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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27
DRADLEy NJ. cLARK,s ESTATE.


In Probate Court held at Montpelier In said District
on the i3ih day Of october, A. D. lsi5s
VIM H. CLARK, administrator of the estate Of Bradley NJ,
CLARK late Of Montpelier 10 said District, deceased presents
his administration account for examination and allowance.
hndmakcs Application for decree ui distribution and part-
ton of the estate Of said deceased Mheeupon II Is ordered
by said that said and said application be
fecd session thereof 90 he held al the Probate onee In
said Mdntpelrr the al day of November A. d. 1873.
hearing and decision here0n And t Is further ordered.
that not hereof be given 10 al persons interested by pub
raiipn Of the three weeks successfully In the Vermont
Waterman and state journal, newspaper published at
Montpelier prynus To said time appointed for hearing tina
they npir al SAID time and place and show cause, II
they have why said account should not be allowed
aud such decree made. Ny the court-Attest,
o0-02 \. A. CHASE Register.
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CALrn TuoMrsoN's ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier, Ia aud foI Dis
trioi, ON the lgth day of october, A. u. ls75i
Horace falVs, administrator uf The estate al Caleb
Thompson, late Of Waterbury, Ia said District, deceased
makes application 10 said Cou for rnse to sell an uf the
real estate Of said deceased, excepting e dover but INCLUDE
ing tile Homestead and tyersOn NJ dover hen represent
Ing that the sale thereof would be- beneficial % the whaw
and heirs Of said deceased and ilnsr interested n his
estate. Nhcrcupon, II II ordered by said Court, that
saul application be- referred session thereof to ba
held at the Probate Ohoe, Ia said Montpelier, on tho
jpih dag Of october A. d. 1878 for hearing and decision
lheeon ana 4 = further ordered that all persons in
tees be notified hereof by publication OF notice Of said
Application an order thereon, three weeks successfully
the Vermont Waterman state journal newspaper pub
lshed NJ Montpelier aud which crulaes In the neighbor-
hood Of those Interested, before said time hearing that
they may appear NJ said time and place, and II they
cause, object thereto. liy the Court. Attest,
OO-W \. A. CHASE Register.
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CyRus sToppiAEp,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier In and said Dis
trict on the l2ih day VI october, A. u. lsI5g
An instrument, purporng 10 be the last viii and tesl-
men Of Cyrus sofdar late Of East Montpelier Ia said
district deceased being presented TO the Court for Probate
IL ordered by said Court that All persons concerned therein
be notified oapper At session Of said Court 10 be held at the
Probate once IN Montpelier, the "a day of November,
\. y. 1873, aud show II they have against
tho Probate Of said viii Tor which purpose u further
dered that copy Of the record OF tis nrier published
three weeks successfully IN the Vermont Waterman state
journal, printed az Montpelier previous TO said ap-
900 \. A, CHASE, Realster.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

4 NEW ENrImmzE-We are glad 10 learn
uat Nthur d farwcll has decided 10 open a fur
store Iu one Of the new stores in Frcuchs block
d oil bcoponcd some time icxtweek, with an as
.ortuout that cannot be excelled in the state A
good inf store has teen long time need In this
village and we trust il will prove a complete
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

NARROW EscArE-As two men. named Clement
and Cutting from Mordsyllle, were driving OF
pi.iic the residence OF James Leland, last Sunday
e,eain. about half-past seven O'Clock, the wheels
o' their wagon ran into a ditch dug for the water
pipe. from the spring Of Joseph Bradish, over
turning tic wagon, and injurins Mr. Cutting
l0f.idcrablv
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IRA i u2L n, yNs,I ESTATE Ilt;.

In frohnie- curt held at Montpelier la aud for said Dis
uict, on the tth day OF October, a. II. 1875
I'll Holden, administrator of The estate Of Ira Holden, late
Of Barre, IN said District decreased makes application 70 sali
Court la writing for license u sell all OF the fil estate "
said deceased vii An Of the real estate OF which he died
seized except the hoiea ahd dover teren but inclu
the revesion the DOVER representing that tho sale
thereof Is necessary Tor the payment 81 me dsbs and ex-
lens1ss Of administration ~ his estate. Mhefeupon, II
I. ordered by said Cont, that sa application he To-
ferred 10 a session thereof be held az the Probate IN
said Montpelier the "a day Of November A. d. ISIS
hearing and decision eeon and Is further orlered that
an persons Interested be notified hereof, by publication
notice application and order thoeo weeks
snccessiyely in Tie Vermont Natchman state Journal
newspaper Published at Montpelier and which ccnlaies
the nehbofhood Of those Interested, before said OF
hearing that they uay appear al sad time and place and,
II they object thereto. By the OOurt-Atert.
pvV. HARVEY IlLbEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

