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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-20

Mr.. EDITOR Please say to your
correspondent X. from Grafton, Conf
dentially, of course,) that the Grange
has decided not to follow the example of
some of the learned professions % and
admit members simply olt Of courtesy,
without regard to other qualifications.
Aud won't you just whisper in his ear,
please, so that no one else will hear, that
his correspondence on the Grange ques-
ton reminds some people of little cor
respondence which Alexander D,mas
once had.
A certain nobleman bad made very
liberal proposals to Dumas TO go into CO.
partnership with him in bringing out ore
of his (DnmasD plays. Dumas consid-
cred this an affront, and wrote the no.
blemau, (whom we will call John
Bright as foilows: Mr.. John Bright
Dear Sir - have not been in the hab,
it of Harvesting a horse and a jsckas:
together, and l do not propose to com,
mence that kind of business at my time
of life. Respectfully,
ALEXANDER DUMAS"
To which the nobleman Immediately
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-20

BRooKLINE. On Friday evening, the
9th inst, Mr. t. NJ. Albee's premises
was the scene of a genuine "husking y
and "apple-paring" in which about 80
persons participated. The nimble fin
gers of the fair ones--regardless of the
stains-made lively work among the APP
pies, while the stronger hands of their
gentlemen friends increased the golden
store of the corn-crib. After the even.
ings work was completed, delicious
supper of oysters, pie and cake, was serv.
ed, when the company dispersed fully
convinced that work and recreation
could be so blended as to be very enjoy
able.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-20

A CARD.-We the undersigned, take
this opportunity OF expressing our sim
cere and heartfelt thanks to the many
friends who gathered at our house on the
tenth anniversary of our marriage. And
not only for the complete surprise which
made the occasion all the more pleasant
but for the many tokens of their kind
remembrance.
c. w. OsGooD,
F. NJ. OsGooD. +
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-20

CHEsTER.-The Barrett farm WAS sold
at auction on Saturday to L, B. knight
of Chester, for 5000 Cheap.
The grand ball at the Central House
on Thanksgiving evening, is exciting
considerable interest and mine host
johnson is making very ample prepara-
tions in his department. The invitation
is general and very pleasant occasion
is anticipated.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-20

replied "Mr. Alexander Dumas: Sir;
OF course you are at liberty to mis-
understand your own interests is you
choose to, but shall insist upon it that
in the future you refrain from calling
me horse. Yours. &c, JoHN BRIeHr.
OF course we intend this to reach only
your correspondent KS ears.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-20
Notice In Bankrupicy.

STATES, FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT.
In the matter of WILLARD SHEPARD, Bankrupt.
NOTICE is hereby given that petition has been
~ hled in said Court, by WILLARD SHEPARD.
of WardsbOrO. in said District. duly declared
bankrupt under the Act of Congress of March I'd.
1861 for discharge and certificate thereof, from all
his debts and other claims provable der said Act,
and that the TWhNrY THIRD DAY OF FEBRU-
AIRY, 1878. at 10 o'clock A. NJ before the lion ID.
A Su alley. Judge of said Court At his Chambers
ing OF the same, when and where all creditors who
have proved their debts and other per in inter
est. may attend and show cause II any they have.
why the prayer Of said petition should be grant
ed.
Ger. 1874. b. b. SMALLEI. Clerk
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aNarrtsa.

