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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-11
Saturday, 2Ist of February, 1874
Trustees Sale.

by VIRTUE OF THE TERMS OF A TRUST
d deed TO me executed by Joseph Fransiolaa
on the 11th day of June. 1872, duly registered
in the Register Office Of this. Shelby county,
Tennessee, in Deed Book No. IS, page ". the
Indebtedness thereby secured remaining at
Inc direction Of the holder thereof, will, on
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INSURANCE.
OFFICERS.

OFFICERS.
M. L. MEACHAM, President
A. N. MCKAY, +: Vice President
WIN. GAY, Secretary
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oniy 6O.OoO Tickets have been issued an
$1.5OO,OOOI

divided into 12.OD cash gifts. will be distrib-
uted by lot among the ticket-holdert.
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ll3 bonds, amounting in all, face yalue-lOo, so
CITY TREASURER.
eFPIcE OF CRY TREASURER.
MEMPHIS, Feb. /. 1874.
Honorable General Council:
GENTLENEN-The following is my report Of
receipts and payments from January I'D to
3Ist, 1874. inclusive:
RECEIPTS.
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cHIET oF PoICE REPoRr.
OTFIcE or CHIFP oF P0ttcV.
MEMPHIS. January q, 1874.
10 the Honorable General Council.
uEATLEHES-l have the honor b submit for
your c9nsideration my report Of the opera
Of January, lsIf:
NruEER 90 GHnFzrs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27
wilmington.

Mrs. Grace Bruce, widow Of Rev. NJ.
Bruce, who lives with her daughter ana
son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Origen Snlith'
celebrated her Goth birthday on the l4'h
inst.
The pastors Of the Methodist and Con-
gregational churches have recently been
the recipients of generous donation visits.
Rev. o. Smith gave an able and inter
esting lecture at the temperance meeting
last Friday evening, at the NJ. Il. Church.
Mrs. o. T.. Butterield followed with finc
recitation suited TO the occasion, and Mrs.
Ashley Stone read some appropriate selec-
tons. Adjourned two weeks.
The primary school in this village,
taught by Miss Anna NJ. Rose, has given
very great satisfaction. The pupils have
been interested, and punctual in attend
ance. Clarence Bailey, Elton Chamber
lain, and Nellie Barnard have been neither
absnct or tatdy. Arthur Morris, Addie
Wilder, Mary Haskell, Mary Ripley, Lila
Clark and Willie Rddell, only when sick.
Abstract of auditors report for 1873:
Cost of highways in excess of highway tax,
1921 %; of poor, 1874 O3; Of suits, $jeO.7G;
paid to town officers, S27i.00; miscellaneous
items, $3.50; total expenditure, Sl,s6G.72;
present liabilities, s1,s1L74; balance in
cash and liquors, s3,4l7.3s; apparent sur
plus, sl,G0264.
Hon. f. NJ. Crosby, formerly Of this
town, and who was admitted to the bar at
Newfane, is now one Of the District Judges
of Minnesota. At the close Of recent ses-
sion in Winona county he was compliment
ted by the bar in the following resolution :
ReSolued, That the members OF the bar
and officers of the district court of Winona
county take this occasion 10 express their
due appreciation OF the able, impartial and
urbane manner in which the Hon. +. NJ.
Crosby has performed the duties OF his Of
flee at this, the first term of our court held
by him in this county, and our kindest
thanks are hereby rendered him therefor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27
Hinsdale. ". H.

The New England Homestead of last
week says: John Stearns of Hinsdsle, ".
H., has pair Of grade Durham calves, ten
months old that weigh 1900 lbs. He has
also two pairs of three years old steers that
weigh 300 pounds TO the pair. Uncle John
is an admirer Of neat stock OF all kinds,
and might give some useful hints upon
horses as well as oxen"
The Rev. NJ. II. Harris, on the evening
of the oath inst, gave his lecture on THE
Spirit OF Reform" in the Universalist
church, TO large and greatly pleased au-
dence. He preached there to large con-
gre9ations on Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings of last week, and is to preach
again on Wednesday evening OF this week.
The Rev. T.. w. Coffin, pastor OF the Uni
versalist church and society at Orange,
Mass, preached here to great acceptance
on the last Saturday, Sunday and Monday
evenings TO large congregations. The Uni
versalist society here was never SO pros
porous, active and united as at the present
time. They seem determined that the
cause of the blessed Savior shall prosper in
their hands. The ladies' circle connected
WIN hhoh SoNiN's hNAh an
on the evening OF the 10Th inst, in the
house of Mr.. 4. w. Saben. The evening
was rainy and dark, yet over seventy-four
persons were present, and OF the number
was the Rev. NJ. II. Harris, who made
some appropriate and excellent remarks,
and did much otherwise to make the gath
erinG one of great happiness and pleasure.
Mrs. John Sullivan was accidentally
submerged in the canal on the morning of
the oath inst. Mr.. c. II. Sergeant came
along soon after and assisted her out. She
had gained a standing position and her
head was just above the top of the water,
but the margin OF ice ON the shores of the
canal prevented her exit from the perilous
position without aid.
"A young Frenchman ofour village whose
name we cannot undertake to spell, buried
the edge of his axe in one of his feet re-
Gently while chUpping. The wound was
horrible, but is now doing well. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27