liE FIRST GUEsr. Last Thursday as the work
men in the dining hall oi the new Pavilion were
pnHring to 20 TO dinner, they were startled by a
crash at one Of the windows, and, looking for the
cause discovered a partridge lying on the oppo-
SITE side Of the nom in q stunned condition, but
which soon revived. The bird must have come
with great velocity, as the hole made in the glass,
light sixteen by forty inches, was not much
larger than its body. Upon dressing the par
fridge It's body was found 10 be without bruise.
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Obituaries.

Hos. DAvpp NoYps died at the residence of his
sou-in-laH O \. Burton, Esd, of Burlington, on
Sunday evening October 2lth Judge Moves was
born in Connecticut, February It'll 1900 and con-
sequcntly at the time OF his death had attained
the ripe age Of eighty-fiye years. About the be-
ginning Of the present century he removed to
Morristown, Vermont There he was an active
euterprising and successful merchant for many
years lie frequently represented his town in the
Legislature, was assistant judge Of the county
court, and held many other offices of responsible
ity. About 1850 Judge Noyes removed to Burling-
ton, and in 1885 he took mp his residence at Mont
peller Since that time lie has resided in New
York city Judge Noyes was an honest believer
in the truth of Christianity aud heartily accepted
the atonement of the Redeemer as the ground OF
his hope of pardon and eternal life, lie was re-
Gently baptized ON profession Of his faith, and his
last days were comiorted and sustained by his
confidence in the Saviour Judge Noyes was
man Of great honesty and sincerity, warmly at
tacled To his connections and friends lie be-
longed TO that class Of the early settlers Of the
state who have given 10 it high-toned character
for independence and solid worth
rnE IloN. WILLIAM HERARD, whose death is
announced in nothercolumn, filed II place in the
community not easily made good lie was horn In
Wmdham Connecticut, ON the 18th OF November,
1900, and had thus nearly reached the ripe age Of
seventy-ive at the time of his death lie began
the practice Of the law in Randolph at about 1870
aud removed 10 Chelsea in 1915, where he has
since resided. The public positions which he
held were many and responsible. lie represented
Randolph in the general assembly in 1875, 1910,
1871 and 1872; Chelsea in 1858, 1850 1854 1865
and 1872 lie was senator from Orange county in
1896 and 1885 states attorney in 1872 1884 aud
1876 judge of probate for the district of Ran
dolph in 1873, 1910 and 1871 delegate from Orange
county To the constitutional convention in 1851 I;
member Of the council Of censors in 1884 and lSiS
and secretary Of the council in 1884 Judge Of the
supreme court of Vermont in 1872 and 1874; mem
her OF Congress from isi0 to 1855 delegate to the
Republican national convention in 1870 Judge
llehard was lawyer Of high attachments, I'M
firing energy aud answering rectitude. Ills
practice WAS large, and he actively maintained 1t
Having caught cold at the Tunbrdge fair the next
Saturday symptoms Of congestion OF the lungs de
yeloped themselves, and he died last Friday morn
ing, AT three O'Clock The funeral services took
place at Chelsea, last sunday. Many members Of
the Orange County Bar were present lie was
buried at Randolph Center, with the rites Of the
Episcopal church, of which he had long been a
COMMUNICATE, lie leaves three sons and married
daughter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

WATERBURY A correspondent writes as fol-
lows. "There was man in Waterbury, last week,
pretending to plate silyer-ware, and he got quite a
number of dollars out Of our citizens; his plating
was good for nothing. There was also one along
with ndelbe paper, which was good for nothing
wish you would report them IN your paper,
Such characters are 1t for the state prison, and
ought 10 be exposed"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

BAND CONCERT The concert last saturday
evening Was well attended, and passed off very
Pleasantly These occasions are deserving OF the
attention of the public, and we hope they will not
Poe forgotten. Selections from the best operas are
gwen each evening; and we would respectfully
suggest that during the playing Of the said selec
lions a quiet audience is a very great aid to the
payers and ample time for visiting wi be
furnished between meals" There will be a
concert this week Saturday evening Tickets for
sale at Phinneys
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

