men who We're indicted by the
grand jury Of Grand Isle County. for burn
irrtbe ~er,ri, ,-tts c,ol rc,o,.l,r- odd
at Grand Isle and n,t M S,ntb IIer, A.
heretofore stated bvps
At Il court held in Marlboro, Windham
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fell TO- - 80 On Satur.lay-Inyer than has
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

The rain storm of Saturday and saturday
night waSa noticeable one. The barometer
fell to $50 on Saturday-lAyer than has
been known at this point in over year.
The rainfall, as measured by Sergeant FL
lery, was 10 inch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04
.ExRV WARD BEECmEE's P,PEH

n SAMPLES sent by mail for - cts that retail
= quick Tor SO. R. l.. WOLCOTr, Isl Chatham
Square y Y.-Apr 2-td&w4w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

STATE OF VERMONT. The Honorable the
DISTRICT up ,itr,r,.,..,, 40 Probate Court. Tor the
- ID ,tr.ct nr ca tteuden
10 the heirs and all persons Interested ia tie
ia said District, deceased
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04
\ EcRoLoGY OF THE WEEK.

The Hon. james Dixon died at Hartford,
CT, Thursd ay, March 81, aged fifty-eight
years. He was U. 5. Senator from Connec-
ticut from s57 to 1869, and was for many
years one of the foremost politicians of the
State.-Co Mt Bernstein, the German am
bassador to Cir eat Britain, died March Goth,
aged 65 years, after a long and useful dip
lomatic career -Countess Guiccioli, who
vas at one ii.a, brought prominently before
the public IN % )nnection with the Byron
scandal, died in Paris on the e6th, aged
seyenty-tvoe
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

with the largest circulation in the world, grows
wonderfully because il Is the best paper. gives sub
scrihers the most beautiful premiums. and oilers
Canyasscrs the most liberal terms. Send for Cir
Chicago. or San Franeiseo.-Apr 2-td&wiw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

EssEN.-IAe farmers club holds it, meet
ings on Tuesday Of each week, at the Town
Hall, Essex Centre. The object OF the club
Is to discuss agricultural subjects Some
very interesting discussions have already
taken place, and those yet to come promise
ID be Still more useful and instructive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04
MD CLOVES.

Dui1Jaro- send for our Illustrated Cata-
DulluCI ., lo-ue Of new books on Building.
\ }. BlCkNELL> a Co, % Warren St, New York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

Durlin ston, VT, April 2, ls7s--d4wtf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-04-04

This Is fifty feetsquare. Here the lumber
is reduced to the desired dimensions for the
various styles Of moul dings, by circular
saws. One ofthese as Mr.. Foster, formerly of
Chickering's famous piano factory in Bos-
ton, now superintep dent of the moulding
mill, informs US, b as the tremendous speed
| Of ), 500 turns n II .inute
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-02
ST. Peters Church.

" ST. Peters church, in Barclay street, the Feast
OF the Circumcision was celebrated yesterday
niue with the same ceremonies as are used on
Sundays Masses were said from an early hour In
the m,wning until hali-past ten O'Clock, when
high nNss was sung. the celebrant being Rev.
Father Power, one ofthe recently ordained priests
for the archdiocese. The notice. BILE feature OF
New YearS al this church Is that 1t receives every
wear New VARS calls or course the calls are all
M, ,de from religious motive and intended 10
kee, up the liik between the everpressing present
and r, time long gone by. when the now scattered
worship pers at st. Peters were residents OF the
downtow. part OF the CITY, Many who were then
in the earl, struggles OF life have since grown rich
and innuen, al; many, too, have changed loca-
lions as bust. ess required OF them; Others,
growing with the growth OF the city,
moved for healthy air; but all still have
kindly recollection OF the old church In Barclay
street, and once yea, az least travel down town