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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

rally enough put his hand among them stir.
ing them about. Putting his hand little
deeper, he thought he discovered Jug hand
-le. lie walked to another barrel and began
playing in the same way, and found, Nv he
thought, something more than beaus. He
asked the proprietor what he would sell the
beans for. He replied, Cheap" whereupon
Millington drew forth from amid the beans
two jugs Of liquor and con6scated them, un-
der his warrants. The proprietor said,
thereupon, "Gib., will sell you them beans
id cheap, now. "-RNtldnd Globe.
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
l.. o. Robinson, Of Calais, has COW
hard to beat. He has sold $50 pounds OF
butter, iatted a veal that he sold for 1887
and supplied two families with milk, besides
the milk and butter used ia his own family
in the last year, aud has fed no grain.
WINDSOR COUNTY.
Woodstock again rejoicos in gas.
|. A. Archer, of Hartland, lost valuable
ten. years.old mare on Friday evening last,
by her falling through the floor, and as inn
p lssible as it may seem she went through a
hole 10 by 80 inches.
On Friday last Benjamin Rogers, Esq,
of Rochester, foil from a stack Of hay dis
tauce of about ten feet, striking on his head,
and so injuring him that he died in four
hours after his fall. Mr.. Rogers was man
much respected in tho community, aud a
most estimable citizen.
A. J. Crane, the Burlington collector
sentenced to eighteen months imprisonment
in Windsor county Jail, and to pay fine Of
$4,000, arrived In Woodstock last Friday,
aud was duly incarcerated. OF course he
thinks he's too much of an ex.internal reve-
nue. collector and a man to lie in Jail, and
hopes for pardon, but then, MIR. Tweed had
similar notions.
EASTERN TOWNSHIPS. p. a.
The Journal says hay is plenty 10 Barns
ton, at So to $40 per ton.
Small pox 10 Coaticook, but no danger
from it, as it is fenced in and guarded.
WIN. Bowden, the founder Of the Observer
at Coaticook, has bought the Richmond
Guardian and merged his Tribune in that
paper.
Buck had a $500 fire in the Magog
house, Sherbrooke, last week Sunday
caused by defective chimney. Loss cover.
ed by insurance.
A drunken man was found lying on the
track near Coaticook, last week Sunday, aud
rolled off just before couple Of freight
trains Weut past. Had he not been dscov-
cred, some would have laid his death to rum
and some to the running Of trains Sunday.
On Wednesday morning of last week an
old hunter living at Norton Mills, Familiarity
known by the name OF Seth Stone, but whose
real name we understand is Gardiner, was
found lying insensible near the railroad track
with frightful cash in his head and bleed
ing badly. He has remained insenSblC
since he was first discovered. When last
seen Stone is reported as being very much
intoxicated and 1t is supposed he must have
been struck by the cars while on the track
Observer.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
Patrons of Husbandry.

Next regular meeting of Independent
Grange, Sheffield, April g..
Y. Il. Jameson organized Middletown
Grange, March Is.
Henry R. Gin, Master J. Haynes, o., Z: r. Bux-
Palmer, C.j ~ Pau, T. O. y. Taylor, Sec. II, Cook,
@. X, Caroline Cook, Ceres; Ellen Paul, ".
Emily Gin, Pr Emily barker Il. A. s.
z. L. Jameson organized New Haven
Grange, March 10.
F.. II. squirss, Master, Geo. W. Barton, o., James
Human L. Watson WAshburn, s. L. A. LanEdon,
A. 5. L. W. Stowe, IT, Alonlo Phelps, g.; J. NJ
Ioyt sec Paul Brqneli q X pd Harriet La1dcn
stowe, L. A. s. L. W. Stowe. Is. A.
T. G. Naramore organized Pleasant VAL
ley Grange, Middlebury, March 10th, with
sixty members. .....H
J. IIalIoday. Master s. Remley, o. A. Chapman
l.. WIN. H. Cobb, s., J., II. Ford A. s., .. Mathews
q. K.i e. p Meade, D. A. Mrs. J, IOllAd9y, Ceres
Mrs, WIN. q. Cobb, F. Mrs. r. Johnson p. : Mrs O.
Mathews, l.. A. s.
Deputy Naramorc organized Alma. Mater
Grange March Is, with itty-two members.
H M,.ts'op Master N Msqay'y III o5ai g.
sy, A. s. y. q. Gibbs, L. s. Mattersoa, Z Asa
Bean JT C. Il L G0Ss o. X E%@f aISSvfy
MIS- i. d. MeQuivey, l.. A. s. John Houstn, A.
The Patrons of Chittenden County met in
council at Burlington, March 20. T. g.
NaramOre, Master, presided. The attend
ance was not large, but every grange in the
county was represented, and there seemed to
be general interest taken in the meetings.
The time was mostly taken up in framing a
more perfect organization, with the uHder-
standing that meetings are to be held once
each quarter. The social and intellectual
features of the order seem to be well appre-
ciat0d through the county. There is only
one less grange in the county than there are
towns, aud several oranges are to be organ.
lied soon. 1t seems to be the prevailing be-
lief that the correct plan is to trade through
the state agent, though some trade in small
articles with local dealers where they can
get the proper discount. The order is doing
US much good, keeping us posted, and learn
each OF US how TO better attend to our own
business, besides uniting us socially and i'm
proving ourselves intellectually. L. q. N.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
... HENRY FRENCH, Register.
HENRY FRENCH, Register.
JAMES E. ClEsLEY } State Of Vermont, Caloaon

