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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

The prospects for an early spring in
tering t. the sugar maker, who as yet have
hardly manufactured pound. though ordi-
narily the season begins about the 2Oth of
March. During the first four days of the
present week the mercury has ranged below
zero. and on Monday tailed Is deg. below,
while there are three feet Of snow on Level,
and three miles from Bratteboro village the
fences are invisible.
PATrSrs.-The following patents have re
Gently been granted to citizens Of this state
G. McEwan and c. o. Gibson, Derby
Line, milk coolers.
L. h. Fuller, Brattleooro, reed organ
tremolOs
j. H. Peabody. Pittsiord. mittens.
l.. X. Fuller, Ijrattleb0r0, key-boaris for
organs.
j. y. Clark, Bradford dental plates.
A. Jack, Barnet, methods and apparatus
for dyeing wool on sheepskinS.
Andrew DafTer, of Guilfori VI, was ar
rested at New Haven. Conn, wednesday,
'oA 'Oi z4H5 Hl7 WIG hahI "u HI4 NA' ans :
bank book. and drawing 500, with which
be was on his way to New York. lie stole
his wife's bank book, and after forging her
name, presented the order at the Vermont
Savings Bank, BrattlebOrO. Upon being told
that the signature must be witnessed by 80
persons, always ready to accommodate, he
stepped out a short time and witnessed it
himself, by afixing the signatures Of two
Guiltord citizens, and nee more presenting
himself at the bank, rece ived the 500 called
for by the order, then 'lit OUT for Connect
cut.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

The work Of cataloguing the books IN the
Fletcher Free Library is gong on as rapidly
a. possible in the nature Of the case. The
probability now is that the Library will
not be opened TO the public much before
midsummer.
WuLsr5N \ free lecture l. to be given
N the town house on Tuesday evening,
April 6.h. at : O'Clock, to which all classes
Interested in the prosperity of farmers are
uyitod.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

EIcH4oSD Market. March 29.h.-Butter
ranged from 10 to 20s. for ordinary, - to
25c for choice. AMI - for selections \
few boxes Of Mason factory cheese sold at
IGle; skinned and partly skinned, to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

4 RoNAScE AT BENNINGToN.-IrA ".
Philbrick died at the StarklIIouse. Ben
nington. last January, and his remains
were taken to Concord y. H., by
a woman supposed to b. his wife
" ednesday last lady appeared at Benning-
ton and claimed to be the rightfal Mrs. Phil
brick. and showed a certificate from Bos
ton physician to that effect She says Phil
brick left her seven years since. and that she
has not since seen him until her eyes
fell upon his liieless body, on it arrival in
Concord. She claims that the My time She
ever saw wife No. ," was on her arrival
with the remains there, when she (wife No.
y objected that 1.-TWO wives should bury
HIM. Consequently wife No. , disappeared,
and has not been seen by her since. The
woman who claims to be wife No. i at
Bennington to obtain the necessary physi-
clans certificate of death. to complete proof
of loss, and thereby secure the 81 1000 IL sur
ance upon her husbands life. The agent
through which the insurance was effected
has written to Dr. Potter in behalf Of the
lady who claims to be wife No. |. AMI he
will promptly comply with her wishes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

The O.d Folks Concert Of the Burlington
Harmonic Society, to be given at City Hall,
ou Monday evening, April 9TH, promises to
De a musical treat Of more than ordinary in
tere~t and enjoyment. and the efforts Of the
society should be rewarded with a crowded
house Read the mlnilesto-a unique affair
u hn found in oar a1verti.Ing columns.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

head from a revolver Strange to say the
man was alive at last accounts
Preparations are making by the Della
ware * Hudson canal company for opening
the Midland railroad. Ii. 5. Marcy. general
freight agent for the company, with several
others went over the road last week
PANToN.-On Monday morning of this
week, while Mr.. L. Kenyon, of West Ferris
burgh was crossing the lake with his team.
near Button Bay Island, the ice broke,
drowning one of his horses, and if aid had
not arrived Just as 1t did Mr. X. would have
lost his own life.
INTERESTING TO HOLDERS o. UNITED STATES
BoNDs.-ln connection with the call OF three
millions of bonds for tho sinking fund sew
oral questions have been raised as 10 lost
coupons The department has decided that
all coupons mast be deducted from the face
value OF the bond. and the los. borne by the
owner of the bond. There is no way of pre-
venting the payment of lost OF stolen
coupon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

