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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24
STATE OF VERMONT,


In probate conrt held Montpelier IN and for said dis
tTict, on the 9Th day OF February, A. D. ISIS.
Samuel 5. keiOn, administrator OF the estate OF Elijah
Nye, late OF Berlin in said distTct deceased makes app
cation sad court with the consent and appreciation In
writing widow aud heirs OF said deceased residing IN
this state sell all OF the real estate OF said de-
ceased 70 Wit The home farm estimated TO contain about
hundred Of land and the buildings thereon, In
Guiding lie homestead the rerley farm commonly called
estimated ninety Of land and budinEs
The con- the lot called, containing about
hundred Of wood and pasture land one pew IN the
meeting house, and one stall In the horse
shed by said meeting all situated and being berlin
representing thai the sale thereof would be
the widow and heirs Of said deceased and those
ierestei In his estate whereupon. Is ordered BY said
court that sad application be referred TO session there's
10 held probate oce said Montpelier the gsh
day Of February A. D. iss for hearing and decision thereon
and II further ordered that all Interested be moi
ied hereof BY publication Of notice OF said application and
order thereon, three weeks snceessyey In The Vermont
Waterman and state Journal, Newspaper published a.
Montpelier and which ei,caaiss q The neishboaood q
those nteesed before said time OF hearing ta they may
appear said time and place, and they cause, object
thsreto. by the couTt-Attes
s5-si MA. CHASE, REGISTER.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24
STATE OF VERMONT

- NASIINNTON DISTRICT, 81
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, In said District
the gth day Of February, A. ID. 1878
Joseph Poland executor OF the last will and testament OF
Joseph Rowell late OF Montpelier said district deceased
makes application to said Court with the and APP
probation writing OF the deyisees and legatees OF said
Diseased for license 70 sell all Of the real estate OF said
deceased wit the lot and buildings owned and occupied
by said Joseph Rowel At the time " his dccease and s
ae ST. Paul street In the village u Montpelier. repre-
sentng that the sale thereof would be beneficial 10 the de-
and egatees OF said deceased and those interested
In his estate Mheeupon orred by said Court thai
application be referred thereof To be held
the Probate once said Montpelier the 27thday Of Feb
ruary A. d. 1873 for hearing and decision thereon and
further ordered that all persons Interested be notified hereof
BY publication OF notice q said application and order
thereon thee weeks successyely In the Vermont Macan
State Journal newspaper published at Montpelier, and
which crcuates In the neghborhood OF those Interested he
fore said time Of hearing that they appear At said time
aud place, and n they see cause, object thereto.
BY the Couft.-Attest
6ssl n. A. CHASE. Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24

WATsFIELp-In this town were sixteen deaths
last year, as follows Between ninety and one
hundred years of age, one; between eighty and
ninety, four; between seventy and eighty, four
between sixty and seventy, three under twenty,
four. The aggregate years is nine hundred and
sixty-four average longevity, sixty years and
three months. Twelve of the sixteen ages of those
deceased average seyenty-seven years and three
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T. -
In probate court held AT Montpelier said district on
the 9TH day of February, A. ID. 1873.
The OF solomon Wood administrator Of the estate
Of Benjamin wood late Of Barre in said district decreased
presented for examination and allowance, and applct-
decree OF distribution and partition o. the
OF said deceased Whereupon 1t Ia ordered by said
that said and said application be referred
session thereof, to be held at the probate Office In said
Montpelier. the 2h day OF February A. ID. 1875, for
hearing and decision thereon And Is further ordered
hereof be given all persons interested by pub
lcaon Of the same three weeks essiyely IN the W
mont Waterman and state Journal newspaper pnblised
Montpelier, previous said tnc appointed for hearing,
that they may appear at said time and place, and show
cause, " any they mayhaye why said account should not
be allowed and such decree made.
BY the COurt-Attcst -
s5-67 HARVEY TILDEN Judge.
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STArE DE VERMONT,

In Probate Court held at Monipeler IN and for said Dis
irct, on the 18th day Of February A. ID. 1878
An instrument purpOrtng to be the last VIII and Testa
Of Joseph @. Smith, hate Of Waterbury in said District
deceased being presented the Court by $. H. Hus-
the executor therein named for Probate IL Is ordered by
said Court that all persons concerned therein be notified TO
appear session Of said Court to be held at the Probate
office, in Montpelier the 9Th day Of March, A. D. 1873
and show II they have against the Probate
Of said VIII for which purpose II Is further ordered, that
copy u the record Of this order be published three weeks
successfully In the Vermont WatcInan State Journal,
printed at Montpelier previous 70 said time appointed for
hearing. by the Cuuft--Auest,
g6-6S HARVEY TlLDEN, Judge.
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STATE OF VERMONT