-Densmore w. Blood of Dummerston
has pair of matched Durham steers, two
years old last May, that weigh $3.50 lbs,
and never have had any thing but ordna-
ry keeping.
The school in district No. /, at the Cen
tire, closed February goth, after a session of
twelve weeks. Number of scholars first
half the term, 27 last half, 20 ; average at
tendance for the whole term, 81. Days at
tendance, 1911. Number of absences. 60
only. This is worthy of remark, because
the usual number of absences in this school
for several winters past has been from 900
to 400 last winter the exact number being
S47, and last summer 22l, though the
schools were uniformly good. There were
girls and 20 boys in school during the
present term. Nettie Litilewortb. Rosa
Gales, Ida Wilder, Mary Gates, Jennie
Gates, Jennie Miller, Alice Arthur. A bbie
Laughton and Hannah Kane, were not tar
dy, nor were the first seven named absent
Only six absences are recorded against the
last TWO names. None of the girls were
over twelve years OF age, and the youngest
was tve. All but three had a long
distance to come TO school. Warren
Walker, Walter Walker, Freddie
Gates, Eddie Ingram, Warner Miller,
Wallace Bond, Willie D. Miller were not
tardy, nor were the first four named absent.
Myron Evans not absent but tardy, Charles
Gates, absent one day. Much interest has
been manifested in the school by the pa
rents and the scholars, and much praise is
due 10 them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27
The Temp.rane. Cru.aae.

The women's movement against intern
perance In Ohio and several neighboring
States is far from being on the ebb, if, in
deed, it has yet reached its flood. From
Hillsboro and Xenia, the former the town
in which the conflict began, the news is in
teresting. At Hillsboro Judge Steel has
decided TO dissolve the injunction brought
two or three weeks ago against the women
by johnson and Dunn, the latter liquor
seller, praying to have the women prevent
ed from praying in front Of Dunn's premi-
ses.
From Xenia the latest reports are favor
able for the reformers. During the week
past bands of women have been watching
before the doors of several saloons, some
times until past twelve, midnight. This
proceeding practically put a stop to the
business of the saloons, and several have
in consequence thrown open their doors to
the watchful women, and have allowed
them to empty their liquors into the street.
A man named Phillips, who kept a place
popularity known as the "Shades of DEATH"
has been remarkable example of what
perseverance, will do. A week or ten days
ago the women commenced at this place,
determined to conquer it. Phillips was de-
fant, and boosted that he would defeat
them. What should the ladies, through
the assistance of citizens, do but to begin to
fence up the three avenues of approach to
ills place. This was done on Thursday
baSt, and Philips yielded. His liquor was
thrown into the streets, and he has now
signed The dealers pledge and has changed
into an earnest reformer. On the same day
colorsd man named Galley, who kept a
saloon lip the part of the town where the
negro element resides, surrendered his
stock to the women and gave up the bust
ness. Friday morning still another victory
was gained by the reformers in the cap.
itulauen ola liquor seller named Marius
o'Donnell, who surrendered his strong
hold, "Hole in the Wall" with all it con-
talned. The liquors were spilled in the
street. Over 1000 people witnessed the
scene, many OF them from towns at dis
lance. All the churches and fre-bells
were ringing in honor Of the event. So far
the women's movement in Xenia shows
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27
IHaIifaH.