The floral decorations at the Methodist
church on Easter Sunday were of rare Gle
rance and beauty, and deserving Of more
than passing notice On table IN front
Of the pulpit was q large cross Of the most
beautiful flowers. rising from a large bou-
4uet, made up 10 the finest taste on the
platform was crown. surmounted by
smaller cross, while species of fern sdoru-
cd one cad of the pulpit sofa and a vine
the other. Ia the background was a clus-
ter Of Gala lilies, and bouquets were placed
IN different p0sitonS-all choice 1lwers.
elegantly arranged. No description can
give an adequate idea Of the beauty Of the
decorations 10 the. evening. during the
children service, 4 canvas was unrolled on
the wall back ofthc pulpit. displaying yari-
Gus mottos appropriate TO the day and the
great event It commentaries. To preserve
the memory of the occasion. in manner.
photograph Of the chancel was taken before
the decorations were removed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

SPRING. 1875.
BOOks-Fur Schools, Churches, Families. Lii :
braries and Miscellaneous Reading.
Writing Paper and Envelopes,
Blank Books. Cold Pens. Wrapping Paper,
Paper Bags. Inks, Tags, &c, &C.
ARTISTS MATEKIALs-Draftin Paper in
Rolls and sheets. Tracing Cloth and Paper.
Canvas. Oil and Water Colors, Brushes,
Crayons, Color Dishes. Scales, &C.
FANCY GOODS-Autograph aud Photograph
Albums. Portmonaies. Gard Cases. Pocket
Knives. Pictures. and Frames. Bronze and
sGiass, Inks and Thermometers, SC &C.
GA MESA large assortment. including FOOT
BALL, BASE BALL BATS.
HENRY II. DAVIS,
March Is-dSst: 4 Church St.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

BRIsroI--Mr PeveTil 5. Psake, VINO died
in haywood, near Chicago, a short time
ago. was formerly resident Of this place.
His father and brother are living here now.
lie was Il man of the strictest integrity.
quite An active business man. and was
treasurer Of haywood county at the time
of hi, death. lie was taken very yio-
lently with congestion of the lungs and died
after about a week : sickness.
The Good Templars of this place col tenn
plate getting up dramatic exhibition for
the benefit of their library. in few days,
and are to play the drama Among the
Breakers" and the farce ''llit him he
has no friends
A post mortem examination of the body
of Mrs. Putnam Jennings, who has been
sick some time past with pneumonia, and
W no died suddenly Thursday evening, was
mq,de Friday afternoon, revealing extensive
DIR ,psy of the heart.
.Ir. Enoch Barney, who had his leg 50
seriously injured, is now able to be on
crutches. L.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

FREE CLINIQUEs AT THE MEDICAL
COLLEGE.
On Monday ofeach week, at , p. III Ut. A. ?.
Grin nell viii conduct clinique for the treatment
OF Skin Diseases.
On Wednesday at 3 p. IN Prof Walter Carpenter
will conduct the Medical Clinilue.
On Saturday at 10 u. m. DR.. +. S Peek viii hold
q clinique on diseases OF the eye.
All persons wishing 70 receive the benefit OF era
tuitous treatment will present themselves at the
College on the days above mentioned.
DR.. a. P. GRlNNELL,
March 25.d&w2w Dean OF Med. Faculty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

MuT1S DIR. NJ y. Root. druggist, has
-d out his business to Mr.. Jersey, from
Champaign, y. y. Nj Jersey also enters
.ato partnership with Dr. W 5. johnson,
ior the manufacture and sale of Dr. John
-.n's remedies. The intention isto increase
the business in both branches The busi-
mess is % be conducted under the firm Of
ilsrcy N Co.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

Sd ALBANs Butter MARKET, March "a
Market about the same a. last week, with
a Slight rise in prices. \ few very nice and
choice tub. -5li as high as 80 to 81 cents
These prices being realized by competitive
bidding. Prices ruled as follOws Medium
TO good, 10 TO poe. ; common to fair, 20 to
elt, selections. p; fancy. new. y to Do.
shipments 2f3 tubs. Two thousand and
ei-hJJ-seyen tubs of batter-about l0l, $50
ppunt--were shipped from this station
-lrins the present month
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

To make room for them We will sell entire
stock Of Duck Prints at sht % cents yard.
Before close, one word about
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

The s.ree: Commissioners have extended
%1rlh stree. through lands of Messrs l.. c.
and II. l.. Dodge, ea,teriy to MAn-feld
avenue, and the extension will be soon open
% the public. Al. that part OF North Bend
stree: living between Interval and WinooSFi
lkenne. ha. heen discontinued.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

tuE EIGHr GgAs~HorPER.- Milton cor
respondent writes that their local editor Of
The " Complete Angler ha. discovered
taat The Kansas grasshopper cannot be sue
cc--tuliy employed as bait for 7melt. The
right grlsshopper- are found IN Bolton,
where they are caught &c on the 1y' at the
proper season bg Appleton's Guide, ~
The objection to the Kansas grasshopper !,
that while the -meit at their ease greeiiy
swallow the Bolton insect the Kansas grass
hopper, being a hungry emIgrant, swallows
the smell a, sight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02
THOMAS n. nKaDLEr,s ESTATE.

