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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

VERMONT L0DGE, No. ?, Independent Order Odd
Fellows, meets every WEDNESDAY EvKSiSe, at ODD
Fellows Hall Perrin's Block, at ~ O'Clock.
A. n. PERSONS, N. q,
l7-u A. ID. LANE, Sc rstary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20
-CTATE OF VERMONT.

- WASHINGTON DISTRICT, So.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, In said Dis
trict on the lth day OF May, A. ID. lsIfi
william fArwell, Administrator Of me estate ~
Catharine Firwel late OF Barre, In said District, de-
ceased, presents his administration account for ex-
animation and allowance, and makes application
for a decree Of distribution ana partition OF ths
estate OF said deceased Nhoreupon IL Is ordered ~
said court that said account and said application DO
referred 10 session thereof 10 be held at the Probate
ONCE In sal Montpelier the ID day Of june A.
ID is7i for Iess ing and decision thereon And IL Is
further ordered at notice hereof be given toall per
sons Interested by publication Of the same three weeks
sueoessiyely In The Vermont Watchman and STATE
Journal q newspaper published at Montpelier, pre-
yiou 10 said time appointed for hearing, that they may
appear at said time and place, and show cause any
thoy may have. why said account should not be nj
lowed, and such decree made.
By the Court -Attest,
1923 HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

SUICIDE. Mondy morning, Mrs. George
Jones, living in Lunenburgh, committed sui.
eide by drowning She had been In feeble
health for about month, and was much de-
pressed in spirits at her condition and pros
poets. She went down into the cellar at the
house and threw herself into the cistern there,
where she was drowned. The location of the
cistern and her position preclude the idea that
the drowning was the result of an accident,
which was the first and natural superstition.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20
OLE VERMONT.

= WASHINGTON DISTRICT, IS,
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, In said Dis
triot on the 9TH day Of May, a. ID. 1874
Eunice A. Gold and y. A. Winch, Aiministratqrs a
ests.s - Ohessa~n oulu sts "i "a, 10y
count for examination and allowance, and make ap.
piicaton for decree of distribution and partition q
Inc estate Of said deceased. whereupon, II ordered
by said Court, that said account and said Application
bs referred 10 session thereof 10 he held at the
bate Office, In said Montpelier on the "a DAY OF may
further ordered that notice hereof given TO all per
sons iutarssted, by publication Of the same three
weeks sue eessiyey in the Vermont Waterman state
Journal a newspaper published at Montpelier pro
vious 10 sad time appointed for hearing, that they
NAV appear AZ said time and place. and show cause,
n any they may have why said account should not
be allowed, and such decree uade.
By the Court.--Attest
A CHASE. Register,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

ENTHUSIASTICALLY morning car loaded
with hay was discovered to be on fire as the
train came into this station, and was so far
advanced that it could not be put out. They
drew it away from the station, so as not to en-
danger other property, and were obliged to let
it burn. 1t was over three hours before trains
could pass.
Alvin Richardson, who was 50 severely in
jured last week, is now more comfortable.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20
Legal nntioes.
ICoMMIssIoNERs NOTICE,
y ESTATE or LEW BOUTWELL,.

y ESTATE OF LEVI BOUTWELL,.
Tho undersigned, having been appointed By .he
Honorable Probate Court for tho District Of Washing.
ton, Commissioners 10 receive, examine and adjust
all claims and demands Of all persons, against the
estate Of Levi Boutwell,, late OF Montpelier In said
District, deceased, and all claims exhibited IN Offset
thereto hereby give notice that wc will meet for tho
purposes Aforesaid, ~ the Town Clerks once, in
Montpehcr, on the llt day o. July and 18th day Of
November noxt from ton O'Clock A. NJ, until four
o'clock r NJ. each Of ssld days and that six months
nom the 18th day Of May. A. D. 1874 Il the time lin
tied BY said Court for said creditors 20 present their
claims 10 us for examination and allowance
Dated at Montpelier this 18th day Of May, A. D. 1874
N-29 GEO. G. SHEPARD,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

LIQuoR AGENCIES IN ORANGE CouNTY.-The
Commissioner for Orange county has appointed
only four agents, Randolph, Chelsea, Topsham
and Bradford. Fifteen towns have been visited,
and several of the towns decline to have an
agent - all agreeing, that have tried the
experiment, that less liquor is drank where
there is no agent. In two or three towns the Sc
lectmcn wish for an agent, but are not willing
that it should be sold as the law directs and
consequently are without agents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