- WNNTIINNTVN T,
In Probate Court held Montpelier and
rct, on the 18th day Of February, A. D. 1875
An instrument purportng be the last WIN and resa-
uent Of Harriet Carpenter late Of Watsed in said district
deceased being presented tn the Court by VIM NJ Pngry for
Probate II Is ordered by said Court, that all persons
cefned therein be notified to appear session Of said Cou
to be held at the Probate Office in Montpelier the 18th
dny u March A. d. 1875 and show cause any they may
have against the Probate OF said viii which purpose 4
further ordered, that copy Of the record Of this
der be published three weeks Increasingly the
Waterman state Journal printed Montpelier previous
tc said time appointed for hearing
ly the Cour,-Attest,
ei-a y. A. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24

BRlGGs ILLUSTRATED FLORAL WORK for Janu-
airy is at hand. Great attention is being paid to
the publications issued by the leading florists and
hortcul,urists of the country Commencing with
plain and unattractiye circulars, they have risen
to the rank Of periodicals. handsomely printed,
and embeshed with profuse, ornate, and faith
fully drawn illustrations. This not only insures
their preservation by the trade but their being
placed, as ornaments, ON the center table. This
shows sound business wisdom, What is worth
uoing at all is worth doing well. This work Of
Briggs Brother is one of the finest specimens
OF what has been done in this line The farmer
gardener horticulturst and florist who is with
out ii, misses much
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24

NEW ORANGES Deputy ID. +. Boyden, OF Waits
field organized "Quechee Valley Grange OF
the Patrons OF IIusbandry, at Shcrbum, February
18th, with the following list of officers Master,
D, W. Taylor, Overseor, A. I. Esterbroob; Lee
turer A. n. Jenne; Steward, james Bates As
sistant Steward W. d. Johnson, Chaplain G. T.
Esterbrook; Treasurer G. G. Hutchns Secretary,
l.. II. Hodgman; Gate Keeper, l.. A. Willard
Ceros, Mrs l.. II. IIodgman; Pomona, Mrs, q. G
lIutchins Flora, Miss Abbe n, johnson; Lady
Assistant Steward, Mrs ID. w. johnson.
lie also organized " Pleasant Valley Grange,
at Plymouth, February 18th, differed as follows
Master, f. H. Moore; Oyerseer, George Cheney
Lecturer, L. J. Green; Steward, A. j.. stllwell
Assistant Steward, W. L. Davis; Chaplain Mrs
A, l.. Stillwellj Treasurer, A. 7, Moore; secre
tary, J. +. Waterman; Gate Keeper, H. J. Miner
Ceres, Mrs A. I. Moore; Pomona, Mrs. G. Cheney
Flora, Mrs. T. Brown; Lady Assistant Steward
Miss Ann c. Whitman
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24

A VALUABLE FEATURE. Wednesdays Boston
Daily Globe contains the first OF series OF agri-
cultural articles by DIR. George d, Loring, Presi-
dent Of tho New England Agricultural Society,
entitled "The Farm-yard Club OF Jotham' The
series opens in style as graphic and as interest
ing AS one OF tho best novels Of the day. The pen
pictures OF New England life In the opening are
drawn with a masters hand, and the discussions
OF the club, which will be continued from week u
week In the Globe, will undoubtedly be read with
great interest by the people OF New England
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STATE OF VERMONT.

~ II,
In probate court held at Montpelier and for said dis
trict. the 18th day u February, A. u. 1873
An instrument purpong TO be the last will and testament
Of Anthony r. Perry late Of Cabot In said district deceased
being presented TO the court by Allen Perry the Executor
therein named for probate II ordered by said court that
all persons concerned therein be notified To appear session
" said court 10 be held at the probate Office in Montpelier
the 18th day Of March, A. d. 1915 and show II
they may have against the probate Of said will for which
purpose further ordered that copy Of the record VI this
order be published three weeks successfully IN the Vermont
Waterman and state journal printed at Montpelier, pre-
ious To said time appointed for hearing
BY the court-Atiesi,
$50 \. A. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24

