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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-08

The Board of Foreign Missions of
the Presbyterian Church does not pre-
sent a satisfactory report for the past
year. The entire receipts were $456,718,
$50, 900 less than the previous year. The
debt of the Board on the 1st of May was
$36, 2S2. The gifts of the Ladies' Boards
of Missions during the year increased,
but there was falling off in the legacies
and in the contributions from the
churches So
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-08
churches.

"A boy who had stolen some apples
was forgiven for the rather ingenious
manner in which he excused himself. The
schoolmaster asking him what he hadato
say for himself, the urchin replied: ''The
apples were Toms; don't know how he
got them; and now they're mine, and he
don't know how I got them.''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-08

A HUNDRED MILLION bushels Of oyster
shells lie beaped on the banks of the
Damariscotta River, Me-, and yet no oys-
teIs have lived in those waters within the
memory Of man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-08

A second Lambeth Conference is
called for 1S77-to which all the Anglican
Bishops will be invited. The first was
held at Lambeth Palace (hence the name
of Lambeth) in 1867.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-07-08

A TORNADO which crossed Missouri was
described as the wailing, writhing,
Wrigglipg, whistling wind"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03
Green Mountain Railroad.

The project Of a narrow gauge railroad through
the state, traversing the easterly slope of the
Green Mountains, il assuming definite shape
Not only has the preliminary survey been com
plcied, showing an Unexpectedly feasible route
but sufficient stock has already been taken to or
game under the general railroad law OF the state.
Ten per cent. Of the stock subscribed has been
paid in and the towns have commenced 10 bond.
Weston in Windsor county CALAMITY leads the
column, having voted almost unanimously to sub
scribe eight times her grand list amounting to
over $1,000 Assistance for the road is coming
from new quarter. II. Blanchard, Esq, Of New
York president Of the Forty frst Parallel railroad
(which seeks to make this road an eastern link in
It's vast chain accompanied by Mr.. Prentiss, live
railroad man from Providence, r. l., visited our
town last week. to consult with the friends here
They came well backed with capital, aud made
the specific offer that, provided 5000 per mile
could be secured on the route, they would furnish
the balance TO complete the road This Is an I'M
expectedly favorable proposition and ought not to
be suffered to pass unlmproved The whole dis
lance from the south line Of the state TO the Canada
line, at North Troy, is not far from one hundred
and seyenty-fye miles. Six thousand dollars per
mile would be about 81 ,00OO00 This amount can
easily b. raised
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03

MoNpAfs November l. 1870.
HITTER The receipts for the past two weeks foot up
aso paekisss and ne ,-ai that there 4 arge stock
Northern dac-, which should be- sold 2s6c3Oc
m t9phy any puht 10 Shippers but We thnS that owners
present. buyers don't To want It AZ any price, h
net good enough 9T nr-i class trade and Toy h ior others
~ N. Perhaps eooler weither VIII work change
S s, ' at n & VA e Sss ae' s s a @
lots aud At sis m selections very little Of lhs Kind
GhtLsh-ihe cheese market as lekeg very quiet turn
wstandng Thai sales are reported in New YORK al about
10 n NJ higher than ruling prize. here ihe best that gei
outside d fh nay 81 aoooua o from he f s1 ,S s
se a @ Z, an1 Sa i' ser, III zen Is q
offering the sales range at llegi3c " No. as 10 quality
steady demand from trade and really choice and sound
family brands arr likely 10 be scarce through theyear Con-
and this description sells Al ssbo@fD d barrel Fancy
wheat 81 Lous Al ses AZ 10 qualify and some fayoriie
brands held hgheri nos sells a siC5sN and Ohio
nesola sng Al - tbarrei and common
Western extras At ssoes1 " barrel There fair demand
C0RN MEAL Ere Corn meal has been In fair demand
aa hs sales lave 6ssa * ssS S 20 Saa 10
wheat Hour sells a SO one hundred pounds and oat
Oral, !. fan demand for corn, but prices have
Tor msed and yellow Oats have beS a Viii arm S1sl
oeps, and sales have been made i6sSc for mixed and
been a. ees v 6u6c shorts 81 az he iced as Sac 's
BEANs Mediums have decliued to 81 IS " bushel
bsn az si al I at sa fs.s e. ss S
buShel, In small lots.
E,igs-Ihs Tssgpis continue Light and price. have been
iofeed np 70 nt lie ~ dozen tot fresh Northern and kAs
cru Western sell at Ner.Ac ID dozen.
POTATOES AND ONlONS-fhe market has ruled pretty
hrn during the week far potatoes With .a of Early
AZ heublci aud Jackson Whites at hlteA R hishebut at
the close there hie easier feeling, and SIC h about the
highest that can be obtained onlols settling mostly
s30<32i N barrel,
HAY ANp sfkAw-Ihe stock of meinm hay Is acculnn-
siing aud prices o all Kinds weak VI not aaoiaOy
d al
oat straw at SlQ
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03

