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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

FKEAks OF LGHTNING.-The electric
fluid, so abundant Thursday night and
Friday morning, played many curious
pranks In East Montpelier it struck the
chimney on the residence of Avery Cum
mings, Esq, while that worthy gentleman
and his lady were absent on visit, sadly
frightening the maid at home, knocking
the bricks down the chimney, AMI etfectu-
ally closing all aperture for the escape of
smoke. only as it found its way down an
adjoining stove pipe oat into Mr.. Cam
mings' best parlor. When the guide
man = reached home he was simply aston
ished at the defunct appearance ofhis smoke
apparatus, and his neighbors say his first
" call - was Immediately made upon the
young lady, known by the rude boys as
Helen Blazes."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

TIL. use Of strong purRatives. The only rational
treatment is gentle xafive and tonic like DR.
HARRIsOS's PERISTALTIC I.pzENGEs. These never
weaken. but gradually restore nature. They re
move Oppression. Dizziness. Headache, and every
form Of Indigestion; also the only proper remedy
for Piles, sitber bleeding otherwise. Trial box,
30 eta. Large box, 80 cts, mailed free for this
last price.
DIR. HARRISON'5 ICELAND BALSAM,
q spluulhi cure for COGHS. HOARsENESs, and all
THROAT and LUNG complaints. For sale by E. >.
uAkRlSON CO., rr0prietors, MOL fremont
Temple, Boston, and all Druggists. Ts5nl
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
Washington County Agricultural Society.

The Directors of Washington County Agricultural
Society will meet at the Court House in Montpelier
Saturday July 18th. at 10 O'Clock, to if the
Board will vote to rescind the vote of the last meeting
locating tht Fair on the Langdon Meadow. Also to
what action the Board will take relation hold
ing their future Fairs. VIC. WHITE. Secretary.
Blrre. July 9Th. Is1i f5sxa
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
Orange County Court, June Term.

No. l27, Alvah Carpenter v. Town of
Corinth. This was an action to recover
damages for an injury received on account
of some trouble with gate across pent
road in Corinth. 1t was claimed by the
town that they were not obliged to care
for said road OF gate While on trial the
case was settled, the town agreeing to pay
plf. $3.50. Gsmhell and Martin for plff
Clark and Hebard for dcft
No. 1876, Eliza j. Whitney V. Town of
Sharon. This was also an action to
recover for injury on highway. The plff-
was thrown down an embankment Sc feet
in perpendicular height into White River.
and fell under the wagon in which she was
riding, and was held under the water until
the driver, who had clung to the rcins, let
the horse loose. The horse swan across
the river, a distance of 81 rods. The plff.
was injured in her back, and the surgeons
who appeared as witnesses on both sides
agreed that there was serious injury.
The def. claimed that the road was in
good repair. it being % feet wide where
the accident happened, although there was
no railing, that the harness was out of re-
pair and that the accident happened on
Sunday. The trial lasted until Saturday,
when the case was given to the jury at
noon Clarke and Denison for plf
French and Rowell for def
No. 1876. On Monday June %, the jury
in this case after remaining out over Sun
day, came in in the morning disagreed and
were discharged.
No. 1875, F. p. & J. w. Bliss Y. Gilman,
Chandler & Bros. This was an action for
false warranty in the sale of 200 lambs last
September Plffs. claimed that dcfts. war
rantcd the lambs to be all right and free
from disease, except the foot rot, and that
they were affected with the scab. Defts.
claimed that there WAS no warranty of the
lambs and that they did not have the scab
at the time they We're sold. Gambell,
Rowell and Clark for plffs. Farnham,
Denison and Iebard for the defts.
June 80. No. ISj was given to the jury
at night.
No 1872 H. c. McDutfee V. O. II.
Watson, f. NJ. Collins and 0. l.. Watson.
Action on note. No defense is made and
judgment is allowed to be taken, the clerk
Harvey for def.
"Wednesday, July !, in lS5, the jury re
turned verdict for plffS. to recover
Sl62 90.
No. 1913. This was an action Oh a note
discounted ut Bradford BANK. ne uelenu-
ant jackson claimed that he did not sign
the note. The other defts. made no de
Tense. The plff. in proving the execution
of the note put on the deft., Watson. who
testified that he signed Jackson's name as
surety to the note by his consent This
jackson denied. Farnham for pltf. IIar-
vcy and Dennison for def. Jackson. This
case was given to the jury g. o'clock, and
the court decided to try no other civil
cases by Jury this term. The court dis
missed all the jurors not necessary to try
State V. Martin for arson. Thursday.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
Letters CIcailed for at Montpelier Post Office
July 9Th, 1874.