The school at West Halifax, taught by
Herbert c. Clisbee, Of Guilford, closed on
Friday, the 20lh inst. The names of schol-
ars neither absent nor tardy are Eddie
Guild, Charlie Howe, Horace Worden !;
not absent, Fannie Tucker, Eta Worden,
Laura Worden, Ella Scott, Ella Rose,
Mervin Larrabee, Albert Larrabee; not
tardy, Emma Larrabee, Alta Larrabee,
Nellie worden, Anna Shepardson, Nettie
Whitney, Alta Whitney, Edgar Worden,
Reuben Davis, Leslie Scott, Arthur Wor-
den. The school numbered A pupils. The
average attendance per day through the
term was IL scholars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27

Ezra Stetson has purchased Of Thomas
ii. Grant the house occupied 10y Otis II.
Pike, for the sum Of $3.50.
Prof. IL. c. Millington is soon 10 re-
move TO Shattuckvillc, Mass, and is to be-
come book -keeper in Shattuck's large cs-
tablishment. Our best wishes for his good
success.
There is TO be an exhibition by the
schools in this village. Tuesday eve, March
ID. The schools close Friday Of this week.
Farmers and Mechanics Club met at
village hall, Feb. -, at p. NJ. Il. d.
Brown, Esq, read before the Club very
amusing, as well as instructive essay upon
the following subject: Resolved that the
destruction Of insect-eating birds is detri-
mental TO the interests OF the farmer; and
the question was further discussed by J,
w. Hatch, Leonard Brown, Rev. II. East
man, +. S. Allen, II. d. Brown, George
Hall, d. Ii. Wheeler. Question for March
10, Resolved, that it was wise procedure
in the Legislature OF Vermont to exempt
from taxation all manufactures, aud ma
chinery to be put in use for five years.
j. w. Hatch, essayist; Leonard Brown
and L. $. Allen lead the discussion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27

e. L. Blodgett has been appointed post
master al Fayetteville.
GuilfOrd.

"A series of meetings will be held ID.
W in the Congregational church in this
town, beginning on Thursday evening Of
this week, to continue over the following
Sabbath and until farther notice, conduct
ed by Rev. Mr.. Dickerson, assisted by
members Of the Centre church, Brattlebo-
no, and by ncghborlng pastors. The
preaching service of each evening at 745
p. NJ, will he preceded by prayer and
conference meeting, TO begin att p. NJ.
Any change of limo or arrangement Will
be duly announced. A cordial invitation
is extended 10 all.
The auditors report Of the financial
condition Of the town is published. Dur
ing the past year the town has expended
on highways and bridges the sum of go
$780, The outlay on the Wilder Hollow
road amounted to s34l3.O3, and the Green
River bridge cost S7OsOO9. The present in
debtcdness Of the town is S937I.06; esti-
mated expenses for the current year, S2300.
To pay the whole amount would require
tax Of 2gl cents on the dollar of the grand
LIST
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27
Local Intelligence.



High school examination occurs next
week Thursday and Friday.
"A new barber shop has been opened In
the Revere House by Henry Guellow.
Nearly foot Of snow fell on Wcdnes-
day, bu. the prospect for shedding is poor.
Robins and catbirds and blossoms of
the trailing arbutus were reported last
week.
Lecture in tho Univcrsalist church
next Sunday evening. Subject, "Family
Worship"
Don't fail TO contribute toward the sue
cess of the Grand Army fair, which is to be
held this Thursday evening at the town
hall
The annual meeting of the Unitarian
society will be held at the Brooks House
on Tuesday evening of next week, at 7
O'Clock.
Nine persons were received into tho
Baptist church last Sunday morning, by
immersion, the ceremony being performed
by the pastor.
VIM. S. Newton, Esq, has bought tue
house in which he lives on South Main
street, of WIN. L. Ryther, paying therefor
the sum of $3.50.
L. ID. Thayer of this place was thrown
from his buggy and severely injured last
Tuesday evening, while driving home via
Elliot street. No bones broken.
--E. Crosby e. Co. IS receipts OF flour since
the first of September last, have run near
ly up to former years, not wthstanding the
panic, amounting in the aggregate to $500
l.. -. 4. 1 V..... H,r.
A new clothing establishment is TO DO
opened about the 1st of March, at Brooks
House corner, by Charles J. Root and Will
liam McKeand late employees Of +. s.
| Bracket & Co.
"A Brattleboro merchant had SS.75 alb
stractcd from his money drawer, n short
time since, which was found 10 have been
appropriated by family oE young mice
that inhabited an adjoining drawer.
The young ladies Of the Unitarian So
ciety will give an oyster supper at the town
hall on Thursday evening Of next week :,
closing with dance. Supper will be
served from to o'clock, and dancing will
| commence at Q.
st. Patrck's day is 10 I've celebrated by
the Catholic Temperance and Benevolent
societies Of this place. The exercises will
| embrace procession and supper, and will
be under the direction Of the priest, Rev.
l.. n. st. Onge.
Mr.. A. T.. Barrctt's class in oratorio
| music, started about three weeks ago,
proves mus Tat decided ssososs The
class embraces some forty persons, and
weekly Rotations are held in the chapel of
the Congregational church. The course is
to consist of twenty lessons, and II is hoped
that it will result in the formation of per-
manent musical society in this place
The following is the list OF letters re-
naming at the post Office in this village,
Feb. 2G
T. J. Durham (2), +. d. Eager, $. w.
Es;cy, Geo. T.. Fessenden, Thomas Giess,
John w. Hastings, +. c. Putnam, Andrew
b. Rawson, Fred ID. Weld.
Lldies.-Nellie Anderson, Mrs. Mary
Butterheld, Mrs. Caroline Clark, Mrs.
Hannorah Cronnin, Mrs. Clarie Clark
| Miss Ellen Dorman, Mrs. Clara Mace (2),
Miss Nellie f. Morse, Miss Annie Smith,
Miss T.. ]. Stuart.
Held for postage. Mack, Hovey
| & Co., Boston, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27
Fsutncy.

