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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20
! Rev. G. Hamlin having rendered

= Rev. G. Hamlin having rendered
his resignation az pastor of the Congre-
gaLional Church of this place, council
of ministers has been called t. consider
the same, and will be held on Thursday
of next week.
- Geo. o. Guild announces new goods,
new styles, &c. this week. OF Hamburg
edgings he makes specially and now
has larger assortment and variety of
grades than was ever before brought into
this market.
Several extra " sells are reported
ON the street in the form of subscription
papers, hair oils, &c. One young man
got into church last Sunday before find.
ing out that he had been using syrup as
hair tonic.
- Having room enough left for a po-
lice item, just before going to press, we
inquired for one at the police court room
and was informed that they had none,
but that there ought to have been one
Wednesday-and this fills The space.
= The horse rake manufactured by
the Farm Machine Co., of this place, is
very popular among farmers, and the
call for them is already so great that it
is doubtful if they will beable to supply
the demand the ensuing season.
Last week was very cold and rough.
This week has been warm, foggy and
very muddy. On Wednesday the fog
lifted for while, the sun came out and
it was so warm that the compositors In
this office stood at the cases with open
windows.
- Meeting man in the streets the
other day, he said he wanted scath-
ing communication inserted in this week 8
paper. Inquiring what he wanted scath-
ed, he said crowd rushed from. the
Square up the stairway to school street,
at the time Of the alarm of fire at MIR.
Hurd's house on Sunday, not one Of
whom could be prevailed upon to turn
back and help draw the engine. That
crowd, therefore, will please consider
themselves scathed.
- The work of repairing and in some
respects enlarging the depot, projected
last fall, will commence abo1t the first
of April. The inside is to be entirely
cnanged and the hall way through the
center of the building reduced, SO thai
several tables may be set in the dining
room. Outside it will be so enlarged
and covered that passengers can align
and enter the cars under cover. Thii
last will be great improvement. Tit
estimated expense of these Improvement
is some $4,000.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

SAxToNs RIvER.-Mr. Holland w.
0sgood commenced running milk cart
for the season, on Saturday, the 14th.
The Glynns make an announcement
this week, which will be of interest to
all who have any millinery inclination.
The young people of the Baptist So
ciety will give Dramatic Exhibition
with supper at Baptist Vestry on Thurs.
day eve, the 26th inst.
There seems to be a lively timeamong
those in want Of ice for next SUNNI er' s
use, as all the spare hands and teams are
engaged in cutting and hauling it, some
going as far as the factory pond at Cam
bridgeport after it, thinking this will be
the last chance this spring.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

IMMANUEL CHURCH. Services in Holy
Week will be held at Emmanuel Church,
as follows:
Monday, March 80, at 8 A. M, 7P.M,
Tuesday, at 8 A. NJ, 4 P. NJ.
Wednesday, at 9 a. M, II M, Az. NJ.
Thursday, at 8 A. NJ, A P. NJ.
Good Friday, at 10l A. NJ, P. NJ.
Saturday, easter Even,) 8 A. NJ, 4 PM
Easter Day Morning, Pr. at 7 A. NJ.
Holy Communion, 104 A. M.
Children's Festival, 3 P. NJ.
Evening Prayer, P. NJ.
Holy Baptism will be administered OIL
Easter Even, Saturday. at P. NJ.
The Rector will be in the Vestry Room
after every service to consult with per
sons preparing for baptism, etc.
The Bishop will visit this Parish fol
confirmation on Monday evening, March
80, at o'clock.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

READING.-Some thirty or forty friends
of Mr.. Ferdinand Hawkins gave him II
surprise visit ON Saturday evening, the
7Lh inst. A very pleasant social time
prevailed, and enjoyed much by all.
The ladies of South Reading society
gave necktie festival at the residence
Of L. c. Royce, (the old Marvin Robin.
son mansion,) and received some $50,
which is to be used for the purchase of a
chandelier for the church.
Rev. Ira Carter, Methodist, will
preach at the Union Church at Felch.
Vile one half of the time the ensuing
season.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

WALPoLE.-As successful singing school
which has been under the instruction Of
Mr.. Holmes of Grafton, the past winter,
closed Friday evening.
The annual school meeting in district
No. was held in the town hall Friday
evening; attendance large. The follow
ing officers were chosen for the year -
j. B. Clark, moderator; III. A. Perry
clerk; E. K. Seabury, j. w. Hayward,
George 2. Porter, prudential committee
George A. Blake, Rav. William Brown;
George Aldrich, experimenting school
committee. The prudential COMMITTEES
reported the unexpended balance in tn,
treasury after paying all liabilities to b,
1915. The district voted to raise b,
taxation 5000, and to have three terms
In each of the schools, of twelve week
each.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

