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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

WEST ToPsHAM.-There is ia this town a small
school district, comprising sixteen families. in
which there are ten old bachelors eight old maids,
six widows and two wdowers. Their united ages
are about fourteen hundred and fifteen years.
The number Of scholars in the district attending
school last winter was seven the number attend
ing this summer is seven. Who wonders that the
school is small when we take into consideration
its inhabitants The district claims the banner;
II they are not entitled to it LET some one speak
i notice frequently in some other papers
items from West Topsham uerJatim as sent to the
WATcnMAN. II you are satisfied to have them
copy items without credit, Of course we won't find
fault W
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

Os the FIRST of July George Squires, who until
lately for five or six years has lived with Ira
Gaflield, in Glover, came to their house and
claimed to own one OF the cows, and drove 1t off
In spite Of protest. Mrs. Gaiileld was aeshy
woman, and has had slight difficulty OF the
heart. She went into the house very much cx.
cited sat down on the edge Of the bed and called
to her husband, saying, :" believe am dying,
and sank down upon the floor and died within
twenty minutes. Her death was caused by n
rush OF blood to the heart occasioned by excite
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

Lazarus SPEcrAcLEs.--Mr. Charles keene, the
wel-known watch-maker, in Barnes block, Mont
pelier, has been appointed agent for f. Lazarus &
Co.'S Brilliant rantoscope Speciacles and Eye
glasses, which are universally conceded to be the
best in the market. lie will be at the hotel, in
Plainfeld on the first Tuesday in every month
in Waterbury, on the second Tuesday in North
field on the third, aud In Worcester on the fourth,
and will carry with him full assortment Of all
kinds and prices 81
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28
SrArE OF VERMONT, .,.u..... ..

In Probate Court held Montpelier and said Dis
trict on the 23i day Of July, A. u. 1871
An instrument and cOdc purporting 10 be the last will
and Orlando e. Lewis late OF East Montpelier
In said district deceased, being presented 10 the Court by
willard s. Martin. the executor therein named. for rrobate
II ordered by said Con that all persons concerned therein
be notified appear session OF said Court to be held at
the Probate Once In Montpelier the l7ih day Of August
d. 1873. and show cause II any they may have, against
the Probate of said VIII which purpose Il Is further
dered that copy Of the record Of this order he published
weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman State
Journal printed at Montpelier previous TO said time ap-
pointed Tor hearing. ny the Court.--Attest,
y A CHASE. Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

WArERBuRY.-A number Of strangers and visit
ors are at present guests at the hotel and IN
various families of our village. Mr.. Edward
iIntchns and family from Cincinnati, Mr.. John
Henry's family, from Brooklyn and Mr. Sidney
Browns family, from Ogdonsburg, are among the
number. Mr.. liascall and family, from Wscon-
sin, have been here to some of their old friends
after an absence Of twenty years.
The Waterbury Hotel has been put In fne
order within, and the painters now at work on
the outside, When they have done, the house will
present a nne appearance
-Rey. Mr.. Copeland Is absent from town, and
Will be away two or three weeks lie intends TO
remove FROM the place MS soon us he can make
arrangements to that effect There will probably
be no service In the Congregational church the
next tive sabbaths, but the sabbath-schooi will be
held at Ave o'clock T. NJ.
The superintendent Of the reform school was
absent every other day last week at vergennes, To
superintend the work In progress on the new build
ing there. boy OF the institution made his es-
cape one morning last week, but returned In the
evening TO his old quarters, prcferrlng to remain
rather than 30 out and starve. lie had nothing
to eat all day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

THREE fIGHrs.-our village is acquiring met
ropotan reputation in the matter Of fights, II
nothing else. there having been no less than three
during the past week Messrs Sumner kimball
and Hiram Smith laid out a lot Of French horse
jockeys. on Saturday, who were blocking up the
driveway between Kimbalrs stone yard aud Main
street Mr.. Bishop thrashed an obstreperous fell
low named Ward, who came into his hotel on Mon.
day highland Dan Mclaughlin, plasterer at the
Pavilion, went to ball In the town hall in Berlin
last Friday night and after whipping " Alec /"
Campbell OF this village, cleaned out the en-
tire party, and broke up the ball"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

