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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

OFFICIAL YIslTATloS.-l. q. Stiles, Grand Mas
ter OF Vermont, made an official visit to the odd
Fellows Lodge in this village last Wednesday
evening, aud exemplifed the unwritten work Of
the order Nearly the entire membership was
present.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30
Personal.

TIM burlington fqipper learns that che Ncstor
Of the House, the gentleman from Wilmington, is
opposed to the extra session and will not attend.
oru friend j. NJ Fisher, Esq, Of Cabot, WIS
made the recipient Of n nine and one-half pound
daughter on Christmas present Of which he
justly feels quite proud. Congratulate ons.
fnr new prizes offered by Dr. Hubbard, Of
San Francisco, 10 the senior class at Dartmouth
college for the best essays, have been awarded,
the first Of $50 in gold, to Charles A Prouty Of
Newport, W.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

FRArrnNAr RESPECT We learn from the Stark
County Ohio D-moerai that Mcssr. Patterson
s. Conkel. OF Salem ohio. on saturday last
erected in the cemetery at that place q fine monu-
meut TO tie memory Of William X Upham This
monument was completed and erected at the in
stanae Of the members of the lar OF Stark county.
iu respectful memory Of their once eminent
brother The monument as it stands reaches an
altitude Of over nine feet ON thc base in large
letters is simply the name
"UPHAM
The face of the spire, near the base bears the
following Inscription
WILLIAM X UruAN.
Born at Montpelier Vermont April 3 1877
Died at anton Ohio March -, 1853
Erected by
the members Of the bar OF Stark county
The monument is Of Italian marble. finely fin
ished and wrought aud is worthy mark OF re-
spect from the lawyers of stark county 90 one who
was once "a leading light n their profession
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

DISCHARGED The jury in the case Of John
Vim, for the murder Of Donaliue, at Windsor,
took the case at ~ O'Clock ON Saturday and came
into court at 2 O'Clock Monday afternoon, unable
to agree upon n verdict, whereupon Judge barrett
discharged them
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

NEWSPAPER SALE.-We understand that the
Vermont Jom1,ll, at Windsor which by the erms
of the will of its late proprietor, l.. }. Ncndoe,
was TO be sold at auction, December 2itn, was bid
OF by Mr.. David Mclndoe brother, who intends,
we understand to continue the paper. Mir Frank
lin Butler the present editor Of the paper is to be
retained The price paid was 81, 900, two-thirds
Of which goes to the Vermont Bible Society and
one-third to the New Hampshire Bible Society.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

vERsIuRE The new hall on the brook road
was dedicated on Christmas eve, by promenade
concert and oyster supper. About one hundred
and fifty persons were present The Corinth
cornet band furnished the music, and all went
merry as marriage bell"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

PHizF roB BITTER AND Cmrsr Tile Bran
don Manufacturing Company, Hon. y 7 Sprague,
Jr President, Offer one Of their double platform
double beam scales as q premium for the hest Dot
Of butter Of not less than twenty five pounds and
another for the best cheese not less than twenty
pounds exhibited at the meeting Of the Vermont
Dairymcns Association, at this place, January 90
p and 90 proNimo Competitors for these prizes
must become members Of the Association and fur
nish written statement. Of when, hy whom and
how The butter or cheese WIS made breed and
feed " COWS etc etc Daniel Hopkins ESQ Of
Waterbury Centre. will have charge Of this de-
partment and all articles to be passed upon hy
any committee whether for the spmgue prize or
for commentator must be entered with him
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

FAIR AssociATIoS.-I members Of Dog River
Valley Association will hold their annual meeting
at the Mortified House Hall Tuesday, January
18th 1915, at one o'clock, L NJ, for choice Of Off
cers for the following year, and for the transaction
of any other necessary business.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

NoRTHFIELp Some two or three weeks ago
John Smalley was severely wounded by the acct
dental discharge Of rife which he was carrying
He was a wood sled, driving a span Of horses,
and some way the hammer Of the lock got caught
causing the discharge Of the rifle sending the
whole contents Of the barrel-powder, ball and
ramrod- through his wrist, making wound from
which he died December 23d For the last few
days his suiferngs were CREATOR the last few
hours most intense-lock-jaw preceding dsa h.
lie was twenty -four years Of age and unmarrie ].
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

ASSuAL MEETING-Ihe annual meeting Of the
Mad River Valley Agricultural Society will be
held at the Hotel Hall waitsfeld, Thursday, Jan
uary 7, 1915, at one O'Clock p, NJ, for choice Of
officers and other business
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