EAST BETHEI~-About sixty of the friends and
neighbors Of James g. Fowler and wife met at
their residence, o. the evening Of February 10th,
and celebrated the twenty-tifth anniversary Of
their marriage. Ample refreshments were pro-
yided appropriate remarks were made, and re-
sponded to by Mr.. Fowler. The company dis
persed about midnight, leaving them valuable
mementoes OF their kind regards.
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lraal Wuirrs.
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

4 'OMMISSTONEKST NUTTtF. -. . -.
- ESTATE or JOEL DOTY.
The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Washington, Commission
to receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
n all persons against the estate OF joel Doy late OF
Waterbury, In said District, deceased, and all claims
hhted Ia Offset thereto, hereby notice that will meet
for tho purposes aforesaid at the Town Clerks Office In
Waterbury the 9Th day Of March and lst day July
next from o'clock until -four o'clock, p ~, each
Of said days and that six months from the ath day OF febru
A. D. 1873, is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Waterbury this 10Th day Of February A. H. 1870
Coos JOHN JACKMAS Commissioners
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24

NEW AGRICULTURAL SoouTY. The Connecticut
valley agricultural institute, comprising the farm
ers of the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut,
New Hampshire and Vermont, was organized at
East Hampton on Wednesday Of last week. with
z A, Hyde, of Stafford Conn, as president, and
L. f. Miller, OF West Springfield, as secretary.
The institute will probably meet monthly at yari-
Gus points through the valley, and is to be adj
dressed principally by the officers Of the agricul-
tural colleges, the object being the spread Of SCI
entifc knowledge among the farmers
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24

NoRrHFELD.-lIon. II. Carpenter lies danger
ously IN with pneumonia and rheumatic fever
At present writing TUESDAY, P NJ but little hopes
are entertained Of his recovery.
An the departments Of the Mortified Graded
School closed Friday last, after the usual exam
nations on Thursday and Friday
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24

GRAsvILLE.-The Warren Dramatic Club will
give an entertainment in this place on Friday, the
18th inst. at which time they will present the
popular drama Of "The Fireman" with appropri-
ate scenery and cast Of characters, to be followed
with the roaring farce of "The Haunted House"
The club is an excellent one, and those attending
will be sure TO get their moneys worth.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24

MAsoNIC;-A SPECIAL comuyicArioN OF Az
RoRA LonCE, No. % p & M will be held a. their Hall
on Monday Evening. March LIST, at lie o'clock
Tor WORK on the %. IRA OHpEH w. VI.
TnOS. II. CAVE, Secretary.
I. q. o. F.-NERNoNr LopGg, No, ?, independent
Order " ODD Fellows, meets every WEDNESDAY,
at ~ O'Clock, at odd Fellows Hall, Hubhards BLOCK, STATE
street. Bv order \ e..
62-f CHARLES =. COLLINS Secretary.
Wild Cherry Bnlsam.--The memory Of Or Wlstal
u embalmed In the hearts Of thousands whom his Baisdu
~ wa ChefJV has cured Of coughs colds consumption
or some other FORM Of pulmonary disease 81 cents and 81
n bottle large bottles much the cheaper.
solemn Truths.-Cougs the seed II Consump-
ton. Then the reaper, Death Stop the sowing with
HALfs Honey OF lioHEnotsD AND TAR Nocough or cold
can ever prove dangerous long remain troublesome
this pleasant aniidote taken. sold by all druggists.
pkes Toothache Drops curr In one minute.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24

SUDDEN DEATH MIR. Joel Fletcher, Of St
Johnsbury, was found dead on Thursday morning
Of last week under such circumstances as to war
rant the belief that he died instantly and without
a struggle Mr. Fletcher was the youngest son Of
Joel Fletcher, Of Lyndon. He lived on the large
home farm with his father until about twenty
years ago, when he removed to St. Johnsbury,
and went into business in the wholesale store at
the depot, with Ephnim Chamberlin When
Mr. Chamberlin went West, Mr. Fletcher con-
tinued the business alone, until his death. Some
three or four years ago, Mr.. Fletcher moved West,
and he has lately been in the banking business at
Minneapolis, and his son Henry has carried on the
business in St Johnsbury. Mr.. Fletcher was in
St Johnsbury at the time Of his death, on a short
visit lie leaves wife and three sons Charles,
in trade at Sherhrooke; Henry, in trade at st
Johnsbury and George, a lawyer in New York
city His relatives and business connections are
numerous throughout Vermont and the West
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24

PLAISFELD. Mr. C. 7. b., a Christian mer-
chant in this village, suddenly stopped selling
tobacco, while making handsome profit in all
its branches, in consequence Of being walked up
TO its evils He is the first one in the town or in
the state that has thus stopped selling, to the
writer's knowledge Who will stop next?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24

NEwBunY There is deep religious interest
here; many have expressed hope in Christ; about
fifty have signifed a wish to be prayed for, and
the work still continues with silent power We
have had, and are having, many helpers
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leaMs.

