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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27


ing, caked breasts, scads, burns, saitrheum, ear
ache, &c, upon the human frame, and Of strains,
SPAWN, gals, &c., upon animals in one year than
have all her pretended remedies since the world
began. They are counter-irritant, sll-heahng pain
BELIEVERS. Cripples throw away their crutches, the
lame walk, poisonous bites are rendered harmless
and the wounded healed without scar. The
recipe is published around each bottle They sell
articles ever before sold, and they sell because
they do just what they pretend to do. Those who
now suffer from rheumatism, pain OF swelling de-
serve to suffer II they will not CentAur Liniment
white wrapper. More than 1000 certificates Of re-
markable cures, including frozen limbs, chronic
rheumatism, gout running tumors, &C. have been
received. We will send 4 circular containing GER
6cates, the recipe &C., gratis, to any one request
ing it. One otte Of the yellow wrapper Ccntaur
Liniment is worth one hundred dollars for spawned
or sweenied horses and mules, for screw-worm in
sheep. stock-owners-these iniments arc worth
your attention. No family should be without them.
"white wrapper for family use;" Yellow wrapper
for animals. Sold by all Druggists. so cents per
bottle; large bottles, 81 90. j. b. ROSE Co., So
Broadway, New York.
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CTATE OF VERMONT, MARLBORO,

u J
To an persons interested in the Estate of EsEK
ATWOOD, late of Brattleboro, deceased, Greeting;
Whereas JAMES @. ATWOOD, Administrator
upou said Estate, has made application in writing
to this Court setting forth that 1t will be beneficial -
the heirs and all persons interested in said Estate to
sell the whole Of the Real Estate of said deceased and
PRAYING for license to sell the accordingly, and
has led In this Court the consent and appreciation of
all the heirs Of said deceased residing in this State
such sale:-You are hereby notified that this Court
will decide upon said application at the session thereof
10 be held at the Probate once in Brattleboro in said
District on the last Saturday of February, A. D.
1874 when and where you may be heard in the prem
Uses, II you see cause. ASA kEYES, Register.
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A severe earthquake was experienced
at Laguayra, Venezuela, on the 9th inst,
the severest, it is said, since 1912. The peo-
pie rushed in terror into the streets, and
much injury was done to persons and prop
priv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27
HOUSEHOLD
PANACEA
AND
FAMILY
IMMINENT.


EN- AUSTED VITALITY.
THE "sCIENCE OF LIFE, OR SELF PREsERyA-
TION,"a Medical Treatise on the Cause and Cure Of
Exhausted vitality, Premature Decline in Man, Ner-
and Physical Debility Hypochondria Impotency,
spermatorrhGa or Seminal Weakness, and all other
diseases arising from the of youth the ndis
cretions Of mature years This is indeeda
book for every man. Thousands have been taught by
this work the true way to health and happiness 1t is
the cheapest aud best medical work published and
the only this class of ills worth reading Tooth
edition, revised, much enlarged illustrated bound in
beautiful French cloth Price only 81. Sent by mail,
post Daid, OBJ receipt of price. Address PEABODY
MEDICAL INSTITUTE, No. Bulhneh street, Boston,
Mass, DR.. W. II. PARKER, Assistant Physician.
N. b. The author may be consulted on the above as
well as all diseases requiring skin and experience
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27
why Will You
suffer.

To all persons suffering
from Rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia, g r a m ps in the
limbs or stomach, Bilious
Collie, Pain in the back.
bowels or side, we would
say. the HOUSEHOLD PAN
AcEA and FAMILY LINZ
MENT is Of all others the
remedy you want for in
ternal and external use.
1t has cured the above
complaints in thousands
OF cases. There is no mis-.
take about It.
TRY 1T.
Sold by all Druggists.
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NOR SAIEl--FOR SAIFi

II HOUSE AND LOT on Estey ST. near school
house in Esteyvle, Bratleboro, VT. House Ia sto-
~ 2lx20, with 1920, and contains rooms, all
finished papered and painted, and new. Running
water into the basement and carried into the kitchen
with pump. Tho lot is Ia rods by lO.-Also q lot
Ia rods by 10, Estey st., adjoining said house
and lot-Also two story House and lot Organ ST.,
I'm Esteyvile. House 22I2s L 1920 and contains IL
rooms well Of good water the premises, and
and nearly new. The house is well adapted for two
tenements, any wishing 10 take bosrders. The
lot Is rods front by TO- making two good gardens and
in good condition For further particulars and terms,
enquire Of D. r. JENNIE co. Insurance and real es-
tate agents. Brattleboro VT From la to 2-3 the pur
chase money can remain on mortgage II desired.
2B II. r. CHASE.
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Through somebody's abominable laundering
hcious design, reported in the Vermont Register
q Homeopathic Physician. wish to state that am
not wparied with attempts at science seek rest
in a petty system OF specifics.
MARTIN BRUCE, NJ. d.
Brattleboro, VT, Feb. "a, 1874.
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MOTHERS, READ THIS.
A Great Blessing !