MAN MlssiNG.-Mr. Charles b. Turner young
man about twenty-five years Of age, resident Of
Derby, Vt, is missing under the following circum-
stances He was teaching school for the winter
in the town Of Holland, and left his school on
Thursday evening last to spend Christmas with
his friends in Derby 10 return 10 school Saturday
morning To reach home on foot, by the shortest
route, he took a cross road, but little travelled
and there are well grounded fears that he persisted
from cold as he has not been heard from since
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

WORTHWHILE At the annual communication
Of Mount Vernon lodge No s, Of j and A NJ
held atthcir IIalln Morrisville on the 23d instant
the following officers were elected for the year
ensuing
C. NJ Peck, W VI Austin wilkins s. W; g.
W Doty, J W; J. A. George, Treas o. W
Snyder See c. II Wakefield, D. \. a. Niles
ID
The following officers have been elected by
Tucker Chapter, No. i5 Of Royal Arch Masons
for the year ensuing
J d wilkins, NJ. T. H. r.; If Il. Cakes, T. r.;
C. NJ Peck, T. $ g " Doty, Treas D. A
George Sec. G. ?. Hardy c. Of II A. T.
Holmes, T. S. W Town, r. A. c.; II G. vii
cox, G NJ Sd Vail p p Roberts, G VI "a Vail;
C. S. Page G. NJ 1st Vail
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

REFORM sonooL-rhe Rutland Herald pub
shes communication iavorng the location OF
the Reform School at Yergennes.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

WRRrN The Warren lyceum met at the
school house, on Friday evening, December 2ith
and the following programme was carried ont:
firt, recitation by Hattie NJ Gear
Second discussion Reeolrci. That secret socic-
ties are beneficial Amrmauyc-iohn Hanks
John Spauldng Geo Bragg Nogahye-D g.
Gear, James Miller VI e. Bradley, J II Senter
The president appointed Ms 70 committee to de-
eide Tho question on The weight of argument Hat
tic VI Gear, Addie g Martin and T. e. Perkins
aud thoy decided in favor Of the negative
The following officers were elected fortho month
ensuing + = Keith President g. n Rows
Vice President NJ G. Bradley, secretary % G.
Gear u scnter John Hanks. literary commit
tee John spauliIng. editor, IDA Miller, cltrcss
The Assooaton will meet again January Oct.
when the following question will Doc discussed
Rlso're5, That habit exercises greater influence
over mankind than reason.
Christmas was celebrated hero, 10y Christ
mas tree at the Town Hall and after iho di.rihu-
ton of the numerous presents, social dance
IS c laDue has sold hI. house 90 J.. NJ and
J. A. Heath, for s775
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30
Probate Court.

HON. " r. lHAsii hfNthffs
The following business was transacted in The
Probate Court for the District Of Washington
during the week ending December %, 1874
December Cleo. b rutuams estate, license
TO sell real estate granted rhiletus Robinson
estate administration account allowed Orion
llcaths estate petition for license tosol real estate
referred to January 10 administrators inventory
returned VIM. 4 Osgoods estate petition for
license 10 sell real estate referred % January 49,
Elizabeth Cahills estate Frank Plumley, admin
istnt1r VIM plnmley, and y n Chase, CONF
missionor
December % Hattie s. Overs guardianship
and Asa - Wheeler's guardianship. guardian
accounts allowed
December 2s- Era iadds estate aud Julia w.
Staples estate, administration accounts presented
and referred TO Jan 10 VIM W Chamhcrn's
estate petition Tor license toreal estate reieuedto
January ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

ANormR ImAr Montpelier seems to be b.
pociay favored this rinterin the line Of fine com
ecris and now wc are promised another. which
viii certainly De inicriorto none wc have had The
Boston philharmonic club which is composed %
the 'ery best talent from Theodore Thomas Or
ohestra announce concert at Village Hall on
wednesday evening ri next week Every mcm-
Der of this club s a soloist Of Acknowledged abi-
iiy and the concert will be- fine one They will
be assisted by Miss May a Bryant whose refu-
tat.ou as Vocalist is Of the highest order
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

