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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29

Mr.. o. G. Walker of Wyoming, IL
linois, after an absence of twenty years
has returned to visit his kindred and the
companions of his youth. His look is
as that of twenty years ago, and with nc
apparent abatement to his relish for fun
or good time, he is in fact, the same
hale, happy, fun-loving o. c. of twenty
years ago. Long may he wavel
The Wyoming Post of Jan. 23d, pub.
lished at Mr.. Walkers western home,
has the following good farewell notice
Mr.. O. C. Walker has bid farewell
(for a season, at least) to the old white
coat, shook the dust of Illinois in gener-
al and Wyoming in particular, from his
No. 16's, and has departed for visit to
the land of his birth-Vermont He
expects to have a grand old time, but if
there are no hogs to buy there, nor auc-
ton safes to cry, nor even pickles to sell
we don't know what on earth o. C. will
do-unless it be, tell a story or two. He
may do that, if pressed into it. The
Post will watch him"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
CLAREMoNT. N. III.

Capt. James Baker, so years of age,
recently shot from his house window a
fine fat partridge that was with flock
nipping the buds from his fruit trees.
The remainder of the flock hav MT re-
turned since
The Claremont Advocate says that on
Thursday evening of last week, as DR..
S. G. Jarvis was coming out of Masonic
Hall, he slipped and fell on the iron
threshold of the entryway leading into
the street, and broke both the large and
small bones of one of his legs an inch or
two above the ankle joint.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
G.. II.

Lincoln Post, No. IS of Charlestown,
N. H., will present the war drama,
" True to the Flag, or the Tennessee
Unionist," at Union Hall on Thursday
and Friday evenings of this week. 1t
includes five acts, ten tableaux and an
orchestra. We hope they may have a
full house as we are sure they will de-
serve it, 1t is an interesting play and
has been received with great favor in
various parts of thecountry. The small
bills will give synopsis of it. The
doors are to be opened at 7.30 and the
tickets may be had at johnson Il Bah
bits.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29

1t will be remembered that DIR. Smyth
of Rutland, who has been stopping at
Towns Hotel for the past two weeks,
will terminate his present visit to Bel
lows Falls on Saturday, February IS.
The doctor claims to be eminently sue
cessful in the treatment of all chronic
diseases as well as that of sight and
hearing. Many of our citizens have
called on him for consultation or treat
ment, and all are uniform in speaking of
DIR. Smyth's honest and candid opinions
as to the hopelessness of the case or the
possibility of cure.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
PROCTORSYILLE.

John Lanworthy, who lives near the
centre of the town, jumped from load
of wood on the 18th inst, and broke
both bones of one leg. He met with a
similar accident a year or two since
while butchering.
AT the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the National Black River
Bank, the following officers were elected
Directors, III. w. Albee, C. III. Chap.
man. Fl. H. Spaford, VIM. Smith, Geo
S. Hill. H. w. Albee was elected
president and Geo. S. Hill cashier. A
semi-annual dividend of cents was de
clared.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
WALPoLE.

The Walpole correspondent of the
Keene Sentinel has the following "The
Bellows Falls Minstrels favored us with
an entertainment one evening last week.
This is an amateur club, and they de-
serve great credit. The weather was
fearfully cold, the town hall by no means
attractive, and our people are almost sa-
tiated with amusement, which will ac-
count for small audience. The Dutch
man in his song put it verywell when he
said the house was " too large for the
people We never saw amateur min
streLs before, but we have seen profession
ais who did not do as well as they.
i" Bones" deserves special mention for
his agility, elasticity and eomicality."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
sAxroNs RIVER.