tT,,,,,,-,,,,, -rt ,o.l. - A. .., -,
-, H.. -. -,
inc IN onr peonle os il has Ion,, bcen re,orled ne
auong the tno.t thrifty and valnable "institn-
tions % of the town The new bnildings will be of
direrep, form from the old and Of greater capaeity
for business The main building will be forty.
seven by seventy feet The basement is already
raised, aud doubtless the rest Of the frame work
will be up the present week, as a large force Of
men are constantly employed upon the work
The larger portion Of Green's unfinished stock has
been distributed to the tanneries at Cmftsbury
and flainhed' the remainder Is retained here for
finishing, or shipped to market by arrangement
with those holding business relations with Mr..
Green. We understand that the insurance has
been satisfactorily adjusted
Jonathan Foster IS erecting a house in the
north part Of the village, ON land purchased some
years ago OF the late Reuben Wakefield.
IL y. Chandler, OF alder brook" reports
the production Of two hundred and ninety bushels
OF tumips from one-fourth Of an acre Of land
They were Of the French nazine variety
--uerhert II Ward son of DIR NJ Ward NJ
this place is member Of the present Freshman
class at Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn.
lie graduated at Seminary Hill, Montpelier last
spring
-Fdwi, Read went tn R,stou an Thursday of
Last ,yoe, in answer IN a snmmons IN yi.it bis
father who Il vuo dangerously sicl, In one NJ the
city hospitals, where he has recently been under
treatment for cancer
Tho first S,otel, granite monument fron
uacl,s .bo,, was ,ecentlv so, nm at ,he Cantor
oo,,otar,.' for "A NJ Ai,,o, Pa a. fo,,il,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03
,IIMorny y. nrAros's ESTATE.

In Probate Court, held Al Montpelier, Ia and for Aid bis
trict on the 2sth day OF october. A. ID. lslS
VIM. W Henry, Administrator OF tho estate uf Timothy Y
oaton late Of Waterbury IN said District decease makes
application 10 said Court Ton license To sell part The real
estate of said deceased "a witt An o tho hitch
he died seized possessed homestead and
dover therein but Including the inversion Of the DOVER
representing that the sale thereof for the
payment u the debts and expenses III a.lulnst a.
ton. Wherenpon Il "a ordered BY said Court that aid
Probate ohlce, n said Montpelier, the nj day Of No.
Nener A. II. lnia, fur hearing aud decision thereon,
Is further ordered that all persons Interested be notified
hereof by publication II notice Of said application and
nief uleeon, thvc weeks successfully IN the Nefsont
Waehnan state Journal, a newspaper published AZ
Montpelier, and which crculates te nelghborhOod VI
those Interested before said % hearing that they may
appear AZ said tune and place and, n they cause obiet
thereto. hy The Iourt.--Atteal.
VJto HARVEY fii.DE>, JaAsc.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03
Lapaize.

A dispatch from Concord TO the Boston Globe
says that the grand jury met there on the morning
OF October 2s, 10 act on the case OF Lapaize the
suspected murderer Judge Stanley addressed the
jury in brief address, stating the necessity and
Importance Of keeping secret all the evidence that
should be adduced before them as members of the
grand jury, that the innocent should not be made
10 suffer- nor the ends Of justice be defeated
They then retired to the rooms assigned them In
charge Of the sheriff and the evidence against La
palze was laid before them by the Attorney GEN
eral and the County Solicitor At about half past
three clock, p NJ, tie jury came in and reported
the finding Of an indictment against the prisoner
for the murder OF Josie langmsid. The indict-
ment contained six counts aud was for murder In
the first degree. At four p NJ. the prisoner was
brought into court, aud, upon being arraigned
plead not gully. Samuel b. Page, a well known
lawyer Of Concord, was assigned as his counsel, at
his request
A later dispatch, dated October 3ist, says that
very damaging evidence against Lapaize has been
discovered lie is identified as man seen in
the bushes near the road the girl must have passed
over on the morning OF the murder, and within
about ten minutes Of the time when she probably
passed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03