WooDsToCK.-The town of Wood
stock had over s14, 900 of railroad bonds
that we're never issued, and the selectmen
we're instructed to destroy them.
On Sunday, Sth inst, while out fox
hunting, Frank, son of Stillman French
of Pomfret, received severe injury by
the accidental discharge of his gun. He
stood with the breech of his gun resting
on the ground, his right hand over the
muzzle and his left arm resting on the
back of his right hand and exactly in
line with the gun barrel. While in that
position the gun was in some way dis.
charged-the whole charge passing
through the right hand. and mangling
the left arm in fearful manner. DIR
Sherwin was called, and amputated tn,
left arm about four inches below the ell
bow, and hopes are entertained of saving
the thumb and little finger of the RICH
hand.
On Thursday night, 18th inst, Nh
Samuel Smiths shoe shop took Ere b,
the burning out of chimney. Consid
cradle damage was done by fire and ws
ter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20
CATTLE MARK EFT.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
TUESDAY Mar
AMOUNT OF STOCK AT MARKET.

AMOUNT OF STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle. Sheep. Shotes. Veal Fat Hogs,
This week. I27s3 7ls2 49, 81 5000
Last week. 1892 5426 $50 81 5000
One year ago. 2519 6z9l 900 80 1850
PRICES.
Prices of Market Beef.-Extra, $500 % $3.50; first
quality. $500 a $780, second quality. 500 a $50;
third quality $3.50 "a $3.50.
Sheep and Lambs,-Per head. in lots. $3.50 81 So
Hides. re "a Sc. 10.
Calf Skins-15c a lie p 10.
Tallow, 418c "a Sc = 10.
Mich Cows and Calves.-s35. s65. $40 and s95.
Prices of Store Cattle-W orking Oxen. y pair. l5l
a $3.50.
REMARKS.-There was large supply of beef
this week and unchanged prices. ranging from IA up
to lOc. Butchers bought freely and quite a number
of oxen and steers sold at l0c Sheep continue
firm and in good demand. Sales at "a to TIC,
Milk cows sold this week at s35 mp TO SIS. and a
few choice sold at a still higher figure.
No live Poultry in market but quotations have
stifened for expected at IA to l5e and l6c. fol
best
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

WEATHERsFIELp.-Thomas Dunstel
who died at Upper Falls on "Wednesday
of last week, was supposed to have beer
the oldest person in town, being lOl
years of age. He has for some time
been supported atthe public expense. Ht
left widow 81 years of age to whom hi
was married 74years ago. The Oldest per
son now livlngin Weathersfeld issupposec
to be Mrs. Shedd, widow of the late Dea
Ebenezer Shedd, residing with her son-in
law, William Haskell, and "a years o
age.
A valuable horse belonging to Johr
M. French, recently broke leg while
rolling, and being broken in the hip i
was at once killed
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20
DEAL ESTATE AND OTHER
IN pROpERTY Az AUCTION

III PROPERTY AT AUCTION,
The subscriber will sell on the premises, FRIDAY
MARCH "a, 1874. at o'clock p. NJ, his real estate
known as the Capt. Burgess Farm az auction;
Grafton, four miles from Chester Depot churches,
stores, &c.. with good road TO and from; Is well
adapted for sheep or Spiry; will keep % cows and
team through the year excellent for grain, pota,
toes or grass; well wooded and fenced WITH good
stone wall The buildings consist Of a good story
Brick House and Barns, with running water, rms
farm excels most in having one of the largest and
best bearing orchards of fine grated fruit The land
pitches TO the South, in basin, $50 to speak, and
gets all the wash from other lands The Village and
Pasturiug is we'll balanced for large farm; 1t also
can be divided and make nice smaller farm. IL
will be put together or in separate lots to suit
River farmers in want of more pasturing will
please notice and attend this sale
A lot Of Hay. OK Cart, Moving Machine. Plows.
Harrows and general line of farming implements.
Persons coming BY cars will find free carriage at
the Central Hotel for the sale
On SATURDAY. MARCH TWENTY EIGHTH. at
o'clock NJ will sell on the premises fine Mead
ow of ten acres with good barn thereon "a mile
west of tine village, the main road, the resi-
dence of Norman A. Smith, Esq The land is in a
good state of cultivation and very valuable for farm
Ing purposes or to build upon. and will be sold to
gether or in lots as may be wanted, Also the fol-
Towing property will be sold at this sale, to wit:
good 5 year old Horse well bred, and promises TO
be fast. ! Piano Box end Spring Wagon, e. N.
ness Granite State Mower new last season, Gran
lie State Horse Rake. Lum Der Wagon with Hay
Rack, Harrow. Cultivator. &c.
Terms of sale-Au over $40 on the personal prop
erty. 80 days credit Large portion Of the purchase
money on the real estate can lay If desired.
No postponement on account OF the weather:
GEORGE IL. COLE,
Chester. VT. March A. 1874. l212
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