Rev. j. III. Stackpole of Boston High
nds, will preach in the Baptist church
ext Sabbath, 31st inst.
We understand that the Glynn Bros,
tend soon to add stock of drugs to
leir other supplies.
The next lecture of the course is to be
slivered on Monday, February LIST, by
ev. j. g. Hale of Chester Subject,
Sphere of woman.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Chandler acknowledge
Ie kindness OF their friends in dona-
on visit, Friday evening, 22d inst.
ash results some thirty dollars.
Gen. Grifiin's lecture on Monday eve
ing, 18th, was an entertaining and in
'ructive account of his personal expert
ices in the war, and of certain facts
thin his Knowledge which are not in
e general histories, but which throw
ght on many points that the written
story leaves in the dark. The poems
Barbara Freitchie, Sheridan's Ride. .
i'd another by Bishop Burgess of Maine,
ere recited by the lecturer with much
ocutionary skill and with fine effect.
We are confident that we are within
ounds when We say that fve-sixths of
ie legal voters here are very well salts
ed with the way in which the last arti-
e was disposed of in town meeting last
riday. And contrary to the argument
ivanced by at least one Of the opposi-
'n, we are copfdent that those in favor
the consolidation of the village school
strlcts represent eight-tenths of the
rand list of the districts. Hence. poor
shat argument was, it, together with
any other arguments advanced bv the
oponents of the measure, was ON the
shady" side of the truth. As regards
le concurrent vote of Westminster. we
anture to predict that the good people
lere will be as largely in favor of con-
'lidation as was Rockingham on Fri
~. when they shall have the opportun-
y to vote on the subject
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
A Grave. Inquiry.

Mr.. EDITOR Why is it necessary
that those who are on the "Elwell Bond
should engage counsel for our next town
meeting to advocate the towns taking
their land for cemetery in preference to
all other places? If it is so desirable why
should they hire men to help them get rid
of their purchase Why not let the vii
lage vote what place they prefer and
thus save a few persons the trouble of
selecting and buying for us o.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

The Baptists and the Methodists for
the past two weeks have been holding
union meetings together. All the meet
ings have been good and it is hoped
much good will result from them.
Benjamin Buxton, born and brought
up in this town, and who resided here
until a few years ago, died the first of
last week at Aver, Mass. His remains
were brought here for burial, and we're
inferred last Sunday. Mr.. Buxton was
" years old.
A young man by the name of Daven-
port gave lecture last Friday evening,
on Spiritualism, to the people of this
place. He did very well, but years will
give him an opportunity to acquire wis
dom, to develop his mental grasp, and
mature his judgment. We have often
heard learned wise men say, " Freshmen
are in hurry hesitate"
Miss Hanchet, of Grand Rapids, Mich,
favored the people OF this place with a
public reading last Monday evening. 1t
was bad night, but the people turned
out well, and highly enjoyed the enter
tainment. Miss Hanchet is young
lady offne personal appearance, culture,
good voice, and keenly discriminates
sentiment, all of which are essential in
an elocutionist. 1t is the first time she
has visited us, but we all hope it will not
be the last time.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
WEATH ERsFIELD.

Farmers think their hay of last season
is of light quality and not spending
well j"
The water famine prevails in Wealth
ersiield and some farmers drive their
stock one fourth to one mile to get it,
which during the late cold term has been
a severe task for both man and beast.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
Special Town Meeting.

The special town meeting on Frida,
afternoon was attended by some 200 vot
ers and was quite spirited and lively, tn,
session lasting from till after o'clock
1t was voted to place the cemetery a
Saxtons River in the care of an associa
ton subject to such regulations as may
be approved by the selectmen. The mex
question was the proposition TO buy tn,
! five acre Hurd lot west of the Methods
church, in this village, for cemetery
at price not exceeding 500 per acre
The contest was prolonged and the first
test vote was on the motion of Mr.. Bridg
man that the selection of a lot be referred
| to the discretion of the selectmen, which
was voted down yeas 60, nays 70. The
meeting then voted, without count, to
buy the five acre lot at price as named
above.
The longest contest of the day was on
the proposition to unite school districts
Nos. 8 and 10 at Saxtons River Village
and a part of No. 6 in Westminster, il
the town of Westminster shall assent to
the same, This proposition was favored
by DR.. Campbell, Col. f. G. Butterfeld
who presented petition for it signed by
over 100 voters in one district, and Rev
Mr.. Wilbur. Mr. c. b. Eddy and L.
S. Walker of Grafton, also made state.
ments in favor of the legality of the
form in which it was proposed to unite
the districts. On this point Messrs
Bridgman and Read also made state
ments in opposition. 1t was also opposed
by P. B. ODER and M. w. Wiley. The
proposition was finally voted on by di-
vision of the house and carried by an
overwhelming majority.
The vote ON the proposition to buy the
FIVE acre lot for cemetery has created
considerable excitement in this village
and another special town meeting has
been called to repeal the vote making
it compulsory to buy that lot, and sub
shutting therefor another lot.
Those who favor the five acre lot first
argue the need of new cemetery and
claim that all opposition to it means no
cemetery at all that if we fail now to
get that lot we shall get none; that it is
preferable as to location TO any other lot;
that those who oppose it do so from mo-
tives of opposition to any cemetery and
because they are already provided for.
Those who do not favor the FIVE acre
lot claim and argue, first, that no per-
son whatever is opposed to new ceme-
terry, and that that charge is wholly
false that the five acre lot is too small;
that one or two acres of it is side hill
and not available for use, which practi-
eally makes the lot still smaller; that
from three to six times as much land as
well located, can be had for even less
money that the price of the five acre
lot is very high and that majority of
this village do not prefer it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
vIoK's FLORAL PRFMruMs-For the