Mothers, arc your little fretfu7 And is your
patience almost exhausted in vain efforts to please
theml l can sympathize with you, and can tell you
what will make your little child quiet, give It good
appetite, and procure for it hours OF sweet sound
sleep.
My little girl is two and half years old; and during
that time have not had two consecutive nights rest
She has been sick number Of times and no SEEM
ed to know what was troubling her. II was hard to
hear her little fretfu cry and not know what TO do for
her. l doctored her for worms, but 1t did no good
and was nearly tired out with sleepless nights and
trouble for some days.
heard of the VEoRTIHE and determined 70 try It.
II has proved blessing TO me and my child 1t has
ceansed from her stomach and bowels the sores which
kept gathering there and she sleeps soundy from
her bedtime until very late In the morning. besides
long nap at midday Her appetite is good and, In
fact she is like different child. often say, the true
value Of this medicine TO is dollar drop. Try IT,
Cleanse the humors from your children's blood while
they young. Try It, and you will join in calling
it great blessing MRS ELLEN l.. CLAPP,
South Boston, July 10, 1871. l75 Tudor Street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27

CastOria is more than substitute for Castor
OIL It is the only safe article in existence which Is
certain to assimiate the food regulate the bowels
tAins neither minerals morphine or achohol and is
pleasant to take Children need not cry and mothers
may rest. 1y42
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STATEoFvE VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS.

~ The Probate Court for said District:
To all persons interested in the Estate Of URIEL
SKIES, late Of Bratteboro, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, Charles +. Thompson has presented to this
Court Instrument purportng to be the last Win Of
said deceased, for probate:-You hereby notified
that his Court will decide upon the probate u said In
strument at the session thereof To be held at the
Probate Office in Bratleboro in said district, the
last AturdAy Of February A. D. 1874 when and where
you may appear and contest the sAme II you
6 ASA KEYES, Register.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

Among all known remedies there is none that so
quickly reaches the seat Of cough cold and effects
q certainly, Hales Honey Of Horehound and
Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops euro In ! minute.
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STATE OF VERMONT.
windhAm IS.
(windham County Clerks once.
ELIZA A. SMITH '. EDWIN c. SMITH.

ELIZA A. SMITH '. EDWIN c. SMITH.
Whereas. on this 18th day Of February A. d. Is7t.
Eliza Smith Of Jamaica In said County bsd in this
once her petition against her husband, Edwin c.
Smith, formerly Of said Jamaica, now run away and
gone to parts unknown returnabe to the next term Of
the County Court, to be held at NewfAne in and for
sad County, on the second Tuesday of April A. D.
1915 praying for divorce from her said husband for
the the cause that he, although Of sufficient ability
mas wantoniy cruelty, and without cause, neglected
and refused to support the said petitioners and also
praying for the care and custody of the two minor
children Of said marriage; and also praying for ali
mony out OF the estate Of said Edwin c. Smith
Therefore, it appearing that the said Edwin C.
Smith does not reside within this State so that mo
that the petitioner notify the said Edwin C. Smith 81
her said petition and OF the term OF the court 10
which the same Is returnAble, by publishing the sub
oesslVeiy in the Vermont Phoenix printed Bratebo-
no in said County the last publication TO be at least
court. ROYAL TyI Ep I1arL
(. L. Waterman, Esq., Petitioners Attorney.
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CTATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro. SIS.