WINDSOR. Death Of venerable citi-
zsn.-On Friday, the 4th inst, Preston
Merritt Id, venerable and we'll known
citizen of Windsor, died in his SSH year.
Mr.. Merrifeld was native of Massa-
chusetts, and removed to Windsor in the
year 1903, where he married the daughter
of Alden Spooner, we'll known as the
first proprietor of the old Vermont Jour
nal, by whom he was blessed with nu'
merous family Of children, of whom seven
still survive and were present at his fu'
neral. His life was mostly spent in
Windsor as publisher and book binder
Many years ago he published an edition
oe the Bible at a large loss. He died
without disease, an old man full of day.
and much esteemed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

HIGH WATER. On Wednesday, the
18th inst, the ice in White River at
Hartford, made its fourth move for the
season, carrying the water above the
high water marks. The road Immediate
ly above the fork factory, on the south
side of the river was filled with ice to the
depth of from four to six feet. The wa
ter rose nearly eight feet below the dam
and four feet above in three hours, the
rapid rise of the Connecticut causing the
rise below the dam. The fact that there
was no material damage done was prob
ably owing to the rapid movement of the
ice.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20
1tfd

Marriages and Deaths inserted PREE Obituaries
including poetry TO be paid for according TO length
In Saxtons River. March IT'D. OLIVE A. DAVIS
only daughter of Ransom and Hattie l., Davis, aged
years, months and day,
We loved her, yet our love
Could not the treasure keep;
Christ our Saviour loved her more,
In Him she fell asleep.
In Cavendish. March 9Th, Mrs. SARAH YORK
aged 81 years. months and ii days.
In Brsttleboro. March 10 Mrs. LUCY NEWELL
aged % years.
In Barabo, Wis, March 70. ELI WATKINS, for
merly OF Chester, aged 7g years.
In Westminster. March IA. NATHAN FISHER
aged . years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

GRAFTON. = Notwithstanding the eff.
ficiency aud great success Of the North
west Fur Co., foxes have always existed
in this vicinity in sufficient numbers to
be source of constant annoyance to
farmers who have given their attention
to raising turkeys. Hundreds of these
domestic birds have annually fallen vic
Tins to the thieving propensties and ava
ricious appetite of SLY Reynard. j. IL,
Putnam, Esq, with the view of being no
longer annoyed by these provoking in
truders into his flock, has determined to
cease puttering with the inferior kind
whose ghtseldom exceeds Is or 20lbs.,
and has recently purchasedo of Mr.. ii. A,
Sumner of Brandon, pair weighing oil
lbs, the weight of the male being 334 lbs
and the female 174 lbs. 1t is expected
that the offspring of these fine birds will
be of sufficient size to gobble fox when
ever he comes in their way.
Orlando c. Stevens, an employee in
Sabin's factory, recently dis!ocated the
bones in his wrist. DIR. Boyden reduced
the dislocation and the wrist is doing
WELL
The fine sugar season which promised
so we'll the first week of the present
month, lasted hut two days, while during
the second week an unmerciful cold wind
has marched through town sending large
numbers of outsiders, who exhibited nc
Observation-Disclosures of fever but any
amount of ague, in to enjoy the influ.
ence Of we'll heated stove. X
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

CHEsTER-Geo. H. Cole offers for sale
at auction, large amount of valuable
property, both personal and real estate.
Particulars will be found in his adver-
tisement. The sale is to occupy two
days, and will doubtless attract consider
able interest. Parties at some distance
may find it for their interest to attend
this sale.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20
Vermont News.