VIoK's FLORAL PREMIuMs.--For the
purpose of encouraging the culture OF
flowers Mr.. Wick makes an offer TO the
officers OF all state agricultural societies
in the United States and Canada, author
izing them to offer in his behalf the fol-
lowing premiums For the best collee.
ton of cut flowers, $1,000 second best.
$1,000; third, $500; Fourth, Floral
Chrome. The offer is made to amateurs
only and the flowers to be exhibited at
the regular annual fairs. For further
particulars see Floral Guide
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
HINspALE, n. II.

Some of the manufacturing shops and
mills have either stopped or been re
tarded for want of water.
Mrs. Timothy Wyman has received
such injuries to her head, from recent
fall that she has lost the sight of one eye
Lyman Abbott while chopping in the
woods on the 14th inst, cut his knee Sc
badly that he disjointed it twice while
trying to drag himself to his dinner pail.
He finally obtained help by shouting.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
The Fourth Lecture

In the ladies course will be given in
the Congregational Church on Wednes-
day evening, Feb. 3D., at n o'clock, by
Rev. r, I. Hall of Pittsford Subject,
The city of Rome as it now is. Mr.. II.
has the representation Of being fine
speaker as well as writer, and we have
no doubt all who shall be present will
be greatly interested and profited.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
PLYMOUTH.

A post Office has been established at
Unionville, A. n. Earl, postmaster
L. n. Pinney has caught 3Ofoxes dur
ing last autumn and this winter.
The projected Deerfeld River Rail-
road, has excited some interest in PIym-
outh, and a meeting is to be held at
Unionville in favor of the project.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29

DEATH OF MEMBER.-Joseph Scott
a member of the legislature from Crafts,
bury, was taken sick of pneumonia, on
his arrival at Montpelier to attend the
extra session, and died at l o'clock on
Thursday morning of last week. He
was II years of age, native of his
town where he was held in high esteem,
and had long been prominent in the af
fairs of his town.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
PUTNEY.

Rev. P. N. Granger will deliver the
second lecture of the course in this place
next Saturday evening. Subject, Forty
months aboard a whale ship.
Rev. j. w. Guernsey will give tenn
perance address in this place next Sun
day eve. Subject, Adulteration of in
toxicating drinks.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
4fIlpws falls Jimes,
BELLOWS FALLS, JAN. %, 1875
LOCAL. MATTERS.

