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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25
1eiih5.

in Cnhut November "a. oi cOiu-umnti1n, Mr. WILLIAM
4. oSGouD. aged 80 years and 10 months
In Marshheld October 20. HpNANA ItkE, eldest
dulhcf of bem- ikc la ihe 10th ySar Of her age lfa-
frr- u Wisconsin AMI Iowa please cuug,l
in Cambridge November :, NJ ALVIN rERHAM. aged
hI frif-.
Mr.. lerlam aged and highly respected citizen,
tnist earnest anA devoted Christian Ills pntuf M
ness Of suue tonr years WIS most terribly affecting vet
grace enabled him always to triumph; and he lasri
nlung t0unsI Jesus Christ, IT, leaves vile and two
children, two infnrrhal brothers and large circle oil
iifuds a. mourn hi- li-s hut iheif ius Is hi- gain.
A sCuHAfn.
IN Wlilmstown November N. adobe DENNN only
daughter of Gcuge and Ada Denny, aged year- y
months.
Gnd called little Innocent
Who unto Ms tie kindly seni
Size was " ifeasurr" tu ITS gfrm,
ON. MMlnM ~ LII-l L-- IInnL m LInlAnm-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25

In rrohato Court held nc Montpelier, in and tor said
District, on the litl day of November 4. u, lsii,
Joseph bartlett. administrator OF the estate Of John
T.. Ayers late of ilnnneld n said district, decease
makes application 10 saul Court Tor license 10 sell all Of The
fo estate 81 said dee1qi 20 Wit except the right Of dover
ihcrn bat including the homestead and u dover.
representing that such sole would lie enenra Ia the widow
aud hcs o SAIL DECREASED and those Interested In his
Nhercuuon b nraed by said Court, that said application
De- referred session thereof tu be- held the Probate fre
In said Monuerr on the ath day ct DcecmheA D. lst for
hearing and decision titrUun ana, u b. further ed
a lersous Interested be- notified eieuf hy publication u
nlfirc OF application and order thereon. three weeks
successfully The vermont Waghnian 4 state Journal
newspaper published Ht Montpelier, aud which circulaes
the neghhnrood OF those Interested before time VI
hearing that IN may aurear al said time and place.
if they cause, object thento
liY the tuurt.-Attest,
ta IAuXIN iiIprN Io.t,.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25

FISH AND GAME-A meeting Of the members
Of the society FOR the protection of fish and game
was held at the State House last evening, and
permanent organization effected The proceed
ings were began by the choice of DIR. George T.
Gale as temporary chairman and Of Mr., George
Gregory smith as temporary secretary. A tele-
gram was read from Col Lucia, of yergennes
and letter from Mr.. T. j. Phelps, Of Burlington
expressing their sympathies with the purposes of
the society. Messrs. Stmnahan, Colbum and
Newell were appointed a committee ON perma-
nent organization. The committee reported the
following list Of gentlemen as officers for the en-
suing year President, DR. Middleton Goldsmith I.
Vice Presidents, Dr. George +. Gale, John W
Newton Corresponding Secretary NJ. G, Ed
munds Recording Secretary, H. IL Newell !;
Treasurer, Is. 49, smaley Directors, ". Y. W
Ripley, T. }. Phelps Henry Fairbanks. +. Stewart
Strlnahan. NJ 5 Colburn, Rev. W. II. Lord D.
d. and Messrs. l.. J. Phelps and George Gregory
Smith were appointed a committee on constitu-
ton and bylaws.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25

SrArE or VERMONT,

- 7,
In Probate Court held Montpelier said District On
the IAN day OF November, A. ID. isiti
:. : ketOn, Administrator ct the estnte OF Charles
Kinney, late OF Ilalnnrid IN said District deceased
presents his administrations account for examination and
allowance and makes application TOT dee &C. Of dlstri
button and partition of the estate u sui deceased, Where
upon Il Is ordered by said Court that said account
application hc referred session thereof, 10 he held
Probate pfer n said Montpelier, the 18th day OF Dee
A D. lsi. for hearing and decision tlereoui and II
ther ordered that notice be given ~ all persons Interested
hi publication Of the three weeks successfully
Vermont Waterman A state Journal, a newspaper pub
ished AT Montpelier, previous TO sad tlnc appointed for
hearing that ry may appear AZ said time aud place, and
show cause u they have, Why said account should
not be allow ed, and such decree made.
iy the tOur. Attest,
hl-ai IIAENLN TILnEN Lndrn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25