IS To obtain these letters persons must give the
above date.
LADIEs-Mrs. Addie Brown, Hattie Cleveland. Mrs.
Tina c. Dodre. Matte Fuller Mrs. Vim. Hubbard. Mrs
E. V. Harrington. Celia Howard, Mrs Clara o. Melon
aid. Mrs Jennie Scales, Mrs Ruth willards. Mrs Ada
thur, Ab5ie c. Wallace
GENTLEMEN.-Ira Boutwell,, Rev. VIM. B. Clarke, w
4. Dexter, Merrill Forrest A. Joubert Dostie Mou-
seau 8. Paul Mougeau, Thos. P. BEDFORD. A. W Wing
J. c. Wadleiyh.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

$4,000 reward can safely be offered for a more
Invaluable cue for PILES thin ANAKESIS. The
cures performed by this wonderful remedy is SIM
ply mirac lous. Lotions, ontments. AMI internal
remedies produce more harm than good, but
ANAkESIs is an external remedy simple suppOs
itory, supports the tumors. acts a soothing
poultice and medicine. gives infant relief. and
cures absolutely: All Doctors prescribe it.-Price
81 90. Sold by Druggists everywh here. and sent
nee by mail from Principal Depot. IS Walker ST.,
New York
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

The "Gentleman in Black" who is The tutelar
demon of dram shops, assumes his sourest aspect
when the rapid progress of VINEGAR BlTrERs is re-
ported down below" The Peoples Vegetable
Tonic is playing the mischief with his bitrers fired
with rum. All diseases which those demoniac
trums aggravate, under pretense of relieving, such
as indigestion, sick -headache, constipation, rheu-
matism, govt, and Intermittent fevers cured by
it. FM26W4
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
NJ A p r | A G E S .

In Berlin, July ith, 10y Rey; J. Honse. Mr.: HOLLIS
F. RICH Of Mortified. and Miss JOSIE A STEWART
of Berlin.
In Barre. July 4th, by Rev ". IND >rwood Mr. Will
LIAM WALSH and Miss MARIA F. BIXBY, both OF
Wolcott.
In Fayston Town Clerks oftice, July 18th, by Willard
B. Porter, Esq. Mr.. JAMES E. BROWN Of Warren.
and Miss ELLAR L. kEYES of MlddleseX.
In West Burke July 9Th, by Rev. d. Lewis, Mr.. Ell
MORE /. BIGELOW OF Barton Landing. and Miss lSA
BELLE BOOTHE of West Burke
In East NiddIebury. July Sd by Rev. J. ". Merrill,
Mr.. LEONARD c. BEAN and Miss ALMA l. POWERS
both of Rpt
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
HENRY O. BILLINGS ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT. Washington District. So
In Probate Court holden at Montpelier, in and for
said District. the 20th day of June, A ID. 1874
Lewis f. Hanks administrator on the estate OF Henry
q Fittings late of Warren said District deceased
makes application said Court to extend the time
heretofore allowed him the debts due from SAID
estate render his administration account until
some future day
Whereupon ii is ordered by said Court that said ap
pIiration be heard at the Probate Once IN Montpelier
On the lst day July s74 and ii is further ordered,
that notice be given 70 all persons concerned py tne
man printed at Montpelier thrss weeks successyely
before said hearing BY the C2ur11 attest,
F36w3 HAhNEf IIIDfN, 9uoet-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

CastOra is than substitute for Castor Oil. II
is only article existence which certain
assmilate the food, regulate the bowels, wind
collie and produce natural sleep Il contains neither
minerals, Morphine alcohol and is pleasant TO take
Children neel not cry. and mothers may rest FM5oy
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
Chr fireman.
MONTPELIER, VT.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1874.

We desire to m Ike the FREEMAN particularly
vtIuab for its news from all parts of Vermont
and our friends in different parts OF the State
a.necially in Washington, Orange and Lamole
counties, will confer great favor upon and our
readers by sending us local intelligence. Give us
t,ct, and we will arrange them for the paper.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
DETITION FOR DIVORCE.
AIPATTERsoN, Washington County c.