DRowNED.-A young man about seventeen
years Of age, by the name OF Willie Cantweli OF
North Sheldon, was drowned in the Msssquoi
River, last Sunday, while bathing, 1t appears
that he accidentally slipped OIL from clay bank
where the water was about ten feet deep, and boz
ing a poor swimmer and alarmed, was strangled'
Ills companion, Fitch, came near losing his life In
the attempt TO save him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28
CoMMIssIoNERs' NOTICE.

Y y U.
The undersigned having been appointed by honora-
BILE probate for the district 81 Washington coinms-
soners receive examine and adjust all claims
mand OF all persons against the estate Of Richard s. Cur
er, Of Barre, In said district deceased, and all
claims exhibited In Offset thereto hereby give notice that
will the purposes aforesaid at the dwelling
Fanny Cnrfier widow Of said deceased in said Barre
the 9Th day Of August and fourth dry Of January next from
O'Clock a. till four o'clock p M each Of said days
and that months from the sixth day OF July A. II. 1875
the tune limited by said Court for said creditors to pre-
their claims for examination and allowance
Dated at Baue this 18th day Of July, A. ID. 1878
s7-sg IRA p II ARIINGTOS COMMISSIONER
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

PRoBArK CoURr.-Ths following business was
transacted in the Probate Court for the District Of
Washington, during the week ending July 26,
1875
July 23-James Batchelder's estate; license to
sell personal estate granted o. f. Lewis estate;
will referred for probate to August II.
July 26-Joseph yickerys estate; will referred
for probate to August IT, Clarissa Kellogg's es-
tate; administration account referred to August
II. Lydia Barnards estate; administrators ac-
count allowed and decree made Herbert Smith
and Charles Ravens guardianship 4 II. Kellogg,
guardian
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

4 BAD AIH-Toliccman Dumas, while going
his rounds at two O'Clock Monday morning,
heard man in the new Pavilion. lie shouted for
his a. ard Ira Cutler, and the two entered the
building. The man jumped out and ran down
State street. the officers after him. When oppo-
site Mr.. II n Taplln's, Dumas fired his pistol at
him, and didn't hit him, The man hasn't been
saeu stnea
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

FINE House. PLASrs.-Mr. Charles 7. Gibbs,
agent Of Mr.. II. z, Closson, nurseryman and flor
ist, Thetford, Vermont, Is in town with Of the
finest varieties Of house-plants offered for
sale in this vicinity, and will visit the different
residences in the village with his team. His stock
comprises geranuins, perpetual and scented gold,
silver, and bronEed leaves, fuehsias, hydungeas,
pelargoniums petunias, iyies, and every kind OF
baske, plant, smilax Madeira vine, etc. A per
sonal inspection and a trial of Mr.. Gibbs plants,
enables US to recommend them as an unusually
Gua fat
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

RAciSG IN WlusFmiD. n There are to be races
here on the 18th and 18th Of August Premiums
offered, 81 ,C25. Five purses in ALL Do not fail
to 90. There will be some good trottng There
ought to be n crowd present, and there probably
will be II the weather is in any degree tolerable
Entries to DO made to A. f. Lovejoy, Moretown,
and 10 close in the afternoon Of August 9Th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

Coon TRorTISo Sheriff Dudleys little sorel
mare, known a. the Lull mare from her former
owner. Mr., H. C. Lull, did some good trottng
upon Gilman's track, just outside OF the village,
last Saturday forenoon. last Thursday, Mr.
Henry L. Crosby bet Mr. c, II. Lnll S2a that tho
mare couldn't trot q ruile in three minutes. Mr.
l.ull accepted the wager, and the money was put
into Mr.. James Boutwels hands. Although ia,
mare was to have three trials, she performed tho
feat easily in one, making her mile in ? 50. A
pretty good feat for a little mare, out Of trimming
and used every day about town
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