; T.
In rrohate Court held nj Montpelier and said Dis
triff. tlis ili daN Of November, 4. u. ls54i
An instrument urppring To be the last W IN md Tesla
has Wane lateof orhned, In sad District de-
ceased being presented 10 the Court hy Joel Foster Jr the
Executor therein name for Probate II Is ordered by said
Court that an risos concerned therein he notified to APP
pear session of said Court to be held the Probate
ONCE In Moneer on The lsi day OF December 4. D. s74
and suy 10 they have against the Probate
sud viii Whrh pnrse Il Is further ordered that
copy the record at this order be- published three week.
successive the vermont Waterman journal
printed Montpelier pre,ious to said time appointed for
hearing. BY the Couft-Aitest,
6l-A HARVEY TTLDEN Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE,

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court Tor The District Of Washington, Commission
rrtNe examine, and adjust Oh claims and demant
nll nrIsuns rgIn-i the estate Of Hector Mclean,
lte Of Cabot n -nd District deceased. and al claims
hihe BOO offset thereto hereby give notice that viii
meet for tho purposes aiucad at the store Of G. Ban
SOU the hfst Tuesday of December, ls7i and
he nsi Tuesday 81 April, lslh. from one o'clock NJ.
until four O'Clock, each OF said days and that six
months frlm the lAh dav Of October A. D. ls7s. Is the
time limited by said Court fnr said creditors present
their riHin- tu us for examination and allowance.
Dated 90 Muntueer this 9Th day ct November A. H. ls7l
W-54 CHARLES 4. RID. Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25
PURE WINES.

The attention Of iuvalts and persons IN delicate health ia
invited 20 our hinge stock Of PURE WINES.
OLD PORT WISE, strengthening and invieoatne.
MALMsLN WINE restores the taste and lmpars ygor
Co an exhausted system.
PALE SHERRY. TO BE- used with TONES for restoring tile
appetite Daily recommended by best phs siclans.
In BOTTLES by the gallon. Orders for families
fully hllel packed and Forwarded.
JAMES DISGLEY 4 Co.
IL and ~ Mlk street, Boston.
KY WEST CfGARs--our celebrated Fonnosas" brand
IL the best and cheapest Cigar In the market. $50
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25

SrArE or VERMONT.

; T.
In Probate Court held nt Muniueler, said District, on
the luth day of November. A. u. ls.i
samuel T. kelton, administrator Of The estate of Cyrus
Nheerf hate o last Montpelier la said District deceased
presents Dis administration account fn examination and
allowance. ana mikes application for decree Of distribu
lion and partition Of the csstt of said dedcase Where
ufuu h L. ordered hf said Court, thnt said and
sld application be nerr 10 session thereof TO nc held II
she Probate unte Do said Montpelier, the 18th day Of De-
ctnhei, A. d. lst for hearing and decision tlerron And
u Is further ordered that notice hereof be given 10 all per
SONS Interested hy publication the three
cfsivey An The Vermont Waterman a state Journal,
urwrauer Published 90 Montpelier previous Go said time
appointed for hearing, nt they may appear NJ sid Il
and place and shoN II any they may have why said
account should be- niluwed and sirh decree made
hy the Court. Attest
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25

HNRpwicK-A young man calling his name
Charles Paige, Of IIydepark, came here the l7th
with a team which he offered for sale, but at such
low rates as to arouse SUSPICION that il had been
stolen. Parties here made arrangements for its
purchase, doubtless TO detain it for further inyes-
ugaton rage staid over night, bnt for some
cause LETT unusually early Wednesday morning,
leaving the team Thursday an owner appeared
"''iy Keeper nom n"Ile' ana recovered ms
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25
SrArr or vEn'I2fNTixorox DISTRICT s.