= Advertised Letters Sam Paign
Silas w. Clayton, 2, Waldo X. Chase
l.. Blanchard, A, f. Austin, G. M. Lee
Mrs. Alice Il. Hall, Mrs. Ellen Cheney
- Rev. Z. N. Granger, agent of the
State Temperance Society Of Vermont,
will speak on the subject of temperance
next Sunday evening at the Congrega'
tonal church of this place, at o'clock.
- The Lannier dramatic company
are spoken well of by those who heard
them play ON Friday and Saturday eve
nings, but they had to contend against
adverse influences and did not have full
houses
The spring term of Black River
Academy will begin Feb. 23d, as will be
seen by the advertisement elsewhere.
Under the management of Mr. Giffin,
this institution ranks among the best
academies in the State.
- After having just passed through
several weeks of cold weather, and "a week
of from 5 to 20 degrees below zero, we
submit that it is rather tantalizing to
have our Florida correspondent close
his letter in strawberry garden
A gentleman came to this place
day or two since, and after visiting sew
sral Of the stores and public places, and
having heard nothing but cemetery .
md grave yard" made up his mind
hat everybody here was preparing for
leath.
/ - Notwithstanding the cold weather
70 are reminded of midsummer by
faster Fred L. Oaks, who has brought
0 this o.aice several grasshoppers alas
hat they are now of such plague "
aemory which were Matched out in
ONE house plant earth Tuesday morn
ng.
Nellie Daniels silver Swiss Bell
fingers and comedy company will give
/ ne of their grand entertainments at
Jnion Hall Monday evening next. Their
rogramme is select, humorous and
riginal. Among the artists is Nellie
/ Daniels, the prima donna and cornet
olist. Sarony, the great mimic and
umorist, Ida Parker, comic vocalist and
has Baker the musical genius. They
ONE well recommended and will be well
sorth hearing. Reserved seats for sale
t johnson 81 Rabbits drug store
= We hope all the lecture courses in
MS section, and as many more as posi-
lie. will secure Rev. Mr.. Fisk of Spring
+ I'D. His lecture on Iankeeisms, given
the Congregational Church on Mon
" evening, is in the interest of educa-
on and yet well adapted for popular
+ miscellaneous audience. 1t was sharp,
scidedly sharp, and yet its sharpness
insisted not so much in direct applica-
on by the speaker as the picture which
|" hSlh hP ~ NiGhs II W ds All OK posi-
On Of the barbarism Of language and
class or profession was spared in the
ctures presented. The newspapers, es-
cially their local columns, were made
share largely in the responsibility.
is "a system, to dignity it by that name,
' hich has greatly obtained in the past
teen years. A strong point was made
at if people or pupils use correct Ian
lage they are not infrequently ridiculed
' ltof it by the charge of assuming airs "
,me may say that Mr.. Fisk's standard
high, and partakes of prunes and
isms," but il is equally certain that no
'e will arrive at high standard if they
, not aim there
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
MARYLAND.

Harmon Merritt recently fell from
the roof of his house and was severely
injured.
The river is so frozen as to be good
crossing from North HartlaDd to Plain
field, \. H., with teams.
The wooden factory at North Hart.
land is running on full time and turning
out 400 yards of cloth per day.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
PERKINsYILLE.

The Black River Valley Agricultural
Society will hold its annual meeting for
the choice of officers the ensuing year at
Hammond's Hall in Perkinsville, Satur-
day, February 9th, 1875, at 2 o'clock in
the afternoon.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
CHESTER.

The Chester Amateur Dramatic Club,
have completed arrangements for pre-
senting, at the Chester House Hall on
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Feb.
I'd and Sd, the popular domestic drama,
" My Brothers Keeper" The plot is
well conceived and it is interspersed with
thrilling effects. The cast of characters
is strong one and consists of the fol-
lowing well known players who have
kindly consented to appear on this occa-
sion:
Abel Benton, a merchant, N. A. Smith.
Matthew Allen, confidential clerk, j.
s. Adams
Richard Carnes, the william, NJ. d. Whit
man.
Rachel Allen, the heroine, Mrs. E. C.
Noble.
Grace Benton, Abel's daugh ter, Miss Ina
E. Bridgman
Betsey Benton, Abelssister, Ella Smith.
Charley Benton, the hero, G. H. Gibson
" Scraps" a rag picker, N. F. Shedd.
The above play will be followed by
the laughable farces, the O'clock Max
er's Hat" and The Troublesome servant.
Col. Gapstick, J. s. Adams.
Chris Capstick, g. ID. Barton.
Fubbs, G. H. Gibson.
Duplex, n. F. Shedd.
Mrs. Capstick, Mrs. Z. G. Noble.
NJ ~
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
WILLIAMsvILLE.

The scarcity of water is much felt in
this section.
The tannery has been sold to o. L.
and Z. r. Lincoln and they have put it
in repair and commenced to run it again,
which makes market for bark in that
place.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
Married.

In Bellows Falls Ian. 18th. at the residence of c.
I. Webb, by Rev. Charles L. Ogden. WILLIAM S.
MARTIN of Grsndville, N. Y. and HARRIET
JENNETTE SHIPMAN of Bellows Falls.
In Perkinsville Jan, 18th. by Rev. N. II. Rugg,
HOMER N. PARKER of Ludlow and HATTIE L.
In Townshend. Jan. l9, by Rev. f. W. 0lmsted.
ELANORA j; SHERWIN and JAMES A MUZ-
ZEY, both of Jamaica.
In Wiliamsville, Jan 10Th by Rev Mr. Walker,
VIM. LAMOTTE and Mrs. DELLA MORSE, both OF
Chicopee Falls Mass
In Geneva. Illinois. Jan. 2lst by Rev William s.
Balch, ROLAND Ii. SHERWIN of North Chester
Vt. and Miss LUELLA LILLE of Geneva
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
WARDsBoRo.