The expenses of this town last year
were si,S7.j6, Of which sl,3l9 was for the
support of the poor, and sS35.5i for high
ways and bridges. The property of the
town is appraised at sl7,s335s. Amount
Of grand list, $4,7l9.73.
The people of Putney propose to give
an entertainment at the town hall on Tues
day evening, March 3, for the benefit of the
"Pntney Band" The amusemnts of the
evening will consist of music by the band,
a drama in two acts, entitled Lady Aud
ley's Secret" and music by the Orchestra,
which later In the evening will play for
those who may wish TO dance. Ample re.
ffeshments will be furnished in the lower
hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27


.odh places (nine saloons,
.h's resuitstores, and a female establish
io9h closed, and the rest, about thirty in
number, hard beset.
At Springfield a man named Miller,
keepero the" Shoe Fly" Garden, has yield
ed. Springfield has $50 drnking-places
upon which 10 work. The crusade is TO be
commenced in Columbus this week. The
last saloon-keeper at jamestown, owen
County, surrendered on Thursday. On the
same day five saloon-keepcrs of SPRING
field were fined from $50 TO 800 for viola
ton of the Adair Liquor law. There is but
one outstanding saioon-keeper left in Rip
ley and he is sick.
The movement is spreading, with vary.
ing success, in neighboring States. Osh-
kosb, Wis, has been given up by the wo-
men as too hardened TO hope for the refor-
nation of its saloon keepers. Little i'm
preston has so far been made in Omaha,
but the women have not been unkindly
received during several visits they have
made TO beer-halls and drinking houses.
Colorado has also begun TO feel the effects
of the movement, as women have organ
zed for prayer at a small place called Gold
en- City, about sixteen miles from Denver.
1t is stated that on Saturday next cru
SADIE similar to that now progressing 10
other cities, will be commenced in
We shington, d. c., against the lquor-Sel
ing establishments.
An organization of temperance women
has been effected in PittsburS, Pa, which
will begin on the Ohio plan. In Philadel.
phia the liquor-selers have taken the
alarm before nything has been done, and
are talking up measures to combat the ex-
pected onset. On Sunday, several temper
ance sermons were preached.
1t is said that there is considerable prom
Use of a temperance revival, even in New
York. The people of Rev. DIR. Deems's
church have secured nearly 1000 names TO
temperance pledge. Plans for systematic
visitations are being matured, both in New
York and Brooklyn, and probably will
soon be in active operation.
The Hutchinson fImily are active in the
organization of praying and singing band
in Boston to wage war on the drinking sa-
looms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27
New Hampshire.

w. w. Storrs. the defaulting cashier of
the National savings bank of Concord, has
disappeared from the city, ostensbly on
visit to friends in Vermont. The amount
of his defalcalion has been reduced 10 be-
tween s54,O and $4,000.
The confession of Evans, the North
wood murderer, is now very generally be-
lieved TO be thoroughly padded out with
falsehoods. There is no doubt that he killed
both Georgiana Lowering aud the Mills
child, but his statements about the details
of the murders are declared to be false by
persons who ought TO know, and who
would be much more likely to tell the
truth than he. His charges against Georg-
lana Lowering are regarded as utterly false
by her neighbors, among whom she bore
good reputation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27
Supreme Court--Februury Term.