In this village Nov. 18th, by Rev ] X, Haskins,
DUANE IS. TAYLOR aud DELLA h HANNUM,
both Of Weston.
In Brattleboro Nov, o. by VIM, s. Newton. ESQ.
Mr., LOUIS LUCIA and Miss PHILEMON TEBO,
both OF Brattleboro.
II. PATTERSON OF Mineyille New York, and AN
NErrE PErTIGREW of Ludlow.
In Westminster West Nov. 18th, by Rev, A, Ste
yens, HARLAN 6oODHUE and MARY A. DUN
HAM.
Ia Athens, Oct 81 by Rev, o, r. Edwards, at the
residence OF the brides father. Mr., GEORGE Il,
gibson OF Pleasonton, CAL. and Miss PHEBE A,
BEMIS of Athens.
Also, in Athens. Nov 18th, by Rev. 0. R, Ed
ward, SAMUEL L. A. RIDERamd ETA M.
SMITH, both Of Athens,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-20

LIQUOR SUIT AT PUTNEY.-Some
three weeks ago large number of cit
liens made complaint against landlord
d. H. Kendrick for liquor selling, re.
questing the discontinuance Of the traf-
fc, which request was, however, unheed-
ed. Determined not to be thus baked
in their endeavors to put stop to the
business, the petitioners resorted to legal
measures, and on Tuesday last, States
Attorney Waterman of Jamaica, and C.
b. Eddy, Esq, of Bellows Falls, made
their appearance in the village and in
stituted proceedings against said Ken
drick, which resulted in his pleading
guilty to some twenty-five offences, and
the amount of his fine being placed at
four hundred dollars and costs, (the lat.
ter amounting to forty-three dollars and
forty cents,) which sum he paid Some
Forty witnesses were summoned, from
Putney, Westminster and Brookliue
the affair created considerable excite
BrattJeboro Record.
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The prospectuses of the three leading
publications by the Harpers-the Mag
szine, Pictorial Weekly and Bazar-will
be found in another column. All these
publications have so long stood as the
leading and best in the country in the
fields they occupy, that we can add moth
ing to the unusual favor with which
they are received, by commentator.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-20

STATE OF VERMONT. In Probate Court,
DISTRICT OF WESTMINSTER IS. held at Bellows
Falls, IN and for SAID District, the 18th day Of
November, A. ID. 1874, Charles ID. Cleavelan Guar
dian of HUBBARD b, MARFEN and IV0NNET-
IA j. MAkTEN, minor children of DeLucy Mar
ten. deceased. makes application to said court for
license to sell all their interest in the real estate of
said deceased. to wit two undivided thirds OF two
of land. be the same more less with
dwelling house and other buildings thereon and
representing that the sale of the would be benz
efeial his said wards, for the purpose OF putting
the proceeds thereof at interest Whereupon. 1t is
ordered by said Court, that said application be
erred 20 session thereof. to be held at the office of
FIFTH DAY OF DECEMBER. A. d. Is74. for hear
ing and decision thereon and, 1t is further ordered
that all persons interested be notified hereof, by
publication of notice OF said application and order
thereon, three weeks successfully in the Bellows
Falls IIMks, a newspaper published at Bellows
Falls, and which circulates in the neighb0rhood of
those interested, before said time of hearing. that
they appear at said time and place. and. if they
see cause, ooJect there o. By tn Cour, Attest
sz-49 q. b, EDDY, Register.
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Notice Sell ReaI E-tnre of Richard X !.
Clark, Deceased,