NELLIE F. PArrERsoN.l September Term. ls'i
WHERFAs Al Patterson of Barre. in said county has
fled in office of the Clerk of Washington County
Court his petition for divorce against Nellie Pafter
son forth in substance that on the 18th DAY OF
March A. D. 1856 at Barre. in the County Of Washing
.on he duly joined in marriage 70 Nellie r. Hcdg
kins of said Barre by Rev. T. Bliss. minister Of
The gospel That he lived with the said Nellie F. in
due Observance Of all the marriage covenants until the
serted him And praying that the bonds OF mstrimo-
nv existing between the petitioner and the said Nellie
E. may be dissolved.
And whereas it has been made to appear that the
F. Patterson resides out OF this state
that personal service of said petition cannot be made
Therefore ii is ordered that the said Al Patterson
cause substance OF said petition together With this
order to be published in the Green 4ountsp reemsn
wsshingfon. three weeks sIcceseiyeiy: the last Of
which publications shan be At least ex weeks esious
70 Tie brit day o the term to Which said Peton is
pc said Nellie rsstsrs9n 70 .2pssr before az
and for the County Of Washington. on the seeopd
Tuesday Of 6eptember, d ~. ct nine o'clock A.
PRAYER OF ssid petition should not Be granted. =.
Given under my hand ct Montpelier, in said County
this 18th day Of June. a. p lsz ,rr,rr,o,r, ~.
VA BoycE, Attorney for Petitioner. Tzsws
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
Disastrous Fire in Wiiliamstown.

One Of the most disastrous fires that ever
occurred in WilliamstOwn, took place dur
inc the thunder storm OfThursday evening
last. Although but four buildings were
burned the little rustic village of Williams
town, suffered relatively quite as severely
ls did Boston in its great fire of two years
since. A very heavy thunder storm was
raging, and the lightning first struck the
east end of Mr.. Albert R. Martins barn,
and it was Immediately in flames. \ Mrs.
May. standing in her room few rods
away, saw the bolt when it descended. 1t
seemed like a huge ball of fire, and ut once
spread over the entire barn. The barn
was soon consumed, and the fire next
caught the wing of the hotel owned by
Chester S;tnborn, and kept by s. NJ Sea-
yer. This was ut once in flames, and the
fire pushed on to the hotel sheds and barn,
and from thence to Mr. Martins dwelling
house. The citizens rallied and with some
twenty men who were Just sitting down
To 4 supper provided for them at the hotel
formed pail and water brigade, and work
ell heroically to stop the cOnfagration.
They could not save these buildings.
They however succeeded in saving tie
store opposite. and with the aid of the
fire engine from Barre, which ad been
sent for, and which arrived on the ground
before the fire WIS entirely ublued, some
twenty-five cords of wood were saved from
the general conflagration.
Most of the furniture, etc, in Mr.. Mar
tins house and in the hotel was removed,
but there was such a shower ut the time
that il was greatly injured by the water.
4 pig in Mr. Martins barn was burned.
The store opposite had its walls blackened
and some of the goods We're burned or
damaged, but the fire was stopped at this
point and the store building saved. A
milliner-a Miss Townsend-had bureau
ofvaluable clothing, all her best apparel
for Sunday and visiting wear, standing in
IN upper room of Martins house, and the
whole WAS destroyed. The citizens ut
once made up a purse for her, to in part
replace the loss. A Mrs Burnham had
left her watch hanging in her room. This
was found after the fire with the glass
crystal melted and hardened over the face
and hands.
The entire loss is estimated ut $1,000,
Mr.. Stubborn had $500 insurance on build
Il
niture, clothing. produce, tc. Mr.. Martiu
had 500 insurance on his house, and
$50 on furniture, produce, etc.
During the same storm the lightning
struck and killed a calf belonging to Geo
Slverv. living Il mile or more from the
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

vERsuIRE.-The only COW of the widow
Lewis Prescott, was struck by lightning
and killed, last Thursday. Her neighbors
contributed funds sufficient to buy her an
other.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