In Probate Court held At Montpelier III and Tor .aii
District. the I'm day at November, A. D. lH.l
Lyman A. tale, administrator Of the Lorenzo
I'M late OF Woodbury., Ia said District, deceased
Application 10 said Court license sell all the real
said deceased Wit all Of lot No. ne a9l In
james survey said Woodbury., Including the right of home
sead and eseun of dover hen but the dover;
representing that the sale thereof except the
necessary the OF the debts Of said and
expenses of administration OF his estate and that the sale of
such homestead would be beneficial 10 the widow and
heirs Of said deceased, and those Interested In said
estate, Mhefenpon, Il Is orirrrd by said Court, thai
said application be icIcd thereof To lie hel
the obai. once In said Mouiwef, the sth day OF De
crmef A. d. ni for hearing and decision thereon, and Is
further ordered that an parsons Interested be notified horsof
by publication OF noce Of said application and order
theon, three weeks sucrsl,c Ia the Vermont
state Journal NEWSPAPER published at Montpelier and
which crcnaie- Ia the neghhothoo OF those
fofe said time Of heins that they may appear al sa time
and place, and Il they cause, object theielo.
hy the Couu.-Attest.
1-35 IA. CHASE, Resisisr
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IraaI }loGfes.
A,TATE OLE VERMONT.

- WASHINGTON DISTRICT IS.
Ia Probate Court. held MONTPELIER, for said bis
trirt on thu 23d day Of November, \. u. lslfl
An instrument uurnorting 10 be The last WI and Tesla
of Dayd C. Lofsln, late OF waiisneld said dis
tric decreased being presented 20 the Coma for Probate
II j. onleed hY stm Court that oil persons concerned
therein b" notified To arpef u session Of said Court 10 he
held 30 the Probate office ia Montpelier the 10Th day OF
uasctnhsr. \, u. ls7l aud show cause they may
have, nnst the Probate OF sid vll Tor which purpose Il
Is further ordered, that copy Of The Of this
der he published three weeks successfully n the Vermont
Wachmnn ~tlfe journal printed at Montpelier. previous
10 said time appointed for hearing.
By fff conn.
Attest, y. A. CHASE Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25

The written examination will commence at nine
O'Clock A. NJ. and the oral examination at two
oclock r. NJ. All persons designing to teach in
the common schools in any town in said county
the coming winter are expected to be present
promptly ut the time, and at the place above
named in such town, Tor examination,
Any person, 10 he entitled TO a certificate 10
teach a common school, must pass am oral exam
nation satisfactory IN the town superintendent,
and an average Of sNty-iiSe per cent. on the -four
subjects Of the written examination, no candidate
10 fall below fifty per cent. In any one subject
The public are cordially invited TO be present at
the examinations
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25

NoRrurn1D The graded school closed on
Friday Of week before last, and the following
scholars appear on the roll OF honor as having no
absences In room No l. Mrs Carrie Smith
teacher Angie Badger Hattie Joslyn Louisa
Houghton Helen Howe Johannie Donahue, Flora
Iluntey, Mary Jubar, Katie Paine, olive pmas,
Sadie Bruidnelle Charlie Doand, Willie Griffin.
Charlie Paine, aud Berthe Tauham There were
eight otaers having only one days absence
Room No . MIS-. h. \. T. Kingsley, teacher.
Emma loughton, Minnie Clark libbie Whit
marsh, MARY Harwool, Della hiesher. Charlie
Whitmarsh, Jimmie Richardson, Lester Clark
In room no 3, Miss Sarah NJ Thompson, teacher
Harlan Miller Fred Mctcalf. Eo Kent. Dannie
Hngshury Charlie Chase, Johnnie Clark, Herbert
Clark, Berthe Richardson Frank Lougee, Wilbur
Howe, Laura Whitmarsh Ida Croft, Ida Church.
ill., Mamie Allen, Malvoh Howe Hattie Sylycs-
ter, and Helen McClearn We're absent only one
half day each The whole number Of scholars in
this room WAS sixty-two average attendance,
fifty, and instances Of tardiness, four
Miss BERTHE Brooks closed her five months term
OF school in Berlin, in the district composed Of
parts of Mortified, AIoretown and Berlin, on the
18th Of October, and the following names appear
on lht inl pl huhplf ~ HhNHi- HfliNti absent nor
tardy marks after the vacation which was at the
middle Of the term Austin Ryan, Maggie Coney,
Mary Coifey, Lizzie Coney, Ellen C0iIey, Julia
Coney Fannie RYAN Nellie Stanley, Julia Cashier.
Genie Sleeper, Kate Mullallcy, Ellen Mulaliey,
| Minnie Corcomn, Josie Conway Ellen Gill;
| gan, Robert Cashen, Thomas Cashen james RSan,
Florence McCary, Charles McCaty, Daniel Cor
coan, Denny Corcoan, Timothy Holland and
| john stanley
Lyman Powers who was killed at White
| River Junction on Saturday last by the cars, was
brought here for the funeral services and buried
ON Monday. Mr. Powers used to live here aud
was highly respected and esteemed
AT the sunday Evening Temperance Meeting,
held at the Methodist yestry, W. II. II Claflin,
ESQ. presided, and Miss Ida iaggard read beau
tiful selection relating to womans work in the
Temperance cause, which was full Of pathos aud
interest. Misses clifford and Chase sang a very
fine duet music other than This was furnished by
the choir, under direction Of A. r. Savage, Esq
Rev Mr.. Eastman opened thesences with pmSe
and closed them with the benediction
Rev, r. A. Greene exchanges pulpits next
Sunday with Rev, Mr.. Ware, Of Burlington
Mrs. Lvermores lecture on Tuesday evening
OF last week, was not so fully attended at it would
| have been had the weather been more favorable
| but those who did attend were amply repaid for
their trouble. The lecture WAS a most excellent
one.
Thanksgiving religious services will be held
at the Congregationalist church at the usual hour
] In the forenoon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25