STATE OF VERMONT. In Probate Court,
DISTRICT on WESTMINSTER SIS. held at Grafton in
and for said District. on the 4th day of November
A. ID. 1874. Lorraine E. Clark ADMINISTRATIVE OF the
estate of RICHARD h. CLARK. late Of Sraftou in
said District, deceased. makes application laid
Court for license sell part Of the real estate Of
said deceased. TO wit: the farm called the Putnam
farm situated in Grafton Aforesaid ming abort
100 representing that the sale of said farm will
be necessary TO rase money to the debt of said
deceased tn at secured by mortgage. Whereupon.
IL Is ordered by said Court. that said application be
referred to session thereof TO be held the Proba
Ofice in I0snshend, on the FIRST SATURDAY OF
DECEMBER. A. ID. 1874 tor hearing and decision
thereon and. Il Is further ordered. that all persons
interested be notified hereof by publication Of
tice Of said application and order thereon, three
weeks snccessiveiy in the Bellows Falls TIxks q
newspaper pa 1lished at Rocking ham, and which
circuAses in the neishborhoei of those interested,
before said time Of hearing that they may appear a.
said time and place, and. II they see cause. object
thereto By the Court.
go Attest. C B. EDDY. Register.
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IlJ, w 6SL DumLneIStOu.
OFFICERS OF THE CONVENTION.
Master, D. E. Boyden, Waitsfeld.
Secretary, j. II. Putnam, Grafton.
Overseer, A. d. L. Herrick. Andover;
Lecturer, G. w. Dimick, Windham.
Steward, c. A. Greeley, Chester.
Assistant Steward, L. Howard, Lud-
low.
Chaplain, o. P. Pier, Winhall.
Treasurer, P. r. Spaulding, Proctors-
vile.
Gate Keeper, G, A. Spafford, Ludlow.
Ceres, Mrs. S. D. Conant, Grafton.
Pomona, Mrs. G. W. Dimick, Wind
bam.
Flora, Mrs. S, W. Wright, Grafton.
Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs. P. r
Spaulding, Proctorsville.
j. H. Crosby, the State Agent, wa
present with samples OF various kinds o
goods, which were sold at very low pric
es. There are now over $50 Oranges il
Ssate and others are being instituted ev
cry day.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-20

AowoRTH, N. H.-Msster Marshall
Bragg, of Acworth, N, H., has Spanish
Merino eve which in seventeen months
has brought six lambs and shesred 233
lbs. wool, one fleece weighing 131 and
the other 10t lbs. She had pair Of
twin lambs in the spring of 1878, anoth'
err last spring and still another pair the
first week in this mo- III, and If any one
has sheep Of similar blood that will
compete with this one we shall be glad
to hear from it, but think it perfectly
safe to award to Master Marshall the first
premium.
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PLYMOUTH "A free lecture will be
given at the Wilder House in Plymouth
on Tuesday evening. Nov. oath, 1874
by George A. Brown Of Dartmouth Col
ledge Suhjcet-Women as Voters.
TIE blacksmith shop of Ellis f. eros;
at the Union, was totally destroyed by
Ere ON Friday morning, 9th inst. In
sured in the Windsor County Mutual
for s467.
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CATTLE MARKET.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
TUESDAY Nov. II, 1874.
AMOUNT or STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle. Sheep. Sbotes. Veal Fat Hogs.

AMOUNT or STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle. Sheep. Shotes. Veal Fat Hogs.
This week. 400 l1O65 $50 169s7
Last week 2gA 9iS9 90 1850
One year ago Sl47 1882 Is $500
PRICES.
Prices Of Market BeeE-Extra, sos $40 90; first
quality, $3.50 a 9,25; second quality $500 e, $500
third quality. $500 "a $780,
Sheep and Lambs.-Per head. in lots, s2.5G $500.
Bides. sac a SIC. q ID.
Tallow, DC d 51zcF u.
Mich Cows and Calves.-s85. SEQ s65 and s95
Prices Of Store Cattle.-W orking Oxen > pair. Isl
q s240.
REMARKS,-A large supply Of beef and of good
quality has caused falling of "a to nc. this week
the sales being 81 up to 91zc. Sheep and lamb:
about the ~ to SC. and and I1sc for choice
lambs. One ton OF turkeys ond chickens in market
and selling at II TO l5o.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-20

JAMAICA.-Sunny Side grange was or
ganized at Jamaica, on Thursday of last
week, as follows:
E. F. Russell, master; E E. Well
man, overseer; WIN. A. Boyle, lecturer
Albert StUrgis, steward; VIM. Parsons
asst steward Henry Clayton, chaplain
David Twitchell, treaserer; j. Howe
secretary; John Amsden, gate keeper
Mrs. VIM. A. Boyle, Ceres; Mrs. VIM
Parsons, Pomona Miss Mary o. How
ard, Flora; Mrs. E. F. Russell, lady
asst steward.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-20