In Montpelier, February H. FOLLY KIMBALL aged 50
years.
In Montpelier, February 90 Of apoplexy, TIMOTHY b.
CUTLER, agei IS years, 10 months and II days
In Norwich February 70. JAMES SEAI aged &c years.
In Stove February 49, JOHN PRESTON. aged q years.
In Barre February p. MARY STEVENS aged sc years.
In Norwich, February IS, FRANCIS PRATT aged Il
years.
In Norwich January 1873. THOMAS BRIGHAM aged
81 years
n St. JoInsbury Center January 2, SAMUEL G. nor
In West Brookaeld, February s,LYDfA MARTIN. aged
N years and months.
| In bradford. February H. MARY ELIZA DOLLOFF,
aged Is years and months
In Cambridge, February Of canker-rsh WILLIE, son
| Of Luther Hutehns aged years.
In Orange, February % BETsEY CUTLER widow Of
Jacob Cutler aged rs years and months,
In cimbri,age February - e eanker;rash, AUGUSTA
In Cambridge February Of cnnker-rash IlEBER. son
Of John and Jane STANLEY aged Is months and 10 days
In N9Ewh reSg9Ty e the rssaspce Of her brother
| y. H., aged II years.
In Chester, February Is, by Rey John G. Hale HAIR
sPAULDlNG. Of Chester.
In Coventry, February Is, Rev SAMUEL II. RYDER,
RNDER his wife, aged Is years Their remains
TERED in the same grave
In Waltsheld, February 9, HARRIET WAIT CARPEN-
Her husband Capt Jesse Carpenter died February 70.
her She Was psndi,da9shier q Gen benjamin Walt,
named Mrs Carpenter the only grand-chiid OF len
Wait residing IN Nasfeid, in which town she born
December 20 1873 Her home been there-And for
than twenty years with her daughter In the family OF
DIR. joysn. MIS- Carpenter made public profession OF her
faith In Christ nearly fsry years SINCE and although for
many the last years Of her NE unable g public
worship led exemplary Christian life giving much
the study Of the Bible. and by her friendly words
and kind ofces gained the love and esteem Of all
knew her Her last sickness short hut painful
but she dd not mun9r nor complain and IN resgnne e
/ be done" she departed to be with Christ.
The following lines were written BY request in memory q
| Mis-. LUCErTA MARTIN who died Novembcr 70, lsii
aged IS years months and days
There is sorrow in the household
There is weeping In the home
For the loving wife and mother
with her pleasant suile and tone
Has gone out from earth's bright sunshine,
Seyer TO return again,
Aud most bitter IL your anguish,
For your hearts are fun Of pain,
But God who loving,
Most merciful and kind,
when we, poor errtng mortals,
with sin weak and blind,
VIII not forget Ills goodness.
when pain her work has wrought
Bringing fruits Of true repentance
For His mercy changes not,
Thus somewhere in the future
OF that eternal home,
Wnl You meet, with JOY and rapture,
Your darling one, now hown
Then he patient In your sorrow,
Aud look up, and trust In Him.
And from this grief, 80 bitter,
lie holy peace Will bring
For the memory OF your happiness
With her, In days now gone,
VIII cheer your hours Of Loneliness,
While hope shall lead You on
With stronger faith, 10 pufer life
Aud Gods blessing, too, will come
To help You guide your precious child
safe TO loves heavenly home NJ. 4. DAVIS.
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STATE TEMPERANCE CoNvENrIoN.-[The report
of the proceedings OF the Womans State Temper
ance Convention, held here last week, were re-
ceyed by us at so late an hour that we are reluct-
anty compelled to greatly abridge them
In the afternoon hastily drafted plan of work
was presented by Mrs. NJ, Davis, Of Burlington, as
follows;
LIST We as state IemRsranse oTganisation urge The
town and village and the formation OF JuveHne Temper
a. We recommend frequent mass meetings
81. We recommend the careful circulation Of temper,
literature In the homes Of the people in saloons and
IN We recommend teaching children in Sabbath and
public schools the hygiene OF total abstinence.
5h. scekng edit column newspapers in the inter
est OF temperance and in all possible ways enstins th'
eth. The ludeous circulation Of pledges as extensively
h Private vsitaous Of those who drink and those who
sell our aim being to 80 in spirit Of payeu and helpful
The committee on nominations presented theil
report, which was accepted, as follows:
President-Mrs Horace Fairbanks, Of st. Johhsbury.
Corresponding Secretary Mrs julia r. Jewet Of Mont
pelier, , s.-,. A.. H.. =, VIII. =, ,,....,,..
Treasarer-Srs. j. NJ. Haven, Of Rutland,
=, Vie Presidents Addison county, Mr. Dr. kichel Q
Of bennington; Chitienden county, Mrs sarah @ Cole,
nuIihsIm, NAs1on S9unsS NJ IGN" gns ~ n.
sas rankin eSany N.Y. I so on 81 AS Ss
noble county Mfs Geo W IIsndee Of Morrissile orean
county, Mrs Rev A. A. Smith, OF lrasburgh Orange county
Mrs Edward Conant, Of Randolph Rutland county Mrs
Hen X. Chase, Of Rutland; Windsor county, Mrs L.
Backus, Of Springfield Windham county, Mrs j. W, Guem
sey Of Bellows Falls Washington county Mrs L. renney
OF Barre.
Convention then adjourned to meet at sever
o'clock
In the evening the meeting was conducted b.
the business committee, Mrs. A. c. Brown, o
Montpelier, presiding, Opening prayer by Mrs
f. H. Cook, of Burlington.
An address was delivered by Mrs. C. 2. Taplin
of Randolph, followed by a poem by Miss Alic
Guernsey, OF the Normal School at Randolph
read by Mrs. Julia X. Jewett, Of Montpelier
Brief addresses followed, the interesting exercise
being interspersed with singing This meeting
closed at eight o'clock
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24