CouRr REroRrER- papers about the state
have generally given currency to the report that
Henry Oviatt Esq for six years official court re-
porter for Washington, Orange Orleans and La
noble counties, had resigned his position, By rea-
son Of severe criticisms from the judges at the
general term Of the supreme Court. While it is
true that such resignation was rendered and I'M
questionably induced by reproofs Of the nature
spoken o. justice requires it to be stated that sub
sequcnt investigation showed eonclusiyely that
the structures of the judges arose from misun-
Outstanding Of the facts in the oasethat his rcsg
nation was not accepted, and that he has been en-
poyed for the same service anotheryear Weare
glad Of this yindcationi for so accomplished re-
porter should not be driven from his position by
false or malicious charges
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03

ATTEMPTED EsCArE-A desperate attempt To
escape was made on Friday morning last, by con
ycts who were being taken from Sing Sing to Dan
nemora prison, in New York state. The eonvicts
were shackled together in pairs and two pairs Of
them succeeded in breaking their shackles be-
tween Rutland and Middebury and when they
reached that station they escaped from the car.
Two Of them were captured before they could get
away from the depot the third ran towards the vii
lage, pursued by the guard, who fired seven shots
at him, two taking effect, wounding him severely,
and II is reported that he has since died. The
fourth reached the river and eluded the officers In
pursuit until the next evening" when he was aiken
la Geo smiths woods. lie was lodged in Middle
bury jail TO await the action Of New York au-
thofitcs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03


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n,eo,u, and ,ha Se,,,,.,1, ,Io ,.-a. an,
N overaoving md doo,, ro,,,,,ons ,r,oro., ,,or
yodea tho anS,onoa
i"e p'nN'u" s''s VI '"' estate VI D. L. sever
""'e Is s'' 'o' '''' -V'"'
-George smith has exchanged his farm with
his brother t. d smith, for his village residence
at the upper end OF Main street
-~Spow fell saturday and Sunday nights to sucli
a depth that people moved around brskly ON
Monday and Tuesday in slcishs and some we're
busy shedding
L c. Fisher. Short-horn COW drmped another
helfer calf ON the 2Gth of October This probably
will NOT he sold for any 81 $50 but will rencb birb
up into the Thousands
,.., ....,.,,,,,,,, ,,..,.. ,.,. ~, ~. -,
T.. CT, $500. l., ~
-. ,,a, ia.,.,,'aI H., a., -, -, -, o
- aoM ria ero ,.os ,,o ,,,r, 20 ~, ,'..a'.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03

Marriages and Dedfhs inserted grdfis. Obituary
Notices, FIRE cents per line, urdridbly
N liethel, October %. by Rev. T. Gerry NATHAN PAR
Bethel.
In Rochester, october ~, by Rev. Geoge Guernsey
Lincoln.
IN 81 Jolnshnry. October II, by Rev II. NJ Tilotson
Johnsbury.
" 'folon Oeebei 90 Wy Row George Carpenter. FRED
nhitk, =. CHARTER, Of Howar,lviile Comb and ARA
BELL VANCE, OF Uroion.
In sheldon October 80 At the residence Of SCHUYLER Chad
WICK, tsg STEPHEN 7. TRCAN, Of Franklin and A NNA
NJ SHEPARD, OF sheldon.
10 Grecnville, y, j., October Y, HARVEY KELSEY
WEEKS, Of Danviile, and ELSIE ELIZABETH ASHLEY
youngest daughter Of James ~ Ashley of Gfeenville.
ln East Montpelier, November l. Mt the residence Of the
hle father Charlie. A. fliof by Rev George r. Forbes
ol Llsl Mnnlnellnr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03

- .
H. Probate Court held At Montlelcr, Ia said District
the 18th day Of october. A. u. 1875
james Caldwell, administrator Of the estate Of Lyman
Powers, late 81 hoNhuN, In said District, de-
eeaed presents his administration account for eNaniina-
uon and allowance and nakes appncatcn for
deoe o distribution and partition Of the OF said de-
eeased Whereupon, II Orerei BY said Court, that said
account and said application be referred session
theref 10 be held AZ the Probate once IN said Mont
peliet On the 2jd day OF November, A. ID, lsi1 Tor
hearing and decision thereon; and, u Is further
iere that noce hereof he given To all persons Interested
ny publication OF the three weeks succtsvtiy tho
vermont Waterman n state Journal a newspaper pub
lshed At Montpelier. previous 10 said time appointed for
hearing that they appear at said time and place. and
show II they have why said account should
not be allowed. aud such deserve made
Iiy the Court.-Attcst,
O3-05 HARVEY rILDEN, Juigo.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03