RoCKNGHAM.-The grange organized
at Rockingham last week is called the
Olive Branch grange, and the following
is a list of the officers: Henry A.
Adams, master Morton G. Roundy,
overseeri S. M. Allbee, lecturer; O.
Stowell, steward R. c. Green, asst
steward j. r Rollins, treasurer Henry
n. Weston, secretary c. Willard, gate
keeper; Mrs. Fl. Weston, Ceres; Mrs.
S. NJ. Allbee Pomona; Mrs. NJ. G.
Roundy, Flora Miss Mary J. Wiley
lady asst steward.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-20

FELcHvILLE.-Edgar Coolidge was
last week dangerously i'll with dipthe-
ria and from an injury of his left leg,
from slipping on the side walk at Wind.
sor while handling heavy baggage. Am.
putation it is feared will be necessary
Five have died in Felchville from dip.
liberia out of about thirty cases.
l. Glynn q Sons have closed Their
business and l. Glynn having resigned
the office of postmaster, petition has
been circulated in favor of the appoint
ment of EIwin d. Kendall
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1874-11-20

has delivered over sixty barrels of -four
among his customers in two and one
half days this week. and is still deliver.
ing -four to-day. l think that is the
place to buy. AZ
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At Rockingham, PRISCILLA BRoCKwAY left
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In Alstead. N. H. Nov. 2, EMMA NJ, daughter of
Willard s., and Addie A, Cady, aged years, 7 mos
In jamaica, Nov. "a, LORENZO HAzELToN.
aged al years. -
In Westmoreland. N. H.. Nov. I'd, Mrs, HARRIET
A, PRATT aged - years, II months.
In Randolph. Nov, 10th. ELEANOR B., wife of
Hiram Adams, aged 48 years. = - =.
In Springfield, Nov. 18th, MARY ELLEN WOOD
BURY, aged 80 years.
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AttentIOn, LadIes and UtnIIemtH
Those in want of good Coon, Butfa-
10, or Beaver Overcoat, Oh cap, had bet
ter call at G. E. Horsford's clothing es-
Enlistment, Bellows Falls, Vt.
Have also great variety of goods
for Ladies Cloaks. Call early and see
them before they are gone.
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Grnnnn Cnnyention.

The Changers, to the number of 400
or 500, met at the Central Horse Hall,
on Wednesday, the 18th inst. The fol-
lowing Oranges we're represented
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c. M. KEYES,
SPRINGFIELD, VT.
al
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICEl

The undersigned have this day formed a coparti
nership under the firm name of HEALD * BAC CON,
P, Eldridge a Co., to manufacture Packing Boxes.
Mouldings, &c. also ali kinds OF saving, planning
and matching done at short notice and in the best
workmanlike manner, Pine and spruce lumber for
sale.
Bellows Falls. Sept. I. 1874.
GEO. e. HEALD.
GEO. BACON.
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OIL NEAL!

TEN TONS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY Tor ale
by J. WILSON 4 co.
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ANBRIDGEPoRT.-The Scion Perry
I was sold at auction on Tuesday to
scoheld for $1,000. In connection
this sale there are rumors favorable
'he business prospects of Cambridge
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-02-14

Is The Franklin Mills are still fol-
rent.
~- The Maryland Legislature has
passed bill to prevent the public
execution Of the death penalty.
nen%-In the House of Represents
tives on Monday last, resolu ton
was adopted ITO to GA, that Cong ress
may and ought promptly to legislate
for the protection of Interstate COM
merce against the exactions of carriers.
This is regarded as an endorsement Of
the demands of the grangers.
ssa- Real sheep are introduced in
the pantomime of."Little Red Riding
Hood at Covent Garden Theatre.
On the occasion of the recent visit
there of the Prince and Princess of
Wales the sheep were also introduced
into the royal box for the delectation
of the royal children.