WI. c. IRISB, y
Grand Isle, March q. A. ID. lS7j-3lw3s
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-04-02

Attention is called to the advertisement
tle Washington Couqty Mix Pan, to be
8 ali 10 another column. 1t is claimed that
t- superior 20 all others in water circula
r.a, case O: management, durability, and
aay, and it is the only Pan that can he
removed from the cooler without any adj
.-r.u- Of screws OF packing
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-09-06

EVERGREEN CEMETERY.-Evergrsen Gene
terry is delightful place to visit at this season
of the year. Mr.. Ramsey, the Superintendent,
has the place in fine order. New rustic bridges
and seats are being erected, and the ground to
the left Of the large pond is being smoothed
off. There are large number of ducks in the
ponds, and the scene is this vicinity is truly
lovely. A fine Scotch marble monument has
beer erected for the late Thomas McEwan. A
large number of monuments have BEEN erected
this season, and they all add to the fine appear
auce OF the place. Mr.. John Bell is at present
at work on the lot of the late Rufus E Wood.
When completed the lot will far excel any
other in the cemetery. The outside border is
to be heavy granite. In front there will be a
passage to the lot, with five steps. At each
corner of the inside border will be an ornamen-
tai stone post. A very elaborate monument
will be placed upon the lot when completed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-09-06

POLICE NoTEs.-Saturday night it was live
ly at the police station. There were ten DRINKS
aud several other cases.
Officers Williams and Black arrested VIM
Allen for stealing coat belonging to Mr.. S. c.
Bagley, at the Berlin mills Office
A young man named Jordan insulted a lady
on the street near the Boston and Maine depot
and was arrested by officers Sterling and Sto
yer.
Two boys who escaped from the Reform
School Saturday afternoon and came to this
city, were arrested at night by officers Hanson
jackson and Hicks.
Mrs Cowley and Mrs. Flaherty, we'll known in
police circles, we're both very much excited
over passing events, and were locked up in
consequence tn sreof
The police are now in search of a Jew peddlal
who stole 800 worth of dry goods and $75 in
monev from another Jew peddler on Franklin
street.
Officer Bates arrested Mary Hayes yesterday
for entering the house of Mr. Swasey on Con
gress street. and attempting to steal shawl
Officer Luther Sterling arrested man il
Market Square who was obstructing the side
walk. He will probably be very sorry thi
moaning that he insulted the officer as he did
There were twelve arrests made last night
five of the unfortunates being females, they
being nearly all for drunkenness and distur-
hanca
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-09-06

CAPE ELIZABETH Cape Elizabeth has tax
able property valued at 81, 7S3,795, an increase
Of $49, 799 over last year. The valuation in
1860 was 1856. 537, showing au increase Of $685.
25S during the last fifteen years. There has
been decrease in the rate Of taxation of SO
cents on the 500. The present rate is 81 SO on
the 800, while las. year it was So 26 on the
$1OO. There are forty-eght citizens whose tax
is more than 800, and nnety-fve who are as
sessed between $50 and 800. The Portland
Rolling Mills pay the largest tax, $3,S7760.
The number of poll tax payers has likewise in.
creased during the year 81, the total number
being Lib, which indicates an accession TO
the population OF the town of nearly four humid
red.
The amount assessed for the current yea is
81, 149 80 for the state taxes $27S8 OF for coun-
ty taxes and $26, 90S.93 for town expenses, a
total assessment of $36,S4639. This includes
the sum of $4,000 raised for the reduction of the
town debt,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-09-06

The Schumann Club hold special meeting
this evening.
The sidewalk ON State. West of Congress
street needs thirty minutes work to make il
passable, pleasing those who have endured the
obstruction many months.
The High School opens with an attendance
of 44O pupils-1S9 boys, and 251 girls.
An accident to an engine on the Eastern
Railroad delayed the noon train forty-ive min
utes Saturday.
The Heroes played match game of base
ball Saturday afternoon WITH picked nine.
The score was II to in favor of the Heroes.
A boy ran out of Adams store on the coreer
of Exchange and Federal streets, Saturday
morning, and in the rush upset basket Of
fruit jars.
The Portland Yacht Club will go ON their
annual picnic to-day All members of the
club and their ladies' are invited Yachts will
anchor off the club house wharf at 8 in the
morning.
Mrs. Mary G. johnson, President OF the
Woman's Crusade Convention of Brooklyn,
and other Christian ladies connected with her,
will speak at the Allen Mission this evening.
lQ6 PUBIC are luflteO StINiCco W
at y o'clock.
The Bishops throne in the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception, which was formerly
of dark colored wood, has just been repalnt-
ed white, with gilt enumeration.
There was slight fire in the honse on Fore
street known as the beehive, Saturday
night, but tue flames were extingushed before
serious damage was DONE
William Haggett has the frame up for two
story dwelling house on Congress street, near
Neal street.
L. P Chase, ESQ.,, has commenced the foun-
dalton for block of two two and half story
pitch roof houses on Congress street, on the
property he recently purchased of the William
Parker heirs.
G.. L. Kimball is preparing to build on the
site of his buildings recently burned in Deer
ing.
A professional brother of "Slim Jim" was
playing three card monte at Long Island yes
terday. A number of fools learned how the
game is played, to their sorrow.
See change of time on the Boston and Maine
road.
The Ogdensburg road carried fourteen car
loads of people to the mountains yesterday.
Mr. A. T. Stewart has gone into training at
Boston, in hopes of beating Davis at the oar
1t is said he will pull with Bradley in Boston
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-09-06