Tue AnxaioAs HOUSE,, Boston, have reduced to -
per day for rooms third and fourth doors Guests
will have the use of the elevator, most excellent
table, and good beds The lower and finely furnished
apartments are 81 per day. And the Hotel will con
tinue 10 DO kept a. thoroughly FirstClass House.
ETHER SICK on WELL, most people relish cup Of
Broma The difficulty Of obtaining II In its purity
has prevented it, universal The Medal Of Merit
at the Vienna Exposition was awarded that put up by
Walter Baker a Co., Boston, rs strictly pure, and
their business Is 50 extensive that their goods may be
obtained almost anywhere.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

NEw lIoUsIs Our enterprising townsman
Mr.. I. O. Bailey is still at his old trick Of sell
ing desirable building lots and contracting to
erect commodious dwellings thereon This
time it is DR.. c. r pell, who purchases the
10; above John b Thurston's, on Middlesex
street, on which Mr. Bailey contracts to build
a fne two story residence the present season.
Price, $1,000. 4 most excellent arrangement
for both partes-ior Mr.. Bailey has the lots 10
sell, and certainly it is desirable to make sure
Of such citizens as Dr.. Pell. MIR. Bailey has
also contracted to erect residences upon bis
grounds during the summer for James r. Sabin
and Frank o Newcomb And yet there are a
few more chances left.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

Decoration DAY.-Arrangemen,s for the
proper observance Of Decoration Day in this
village have not as yet been perfected. The
following committee Of ladies, however, on
floral decoration has been appointed
Mrs. c. W. Bailey, Jr., Mrs. T. r. Merrill, Miss
Mary A. Lord. Mrs. Y. +. Smith, Mrs. J. W. Ellis,
Mrs; Charles Dewey, Mrs. $. 5. Towner Miss Kate
Cobb, Mrs J. Crosset Mrs. H. s. LOOMS, Mrs. Luther
NewcOmh, Miss Florence Wing, Miss Kate Golden,
Mrs NJ. Sweet Mrs. Moses Morey, Mrs. II. G. Lull ,
Miss Ann Smith and Miss NJ. o. Boutwell,.
Gen. p. p. Pitkin has been selected as
marshal. The committee of arrangements con-
ssts of the principal officers Of the post, j. o.
Livingston, Hiram \. Huse and George S.
Robinson. The singing will be under the d.
rection of Col. IL. D. Hopkins. The indications
point to an unusually full and impressive OBJ
soryance Of the day here, and we trust that
each citizen will feel it to be his duty to devote
at least that day in honor of the memory Of
those " who died that the country might live
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

WArKRBURY-In the hurry Of writing up
the Symond's aiiairin season for last weeks pa
per, some inaccuracies occurred which we will
correct this week. 1t appears that Symonds
had left his wife some time previously, and that
she had applied for divorce from him. A tels-
gram was received by her from Burlington,
signed, as she and others thought, W Wells,
asking her to 60 there. She showed it to
several parties, expressly stating that il it
had been signed by her husband she would
not 60. She subsequently did 90, however.
and it appears made up with her husband,
and has concluded to live with him again,
and again allowed him 10 draw her wages
for the purpose of paying his debts There is
a long history to the transaction, not par,icu-
larry creditable to Mr.. Symonds, but probably,
as he has reunited with his wife, no good
would come Of its publication.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

House. CLEANING. The women have it all
their own way these days, and 60 at IL, in this
matter, with the instinct and ferocty which a
tiger has for blood. The business is, however,
about ended for another six months, and in the
houses hereabouts, we are ready to say, hope
fully: " Lef Us hare peace"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

N. B.-MERCHANTs AND MILLINERs SUP
Piled AT MUCH LESS THAN NEW YORK OR
BOSTON WHOLESALE PRICES. ORDERS BY
MAIL PROMPTLY ATTENDED, TO, AND SAM
Piles SENT WHEN DESIRED. T2s
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

PROGRESSING MIR. Munson is at work night
and day in pushing the balasting Of the Mont
pelicr and Wells River railroad 10 early com
pletion Night, as well as day, gangs Of hands
are employed, and two gravel trains are con-
stantly at work. 1t is likely that three months
more will sec the fufllment Of bis contract,
and the road finished aud In perfect order
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

Low PRIcKs Tho ribbons advertised in
another column, by W. Q. Waite Il Co, arc
not an old stock OF shop-worn goods, but are
new and desirable They will 10 sold at very
low rates, and parties desiring to purchase
would DO vol 70 give them an carly call
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20
Sunday Evening Temperance Meeting.