WATERBURY. twenty Of the Reform School
boys were sent home last week This was done
in accordance with resolution Of the trustees to
reduce the number Of inmates Of the institution
aud 10 keep it, for a time within smaller limits
The boys were all ont TO church on Sabbath last
for the first time since the fire and, they were
all in new suits, they presented fine appearance
"A good deal OF sickness, Of various kinds pre-
walls in and about the village.
The friends of the Methodist pastor, Rev. MIR
Truax, are to make him donation visit on
Wednesday, the Sd Of March.
MIR. NJ. NJ. Knight has been for several days
confined to his room by an attack of erysipeas,
but is improving, and will doubtless be about his
business again soon.
Rev. Mr.. Copeland had go severe an attack Of
influenza to be kept out Of his pulpit, last Sab
bath; consequently, there was no morning service
at the Congregational house.
The Colby Wringer Company has been com
PEELED to suspend business entirely for the present
on account of the low state of water in the brook
ON which it depends to run machinery. Other
business, on the same brook is in the same CON
dition, Most of the wells In the village are dry,
or nearly So and many of the water pipes are
frozen up. We would be in bad condition Ia
contend against fire, should we have occasion, at
the present time,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-02-24

PRoATE CouRr The following business was
transacted in the Probate Court for the District Of
Washington, during thcweel, ending February %,
1875 February i6 Gertrude +. Dodges guardian
ship C. II. Heath, guardian. Patrick Mars es-
tate, administration account referred TO March Is.
February II, Anthony T. Perry's estate, will re-
ferrod for probate to March 1G Darius Durgin :
estate, commissioner report returned. A. G.
Dickinson estate petition for license to sell real
estate referred 10 March lG. February ls Harriet
Carpenters estate, will referred for probate to
March Is February 20, Francis paquins estate,
WIN $ Stone administrator; VIM Whittier and
Theron Lance, appraisers and commissioners.
Josie Dotys guardianship, guardians account
allowed February %, solomon Wells estate,
assignment made
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EB'' Attention is called to the advertisement in
another column Of RK-pFNCE FOR SALE oN BIER
LIS NrIFrr We would recommend mechanics
or Others desiring good home to examine these
premises. The required yearly payments will be
only about the same as many Of our working men
are now paying every year for rent in this village,
with half the oonyoniences this house affords be
sides tho extra expense for water