Much complaint prevails in Wards
boro for want of water.
S. d. May ownes pair of cattle, age
not given, which weigh 4140 pounds, one
2OSS and the other 2O52 pounds.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
CHARLES b Emmy
(ANENDISH.
Jan. q, 1875.

}. A. White has COW of the native
breed from the milk of which has been
made since February last 800 pounds of
butter, beside supplying the family with
all the new milk and cream wanted.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
WEST DUMMERsToN.

About sixty persons recently made
the Rev. d. w. Palmer a thirty-fve dol
lar donation visit, besides having a very
pleasant social occasion.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
EAST DOVER.

Edward Howe, Jan. 18th, fell from a
ladder in his barn some 10 or II feet,
dislocating his right ankle and breaking
some of the small bones.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
WILMINGTON.

Independence grange of Wilmington,
was organized Jan. 10, DIR. E. ]. Titus,
master, Clark Chandler, secretary.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
1ied
Marriages and Deaths inserted FREE, Obituarie
including poetry. to be paid for according to length

In Townshend Jan. l6, ELIAS UNDERWOOD.
aged about 26 years.
In Springfield, Jan. II. RYLAND A. HARRING-
TON, aged 40 years.
In Windsor, Dec. 25, CHARLES II son of Cyrus
and Lucy Houghton aged 25 years.
In Baltimore. Jan 9Th, Mrs ABB THOMPSON,
daughter of Geo; Davis. Esq, aged % years.
In Dayton, Ohio. Jan, 10th, of consumption, LII
Gus A. TENNEY, aged At years.
In Union City, Mich, Dec. 2lst. EZB0ND c. COR
BIN. a native of Charlestown, N ii. aged rs years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
OIL MEAL!
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
AND FOR SALE BY
]. WILSON 4 co,


STATE or VERMONT. The Hopor.bl. the Pr
DISTRICT or MTNDsos. IS. bate Court for the Dis
trict OF Windsor. To all persons concerned in he
District deceased, testate. e,Rxxrrxa
WHEREAS. Clark II. Chapman, executor Of III.
w last viii and testament Of the said deeeas-si
proposes rendering his Sd account Of his al
ton and presenting his against said estate
for allowance At session Of said Courr 70 he heIi
at the Registers Ofice in CAvendish. in all Dis
trieL on the THIRD TUESDAY OF FEBRUARY
a. u ia9; Therefore. you are hereby notified TO
aforesAid. and show cause IL any you have Why the
said account should not be allowed
Dated at Cavendish. in said District this Iezh d..
Of January. A. ID. 1875.
s. CHARLES +. BARRETT, Rex;s,er.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
CATTLE MARX ET.

Prices of Market Beef.-l1xtra, s9.T5a s1050; first
quality. s9.75 q $50; second qualitys700 a SIS 50
third quality. $3.50 "a $3.50,
Sheep and Lambs,-Per head. in lots $3.50 a 600.
Hides $50 40 Sc, b.
Tallow, 559cI@ 6cFa 10.
Mich Cows and Calves.-S35. $50, SOS and s95.
Prices of Store Cattle.-Working Oxen, Z pair $50
a $40.
REMARRS.-The demand for beef is not so good
this as last week, and the low grade sell full I4c
on. Full prices were obtained for extras. See quo
tatons above. Sheep tradeis also slow, u to &c of
81 to 6Ac. Very little doing in Live Poultry this
cold weather. Sales at l2c and Ice for extra chick
ems and turkeys.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-29
DARN WANTED TO RENT.
A ELLINGTON HOUSE.

Corner causeway and Canal Streets. Boston.
Entirely and furnished with all modern Inn
proyements. Clerks in attendance at all hours It's
nearness to the Lowell Eastern. Fitchburg, and
Boston and Maine Railroad depots offers special adj
yantages to those arriving late night or taking
early morning trains. s. H. DUMAS, Proprietor
Late of Phenix Hotel, Concord, N. H.. and Pro-
prietor Boar's Head Hotel. Hampton Beach.