The hall was well filled. DIR. q. N. Brig
ham presided, and called upon Rev. Mr.. Spencer
to open the meeting with prayer.
DR.. p. d. Bradford, Of Mortified, was o1-
pected 10 address the meeting, but 10 his alb.
sencc the chairman called upon DR.. IIoyt, OF
llardwick.
Dr. IIoyt spoke about thirty minutes. lie
had heard with gadnc.s Of heart Of this TEN.
perance movement, and was happy 10 be present
and give his testimony to the good cause
Though he might not be able to do much in
aid of temperance, he certainly should not as
sist the enemies Of il. The Kentucky hunter
when surprised by bear and unable TO defend
himself bcsought God to help him, or at least
not help the bear. Many are Indifferent to this
subject, and they practically encourage the
enemy by not ayowedly opposing. 1t often re-
qures personal sacrifice, ~ no well knew by
experience, 10 maintain this cause.
Dr.. Hoyt's words were earnest, and all list
ened with interest to his excellent address.
Mr.. Spencer spoke briefly Of the present
phase Of the temperance movement. lie had
looked upon its beginning with some feeling Of
distrust, but he had been growing 10 the faith
that this is the cause of the Lord. Women have
been the great sufferers and it is right that they
should riso to put down this great evil. The
Church recognizes the power and ability Of
women, and God is utilizing this power TO stay
the tide Of the sin Of intempcrancc.
Mr.. j. ". Clark alluded to what had been said
about personal sacrifice. lie thought this the
Lord S work, and lie lisa good paymaster, though
lie may seem TO be slow. Those that help the
bear find their cost and sacrifice not easily borne
Mr.. II. G. Lull thought there was reward in
raising fellow being from the depths Of his
disgrace and misery. and sustaining him in
course Of sobricty and integrity, when you may
see him daily, continuing in this good way,
" clothed, and in his right mind"
The chairman made a brief allusion to GER
tain unkindly criticisms, in leading news
ment. May not women, who have been the
greatest Of sufferers from this gigantic sin and
crime, pray for its removal? Let them pray,
If they may do nothing more, and let men act
up to the measure Of their duty and this curse
may be conquered
Mr. Joseph Poland read a paragraph from a
newspaper correspondence, relating an affecting
incident Of the prayer meeting 10 Stryker, Ohio.
The meeting closed with singing the Dox.
ology
TuE CENTRAL ASSOCIATION Of Uniyersalis,s,
will meet at waitsfed, the first Wednesday
and Thursday in June
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

HALF FARE.--The courtesy Of half fare to
those desiring to attend the State Convention,
at Burlington, on the 18th Of June, will be ex-
tended by the following railroads Central
Vermont, Pas-umpsic, Portland ( Ogdensburg,
Montpelier Wells River, Rensselaer, & Sara
toga, and Mssisquoi & Clyde Rivers railroads.
TINS ST. ALBANs BUTTER MAREEr, yesterday,
was dull, and prices took tumble, the decline
being from three to five cents per pound on the
higher grades, as compared with last week s
quotations. We quote fair to good at from 25
to 26 cents: choice, 20 to % cents selections,
. cents No cheese offered
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

HARDwIcK Butter market, May 10Th
Amount shipped from this station, one hundred
and forty-four packages. Prices, twenty-eight
to thirty cents, for prime qualities.
The sugar season is at last over, and re-
suits show full average make. and of superior
quality. May rarely shows such record as
this year in the matter Of sugar making.
The first quarterly services at this place,
conducted by Presiding Elder Puiler and our
new pastor, Rev. II. T. Jones, occurred on the
18th The day was pleasant and there was a
good attendance.
Marshall Warrens' son who was severely
injured recently, by being kicked in the face
by horse, is rapidly recovering, and hopes are
entertained of saving his eye, which was sup
posed at first to be destroyed.
Auction bills announce the sale of the
" old school house in this village, on the
Goth. There is strong feeling on the subject Of
selling the property and determined efforts have
been made to prevent the sale by interested
partisans. Another school meeting (sixth this
Spring. is announced for the 25th. The war
rant for this meeting is quite curiority, in
volving unusual business. The meeting will
probably be a curiosity when it occurs.
j W. & j. H. Dimick, of Alder Brook
have some pretty fair specimens of sheep and
lambs They are three lourths Cotswold.
Nine sheep averaged eleven and one-iourth
pounds of wool at shearing, the two heaviest
ileeces weighing fourteen and ono-half pounds
each. One two year-old eve weighed preyi-
GUS to shcaring, two hundred and twelve
pounds. Two lambs eight weeks old, weighed
respectively orty-fye and fifty three pounds,
Alder Brook is hard to beat in the way of fine
stock
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