ACCIDENT As the afternoon down express, on
the Central Vermont railroad, was approaching n
crossing near Royalton, on Monday, the engine
struck horse and carriage containing Mr.. How
ard and boy. The horse was instantly killed, and
Mr.. Howard was injured internally, and will
probably suffer the loss of one leg The boy
escaped comparatively unframed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28
legal Wnfres.
COMMISSIONERS. NOTICE,

COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE,
- 90. Isl. ,. ~ rdd}fse by the honora bic
probate court for the dletet Of Washington commissioned
to receive, examine and adjust all claims aud demands OF
all the estate Of Luther Biaby, late OF Mont
pelier IN said district deceased and all claims exhibited
In Offset thereto hereby notice that Will meet for
the purposes aforesaid, the late dwelling house OF said
BNby the 5Oth day August and Jo Of December
next, from o'clock until O'Clock, r. NJ, each OF
said days, and that six months from the seth day OF June
A. ID. ls5 s the time limited by said Court for sad crs
10 present their claims TO for examination and
allowance.
Dated Montpelier this 3sih day Of July A. D. 1873
eq-at ~ pEfE tomnl-soncrs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28
STATE OF VERMONT,

'
In Probate Court held at Montpelier In and for said dis
trict the sth day Of July. A. u 1914
An Instrument purortg 20 be the last VIII and testament
of Dennis Donnehue late Of Berlin IN said district, de-
ceased being presented 70 the court for Probate 1t Is
by said court that all persons concerned therein be
notified nappear session OF said court TO be held at the
probate office Montpelier the "a day OF August A. D.
$50 and show cnnse any they may have against the
probate OF said Will for which purpose II further ortart
that copy Of record Of tits order be published three
weeks successfully IN Vermont Wachian and Sats
Journal printed at Montpelier previous to said time APP
pointed for hearing
by the court Attest,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

GaEAr fAnuRE.-'Ihe telegraph this morning
announces the failure OF Duncan, Sherman 4 Co.,
the great New York bankers. Their liabilities
are set down at six million dollars, with assets not
yet determined Mr. Duncan was for time con
nected with the Vermont Central railroad, and the
failure OF this important firm must have a very
depressing effect.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

NORWICH. - The dwelling-house, horse-barn,
and contents OF the house, owned by Nelson D.
lIazen and Charles H. West, and occupied by tho
latter, were destroyed by FIRE on the morning Of
the 2ist 1t undoubtedly caught from defective
chimney. Insured for ST.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28
SrArE OF vERMoNT,, ,,,.r.,a. =,

In Probate Court held Montpelier and for sad Dis
tfict. the 26th day OF July A. n. 1916
An Instrument purpOriing TO be the last will and testament
Of Joseph vckcry, late Warren, In said District,
deceased being presented to the Court by James care
the Executor therein named, for Probate II Is ordered BY
that all persons concerned therein be notified To
appear said Court be held at the Probate
once, Montpelier, the 18th day of August A. D. 1873
and show any they may have against the Probate
Of said viii for which purpose Is further ordered thas
Of the record Of Tits order be published three weeks
successfully In the Vermont Waterman State Journal
printed MONTPELIER said time appointed for
sg-gi HARVEY TILDES Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

HANCOCK. This quiet little town Is consider
ably excited about a narrow gauge railroad. The
Green Mountain Railroad Company have had out
surveying party, under the direction OF President
Sprague, who have surveyed from some point ON
the Central line as far as Rochester. In this town
they survey ed two lines the last one Is pronounced
much the most feasible, yet 1t passes directly
through the village cemetery.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

IScgSDIARy fmE IN RUTLAND. - During the
night OF the 23d inst, the horse, barn and con-
tents belonging toJem L. Billings, were destroyed
by an incendiary fire. The value OF the property
consumed was about $1,000. Insured for $500
There Il no trace OF the perpetrators
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