GOLDEN WEDDING The friends Of Mr. and Mir
PEREY C. WILLS, to the number Of forty or more.
met Al their home in Chelsea on the afternoon Of
the fifteenth to celebrate their fiticth anniversary
As Mr. and Mrs Wills were both born in Chelsea,
and have spent these fifty years Of married life on
the same farm where they now live. most Of
those present they had known from childhood,
and few old neighbors had commenced IN life
only few years later than they Among those
present on the occasion were their five remaining
daughters, with two Of their husbands, aud three
grandchildren, they having buried their oldest
daughter and one son, while they have still one
son who was not with them on that day. There
were only two Of the company-Mrs wills sister
and neice-who were present at the time they
were married It was altogether a very pleasant
gathering, the time being spent in quiet CONVEX
sation, and the reading of an original poem by
Miss L. Wills and, also, one by Rev = Mer-
nll-who, after the singing Of the hymn, Thus
far the Lord has led me on, offered prayer for
the continuance Of the Divine blessings To rest
down upon the aged couple who had been per-
mitted To live together SO many years After
pariakins Of a bounuiul collation. the company
went away, leaving the old hearts made glad and
young again, not only by the tokens Of kind re-
membfauce, as shown by the gifts in gold aud
other presents to the value Of fifty dollars but by
that which is better than gold-the kind words
and good wishes Of their friends-that the Lord
would abundantly bless aud spare them these
many years yet, TO each other and To their hieuds
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-12-30

Rr'pi>G RooM-luday evening OF next week
the Citizens Library and Reading Room Assoca-
uon propose a public entertainment at Village
Hall choice programme will Doe presented
consisting Of vocal and Instrumental music tab
leauA ,,auts. an acting charade OF pantomime
and select Rotations by pleasing and popular
clocutioulst The public may rely upon being
well entertained and will doubtless give that de-
serving and useful Institution our free Reading
ihc benefit OF q crowded house
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-07-21
VOL. XXXIX.
LIFE OR DEATH.

Doth Life survive the touch of Death,
Deaths hand alone the secret holds,
Which rs to each one he unfolds
We press to know with bated breath
whisper there, a whisper here
Confirms that hope to which we cling
But still we grasp at anything,
And sometimes hope and sometimes fear.
Some whisper that the dead we knew
Hover around us while we pray,
Anxious to speak. We cannot say:
We only wish it may be true
! know Stole who has thought.
"As healthy blood flows through his veins
And Joy his present life sustains,
And all this good has come unsought,
" For more he cannot rightly pray,
Life may extend, or life may cease;
lie bides the issue, sure of peace,
Sure of the best in Gods own way.
" Perfection waits the race of man;
If, working out this great design,
God cuts us of, we must resign
To be the refuse OF His plan.
But I, for one, feel no such peace
dare to think | have in me
Trat which had better never be,
If lost before it can increase.
And OH the ruined piles of mind,
Daily discovered everywhere,
Built but to crumble in despair -
dare not think Him so unkind.
The rudest workman would not fling
The fragments of his work away,
If ev'ry useless bit Of clay
He trod on were n sentient thing.
And does tho Wisest Worker take
Quick human hearts, instead of stone,
And hew and carve them one by one
Nor heed the pangs with which they break
And more: if but creations waste,
Would lie have given us sense to yearn
For the perfection none can earn
And hope the fuller life to taste?
think, if we must cease to be-
1t is a cruelty refined,
To make the instincts of our mind
Stretch out toward eternity.
Wherefore | welcome natures cry,
Al earnest of life again,
Where thought shall never be in vain
And doubt before the light shall fly.
-Macmalan's Migaen
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-07-21
TANHOOD HOW LOST, HOW

u
ust published, a new edition Of DR.. CULVER
ELLIS CELEBRATED ESSAY on the radical
= (without medicine) Of Spermatorrhea or
ninal Weakness, Involuntary Seminal Losses,
potency, Mental and Physical Incapacity, I'm
iments to Marriage, etc; also, Consumption,
lepsy and Fits, induced by sef-indulgence or
ual extravaganza, etc.
R Price, in sealed envelope, only six cents
he celebrated author. in this admiral Essay,
frly demonstrates, from thirty years sue
fful practice, that the alarming consequences
Felf-abuse may be radically cured without the
pgerous use of internal medicine or the appli-
Jon of the knife pointing out mode Of cure
bnce simple, certain, and eiectuai, by means
which every sufferer: no matter what his con-
on may be, may cure himself cheaply private
and radically.
y This Lecture should be in the hands of
ry youth and every man in the land.
'ent under seal, in plain envelope, to any
lress, postpaid, on receipt Of six cents or two
I stamps
Address the Publishers.
CHAS. j. C. KLINE a CO..
VI l27 Bowery, N Y. p Box ijsC.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-07-21

As q mere politician Speaker Blaine has
made sure stroke lie has placed him
selfby this letter at the head Of the men
who have got the real control Of the re.
publican party away from its founder,
and who use it to effect legislature for
their private and pecuniary advantage
The tariff corruptions from Pittsburg 90
Philadelphia will recognize their leader
The moiety men in all the custom-houscs
will hail friend. The active, jobbiue
working men Of the republican party W a
assiduously strengthen this candidate al.
ter their own hearts. President Grant
and the placo.holders ofto.day know now
with whom they have to contend-[ New
York Worll.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-07-21
PEW TALK AND CIIuRCH SCAN
DAL.