PERsoSAL-We are happy 10 believe that
at market two or three weeks since, and has
suffered from dangerous relapse since return
ing home, is now giving promise Of a speedy
recovery. The serious drawback which such a
confinement brings to merchant at this season
Of The year, has been in this instance remark
ably aleyiaied by the fidelity and capacity Of
Mr. George Tuyner, the head clerk.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

For fKw WEBS, will be found full assort-
ment Of bedding plants, yerbenas, geraniums,
shrubs, fruit and ornamental trees, for sale at
low prices by Babcock 4 Cutler.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

ExcHANcED.-Rev DR.. Leeds, of Hanover
occupied the desk at Bethany church last Sab
bath, in exchange with DR.. Lord, and delivered
two practical and exceedingly interesting dis
COURSES
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

NEw STORE Mr.. Charles II Ileaton, who
has had charge Of the sale Of the bankrupt
stock of Alsnson Luce, has purchased the lease
and fixtures Of the store, and proposes to open
family grocery and provision store Mr..
Ileaton has had large experience in handling
the class Of goods he proposes to sell, and par
ties purchasing Of him may be sure Of getting
the best and purest articles the market aiiJrds
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

REAL EsTArE PuRonAsE.--Mr. George A.
Peck has bought Of Mr.. L. W. Jones, his for
mer residence on Elm street, for $4,000. The
place is regarded as decidedly cheap at that
price
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20
Watohman s. journal.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1874.

TRY TnEx-we mean that far-amed dried
bcefand those light iatted hams at Carl smiths
A trial conyinces us that they are no humbug,
and it will do the same for any one else.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-05-20

TuE CENTRAL ASSOCIATION Of Uniyersalis,s,
will meet at Waitsfeld the first Wednesday
and Thursday in June
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
The Approaching Royal Marriage.

It is proposed that the Duke and
Duchess of Edinburgh, after their
marriage, should make state entry
into London. The Queen herself is
favorable to this idea, but it has met
with some unexpected opposition from
other persons in high quarters. It is
believed, however, that there is every
probability that national welcome
will be offered in this form to the
daughter of the Emperor of Russia,
and that we shall once again witness a
REPETITION of the spectacle which took
place on the entrance of the Princess
Alexandria into London. There is to
be great illumination of the metrop-
oils on the day OF the wedding. The
West end tradesmen have begun their
preparations for this kind OF loyal adj
vertising, and the brilliancy of the
Examinations will, in spite of dear gas,
surpass that which took place in 1868.
The wedding cake has been prepared
in England. The plateau was lately
exhibited at Wolverhampton. It is
made of silver gilt, is designed in the
Florentine style, and is very massive.
At first sight it has the appearance of a
model OF the Colosseum. There are
three futed tiers, divided by the Greek
| pattern and at frequent intervals upon
the apex there are small ornaments
after the manner of pinnacles. At diff
| ferent angles at the base there are eight
projections four of them are sur
mounted with substantial bouquet
holders, and four with Parian statu-
cites, representing the seasons, and
bearing stands. The circular base
of the plateau is 2 feet 8 inches, and
the apex 2 feet inch in diameter; and
it's height is Is inches; to the top of
the cake as it rests on the plateau, will
be feet. The plateau alone weighs
eighty four pounds. It has been de-
signed and manufactured by the VOL
northampton Electro-plate Company to
the order of Mr.. Roston, of Bolton, who
supplies the cake. #se se lss
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
YOunr FlSh.HaEkS