GRANGE CoNyESrioS.-A mass meeting Of the
Patrons Of Husbandry will be held at the Village
Hail, Montpelier, on Thursday, November 18th, at
ten o'clock, 4 NJ. State Agent J. IL. Crosby will
be present with full line Of price lists, samples
and good supply Of articles as samples, to be
sold to the Patrons. lie will fully explain the
financial workings Of the state agency, will take
orders for goods and groceries, and give any in
formation concerning his work desired by the
Patrons His headquarters will be at Bishops
Hotel. The plan for county council, or county
grange, will be discussed and also several other
matters Of Importance to the order. An evening
session will be held when public addresses will be
given by prominent members of the oider-Hon
+. 7. Cotton, Z. T. Jameson, Col. J. Il. Mead, Law
renee Braiuerd, DIR. r. H. HoslSins aud others hav-
ing been requested to speak on the occasion The
public are invited to attend the evening session
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03
I yNIs pAnsaRp,s ESTATE,

IN Probate Couri, held At Montpelier. said District
the I'd day 81 November, A. u. 1875
Lyman tisk executor o the estaeoi Lynns BaTnard late
of Natsnei, la said District Deceased, presents his admin
suion account for examination aud allowance makes
Application for q decree distribution and partition
Court that said account and sad application be referred to
session theresa Ia b. held az the Probate Oice In said Mont
Ielsr, the 2i day Of November a. isls hearing
and DECISION thereon; And, Is further ordered that
notice hereof b. giNento all persons Interested by pulica
ION oi the same three week. successfully In the Vermont
Waterman and state Journal, a newspaper published at
Montpelier. previous 10 said time appointed Tor l,saring
that tey may appear at said time and place and show
cause, Il any they have why said account should NOT
he allowed, and such irrTee made.
by the Court.-Atiest
03-o5 HARVEY TILDEN, Judgr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03
Tuesdays Elections.
Unexpected Republican Successl

isrcciil Despatch TO The Waterman 4 Jounaii
BosroN, November g.
MAssAcnusErrs-l,icc elected by about six
thousand, and legislature more strongly Republic
can than usual
Ntw fow-Republican by Eve thousand.
PENSsYLvANiA-IIarra (Rcpublcanl re-
elected by twenty-five thousand
N@JrRsEr-Republlcau majority in Legislature.
MiNNEsorA- Republican by five thousand
WISCONSIN, Republican by from three to five
thousand
Mississippi, Maryland and Virginia democratic.
good days work!
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03

In Probate Court held Montpelier In said District on
tn 2bih day OF October A, D. ISIS;
Eleazur Gover, Administrator of the estate Of Susan
MeigTe late q Waterbury, In said District deceas, pre-
srnt- his administration account examination allow
ance and makes Application deee Of distribution and
partition Of the estate Of said decreased Mhereupon
derrd by said Court that said account aud said appconb
eterre 20 session thereof 10 be held Al the Probate ONCE
IN said Montpelier, the lbh day Of November A. u, sa5
for hearing aud decision thereon And, further onier-
that notice hereof be given all persons Interested by pub
cnion Of the same three weeks successfully IN the Vermont
Watchman state Journal newspaper published a.
Montpelier previous To SAIL time appointed for hearing that
they may appear at said time and place and show cause 4
they have, whs said account should not be- allowed
and such deciee uiie By the Cnuu-Aitest,
02Ot HARVEY fiLDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03

RAILROAD CHANGE-The new Central time Ia
bic went into effect on Monday The morning
mail from st. Albans and Burlington to Boston
passing here at nine O'Clock, which has been run
ming since the road was opened, l. discontinued
We have no mail now, from the west, in the morn
ing The Burlington morning papers reach here
at three o'clock in the afternoon. The afternoon
accommodation. passing this place At six o'clock,
J. Nj. is also discontinued. 1t will be seen that
the best local train over the Central Is taken off
that we can reach Boston or Springfield by day
light from Montpelier, only by taking mixed
train to Roybury at much earlier hour, in order
to connect there with passenger train. There is
much dissatisfaction along the road at the discon-
tinuance Of the morning mail train to Boston.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03