JAMES E. olIEsLEY State Of yer%Spt CaloGSnia
LUCY Il. UHEsLEY.S n. Chesley, of Lyndon, in
said county and state has hlod in the clerks office OF
said county hls libel fOT Divorce setting forth In sub
stance that he legally married 10 Lucy ~ Adams,
at Boston, Massachusetts, on the 9th day Of May,
1889; that the said marriage he, tho said
petitioner, has been faithful and loyal husband unto
the said Lucy f., and has fully kept and performed on
his part all Of his said marriage covenants, yet the
said Lucy E. not regarding her said covenants has,
for many years since said marriage, treated the petit
toner with great neglect unkindness and abuse, and
with such ntOlerabe severity and cruelty that your
petitioner longer live with her with either com
fort or safety.
And 1t being made to appear that the said Lucy L. is
living without this state, in parts unknown, SO
that citation not he served upon her, is hereby
ordered that notice of the tendency of the foregoing
libel be given to the said Lucy Il. by publication OF
the substance thereof and this order in the Vermont
Farmer, weekly newspaper published at 81, Johns
bury In said county three weeks succesivey the last
Of which publications TO be six weeks prior TO the first
day of the Of Caledonia County Court 10 10
held at St. Johnsbury in said County on the first Tues
day of June A. ID. 1873.
Dated at St. JOhnsbury, this 22d day of March, A.
ID. 1875. .-
BELDEN IDE, Attorneys.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
gtw advertisements.
for Matching.

From tho following varieties Of Bure Bred Fowls,
at $3.50 per dozen,
DIRK nnd Light Brahmns,
Huff and Partridge COchiils,
brown md White LeRhOrns,
silver Grey DOrkings,
White DOrhings and HOud0ns.
warrant one-half Of each dozen eggs to hatch. IL
they do not will replace them Mt 80 cents per DOZEN
Send stamp for Circular Address,
ISAAC LYNDE,
Marlboro, Stark Co., Ohio.
Please state whit paper YOU saw this adYt. inl
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
ANDREW wnITEHILL's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT Caledonia District, s.. In
Probate Court held at tho Probate office in st. Johns
A. ID. 1875:
Quincy A, whtehill. Administrator upon tho estate
of ANDREW WHITEHALL, late of Ryogate,
in said district, deceased, presents his admins
tration account for examination and allowance and
makes application for decree of distribution and par
titiOn of the estate Of sald deceased
Whereupon, 1t is ordered by said court that said ae
count and said application DO referred to session
thereof TO be held ut the Probate Office in said st.
JOhnsbury the 4th day of April, A, ID. 1873, for
hearing and decsiOn thereon Aud II Is further or
dered that notice hereof bs gwen 10 all persons inter
esed by publication OF the same three weeks success
lively in the VERMONT FARMER, newspaper published
at ST. JOhnsbuTy, previous 10 said time appointed for
hearing that they may appear at said time and place.
aud show cause, if amy thoy may have why said ac-
count should not DO allowed, and such decree made.
BY the Court attest
... HENRY FRENCH, Register.
true copy Of record attest,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
5Sptfial ayntiffs.