That tai young fellows here to-day,
wonder what's his namo
His eyes are fixed upon our pew
Do look at Sally Dame.
Who is that lady dressed in green
1t can't be Mrs Beach,
There's Mrs. Jones with Deacon Dilc,
| wonder if he'll preach?
Lend INC your fan, it is so warm,
We both will sit to prayers;
Mourning becomes the Widow Anne
How Mary's bonnet flares.
Do look at Nancy Slooycr's veil
It's full breadth too wide;
| wonder now if Susan Ayers
Appears to-day bride
Lord, what a voice Jane Rice has got
Oh, how the organ roars'
I'm glad we've left the singers seat
How hard Miss johnson snorcs.
What ugly shawls are those in front
Did you observe Ann Wild
Her new straw bonnet IL trimmed with black.
guess shes lost child.
I'm half asleep-that Mr.. Jones'
His sermons are 50 long;
This afternoon well stay at home
And practice our new song.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-07-21
MEXICAN SEWING MA
NHTNE

; NEW IMPROVED AMERICAN, self
leading, with the new self-threading shuttle
|readed in second), is acknowledged to bo the
et complete, simple and durable as well as the
Ptest running and best Family Sewing Machine
world has yet produced. Ladies will not buy
other after seeing and trying them.
gents wanted to buy and sell them in all IN
|upiod territory. If there is no agent for them
your vicinity, send for circulars to.
EDWARD DEWEY,
MEOW Al Avon st, Boston,
General Agents for New England States.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-07-21

To authorize medals commemorating
the one hundredth anniversary of the
first meeting Of the Continental Congress
and the Declaration of Independence.
Making appropriations for the Consul
lar and Diplomatic service of the Govern
ment for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1875, and for other purporses.
To amend the law relating to patents,
Trademarks and copyrights.
To increase the pensions Of soldiers
and sailors who have been totally disabled.
To further continue the act to author
ize the settlement of the accounts of off.
GERS Of the Army and Navy.
To authorize and direct the Secretary
Of War to reserve from sale 10000 suits
Of old and disused Army uniform clothing,
now in the Quartermaster' Department
OF the Army, and to transfer the same
to the National Home for Disabled Vol.
unteer Soldiers.
To authorize the Secretary of War to
ascertain the amount of expenses incurred
by the States Of Oregon and California
in the suppression of Indian hostaitics
in the years 1872 and 1878.
To increase pensions in certain cases.
Relating to ambassadors. consuls and
other Office
To extend the time for filing claims
for additional bounty under the Act Of
July %, 1866,
Fixing the timo for the election Of
Representatives from Pennsylvania to the
Forty.fourth Congress.
For relief of certain settlers on the
public lands in Minnesota and Iowa.
To admit free of duty articles intended
for the International Exhibition Of 1866.
Joint resolution authorizing the issue
of clothing to certain enlisted men Of
the Army.
Joint resolution providing for the ter.
minajion of the treaty between the United
States and His Majesty the King of the
8elgians, concluded at Washington July
II, 1858.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-07-21
SOLDIER REUNION.