BAND or lIorK-lhore will he a meeting Of the
Band Of Hope, in the Village Hall, at six o'clock,
on Friday evening, to make arrangements for a
picnic next week full attendance il requested
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

Economical Now Food. Twenty-Five cents win buy
package OF Sea Moss fare made from pure Irish Moss,
which viii make fty kinds Of dishes such ckas
pung etc. sixteen quarts of eusaris jelies creams,
Charlotte hn-Se blanc mango etc. Sold By all Druggists
Anl NInaera. lil
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28
VERMONT METHODIST sEMuNARY AND
Female College,
MONTPELIER, VERMONT
Rev. l.. White, A. NJ, Principal.

This nourishng and oasnnsy located Institution offers
excellent advantages In the following and depart
meut- all Of which are open to both ladies and gentlemen,
equal terms;
College Preparatory Course Of three years.
seminary Course, English and Classical Of three years
Collegiate Course OF four years including the Seminary
Course.
business Course Of one year including Telegraphy.
Common English Department, Art Department, Musical
Department.
iST5-FA1L TERN opens August IS and closes Nov. %.
1S75WNEER TEHM opens Dec g. and closes Feb o. 1876.
1870 srRNG rEHM opens March and closes June Is.
send for Circular. (91)
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

Nav PRoFRssoRsHIrs-fo special professor
ships have been established at the University Of
Vermont and filled as follows: DR. D. b. j. John
Rosa, Of New York, diseases Of the eye and ear ;
Dr. 5. NJ. Roberts Of New York, diseases Of chill
dren DR. r. W. Taylor, Of New York, diseases
Of the skin DR. A. 2. Ghnnell OF Burlington,
diseases OF the heart and lungs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

FiNED.-Cbarles W Bailey, Of this village, was
prosecuted and fined two dollars and costs at
Jonesyille the 10th inst, for fast driving Oh the
Jonesyille bridge. Mr. Bailey appealed, and it is
safe 10 say that the end Of the case is not yet
reached.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

In Probate Court held at Montpelier, In said District on
the 18th day OF July A. u. 1875
- Frank i1umley. administrator Of the estate q
~ Norhneh, IN said district deceased presents his
administration account for examination and allowanes
and makes application decree Of distribution and par
lion q the estate Of said deceased y
said Court that said said application be REFERRED
session thereof 10 be held az the Probate ONCE In said
Montpelier the 81 day Of August A. d. 1873 for hearing
and decision thereon And II further ordered that notice
hereof be given 70 all Interested BY pubc,.on
the three weeks successfully In the vermont Watei
man a state Journal newspaper published af Montpelier
previous appointed for hearing that they may
appear and place. and show cause any tns{
may have why said account should not be- aiio~s ana
by the Court ttest. an, ,,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

Bur YouH CoAL.--Ths subscriber wishes to an
nounce to the people Of Montpelier and vicinity
that he will sell few car loads Of coal for a very
small margin thankful for past iayors, and hoping
for a continuance Of the same.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

USioS Murun4-1his now Fire Insurance Com
pany issues It's first policy to-day, to Marcus D.
Gilman, Of this village. The company starts off
well, aud has the entire confidence OF all parties
Responsible agents wanted throughout the state
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

NoRTiiRrELp.- william Cottcr on Union street,
| J. G. Cady on Vine, and j. c. Gallup, corner OF
| Vine and Main streets, and w Coburn, ON Sum
mer street, are making valuable additions and
improvements TO their respective residences and
grounds.
The firm OF 0rcutt Loyejoy Co, shipped
three car loads Of straw-board Monday. The chair
shop IL lying idle through haying
Michael Malala, Of Berlin, was ploughing out
corn with his horse the other day, when II reared
and fell back dead. The horse was valuable
one and had given no signs OF illness.
Large orders In number and size are coming
to the Adams slate quarry this summer, and under
the capable and energetic superintendent OF J.
H. orcutt, this company is now reapng the fruits
OF their past endeayors.
The Ffecplaa speaks Of Lewis Hassain finding
valuable horse dead with three bullet holes
through one Of 10 legz There are those who say
this item is correct In AL save that the horse was
not found dead had no bullet holes in either OF It's
legs, and consequently that the peEpetator Of the
dastardly act Is not known To Mr.. lIassam There
are others who simply wonder how delicate the
constitution OF the horse must have been TO be
killed by three bullet holes In Its leg.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