A SAD sroW.-Ihe Greenfield Mass Courier.
furnishes the following particulars Of the tragic
death to which we alluded a day or two since
william Gunan, well known here as an auc-
tioneer for many years, died in Springfield Satur-
day night, the 9TH. He purchased quantity Of
whskey at q saloon in that city, drank over a
pint in a few moments and died almost immedi-
atey Guinan was a native Of Canada, enlisted
in the Second Vermont Regiment as Sergeant
Major, May 20, 1861, and was discharged on ac-
count Of wounds, SeptemberG0, of the same year
lie moved to Springfield year or more ago,
where he lett a wife and children. His remains
were brought here ON Monday for intermeut. He
pawned a looking glass to buy the whiskey wi H.,
which was sold him by Gum & Co. His wife
followed him to the liquor saloon and requested
the keepers not to sell liquor to him. They took
her by the arm, and telling herit was no place for
her, walked her out of the saloon, and sold the
liquor to her husband which killed him"
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-IMrfsrnrrnt.

RARRE ACADEMY BARRE. VERMONT.
December 81, j, :. SfAtLDlNG.
barre, November y, lsli. d-a1-s5
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25

FW II PLyMoCrH.-On saturday night last,
the buildings ON q farm in the northwest part Of
Plymouth ton what is called the Morrison hilD,
and belonging to Mr. d II. Wheeler, of Wood
stock, were destroyed 10y fire together with nine
head of cattle, seventy tons Of hay and a large
amount Of farming tools and all the necessary i'm
plemont- for a large dairy with number Of
utensils for making sugar Tie barn was large
and recently built, with sheds dwelling-house and
adjoining buildings. which had been built but n
few years Everything about the buildings was
constructed in modern and approved style, for
comfort and convenience. The fam is one Of
the most productive in Plymouth Fortunately,
most Of the products of the farm at the present
time had been sold. The loss is estimated at
$4,000; insured for g, $50 The cause Of the fire
is unknown, but is supposed by some to have
been inceudiary
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25

WnLIAMsTows.-An only aud beautiful daugh-
ter of George and Ada Denny, three years of age,
was 80 badly burned by falling into tub Of scald-
next day
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25

I'm SUNNY IIuWs temperance Meeting was
fully atcI a. nnd possessed unusual interest
Il being the ia.t meeting during the session, many
man1,ss %, he legislature were present, and
spoke cne0m-iug aoid- for the good cause
Hon G. Il Heath presided Prayer by Rev H.
A. Spencer
Alter opening icnmhs hy the chairman he
called upouCo a q lnoun to speak Of what en-
rouia.n. signs he had seen in his connection
,,iti,tl,rl,. i.Iuta., AIR brown resnondeI hrieay
"''" '''' "' INV" '''''''' ',',''S
ny ""'"N- I'D 'i' "''lN'" expressions Nhlch h"u
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25