We would no be without Dobbns Electric
Soap, tmade by Cragin Co., PhilAdslphia,) In cur
family than without stove II Is pure, and does Its
own work without the main strength Of the washwO-
man. Try II.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
AGENTS WANTED-AGENTS WANTED.

Agents for the sale of the Excelsior Grease EI-
Extractor, the best article in the market for
ing grease spots tar, pitch, and paint from Clothing
Selling rapidly Send 25 cents for sample and circular
q. NJ. PALMER,
Box $50, IIaverhill Mass.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

ton at tho dwelling house of Luther RUSSELL Jr., In
said town, ON tho tenth day Of April next, at
o'clock In tue afternoon, as shall DO requisite 10
discharge said taxes with costs unless previously paid
LUTHER RUSSELL, JT., First Constable,
Dated at Victory, this 9th day VI March, 1870,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
ROOMS TO RENT WITH POWER.

Tho subscriber has some good Rooms to rent for
manufacturing purposes. They furnished with
plenty of power, and shafling already up. They
suitable for almost any kind of manufacturing, and
will be rented reasonably If applied for soon.
JAS. NJ. WARNER, st. JOhnsbury, w.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
Crangers! Changers
Or Anybody else.

Send for the Price List Of the Memphremagog Seed
Farm and Nursery Seeds and Fruit Trees at Growers
Price The customer who buys direct gets the benefit
of all the middlemen's commissions.
Address T. IL. HOsKINS, Newport, VT
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

Mr.. Posr, Dear Sir; The Eureka Spouts bought
last proved themselves decided success,
got nearly double the sap from them that did from
other kinds had 10 use.
N. W. CHURCH, Fletcher Vt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
SALE OF RESIDENT LANDS IN VICTORY

The resident propretors Of the the town Of Victory
In the County of Essex are hereby notified that the
oeding this date remain either In whole in part
paid on the following described lands In said town 10
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
The DunnOre.

This new Seeding Potato, from seed ball Of the
Peerless has for three years produced Larger Crops
than its parent, with the same treatment Color the
same shape smoother and better while In quality II
far exees that variety, being equal to the very best
IN this respect. For the main crop for family use or
for Market II must prove superior TO the older vare
ties,
Price by mall prepaid, one pound 81 on; lbs $500
Is lbs 5000. Larger quantities by express at special
rates. ALBERT CHAPMAN.
MiddIebury, VT, March 2j, 1876.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

Mr.. Editor Having used the Eureka Sap Spouts
can say they are the best Spout in use should ad
wise all sugar makers TO use them and satisfy them
selves. Yours truly, NJ. q. HALE
West Windsor, VT. March l6, 1875.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
Tho following Is an extract from a communication
that appeared Ia the Vermont Christian Messenger,

A few years ago made our hrst purchase
Of plants Of home florist, Mr.. ii. p Cosson, OF Thet
ford, VI, and have obtained plants for indoor and
garden decorations from the same source each year
since. He has quietly built up successful
business. and we are glad TO know that an increasing
trade has Stated the construction Of an additional
green house the past year. He makes speciality
VI growing parlor aud bedding plants,
Persons who order plants Of Mr., Closson by mail or
express, will lind that lac does all and often more than
he promises. Those who order by express will find
charges.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
PURE PERUVIAN GUANO,
Strawberry Plants.

.
Choicest kinds for sale by L. T. ROE (author of "Play
Se1 Send for Circular Address at Highland Falls,
Orange Co., NY.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

Mr.. q. O. PosT, Dear Sir: Three years ago used
80 of your spouts two years ago 600 last year sup
piled my entire works. think Of yours will run
as much as two wooden spouts. They will run earlier
and enough later in the to pay their entire
cost. LEWIS N. VALE, Londonderry, VT.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

have used c. c. Posts Eureka Sap Spouts four
sons, and claim that they pay for themselves in two
Seasons. Z. BARNES, Hydepark, Vt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

MR.. PosT, Dear Sir. used 500 Of your spouts last
season, and 1 found them all man could wish. In
short, If man would know their good qualities he
must use them. CYRUS JOHNSON, Plymouth, VT
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
Water Tanks and Coolers.