GANsvILLE.-Spencer French living near Gays
Vile, committed suicide by shooting himself with
rifle on Saturday last. Mr. French was re-
spected and well known citizen scyonty-nine years
Of age. No reason is assigned for the rash act
Prof. Shipman, of Tufts College, is to preach
in the uniyersalist church, Sunday, August LIST.
MIR Raymond, Of Springfield, Mass, has es-
tablished himself in business rs harness maker
in Mr. Culyer's building, formerly occupied as a
meat market
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

HARDwicK.--F. A. Greenwood, French-Cana
dian has recently opened paint and carriage re
pair shop in the rooms over l.. G IlilTs saw-mi
just below this village
Adams Kellogg is in town again this summer
visiting his father and many friends resident here
He is still engaged in cotton planting In the South
residing in Madison Parish, La, only fcw miles
from Nicksburg, Miss. Bring on the checke
board, boys.
There is a fair prospect Of n school In on
academy for at least the fall and winter terms
Proposals have been received from a well khowI
and popular teacher, which, II accepted by the
citizens OF this village district, will secure Thu
much to be desired result, the establishment Of q
high school here, with 1attedng prospects o.
success.
One Of Nelson lamories boys OF this place
was severely injured in one leg and foot the Other
day, by being thrown from wagon and run over
near East llardwick lie was probably ambitious
To make fast time and 50 urged his horse, In the
usual way with boys, which ran away with him.
lie has been one OF the most quiet boys in the
village since
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

I. q. of o. F.--yermoni Lodge. %. Independent Or
der OF Odd Fellows, mees every WEDNESDAY EvEYiNo
At ~ o'clock at odd Fellows Hail. Langdons Block
State street by Under n. q.
ss-,f tmAnLss Y. coLLiSs, Secretary
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-07-28

On Sunday, some OF the neighbors came over to
Mr. HIS and talked the matter up The coun-
try Is quite thictly wooded in this vicinity and in
the winter numbering forms large portion OF the
business done. The Central railroad runs in the
valley short distance to the east, and it was gem
orally believed that the tiamps, having come by
the railroad, had returned thither through the
bushes, and had left the vicinity But Mrs Hill
was to have another adventure with the villains
yet and one even more serious than on Saturday
On Monday morning the men-folks went to the
other farm To hay, leaving Mrs. Hill alone as on
Saturday. A short distance from the house are two
small houses, erected by Mr. linl for the residence
Of his wood-choppers in the winter During the
forenoon Mrs Hill saw a smoke in this direction
She ran and summoned Mr. Murray folks They
discovered that these shantos had been set on fire.
and extinguished the flames At about half-past
two in the afternoon, woman came TO the house
Mrs. Hill went to the door, and the woman said,
would like to come in, and sit down and rest
me, for | am fired" Mrs Hill, rightly suspectipg
that some rascality was in the wind, replied,
am tired too, | can't have you here and
shut the door in her face. Thereupon four men
stepped to the door aud tried the latch Find
ind it was fastened, they took an axe, ly-
ing near by, smashed the door in, and entered.
Mrs. Hill did not wait to pass the time Of day,
but jumped ont of the kitchen window, aud ran.
She noticed that the men had revolvers, and as
she ran, they fired two shots at her, and one bull
let inst grazed her ear She reached the house of
Mr. Gardner p Rowell as quiclla her limbs could
rage Thence going to the Herrick place, she in
I q 1. tit ~ tI,o