- Number of oranges in the State, 80
A partridge comes regularly from
the woods to dwelling in Craftsbury
and is fed with crumbs by the children.
- Ira Fisher, aged 70. who, for more
than forty years, has sold fruit in the
court house at Rutland, fell dead in his
place, Thursday afternoon.
= Darwin Hall, prominent citizen
of Newark, took morphine on the 9th,
aud died the next day. He was about
60 years of age ana was undoubtedly
insane at the time.
- Several large forwarding and COM
mission houses in Illinois intend to estab-
fish number Of warehouses in Rutland
county, for the purpose of storing, during
the summer and fall, large quantities of
grain for winter use.
j. G. Dodge of St. Johnsbury wa
riding across bridge in Waterford on
Tuesday with horse worth $500, when
plank gave way and all we're thrown
into the stream; the horse was killed,
Mr.. Dodge was considerably hurt and
the sleigh was ruined.
A man and wife, or who claimed to be
man and wife named Chase tried to de-
sert their two children, about FIVE and
seven years old, at Rutland, few days
ago, by leaving them asleep and starting
for railroad train, early in the morn
ing, but they were caught before they
got out of town.
The ladies of st. Adams have
thought the matter over earnestly, and
say that the Dio Lewis plan of suppress
ing intemperance is consonant neither
with the habits nor character of our PEG
pie" They are working quietly but
surely, and have already stopped the sale
of liquor at the Weldon house and in
the drug stores.
A sad accident occurred at the
quarry of ellison q Dewey, in West Rut.
land, on Friday afternoon. Mr.. Thoma:
Mulhern, workman around one of the
derricks, had climbed to the top of 8
boom to adjust one of the guy cables
and, missing his hold, fell a distance o.
twenty feet, striking on a platform cal
underneath, breaking one of his legs ant
bruisng his face 10 shocking manner
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

Acknowledging to the scarcity Of
snow this winter, Messrs. A. &.A.W. Felt
have been unable to haul their annual
supply of logs for their steam mill.
The people of Andover at their annu'
al meeting, manifested their public spirit
by voting the free use of the Town Hall
warmed and lighted, for singing schools
lyceums and free lectures.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20
Marrffd.

In cambridgeport, March 18th. by Rev A. Foster,
Mr.. JOSEPH G, PAGE Of Rockingham, and Miss
ROSETTA BAILEY os Grafton.
In Keene, N. H., Feb 18th. ISAAC p PRATT
and ESTHER c. GASSETT. both Of Walpole. N II.
In New City (gavsnd GTh March 10th, By Saxon
In Weathersfeld, Feb, 18th BY Rev. w H. Rugg,
Mr.. DAVID H0IsINGT0N Of Weathers deld and
Mrs. MYRA NJ MASON Of Waterville.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20
A Nebraska editor is writing hymns
Here is his latest production
The man who cheats the printer
Out of single cent,
Will never reach the heavenly land
Where old Elijah went.

William w. Storrs, the absconding
cashier of the First National bank of
Concord, N. H., has been heard from in
Mortified, Minnesota, where he was en-
deavoring to obtain employment. His
wife in Concord, who is universally es-
teemed, is PROSTATE with sickness and
heart broken.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

WEsTMINsTER.-Nat Fisher, Esq.
a prominent and highly esteemed citizen
of Westminster, died last Saturday af-
ternoon. He had been in poor health
for some time and was seventy-three
years of age.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20
BOSTON MARKET-.Mar. II.

FL0UR,-There has been little more doing in
Flour. Sales of Western superfne at $3.50 "a $500
common extras at s6.l5 a 500; Wisconsin aud Min
nesota extras at 500 q $500 s625 a slO5o for com
at @s4.OO s425 2 Dbl. Rye Flour S. a Sc Fibbl.
Dat Meal S6.75 q sS25.
GRAIN.-There is firm feeling fer Corn with a
steady demand Sales of new at 90cts, a 92cts. for
mixed and yellow. Oats 64.9 Zoe per bush. Rye Sl.l0
8 SLIP. . bush.
PR0VISI0NS.-The demand for Pork has been
moderate but prices the same. Sales S4 SO
for prime; Sl650 a SIT for mess. Beef ranges from
SllU0 a Sl4.00 for mess and extra mess; and
$500 a $3.50 for family extra. Lard g34@104c for
city and Western. Smoked Hams ~ a l216c q ID.
PR0DUCE,-Extreme prices for Butter sustained
York and Vermont; common IS "a 42c. Cheese Ito
I712c r ID. White Beans 81. Is "a ESQ.
W00L'-The Wool market continues to be quite
free from excitement. The sales include 100000 lbs
Ohio and Pennsylvania at SO a size. 100000 lbs,
Michigan at Az to SIC. 100000 lbs. Wisconsin New
York and New Hampshire at As @5219c.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20
o. f. WOODS
A DEMONSTRATORS AUCTION
ASALE OF REAL ESTATE AND PER-
SONAI, PROPERTY
5 AND MEDICINES,