water Tanks and Coolers.
VALUABLE TESTIMONY.
We whose names are annexed citizens Of Northaeld,
have In use one or Of the stone tanks made by
the United States Artificial Stone Company, and we
bear willing testimony 10 their excellence. Their ca
Pacy Tor keeping water pure and sweet Is truly won
derful. We cheerfully recommend them 10 the com.
munlty as we'll the Coolers and other wares made
oy fhhs H Hompany' Dated Northaod, w. Meh, 1876.
AZ benny, Geo bEfHfBS benny. BATTSSG Syyor
I'm Beard, ~ Mosey, j b shortf SidY
ST Judd, Joseph tiuud W Tarbell
Cady, CS Richmond, ID Bacon.
To whom Il may concern, This certles that bayo
used In my family, during the last year, ono of the
water coolers manufactured by the National Artificial
Stone Company in NOrthfeld, and confidently rec
ommend them a. being superior b. anything OF the
ger than any others, without impartng any unpeas-
ant taste 10 the water after standing in them for days
Besides, they ornament in any dwelling.
Northheld, Feb ", 1875. p. ID. BRADFORD.
NorthHed, VT, March 10, 1875
This will certify that I have used in my house for
the last two years eisterB or tank manufactured by
the u. b. Artificial Stone Company, and that II has
proved every way satisfactory think II better than
any wood or metallic cistern have seen.
A. n. SAVAGE, Prin. Mortified Graded School.
In addition, several Of those whose names above,
say that IL they could not have their tanks replaced
they would not take hundred dollars for them. l
have tank in which water stood for several weeks
during the hottest Of the last summer without
any running water, the remaining pure and
sweet,-whereas, II IL had been unrenewed In any
binary vessel for that length Of time It would have
become putrid and repugnant TO the taste. Others
have had similar experience with them. Information
as to prices ETC., obtained by applying to
ID. T. AvERILL Treasurer, Mortified, VI.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

&C Posi-, Dear Su; The Eureka Sap Spouts an
swered your recommendation in full.
WALTER A. WILLIAMS, Willamstown, Vt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

have used Posts Eureka Sap Spouts enough to learn
that 1t does not pay to any other kind that
They win run earlier and later in the day, and
later in the season. l recommend them TO every
sugar maker. CEPHAS CARPENTER, Fletcher, Vt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

Stowe, vt, March %, 1875.
can truly say that your Spouts will pay for them
selves in one season. They will run nearly double the
sap that any other spout in use will This know to
be a fact for have taken pains to prove 1t.
Yours truly, ID. q. WATTS.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

Bradford, VI, Jan. 90 1875.
The trees got Of you year ago last spring have
done we'll excepting two. have been offered 81 90
apiece II would set hundred for OF my neigh
bors and have them do as well for one year. did not
any last spring for tho that the season was
80 late and had much TO do. Think i shall this,
and shall have my trees Of you, II can get them,
Those had Of you before large and nice some OF
them grew scOns foot long. DANIEL EASTMAN.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

WInUH0Tl W. JUnU TT 1911,
/ enclose a check for the amount due, and must
press my complete satisfaction with all things ordered
with my thanks for the gratuites, each Of which
very acceptable, and all very pretty. wished to say
that when wrote you before, had not been out and
had not seen the plants which came IN the first box.
When did see them l was astonshed to such fue,
large plants. The Sprea JapOnica is covered with
buds and looks like old settler. Tho gratuity of
the Ragged Robin did not know of then, aud must
not forget thank you for II. Your generous
of filling orders is YeTJ nice for your customers but
how can you make 1t payl The Asparagus roots
living and looking vol, MRS. e. ID. SABINE.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

Monroe, N. H., June 6, 1874.
The plants are all very nice. Many thanks for the
very acceptable plants you gave me. The lady was
highly pleased with her Gala. MARY l.. DUNCAN.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

Irasburgh Vt, Juno %, 1874.
Tho plants came In good shape and suit FIRST rate.
Tho laiies were very much pleased with the extras
IN at wsre enclosed more than ordered. ...
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

Northaeld VT, June I, 1874.
The plants have been resolved In fine order. All
parties worry much pleased We wish 10 thank you or
your kindness IN remembering by way Of the extra
plants. AIRS. II. is delighted with them. ,..,,,
REV. wM. 8. HAZEN.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

Quechoe, W., July 70, 1874.
am very much pleased with the plants you sent
no. think have bettor success with them than with
those received from other Wick or Henderson. am
thinking now Of going ~ Thetford this fall, 10 got
quite a bill of plants Of you. MRS. II. L. dlLS0M
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
BEDDING and P0rlOr Pla1,
FOR 1877!
New Catalogue for 1875,
extract. from Letter. Received.