AcHuENr On Tuesday, Willie Moones, son Of
John Mooney % this place. was climbing up the
ieige on Fin street. aud when about thirty feet
from tle ground he missed bis hold aud FELL lie
was injured considerably about the head, and at
hr' t was thought dangerously but at last ac-
counts DEE is doing well. The children IN that VIZ
enly have a had habit Of playing about those
nsl.s. and st is wonder that no more Of them
lstc been burt
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

Glen entertainments.


nEMDNED. Peter Badore has removed his black
smith shop from the old stand, the depot The
rst stand back Of the post ONCE where he will be glad
see all his old patrons. ggtf-is
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

TowN MEETING a petition, numerousy signed
a,. been presented Ia the seloctmen, requesting
them 20 call town meeting for the purpose Of
seeing Z the town will authorize the sale of tie
stock held by them in the Montpelier y Wells
River railroad, OF any part thereof It is safe to
predict that this will prove interesting and we'll
attended meeting
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

WORCESTER Tile barn Of Farus Leonard at
the Corner, was discovered TO be on fire at about
eleven O'Clock Friday night the 29d inst, and, To-
gether with his dwelling-house and sheds was
consumed Although the residents Of the village
nocked To the rescue, and used their best endeay-
ors to extinguish the flames, it was only by the
hardest wor, that the store Of II d Vail and the
residence of H. Iempeton ou the south and the
Westinghouse Of \ /. Vail ON the north OF the
burning buildings were saved. The night was
very still to which we owe the safety OF the sur
rounding buildings Insured in the Vermont Mn
tual The fire is supposed to he an iucendary
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

BrTTER MAHNEr-Ihe 81 Adams butter mar
ket ON Tuesday, WIS very dull, and prices dc
cliued from two to three cents from last week :
quotations No demand for low grades We
quote common to fair at from fifteen to twenty
cents, medium to good, twenty-five TO twenty-five
cents prime fall butter, twenty-five to twenty
eight cents selections thhty to thi. three cents
one or two lots OF extra nice brought thiry-fve
cents, but there was not enough sold 70 establish
n quotation
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

Asrisuc WORK Mr.. Z T. Hathaway, who
hl~ become well known 90 orr citizens a. a mas
Ger hand at sign painting has just painted a sign
Or hadord- blacksmith shop, which is very
uobhy and attracts much attention Above
tbe name the sign Is representation of the in
terior OF blacksmith. shop ia which are shown
all the iamphernaia Of such an establishment
The picture j. As natural rs can be imagined, and
the Whole does great credit to the painter
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

hhhoNr TANNERS ASSOCIATION The an
r@i meeting of the Vermont Tanners and Leather
manufacturers Association was held in this vii
'"s'' On Wednesday last The following officers
x''' elected for the ensuing year President
mon' NJ s. Colburn of Factory Point Vice Pres
,uen's-- NJ l.. Chandler, of Franklin; James Hun
9on, Of Cuttingsville: Secretary-E. r. IIolbrook,
Fyo,,..ooni lreasurer-R. A. Jones, Of Richmond
sAiuel9 Committee-G George Clement, of Berk-
IJnI1i Albert Johonnott, Of Montpelier; G. L..
St'itard' OF saxtons River; John Bacon, 3D. of
ci,, snhhsbnry; J, G, Porter, of Stowe. The asso-
n9,.1n adopted the following rules to govern the
r en,s o. hides; For prime slaughter hides, six
ohe.,ii onlls and stays, sixty pounds and over,
Meniaird on under sixty pounds, one-quarter OIL
n,os.ars Of this association will be notified OF any
1--WE committee
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

Coon ENrtRrAINNtrSr The kilbuul photo
graphic exhibition, which WAS given here last
week, WAS iu every respect worthy Of attention,
and WAS greeted on each Of the three evenings
with full house The pictures shown were good
and Of a varied nature, aud were accompanied hy
% iull description, given hy the manager The
audiences were mostly made up Of the younger
portion Of the community, and al--young and
od-eyprcssed themselves satisfied with the en-
teriaiumeut
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Marriaors.