Belonging to the estate OF ALLEN WELLS. Hate OF
" estminster, VT deceased,
On til uhsDAf, the TWENTY-SlATH instant,
at the late residence of said deceased in the east
village OF Westminster, commencing at 10. clock.
forenoon.
The real estate is comprised of the following par
cells or lots. TO wit;
list. A portion Of the Judge AIlbe farm (more re-
Gently known as the h. " Lord farm containing
about 81 acres, with extensive buiIu
ings thereon and in good repair. This farm lies
the Connecticut River. is exceedingly fertile and
comprised in the same some ~ of the best
tobacco land found in the Connecticut alley There
IS also on this farm valuable and thrifty lot of pine
timber.
I'd The A. M. Allie lot $50. called containing 10
acres mostly tiilago with small but valuable lot
Gated one fourth mile from the Westminster Depot.
Sd. The Bradley Hill tso-calledl containing about
" acres OF pasture and wood.
4th. The Underwood lot (so-caled) containing
about 81 acres of pasture and wood.
9th. The Brick Store with its appurtenanees, sit
uate in the east village OF estmnster.
9th. The farwell x Spencer pieces (so-called)
containing about acres, consisting OF uiiage and
7th. The Pierce pasture (so-ealled) lying in Put
ney and Westminster containing about 5o acres of
sth. A portion of the Grout farm Cso-called) con-
tanning about LIS acres large portiol of which is
covered with heavy growth OF wood and TIM er
ESTIMATED 4UOO 500 cords easy of access and
lying contiguous to good road and within about
three miles of East Putney Depot on the Vermont
Valley Railroad.
9Th. The Brookine Pasture formerly owned by
VIM. Braley) lying in Brookline and Westminster.
The personal property comprises the following. to
wit One valuable Chestnut Horse. years old. one
valuable Bay Horse years old. two Black Mares.
! and years old respectively, one Cow, Buggy
one Two Horse Wagon two Sleighs, two Trav erse
oleds, two Work harnesses. two Pleasure harness
es. two Moving Machines. one Hay Tedder Straw
Cutter. Cultiyator, Harrow, Plows, Horse Rake.
Grindstone. Tanning Mill, Hoes, Shovels, Forks.
Chains, Wheebarrow. Robes. Blankets, &C., &c,
The above property has some s20.UOo appraised val
and the personal is all of extra quality. having
been selected and purchased within the past year.
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing any of the above
property are invited to examine the same previous
TO the day of sale. and information desired will
be cheeriully given by the subscriber.
Terms liberal and made known at time of sale
HENRY G, LANE. Administrator.
L, r. JENNINGS. Auctioneer.
Westminster. March To- 1874. 1l-l2
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

A SMART OLD LADY.-The Ludlow
Gazette says that Ms. Lucy Woodward
of that place is 81 years of age. Her
health is excellent, and she labors as
steadily as any of the younger ladies I;
and not contented with doing homework,
she takes in sewing, though she has left
off making coats, but makes pants and
shirts, etc. She has not been hindered a
day from her work for fifteen years by
sickness, and never took dollars worth
of medicine in her life. She has lived
in town 73 years the FIRST day of this
month. Her father. Mr.. John Spaford
immlgrated from Sterling, Mass, and
settled on North Hill, on farm which
Joins Mr.. Oscar Mathewson's when she
was nine years old. Mrs. w. is a worthy
representative of the dignifed, resolut,
matrOns Of the olden time, who hav,
nearly all passed away.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

PUTNEY.-The entertainment given
on the evening Of the 9TH inst, for the
benefit of the band, was an unusual sue
cess, the receipts amounting to some
5000
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

WESTMINSTER WEsT.-Now is the
time for extra good bargainsin dry goods
and groceries at Westminster West.
Messrs. Ranney & Goodhue make their
announcement in another place and
give figures, and those in that place
and vicinity can hardly fail to do well
by giving them a call.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-03-20

ACCIDENT AT STARKsBoRo.-Trum
Lane of South Starksboro, met with an
accident which resulted in the loss of
horse and some injury to himself, Thurs
day of last week. He was coming
through the Drake woods with heavy
load, when the sleds slipped over an en-
bankment, carrying team and all down
about twenty or thirty feet, one horse
striking his head against tree with such
force as to Kill it instantly. The other
horse escaped, and so did Mr.. Lane with
the exception of few bruises.