The METHODIST SEMINARY closed with
a pleasant levee on Thursday evening.
We have already noticed the proceedings
up to Wednesday. The examinations con-
tinued through the day. Wednesday eve.
the Alumni were,ad,lresse lby c w. Clarke,
Esq, of Chelsea on the Lessons of Histo-
ry. The acoustic properties of the hall
rendered the somewhat moderate delivery
of the speaker tiresome. Greet attention
was required to understand the speech, and
in some parts of the hall it was simply i'm
read we'll in print. Mrs. 0. W. Scott, an
Alumna of Newbury Seminary, followed
with a poem. opening with Il school scene
"a class in arithmetic, and II deduction
drawn by the teacher from an example on
the blackboard, from it, which she used to
illustrate various phases in life.
The exercises of the graduating class
took place Thursday morning Twelve
speakers made their speeches, three ladies
and nine gentlemen. The opening piece
was Latin Salutatory, and just as the
first sentence was pronounced heavy peal
of thunder gave its accompaniment, and
by occasional responses added grandeur to
the impressive scene. I'VE cam OF al
ways command the thunder, and the class
may deem themselves fortunate if along
life's pathway, in the daily routine of every
day duties, they occasionally get such
marks of providential regard. The pieces
were we'll written. subjects well chosen,
and on the whole, well spoken. We
marked two or three with 4 higher figure
us to merit, but will not give the marking.
1t might seem invidious when Ill did well.
The entire exercises Of the week were
creditablc. The scholars are making fair
progress.
Several of the teachers leave with this
term, but they leave with the expressed re-
CARDS of their many pupils. Their sue
cessors will only gain the same by earnest
endeavor and persistent labor. We hope
for the increased prosperity of the school.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

ODD FEILows-On Monday evening,
I,lv eth. the officers of Eureka Encamp-
ment. No. 10, were installed at Northfield,
hv p d. Bradford, Acting Grand Chief
p,,r;,rch rs follows:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

The Vienna Exposition awarded the medal of
me to Walter ,kerx Co, for the superiority and
exceliency of their Chocolate and Cocoa prepare
tons, the highest prize and only me'la given At
any American manufacturers of these goods. These
pre- arations have received prizes and medals at
the principal exhibitions of the world, and stand
unequaed for their purity and highly nutritious
nuulIiieS.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

ST. ALBANS BUTTER MARkEr, July 9TH.
The market was active. Prices: Com
mon to fair, % to 23c; medium to good, "A
to 2Gc; choice, 27c; selections, Csc.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

last Wednesday evening OF each month at ~ p VI.
SANO CORPORE.-The influence of the stomach
on the brain should be carefully headed. Let the
stomach be in slight degree disturbed, and the
entire nervous system becomes a sufferer. Bring
the stomach to a healthy tone, and the nervous
machinery promptly resumes its perfect running
ORDER Happily there is no neccSsi ~ for any long
disarrangement of the stomach, since in AYERS
Pulls we have perfect combination admirably
adapted for relief. They have stood the test of
wears, and have exhibited stomachic pio Derties
most wonderful. Their wise use, by keeping the
system in perfect order. promotes longevity, and
what is far better ensures the fell enjoyment the
time spent here. We them and know their
value Florence {kans Pioneer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
Washington County Convention.

Ina mon Republican Freemen of Washington c0un-
are hereby notified to meet in convention at the
Court House in Montpelier, Saturday the 18th day
July inst at 10 o'clock NJ for the purpose OF NOM
mating candidates for county officers be supported
at the next September election. Also to choose
~ committee and to II committees for each town in
the county Let there be full attendance from each
town
p p PITKfN,
IRA RICHARDSON, ..,,..,
G. II. HEATH. 1,auit33o
W. =. DILLINGHAM;. '"iA''4'tO'r
GEORGE w. TIIDFN.L
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

7 STATE OF VERMONT, ;
County OF Washington, IS. l. J. A PAGE President of
the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is the best of my knowledge
! and belief i PAGE President
SUBSCRIBED and to bef fore me this 9Th day OF
J July. 1874
T. D. BLACKWELL. Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
=. p PITkTN.
CHARLES DEWEY. Directors.
l. T THU RSTON,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