Marriages and Dean, inserted gratis. OJiiuayy
Notices, fce cents per line, Invariably
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alahhman q goural


nAHnt RAILROAD
trs 1,sfpclier.... AtG20 A. M,a@ A. w. and 40 p. NJ.
IRE Boyre .... At7O0A M,ll.l5r. ~, and SIS g. N.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

AN exceedingly pleasant occasion was that at
Eog DIR. Lords, detailed in our marriage column.
lilo numerous and valuable presents which at
tended the event contributed hut the feoblest ex-
preston Of the high esteem in which SARAH is
heIi by all our people and tie ioyousness ar-
lroprate 10 the occasion was not unminged with
sorrow that She now drifts away from us Hut
We arc sure she will find hosts Of new friends
wherever She goes, and q ripe field for useful aud
willing labor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

MonErowN.-A p. Brown, of St Johusbury
Center will speak at the Town Hall, on sunday
afternoon, October 3lst, 1T one o'clock, T.. 81
MAHRFN -James Pierce aud Eugene Van Deu-
sen ,hreshed, for Abml TANKS, one hundred aud
sixty bushels Of cais iu four consecutive hours,
with Gmys Middletown horsepower machine,
one day last week
-Georgc A Sterling finished haying the middle
OF August, and at that time buried up a hen in
the hay, as he supposed, rs he could not find her
afterwards A week ago he heard a chicken peep
in the barn, aud went and got out the hen and
eleven chickens alive but the hen as light as
a blue jay, having been confined under the giri
OF the barn eight OF nine weeks
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

ENuUoAp CuASGEs 1t is rumored that several
important changes in the running Of trains over
te central Vermont viii soon occur Among
others if IS said that the old mail north, which
leaves here at halipasi FIVE, is TO bc taken on and
That the afternoon express south Is 10 be SO run a.
20 reach Boston at nine o. clock in the evening, in
stead OF ten minutes past ten. The Grand Trunk
md Michigan Central roads will also shorten time,
So as TO connect with this train. The new time
table is expected to begin November lat
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27
SUSAN MeGuInE,s EsTArE.

~ AiAi l. on kkMt
In Probate Court, held nc
the 26th day OF October, A.
kleagur Glover, Adiuinl-I
Mcclure, late Of Waterbury
senis his administration acc,
nnce, and make application
| partition Of the estate OF sal
dered by SAIL Court that said
referred Ia a session thereof
4 In snii Montpelier, on the 10
for hearing and decision tie
! that notice hereof be given t.
I li0ation OF the .aue three W
Waterman A State JOurni
Montpelier previous 10 said
they may appear al said tim
any they may have why saii
aud such decree made. BY
U2-ci
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

RrNOHrp CoNrEssIoN. 1T is rumored that a
Frenchman, living in Ludlow has confessed to a
Catholic priest that he is the murderer Of the
Italian organ grinder whose remains were found
in the woods near that place a few years ago lie
was suspected at the time but the evidence was
not sufficient TO warrant his arrest
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

BARRE-G l.. Stowe, young attorney who
has lately been admitted to the bar Of Chittenden
county. has purchased the law Office Of T. T.
French, Esq Mr. French retires from business,
The Rev Mr. Vincent the Cni,ersalist min
ister has rented the house lately occupied by Mrs
Leonard Keith aud takes possession this week,
The many tieui- OF Charles \. King cashier
Of the Barre bank will be pleased to know that
he is recovering from the long illness with which
he has been afflicted
There WAS a full attendance at the temperance
meeting held at the town hall ON Sunday evening.
The meeting was addressed by Prof Priest DR..
Spaulding, Rev Mr. Tapln Of Randolph, and
others and much interest manifested in the
cause Of temperance
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

WArrsfiELp. Our Union Debating Society has
got into working order. Last saturday evening
we held meeting, over which W. s, BADGER pre-
sided Miss Emma Towle gave q very Interesting
recitation, and the everlasting woman suffrage
question was debated The discussion was opened
by q. NJ; Fletcher, la the affirmative, followed by
q u. Whittlesey and A. 9. Winship, in the mega.
i've. Inc Green Mountain Banner a society pa
per, read by Miss Lila huxley and Mira Nancy
Fletcher, created considerable amusement, and
was highly creditable production.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