February Term of the Supreme Court for
Windham County met at New fame on Mon
day, Feb. l6, and adjourned last Monday.
Judge Pierpoint presided, and the 1llow-
ing cases were heard:
Edward d. Plimptun V. Waldo Converse
Judgment Tor plaintiff affirmed.
Falima ). GOodenough v. Lewis n. Wur-
den. Judgment for plaintiff affirmed.
Alexander 5. Watkins ct al v. John v.
Farr. Settled.
Nottingham V. Wardsboro, Apt. April
term, 1873, Judgment that the pauper was
unduly removed. Judgment affirmed.
Rufus Putnam v. Hollis McDougal ct al.
April Term, 1873, judgment for den. on re.
port. Judgment reversed and judgment
Joseph w. Small v. Francis p. Ball and
Orlck Ball. April term, 1873, Judgment on
report for defts. Judgment reversed and
judgment for pltf.
Jamaica V. Wardsboro and Tuwnshend.
Judgment OF county court affirmed.
Charles Squires, prosecutor, V. Jane L.
Gale ct ais. Judgment for plff. affirmed.
l.. Z. White and wife v. Barnet S. Wait.
apt. With the court.
Aurelius [. Ho ward v. Charles T.. Tyler.
apt. Judgment for plaintiff reversed and
cause remanded to county court.
WIN. Johnson v. George c. Worden, apt.
Judgment for plaintiff affirmed.
Lafayette l.. Davis V. Thomas Judge.
Judgment for plaintiff affirmed.
David w. Ramsdell V. Charles f. Mich
OILS. Settled.
James F. Farwell, apt, v. Joseph Steen.
apt. Judgment of county court affirmed.
David Leahey V. Isaac Allen, apt. SEM.
term, 1873, judgment on verdict for plain
till for Sl2505. Judgment reversed and
cause remanded TO county court
Lyman Downs V. Buel C. Belden. judy
ment for plaintiff TO recover S249.l2. Az
tirmed.
Henry C. Plimpton V. Lewis n. Sprague.
apt. Judgment for defendant reversed and
cause remanded TO county court,
Hattie b. Sawyer v. North American Life
Insurance Co. Judgment for defendant
affirmed.
State v. Lewis C. Lowell, apt. Judgment
affirmed.
Abram Chase v. Benjamin Dix. Man
date perpelually enjoining den. from using
water from the spring in question, except
the surplus water.
Eureka Marble Co. ct al. v. Windsor
Manufacturing Co. ct al. With the court.
Milo r. Crosby, Guardian. V. John s.
Anderson and Oliver p. Corse. Decree af-
tirmed.
First National Bank of Brattleboro v.
West River II, X. Co, Frederick Brown.
Decree reversed, with mandate to proceed
with said cause with bill of inierpleader.
George Newman, Treasurer of Brattlebo-
TO-, v. Sllas NJ. Waite. Sept. term, 1872,
Judgment on verdict for plaintiff for $3.50.
Judgment affirmed.
Trask v. Burrows. With the court.
State Y. Crosier. With the court.
Dana X. Bailey ct al. V. Henry Oviatt.
With the court.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27

We understand that our present County
Commissioner, o. E. Butterfield, Esq. of
Wilmington, declines to be considered
candidate for reelection. He has held the
Office but single term, and as the duties
connected Herewith are not particularly
arduous, and have been performed by him
in thorough and conscientious manner, it
was TO be hoped that he would accept fur
Their service. The name of DR.. George +.
Gale of Brattleboro has been suggested in
connection with the office. We know of no
man in the County who is better qualified
for the duties of Commissioner than he. His
temperance principles are well known. We
are not aware that his feelings have been
consulted in the matter, but for the sake Of
inducing a unity of action among the
friends of temperance throughout the
County, at the approaching election, we
take the liberty to nominate George f.
Gale of Brattleboro as County Commission
er for Windham County.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-02-27

In the House debate on Tuesday, on the
bill which proposes restoration of the
worst features of the ranking privilege,
Mr.. Roberts of New York said, in behalf
of country newspapers, THAT they did not
ask for charity. They had quite as much
independence as metropolitan journals,
and so petty bride as the free transporta-
ton of their issues could not induce them
to abandon their opposition TO subsidies"
Mr.. Roberts is right! The country press
asks for no share in congressional perqui-
sites For ourselves, we only desire to
see law passed which shall not discrim-
mate unjustly, as the present one certainly
does, against country papers and in favor of
their metropolitan competitors. The prin-
ciple of free postage on any sort of matter
is wrong, and, in the end, we believe it
W ould be an advantage TO both the country
and the city press, if law were passed
compelling the prepayment of everything
passing through the mails.