The COUNTY FAIR.-It is not Yet Ger
tain that the next Washington County
Fair will be holden on Langdon's meadow
on the Berlin side opposite this village.
There Is hitch in the proceedings. and
certain things are mighty uncertain, some
times. The executive committee appoint
ed at a recent meeting Of the directors of
the Agricultural Society to perfect and
take a lease of the ground for ten years,
from Mr.. Llngtlon, held meeting on Fri
day last TO decide upon matters. After
mature consultation and deliberation, they
decided, unanimously, we believe, not to
perfect lease at this time, bat to call
another meeting of the directors for further
action and instruction. The call for this
meeting will be found in another place.
We understand the difficulty with the
committee appointed to take the lease was
that they had no legal hackers in the bust
mes, they were directed to perform. The
Agricultural Society is not an incorporated
oly. 1t Is made up of farmers or indi
vlduals, who by paying in one dollar be-
come member, for the year. At the end
ot that time they cease to be members I'M
less they pay another dollar. The officers
elected can only hold their office during
the year, unless by Il subsequent election.
i would hardly seem possible under these
circumstances that the present officers
could lcrallv lin tho;r e,,ooocS,,,.r E,r tho
III Oh Ten years, to carry out a contract
mo winch they had entered by the direc-
Hod oi men, every one of whom might
cease TO be Il member, or in any way be
responsible for the acts of the Society,
aler the close of the present year. The
committee, very properly we think, under
These circumstances, decided not to 90 for.
"ard They would have made themselves
personally responsible TO Mr.. Langdon
h''d they perfected and signed the proposed
tease tor ten years, and could not legally
nave bound any other parties by their
action As careful men, knowing what
they were cllled upon to do, and its legal
effects upon themselves personally, we dc
not think reasonable men could have ex-
p1cted they would have done otherwise
tAan they have done. We may be all dis
appointed thtt there should any hitch
occur, inasmuch as the time is now SC
short IN which to unr;lvel and fix things
prior to the next fair, but the fact remains
That the committee have acted in good
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

Tooth ache proceeds from ague in the fIce, oper-
ating upon the exposed nerve Of decayed tooth
sub the gum thoroughly with the finger, wet with
Johnson's AnOdyne Lniment, heat the face well,
and lap flannel wet with the li1iment the face
also put II little OF the lniment into the cavity OF
the tooth cot ton.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08
REPORT OF THE CONDITION


WATERBURY NATIONAL BANK.
At waterbury, IN the State of Vermont, at
close Of business, June 26th, 1874.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts sl5777o II
L. =. Bonds to circulation. Loo 900 0J
Due from Redeeminy and Reserve Agents 1880 .
Current Expenses and taxes paid 2.2l2 81
Checks and other Cash Items. 81 10
Bills of other National Banks. I737 o.
Fractional Currency INCLUDING Nlcklesl. so A.
Legal Tender Notes. $3.50 90
L. $ Certificates OF deposit for Legal TENDER 1oOOO
sso5.795 p
Capital Stock paid in. SluoO o.
Surplus Fund. 25OOO
Other undivided profits, 12s7s u
National Bank notes outstanding. so
Individual Deposits, 794Ds
STATE VERMONT
County OF Washington, - l. CURTIS WELLS Cashier
of the above named Bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true the best of nv knowl
edge and belief. CURTIS WELLS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before this 9Th day OF
July, lsi W. ?. DILLINGHAM.
Notary Public.
COrrect-Attes::
PAUL DILLINGHAM,,
G y. ARMS Directors
W. Z. DILLINGHAM;,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

TnE SOLDIERS RE UNION.-Gen Stan
nard. who will command the veteran SOL
diers of Vermont at their forthcoming
reunion in this city during the last week
of August, is busy making arrangements
for the same. He has engaged the fine
grounds on Nor III Avenue, occupied by the
National Guard a year ago, for an encamp-
ment and has arranged for half fare on
the railroads and steamboats,. Gen. VIM
w. Henry is to be Chief Of Staff, Warren
Gibbs, Adjutant, and Capt. A. Austin,
Quartermaster With such an honored
veteran in command, with the assistance
of such Il capable staff, and the little pc
cuniary aid. which our citizens will of
course be glad to contribute, there can be
no question but that the reunion of the
g brave boys in bluc'' this year will be
fully equal to the very successful one at
Rutland. Gems. Sherman, Wright, VIM.
f. Smith, Sheridan, Hancock and Nc
Dowell, unless unforeseen circumstances
prevent will positively be present and
there are strong hopes of the president
being on hand at the inspection and re-
view.-Froe Press
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-07-08

Deputy u. f. Boyden (post office adj
dress, Waitsheld, Vt.,) organized Grange
at West Hartford. June 30th Name,
" Shepherds Grange"
OFFICERS.-Alhert +. Hazen, Master
Charles A, Sperry. Ovcrseer; Noah b.
Hazen, Lecturer; VIM. f. Dutton, Stew
ard VIM. b. Porter. Assistant Steward !;
Nathaniel Leavitt, Chaplain; VIM H.
Gle Treasurer; o. c. Woodward, Secre-
tary; Charles d. Porter, Gate Keeper
Mrs. Ella j. Hazen. Ceres: Mrs. A.
Brockway, Pomona; Miss Ella Gile, Flora
Mrs. Emily Sperry. Lady Assistant Stew
ard.