~ Byths Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the Estate Of PARDON
T. KIMBALL, late Of Newfane in sad District, de-
ceased, Greeting:
You are hereby notified that this Court will decide
upon the allowance OF the account OF Franklin Moore,
Administrator upon said Estate, and decree dis
rbuon thereof the persons entitled at the session
thereof to be held at the Probate office in BrAteboro
on the last Saturday of February AID 1874 when and
where you may be heard in the premises, II you see
cause ASA KEYES, Register.
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CTATE OF VERMONT, MARLBORO,

- Ia II VI NEhMON1 MAhbDOINOi
~ S. The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the Estate Of ALBERT
l.. PIKE, late Of Nottingham, In said District,
deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, Thadeus L. Wheeler, Administrator upon
said Estate has made application In writing 20 TINS
Court setting forth that the 28h day OF August,
1874 dividend Of SO Is per cent. on the dollar WAS
ordered by said Court TO be aid 70 the creditors OF
said deceased and that he has paid the same according
~ that all the remainder Of said estate consists OF
farm situated In said Whitnsham eneumbered BY
mortaaqe 10 Samuel Vince er-wherefore he praya for
Incense 10 sell said farm subject TO said mortgage
10 seel the equity OF redemption thereof for the pur
pose Of paying the remainder Oh SAID debts and expen
You are hereby notified that this Court will decide
unon Mid application At session thereof 10 be held at
the probate once in Brattleboro, In said District
the last Saturday Of February A. d 1874, when and
where you may be heard IN the premises, IL you sec
cause, ASA LEYEs, Register.
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CTATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, IS.

- The Probate Court for said District.
10 All =, pratt1anro Al se Estate o, oHLLh
You are hereby notified that Il is Court will decide
upon the application Of ELIZA EARLE, widow
OF said deceased, for the Assignment Of Personal
Property from said Estate OF the session thereof TO be
held at the Probate ONCE in Brattleboro, the last
Saturday Of February A. d. 1874, when and where
you may be heard in the premises, II you cause.
9 ASA KEYES, Register.
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Children often look Pale and
Sick

from no other than having in the somach.
BROWNS VLRMIFUGE COMFITS
will destroy Worms without injury to the child being
perfectly WHITE and free from all coloring other
injurious ingredients usually used in worm prepare
tions.
CURTIS 4 BROWN, Proprietors,
No. 2l5 Fulton Street, New York
Sold BY Druggists and Chemists, and dealers in
Medicines at TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Box. 1y3l
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RtaI Estate.
DOR SALE.

one Of the most desirable and valuable farms on the
connecticut River, consisting Of about It's acres OF
meadow and about 800 acres Of hill land adjoining
formerly owned by the late Gen. Lewis Il. Morris
large portion Of the hill land is covered with heavy
growth OF valuable timber, which, with the wood n
umated to be worth enough to pay for the whole farm
inc meadow land IL best recommended by saying II Ia
10nnecticut River Meadow and not eNcelled at that
me whole presents IN opportunity for purchasing not
exceeded In the whole Conn. River Valley.
inquire OF the subscriber, agent for the owners.
r.,,-. - HENRY CLOSsON.
0springheld, Vt, Jan. q, 1874 40
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Legal Notices.

CTATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS.
- BY the Probate Courtfor said District.
To all persons interested in the estate Of SAMUEL
X. BULLOCK, late of GuifOrd, in said district, de
ceased, Greeting:
You are hereby notified that this Court will de-
eide upon the allowance Of the account Of John L.
Bullock, Administrator upon said estate and decree
distribution thereof to the persons entitled at the
session thereof to be held at the Probate Office in
Bratteboro, the last Saturday Of February, A. d.
1874, when and where you may be heard in the prem
ises II you cause.
As ASA KEYES, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27

The River Farm, lately owned and occupied by the
late stephen Higgins deceased, In offered for sale
at bargain
Said Farm is situated on West River in Newfane, VT
on the main stage road leading from Bratteboro to
Townshend, in good neighborhood, and q good
school but few rods from the house, and Ia miee
from Fayetteville which contains the County build
ings, churches stores, hotels and post once. The
above Farm contains $50 Of land we'll divided
to moving pasture, and woodland the tlags land be-
ing early meadow, productive soil apd under good
state of cultivation. Also, an abundance Of Fruit
Trees and large Sugar Orchard. The buildings are
all in excellent condition. The House is large
venient and well finished The Barn and Carriage
House and out buildings nearly new, painted, are
large and commodous with cellars under tho whole
good waterat house and barn.
The above Farm is offered for sale at q bargain and
is opportunity seldom offered to secure pleasant
home and good farm. For further particulars ap.
ply at the house Of said farm.
Mrs. STEPHEN HIGGINS,
Eewfane, VT
Or of A. J. MORSE, Fayetteville, or s. W. BOW
KER, WiliamsviLe, Vt. TIA
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Deaths.