WEST ToPsIIAM.-Rey. Mr. Hamilton, from
Groton, assisted by aymen from Groton and East
Topsham, held series Of meetings at this
place, commencing ON Friday evening last, and
continuing until Sunday evening although the
weather was exceedingly unpropitious the atten-
dance was fair and the interest good
The apple crop is unusually good in this sec
ton, one would suppose, by the number OF barrels
going to and from the cider mill.
Freeman Cunningham has completed his new
house, and intends moving into it this week it il
one Of the best il not he best house in the place
and what IL still better, it is paid for
The dance announced To come of last week
At Village Hail. was failure, only fur or five
couple putting in their appearance. The supper
prepared by Mrs. A. }. W, for tho occasion, il
still waiting for wayfarers or others In need of
the good things Of this life.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03

SufcipE IN RocHEsTER-Mr orrin c. Wiley,
a respectable farmer OF West Rochester, committed
suicide the fore part OF last week. He has APP
pcared little strange lately, but not enough so
to create any suspicious. On Monday morning. at
about five o'clock, he left home, and not return
Ing during the day an unsuccessful search was
made for him by his neighbon. Wednesday the
whole country was aroused, two OF three hundred
people joining in the hunt Thursday the search
was renewed, when he was found dead only
lew rods from where the search was abandoned
the night before. lie was lying on his back, his
head and shoulders little elevated against log
His throat was cut, the wind-pipe and jugular
veins being completely served. His jack knife,
which was the instrument of destruction, was shut
and in his pocket. The knife was dali, and the
cash was badly haggled. A slit was cut to the bone
In one thumb supposed to have been done by
shutting the knife, He was about forty-hye
years old, and leaves n wife and two children
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-11-03
Personal.

SENATOR MoRRrL left his summer home In
Stafford, for Wellington on Monday Of last
week
EX-SENATOR MATT H. CAweSrER is 50 scri-
ously threatened with Inflammation Of the lungs
that his physician has forbidden his taking part
In the Wisconsin canvass
QrrrE a sensation has been made In Brooklyn,
by the announcement that Rev Dr. Storrs. Of
brooklyn, has accepted call to the passionate of
the Brick church, in New York
Mr. CARptrn, editor of tho yineland Iaie-
pendent, who was shot by c. X lands in March,
died last Sunday morning, the oath nit Mr.
lands has been arrested and taken to the county
Jail In Brdgeton, to await his trial for murder
VIZ regret to learn Of the death Of Mrs Jean
nette Mason, wife OF Col Rolla Gleason, which
occurred ut Richmond on Friday last, at the age
Of "a years. She was sister Of f. D. and John l..
Mason, Of Richmond, and daughter Of the late
Roswell Mason. She was most estmable lady,
and had the esteem and respect Of all who know
her
VIZ notice the recent death, at Nowtonvile,
New York, Of Rev. Dr. William Arthur, father Of
Collector Arthur, Of New York, aged about eighty
years. We well remember Mr. Arthur as a Bap-
list preacher, in the little town Of water,irc,
iamoille county, orty-f,e years AGA man Of
decided ability but hardly able to keep the wolf
Of starvation from the door
Hos. AMAsA WALKER, IL D., died at North
Brookfeld, Mass, on Friday last, aged about
seyonty-six years lie was widely known as a
writer and lecturer on political economy-was for
time professor in Oberlin College, and also Sec
rotary Of State Of Massachusetts,, and member Of
Congress lie was gentleman Of fine culture,
great purity Of character, and extended usefulness.
THs Rev DR. William Arthur, who died at New.
tonyille n Y, on Wednesday last, was formerly
principal Of the Bennington CVermont Academy
and afterwards studied law in the office Of Coy
ornor Van Ness. lie subsequently entered tn,
Baptist ministry, and was settled at different
times at lInesburgh and Wiiston. Dr. Arthur
was the father Of Gen Chester A. Arthur, Col
lector Of the Port Of New York
Hos CHARLES RUSSELL died at his residence il
Burlington, on Sunday morning last, in conse
quence Of paralytic shock received on the Tues
day previous. lie was a native Of Bennington
but had lived in Burlington over fifty years, mos
Of which time he practced law there. lie wal
town clerk Of Burlington about twenty years
judge OF probate eleven years, and was for many
years county auditor lie also represented Bur
lingtou in the legislature. Judge Russell was
man Of the utmost integrity, Of strong will and in.
dependent Judgment, and was a careful and accu.
rate lawyer