General Stannard, commander OF the
reunion forces, has announced the f9llow-
ing circular
HEADQ 'RrERs REUNION FoRcEs orNr.,
BURLINGTON, VI, July G,1ST4
lst. Notice is hereby given that the
second annual reunion Of the returned
soldiers Of Vermont viii be held at Bur-
lington, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
and Friday, August 18th, 2Gth, 27th and
2Sth, 1874.
%. The following veterans have been
appointed staff Officers, and win he re-
cognized rs such
Wm. W. Henry. Burlington. Chief Of
Staff
Warren Gibbs, Burlington Adj Gcn.
era
Geo. f. Davis, Burlington, Asst. Adit.
General.
Frank W. Smith. Burlington, Asst
Adjt General
y. Austin, Burlington, q ~ General
Buel }. Derby, darlington. Asst ..
VI. General
Willior, Saith n.rl;,,t.n A. -
NJ Ccncral
ornorI u 49,, N-;,...Li A4 a
NJ CororoI
N'''''''
Chlttenden Co.-ij \ Stevens t,-oI
junction.
Addlson-A ; Irac5, Aiddlcbary.
Bennington--Jas. u. Naloridse Ben.
nngton.
Caedonla--P y. B.olgatt ,S..J 'h4s.
bury
Essex -Astin II Hall, Island Pond.
Franklin--John W. Newton st. Al
bans
Grand lsle-Gco. u. rowics, Albui Oh.
Lamoile-C. u. Gatcs, Cambliise.
Orange {. Stearns, bradford
Orleans-N W. nrout Barton,
Rutland-J. \, Salisbury, Rutland.
Washingtou-F. +. Pitkin, Montpelier.
Wmdham-N''t'edse tia'klns' Brat
tleboro.
Windsor-s'cpaen NJ. fmsfee, Hart
ford.
ID, The Aides-ce.Camp herewith ap-
pointed IN the several counties will SUPER
wise and arrange ior the Attendance Of
the soldiers from lhelrre'peeiivc counties
tth, Inc men VIII oring Their Blankets
and VIII supply Themselves with railous
by bringing them irom home or 10y pro
curing them IN burlington. Any one
by sending requistionS for meat bread,
coiiee'sugnr aud other rations to Major
a. Austin burlington, will be supplied
at cost price The 'lg4rteimaster-Gcne
al oil the State Uen. Lynde' will furnish
tents ana camp VIII be prepared and
the straw and fuel furnished without
charge NO assessment to deiray the
camp expenses Will be made, the same
being provided Tor IN the main by the
people OF Darlington. \ coed eating
house Will be established upon the ground,
where those who desire will be provided
with warm meals at reasonable terms.
9TH. On assembling, quarters will be
assigned in regimenta order, and so far
as Is practicable 1t is expected that the
,...al
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-07-21

A great object in l.lc-A giant.
a bad oman-To Owe mon monor.

A lauoh is worth a hundred oroans in
any marEct.-lCbarlcs Lamb.
An Ohio Jockey furnishes horses with
false teeth 90 conceal thcir ace
rho o,5 .c,.A;,.,l .-.....,.'....
boy,s bos5 er5 g., soaet e'''e oe-.L w. Ja'''
,r..,.-.-.t. -,
i'"'' '1'' 'n 'o'S'
@ -oO~ ou' 'or INC oom''. inereoy
"1D' % ''''
Judge not man by the appearance Of
ms exterior surface.
Spilkins says th1t every newspaper he
takes home only serve 20 create bustle
IN hH family
lie went back ou BIS oan truo lova,be.
cause She a'e o.'en and Che jury gaye
her S52VO
Toast o5 railway dinner. "Our
Mothers, industrious uulsre, though they
often mspaoed the witch.
Five times Joia Happy Of Virginia
has been engage 90 one gjfl. .ad he has
not made De-. ll4fry yet.
father :. pi..ae.;, offered III, sam
FIVE d,,,or. .... IL -, c,,.,1....
md ,b.n Xxx In ~ .o o''' .i
IT, wa o' ''-0
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,.I ry',.f1i ~. ,... rl s.s .., VuP&S
1,.- f.;o,5 ' T o~' IN. Uii
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"o' Ii"O says "iiomor is
I'd ."sPapeF "AAt '.H 90 81 slto--
very absurd o'. F.if ~ to its
A.. .....a........i
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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-07-21

RonnrR SENTENCED. Thursday morr-
ing James McCabe broke into the jewelry
store Of VIM Beaman, Hartford Ct,
about half past seven o'clock. and stole
$4,000 worth OF watches and charms from
the safe which had been unlocked by the
clerk who had temporarily closed the store
to get breakfast. At eight o'clock Nc
Cabe was secured in East Hartford, and
at half past three he was in Connecticut
state prison. to serve out term of seven
years. lie is New York burglar and
has been in Albany penitentiary.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-07-21

NR. CABLES ERASIVE SOAP,
- Manufactured by N. C. March, Middle
Fy. Vt, is the best toilet soap in the market,
living the skin smooth and soft 1t is also the
fapest soap for washing dirty clothes. Try it
Il you will never be without it. Many wit
kses For sale at Case & Rider's. 40yl
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-07-21

i RS. 4. j. MARTIN, Fashionable
Dress and Cloak maker, has constantly on
fd all the latest and most approved patterns.
(rk executed with satisfaction and despatch.
10 sole Agent for the Grover and Baker Elastic
Lock stitch Sewing Machine,
Niddlebury, Vt. 5l;Gm