In this village at the insane asylum Feb 90 Charles
Smith OF Chesterfield N. H., aged As years. mos.
In Wilmington, Feb. II, CathArine e. wife Of @. I.
Alvord and daughter OF Elie Crosby, aged IS years
In DunmerstOn, Feb. %, Poly, wife Of William
Arms aged 50 years, 10 mos.
In Wilmington, Feb. %, Mrs Sarah Knapp, aged rs.
III Boston, Feb 2s, Farley Whipple, aged 70, former
ly Of Wilmington.
In Guiford Feb. %, Lucia s. c., wife Of Levi Boy
den, aged "a.
In williamsvlle, Feb. %, Nathan Sherman aged "a.
In Stratson, Feb 49, Rebecca s., wife Of Orrin Par
sons, aged 40 years, months.
In Londonderry, Feb. ~ Julia wife of ]. Madison
Tarble aged IS.
In Putney, Feb. 10, James DArbey, aged 81.
In Jacksony ille Feb. 49, Harvey Brown, aged 70.
In PownAl Feb. 10, DeA. Joseph Myers, for 40 years
In East Randolph, Feb. IA, Mrs. Martha Grow, aged
96 widow Of Revolutionary soldier.
, IN ST. Louis No, Jan. 20, Catherine H., widow Of
the late John NJ Burt formerly Of Guilford, aged 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27

There 8 no pain which the Cen
taur Liniments will not relieve, no
swelling they will not subdue, and
no lameness which they will not
cure. This i strong language. hut
Il is true. They have produced
more cures Of rheumatism, neur-i-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27

EOR SALE.-.A VALUABLE FARM,
4 situated in the northwest part Of BrAttleboro,
miles from the village and about Ia mile from school,
contains $50 Of land suitably divided into moving
and pasturiLg, with lot Of valuable Oak and Pine
timber and plenty Of nice fruit with buildings all
ly new; neverfang spring Of soft running water at
house and barn For further information, enquire Of
the subscriber on the premises.
SAMUEL II. MIXER.
West Brattleboro Vt, Feb. 2j, 1874. lt9I
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CTATE on VERMONT, Marlboro. SIS.

~ BY the Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the Estate of NATHAN
wOODCOCK, late Of Brattleboro, deceased Greeting:
You are hereby notified that this Court will, decide
upon the allowance Of the account of Ormando s.
Howard, Administrator upon said Estate, and decree
distribution thereof to the persons entitled at the
session thereof be held at the Probate office in Brat
tleboro the last Saturday Of February A. D. 1874,
when and where you may be heard in the premises,
II you see CAUSE ASA KEYES Register.
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CTATE OF VERMONT. MARLBORO,

~ IS. The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons lterestsd in the Estate of SARAH
SEARS, lato Of Nottingham, deceased,
Greeting:
Whereas, James II. Parmeleo has presented to
this Court Instrument purporting to be the last
Will of said deceased, for probate You hereby
notified that Court will decide upon the probate Of
said Instrument at the session thereof to be held at
the Probate Once in BrAtleboro in said District,
the last Saturday Of February, A. d. 1874 when and
where you may appear and contest the same II you
cause. ASA KEYES, Register.
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special Notices.
a Source of Great Anxiety.

My daughter has received great beneht from the use
of VEaETipE Her declining health was a source Of
great anxiety all Of her friends few bottles Of the
VRoErINE restored her health, strength and appetite
N. II. TILDEN,
ms and Real Estate Agt 40 Sears Building
Boston, Mass, June 5, 1872.
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BtrtDS.

In wardsboro, Feb. 4, a daughter to Spencer and
Mary Z. Robinson.
In Brattleboro, Feb. a. son to George E. Crowell
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AGENTS WANTED.

Coon DusrSEss MEs Wanted to represent the John
Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company in every
town in New England. Apply personally, or by letter.
to the Once, 16 Sears Building, Boston, Mass. lt9
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New York stock and Money Market.

New York, Feb a. Money easy at 4a5 per cent
Gold ia 3-4Call3. Government bonds steady.
The following are the closing Quotations:
United StatesGsIssI Cannon - IoO a.
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EoR SALE.