We commend our readers 10 o careful pcrusal
Of the closing proceedings Of the legislature, and
regret that the unreasonable hour and the confu.
sion necessarily attendant upon such completion
Of H. business prccudcs our speaking more In de-
tail Of what has been done aud what LEFT undonc
Notwithstanding the extension Of the session. for
the purpose Of finishing up itshusiness with intel
ligent and prudent dobcmiion it tnnsprcs-
IL Away docs that In the hurry and rush Of It's
closing hours many 81 The most mcritorous meas
urcs are lost, simply for lack Of time To prop
crly consider and perfect them. For this reason
alone must we conclude that the bill to provide %
House Of Correction a- recommended by the Gov
onor as also That for a Reform School for girls
and @ Board Of Health, failed OF passage
The new county proposition signally failed in
the Senate aud the proposition to remove the
shire OF Orleans county was hy that body So
amended az 10 provide Tor its- submission to vote
of the whole county-wlich is admitted TO be
tantamount 90 its defeat These two la.t meas
urc. absorbed much OF the time of che session.
and affected BOO small proportion Of 10. legislation.
The election of Hon Josiah Grout, Jr of New
port, a. speaker. To hl the vacancy growing out
Of the placing Speaker Powers upon the bench Of
the Supreme Comt was % deserved tribute to one
Of the ahlcsi and most valuable members Of the
If.rar
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25
Oar Boston Letter.


Bu-rpN November 20. 1874
The almost uninterrupted sunshine Of the Hst
~iN weeks has brought gladncs. 90 tine hcats oi
liostnnau- as wells as Ncrmouiefs. hut we are
having 100 ts long continuance rather too much
Of % guod thing for Che abundance of dust aud the
scarcity of water begin t0 remind us that the
hcat, autumual rains. which usuall, come earlier
in the season. and are generally -o dispgroahle
and unwclcomc, came rather Co supply our wants
than to chill OLA blood. and are mot unnecessary.
after all The tOchItuate water, which supplies
Boston ostOuIhlt with drink Inns been luw since
the middle of the Summer and has been growing
more s1 up Co thc present tmc when the Water
suppose until the new legislature cunvoues, and
the new Governor comes into office, when It. Is
expected that @ law viii boz passed. which The
tochtmte except TINT tie tlN uu it viii Dee o lii-
tie higher as 10 will bee rrckoncd los tho glass.
instead OF being taxed hy the year. as Is done in
case Of the water And this brings me 90 sponl, of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25

PEasoNAL-stllmani Fletcher, late associate cd
itor and market reporter Of the Nor Eaglaad
Fwu,T, and Tor many years reporter OF the Bos-
tom market for this paper, died 40 the residence of
bis brotherin-aw, Mr. benjamin Weston, Of
Reading, on Monday night ia the -Nty-fnh year
of bis age His disease was consumption lie
visited tie south last winter without receiving
much benefit
THE many friend, Of DR. ; W rhaycr Will be
glad 20 hear Of his safe arrival in New Snrls We'd
ncsday morning last
REV JoHN GEEaoEY, Of Northheld, is preach
Ing one-lalf the time very accepmbly, TO the
Univ erslli,t society in Cayendsh
REV. j. T. DiNiEHUrr. formerly Of this village,
aud recently Of West Menden, Conn, supplied
the pulpit nc the Congregational church in Hard
wick last sabbath aud it is understood that he is
90 supply for few more Sabb.ths
Rrv G. NJ soumGArr and family have tenn
pomrily Jeff st Johnsbury They go frst 10
friends in Brooklyn New York some of bis peo-
pie made him present of 500 on his departure,
as % token Of love and good will It is rumorcd
that three OF the four resident clergymen in Lyn-
don. are about to leave their respective charges
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-25

E,r BuWL-Iho remains OF Alice Hanks.
daughter of d. Horace Hanks Of Sew York.
were brought here for burial She was one of the
MANY victims OF that dreadful disease, dipthera
that Is making such fearful m,ages ia New York
brooklyn and llobotou
ON Friday heavy Gisht of Wild geese occur
rcd, indicating cold weather at thc north
saturday SNOW fell tothc depth OF five inches