The young fish. hawks are the funni-
est things you ever saw, awkward and
msshapen, and yet with such a wise,
d1gnifed expression I watched for
several hours couple learning to fly.
They sat balanced uneaslly on the edge
of the nest, solemn and grave as
judges, and looked as if they had
come out of the shell knowing every
thing. The old birds were coaxjng
and going through various exercises
which [ suppose were the first prin-
ciples of flying, and the young ones
tilted about and rolled over, and final
ly got fastened between the sharp
branches of the tree. The mother and
father fused and scolded, Bill-ee,
B1ll-ee, Stupidity" The young are
very slow in learning to fy-and have
heard that they often linger in the nest
long after they are able to help them
selves, to be fed and waited upon, till
driven away by the parents, who beat
them out with their wings and pick
them with their sharp beaks. /
don't like to think this, but it may be
SO, for one day we found young bird
dropping on the fence. He allowed us
to come very close to him, and we dis
covered that his wing was broken. It
was not shot SO he must have fallen in
his effort to fly. No birds were near
him. he had evidently been deserted.
He looked forlorn and pititul, so we
took him home and put him in the
wagon house. The children we're very
attentive to him they cut up fish for
him-pounds of 1t-and tried to amuse
him as if he were famed child. But
it was of no use, he dropped still more,
and then died and was buried with
martial noise and pomp. He would
not have been a successful pet, for
these birds have lonely, isolated
nature. They seem to have bred in
them the wild, untamable spirit Of the
wind and wave, and if deprived of their
free, soaring flight, and their sportings
in the air and water they will languish
and die. st. Nicholas. e.. .as-a.-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
C0lfaX asa Referee.

A bet was made by J. M. Studebaker
with Mr.. L. Pine, Of South Bend, that
at the trial Of the water works in that
city stream of water could not be sent
into the belfry of the famous factory, a
COW being the stake, and Mr.. Colfax
the referee. At the trial, few days
ago, Mr.. Studebaker and the ex-Vlce
President assembled to the open belfry,
while Mr.. Pine handled the hose, and
the result was that the better and his
referee were most severely ducked and
saturated. The bet was paid, and the
quiet bovine, being gaily decked and
decorated with ribbons, and led to
Mr.. Pines residence preceded by a
band of music, was duly delivered.
Mr.. Pine now donates the cow to the
Ladies' Benevolent Aid Society,
to be sold for the benefit of the
poor. The cow was sold at public auc
tion on New Years day, in front of the
Court House, and handsome sum was
realized.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
English Church Elyings.

"For SaIe-The presentation to the
church-living of - The incumbent
is over 80, and very feeble. Apply to, u
etc. 1~@aa
Such are the ingenious ADVERTISE
ments of the English church -ivings
There are $4,000 of these, and 1900
are said to be in the market. The
trade in them is unblushing, and is
partly conducted by clergymen. As
England has abolished the custom of
selling military Offices for ready money,
it is urged that her next step should
be to stop the scandalous sale of eccle
iastical Offices. To do this, congrega.-
tions must be given the right to choose
their own ministers. But this would
be only preliminary to the disestab-
Eshment Of the Church. Everybody
appreciates the fact, and hence the
motion to this effect, which, will proba-
bly, be made when Parliament next
meets, will be the signal for a bitter
fight, that Will pretty certainly turn
Mr.. Gladstone out of Office, If at that
time he is still in it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-21
Beautiful Lines.

The following beautiful lines were composed
by Inothy Swan, the well-known author o
the old tunes, $ China aud 8 Poland, wher
in the seventy third year OF his age. The.
were sent to his son, then d resident of New
York 2a@
Ye ken, dear BARN. that we maun part,
When DEATH cauld death. shall b:d us start !;
But when he'll send his dreadful dart 81 -.
ls-uts Is We Gamma say.
So we'll be ready for his cart
. Maist onie day.
Wen keep a RIGHT an GUIDE win, IA.
Our wark will then be free fra sin,
Upright we'll step thro' theck an thin,
Straight on our way;
Deal just WI a.. the prize We'll win
Maist onie day. -f-.asF
Ye ken there's Ane What's just and wise,
Has said that a His bai1ns should rise
And soar aboon the lofty skies.
r.5. And there shall stay:
Being we'll prepared we'll gain the prize
MAST onie day.
When he wha made a. things right
Shall ca US hence to realms OF hight.
Be it morn, or noon, or cen, or night.
a. az We will ohey. I
Well be prepared to TAX our flight @
Maist one day.
Our lampswel fill brimfu' o. oil
That's guide and pure-that wilma spoil;
Wen keep them burnln' a the while,
To light our way.
Our wark bein' done we'll quit the soil
MAST oslo day.