II
Ny place in Bratteboro, one mile south OF the viii
lsge, consisting of nine acres Of land Of which Ia
under high state oftcuhivation, and the balance
woodland. About 60 young apple, pear and peach
trees Of bearing age the premiseB also 200 grape
vines acre in strawberries, and asparagus bed
that pays from $50 to $40 per Buildings the
premises Water convenient. The land is well adapt
ed for gardening purposes for building lots Terms
Possession given at once Apply to B. R. JEN-
NE CO., Real Estate Agents. Brattleboro VT, or to
C. KIDDER on the premises. tfi3
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@arrta9es.

In Jacksonville, Feb. -, by Rev J. clifford Charles
II. Hatch Of Halifax and Sarah A. GoOdnow Of ].
In Wilmington, Feb IL, by Rev. A. O. Field, John
Wilder Of Wilmington and Lestina A. Bills Of Jamaica.
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NOR SALE.

Fof' '''"7'
offer for sale the four, Two Story, Model Cottage
Houses which have erected the past Slated
Roofs good water: Lots &c by 100 IT,: Location
trail regards the manufacturing interests Of the
village: Price $3.50 each.-Terms made easy.
G. A. HINES.
Brattleboro, Dec. 2, 1872. tno
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As "a Family Medicine for coughs, colds
all diseases of the lungs, remedy seems TO be gain
ing the public favor like Weeks Magic Compound; for
the reason that II s always found safe and reliable
at has done more for than all other medicines" h
what we hear said of it daily. Sold by all druggists
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HOUSE TO RENT.

On Forest Square. For particulars Inquire Of A.
sTARKEY, Brattleboro, Vt,
g. W. wASHBURNE
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-31
Rape and Lynch Law.

One of the most diabolical outrages
was committed upon two young ladies
within three miles of Houston, on last
Friday morning. by a black fiend by
the name of Bill Montgomery. 1t
seems the young ladies had spent the
night at neighber's house, and on
their return home in the morning they
were attacked in the woods, the fiend
striking the Oldest aud breaking her
jaw bore, then tied the youngest, and
in this condition kept them In the
woods for six long and dreary hours, to
satisfy his hellish passions. Suffice to
say the monster was caught and was
made to pay the penalty OF his CRIME
by hanging by the neck till dead to a
tree in the Court House square IL the
town of Houston. Both white and
colored participated in launching this
vile monster into eternity. -Okotono
Miss.) NetOs.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-31
A Smart Boy.

There are a great many smart little
boys in every State, but one of the
smartest, we think, is little eight-year-
old, called Charley Triblett, of Cedar
township, Iowa. This bit of boy has
worked as a full hand in the field this
summer, running three-horse double
pillow, tending his own team, and keep
ing up with the best. He now drives
milk wagon to cheese factory, and
makes himself general useful in the
dairy line. Moreover Charley eight
year-old is capitalist, with fifteen
acres of wheat of his own, and an in
terest is sundry colts and calves. If he
goes on as he has begun he will own all
Iowa before he is fifty years old.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-31

SENATOR CoNKLING's bib to provide
for the better government OF the Dis
trict of Columbia has occupied large
share of the attention of the United
States Senate during the past week,
and is still pending in that body. The
bill proposes to make summary dis
position of all the bonds of the Dis
trict, and the municipal debts of Wash
ington and Georgetown, by the govern
ment assumption of the obligations
which they represent. The plan is to
issue four per cent. United States bonds
to the extent of S1S, 900, 900, and ex-
change them dollar for dollar for the
bonds, stocks and debts of the District
of Columbia and the cities of Washing
ton and Georgetown. The measure is
based upon the opinion of the Judiciary
Committee of the House, to the effect
that the United States are liable for
these debts, since they were contracted
through their delegated representatives.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-12-31
Charles Watch Meeting.

"Now, there's mischief gwine to be
did 1 know it sure and sartin. Them
boys has been rubbagin in the wood
shed, and there's two of my taller can
dies missin'-rats eat 'em, they'll say.
Well, bein' as this is boiler day, I 'spose
it won't do to tell missis." And old
Dinah tied another knot in her yellow
neckerchief, and went back to the
kitchen.
Away went Charlie, Willie and Rob-
bic to the barn. This morning the
boys had heard their parents say they
were going to "watch meeting" that
night.
"What is watch meeting, father p
asked Willie.
"Oh, we watch the old year out and
the new year in answered his father.
"And when midnight chimes on the
bell, we chant q good hymn. We sing
and pray until IL O'Clock. You know
this is the last day of 1874"