The following are few from the many compliment
AIRY letters received from customers during the past
season.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26
Vermont Butter Carrot.

SEED TWENTY CENTS AN OUNCE. SIXTEEN
ONE OUNCE PAPERS FOR s2.25,- free by mail.
Send for the Price List Of the Memphremagog Seed
Farm and Nursery, to
T. Ii. nOSKINs, Newport, Vt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

Please accept my thanks for the generous manner in
which you filled the order sent 10 you | scarcely
realized that my letter was gene, before home came
the plants. They the ceauest thriliest and lar
gest for the money that ever bought and have had
them from several florists. Very many thanks for the
beautiful extras.N MRS, CHAS. e. BENTON.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-03-26

resented. The first and most particular
business was the assignment OF stock to cut
down $500 600 to 500 900, and justly APP
portion it. A committee consisting of A.
w. Brown and j. A. Prouty of Newport,
Il. Lane and w. s. Foster Of Derby, and A..
j. Willard of st. Johnsbury, was appointed
TO figure out the problem and report 10 the
meeting Their report was accepted by
which all small subscriptions under $500
remained unchanged, those signing for 5000
received $500; $1,000, $500. All from
$1,000 to $4,000 were reduced in the ratio
of 100000 to 100000. Higher subscrip-
tons were cut down more, SO that the larg-
est stakeholder received but $500. After
the signature of the articles of association,
the following directors were elected Il,
Robinson, D. H. Dickerman, Of Newport,
u. Lane and w. s. Foster, of Derby, W. G..
Ekius, of North Troy. At a meeting OF
the directors Lucius Robinson was chosen
president A reported attempt Of parties
interested in the Derby Line bank to get a
controlling share Of the stock does not seem
to have been entirely successful.
RUTLAND COUNTY.
The spiritual manifestations at Fairhaven
have come to an untimely end, owing to thu
unreasonable skeptosm Of an attendant up
on one of the seances, who desired to have
deceased friend materialized before him, ant
when this was kindly done, rushed forth
grappled the "spook," and, calling for lights
disclosed the "medium" himself, who wa
supposed to be securely bound behind
screen.
Deputy Sheriff AIillingtOn had funn,
experience yesterday, 10 going the gran
rounds Of his raid upon liquor dealers. IL
had made thorough search Of the premise
at one place, and failed to find any Of tn
ardent, and stopped to have general cha
with the proprietor. In leisurely way h
leaned against barrel Of beans and natu
The New York herald., 1875-12-14
PRODUCE EXCHANGE NOTES.

The gentlemen appointed last Wednesday as a COM
mttee Of the Produce Exchange to attend the opening
OF tho Board of Trade in Peoria, H. being unable
leave their business, the President yesterday ap
pointed the following members iu their places;-
Messrs +. O. Boyd, W. W. Rossiter, J. lie Due, J. A.
Ameung, j. p. rruesdell and B. c. Bogert These gen.
tlemen left for Peoria yesterday.
proposition is being advocated for the removal Of
the barges and canal boats which wharfed at
the foot Of Coenes slip to the foot Of Ganscyoort
street Meetings are TO be held in the Chamber Of
Commerce Building the 10th and 22d OF this month
to consider the proposition. The principal merchants
OF the Exchange are very indignant at the idea. and
manifest much feeling against the proposed change, as
II wond alter the great centres OF trade and neccssitac
a removal OF their Exchange building
The Committee Grain has decided that corn OF
tho crop of 1875 shall be called new the certh
Gates They have also changed tho grade Of mo
Canada barley y making II extra Canada barley and
adoptcd n new grade according TO which No Canada
barley shall be plump, sound and well cleaned, and
weigh not less than oryeigh pounds to the measured
bushc; but IN other respects II may be inferior 10
extra AZ
Sir Charles +. Bennett Of the firm OF r. Bennett 4
Co. flour aud grain merchants on the hoor OF the Ex-
change died last sunday lrom diphthera, after short