HEAVY FAILURE The failure Of Robert Fitton,
wooden manufacturer proprietor Of the Spring
Mills ia Cayendi-h, is occas6niug no little excite
mont in the wool trade OF Boston. His Boston in
debtedncss is quite large the result mainly oi
wool purchases in that market The total liabili-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

rnE CAVALRY REuNioS.-rhe Cavalry Reunino
was held at St Adams last week Monday The
attendance WAS not large, but made mp ia en-
thusiasm what it lacked in numbers. The follow
ing officers we've elected for the ensuing year.
President, Lieutenant Eli Holden, Of Barre; Vice
President Captain Horace X lde of st Johns
bury Secretary, Lieutenant Wilam J.. Green
leaf, Of Wnooski, Treasurer, Sergeant seymour
II Wood, Of st Adams
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

THE SUPREME COURT. The general term OF the
supreme Court commenced its session here, yes
terday, all the judges being present Prayer was
offered by Rev. }. T. Wright. only fourteen
cases are upon the docket, two Of which-free-
man Bixby rs Montpelier 4 St Johnsbury rail-
road, and the railroad company IS Bixby-haye
been continued. In the case Of Hubbard rs Roch-
ester, judgment was affirmed without argument.
The case Of Beard rs Connecticut and Passumpsc
railroad company was submitted ON brief The
following cases have been argued Vermont
Life Insurance Company appellee, rs A. J, Dodge,
apt, and paddleiord rs Smith and Galbrath. The
case Of Pierce rs Whitcomb, from Chittenden
county, is ON trial Among the lawyers present,
We notice \. NJ. Dickey and II. e. Idle, of s..
Johnsbury Grin Gambell, of Bradford ). I, Al
len, of Newport + W. smith, of Wells River
L. J. Phelps, Levi Underwood, T. r. Hard, Il, 5.
Taft Henry Ballard and r. IL Start Of Burling-
ton W. C. Dunton and n. I. simons, OF Rutland
INcENpi ARIES. The people of Grafton county
n. H-iust across the Vermont line-arc greatly
excited over a series Of ncendary fires which they
are experiencing. In the first place the buildings
on the county poor farm were destroyed, inyoly-
ing loss Of about So, 500 Since then, repeated
fires and attempts at incendarism have followed
The greatest excitement prevails, and extra watch
men are put on The general belief is that the
incendarism was committed by gang who in
tended to break into the National Bank OF New
bury, at Wells River, while the large part Of the
men were away at the fire, as it is well known
that Mr. Leslie the cashier OF the bank, Is one OF
the first men at fires. The bank, however is Sc
cured by time-lock. large reward viii be Of
fered for the arrest aud conviction of the parties
Asa Chase, boy twelve years old was subse-
quently arrested, and confessed setting fire TO
Southard's barns, Friday night Two years ago,
he was caught putting distractions on the track
Of the Concord & Montreal railroad The boy
Chase was promptly arragned, and sentenced to
the Reform School for the remainder OF his mi
nority years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-27

PROBATE CoUT, The following business was
transacted in the Probate Court for the District OF
Washington during the week ending October 25th,
1870 October l9th--Orrn Heath's estate admin
huauon account allowed and decree made A. j.
smiths estate, license to sell real estate granted
oyer LOOMS estate, n A. Chase, administrator;
H. W heaton aud G. c. Shepard appraisers and
commissioners, October 2Oth--B, S. Smiths es-
l'ei application for license to sell real estate re-
lNred to November 18Th. October 2lst--l. g.
emlul estate commissioners report returned
"'lher 23d-Mason WoodeoclSs estate, license to
''u personal estate granted.
"'oroh iEhnARp gave our people some excellent
"''ureso On " Sanitary matters, this summer We
are glad toeam that he intends to return here about
November LIST, and give another series. The fol-
''N'hs unsolicited testimonials show how he has
pe'n estimated elsewhere The Portland Me }
't~ says People were so eager to get in, that
"'u'een minutes past seven every seat was filled,
1''' many went away who could not get standing
,1om Rev George HILL of South Dodham,
"'aSi says Z" lie is chaste, practical, amusing
anu scientific" The Newbury (N, w. JoH1tdl
NSs' The doctor is a thorough master of his
P'o'eSslon' His lectures are free of the dry
aVss which pertains to lectures OF purely pro-
''s'ohll character, and are within tho compro-
nr'S'on OF all persons Of ordinary Intelligence.
- A'yle combines both the instructive and onter-
s'"lns and is calculated to commend him to his
"'''s'ee az sincere and agreeable instructor. -