A New GUIDE -Messrs. Lorng, Short &
Harmon announce the pu blication of an illus
trated book on Portland and vicinity, edited by
Mr.. Elwell of the Transcript The book will
be elegantly gotten up. Che lustrations, sew
enty-three in number. will BIZ from sketches by
Harry Brown and j. B. Hudson, and will be
engraved in the highest style of the art. The
views will embrace our handsomest private res
licences in the city aud suburbs, our mercantile
and public buildings, the splendid drives
around the city, scenes in Evergreen Cemetery,
our harbor, islands and the whole coast to Old
Orchard, bringing in the forts, the lights Bow
cry and Scarboro Beaches, and Prout's Neck.
The name of the editor, Mr., Elwell, is sufficient
warrant for the merit OF that part of the un-
dertakng.
The book will be issued in the spring, and its
publication will be under the charge of Mr.. w.
S, Jones,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-09-06
resideutCE.C. Harrington, Fryeburg.

CENTENNIAL ANNIvERsARY.-Mrs. Abigail
Lowering of Oxford reached the extreme age OF
one hundred years on the first day of Septem-
Der inst. On that day there was gathering of
about two hundred friends and relatives at the
house of Mr. VIM. Wardswell, son in-law
with whom she resides, to celebrate the occa-
sion. They had gu artette and chorus singing,
short speeches, and an appropriate sermon
from Rev. Kinsman Atkinson of Biddeford, be
taking for his text Prob. 18th chapter and 2lst
verse. The old lady appeared to enjoy the oc-
casion remarkably. She conversed and crack
ed her jokes with as much glee as girl of
ssweet sixteen" She has numerous poster
ity-a family of ten children, seven of whom
are living, the youn gest being 81 years of age
and the eldest 49, She has 43 grandchildren,
106 great-grand-ch ldren OF the fifth genera
ton. She is quite deaf, but eau read fine print
without glasses.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-09-06

This evening the Portland Museum will be
reopened, and the popular play of Divorce put
on the boards by an excellent company Many
improvements have been made in this neat
place of amusement by Messrs. Wyer and Ar
mold. Over four thousand dollars have been
expended in repairs, which will add greatly to
the pleasure and convenience of amusement
seekers. The stage has been enlarged. Its
depth has been increased four feet, its height
three A new and handsome drop scene has
been painted, an elegant green silk curtain,
opening In the centre. costing 5000, has been
procured. new scenery has been executed by
that excellent scenic artist, Mr.. Dave Richards,
entirely new stage furniture, from the estab-
lishment of Roeth in Boston, and similar to
that used in the Boston Globe theatre has been
purchased, and Mr. Page, the stage carpenter
has made special arrangements with view to
bringing out spectacular plays.
The DO DIV of the house has been improved.
The seating capacity has been enlarged. Many
new folding chairs have been added, and the
old ones made much more comfortable to sit in.
The railing between salon and family circle has
been removed, the aisles widened, the balcony
stalls done away with, and the floor, the lobby
ami the stairs carpeted. The ceiling has been
reprinted. new gas burners and globes furnish
ed, and two new ventilators opened. Particular
attention will be paid to the cleanliness of the
theatre, which will b. good news for the ladies
The Museum is certainly now an elegant place
of amusement. -,.g.
The company is in keeping with
Miss Isabel Waldron, the leading lao
the Charlotte Cushman combination, is
tress of marked ability; Miss Florence Stratlon,
| first juvenile, has been with Mrs. Rousby, and
was for two years at Woods; Miss Lizzie May
Ulmer, soubrette, was at the Boston Museum
last year. Miss Isabella Preston, late of the
| Janauschek troupe, is one of the leading sold
| women" of the stage. Miss Clara Rainforth,
| walking lady, is of the Janauschek troupe.
Miss Rose Graham, late of Dailey's, is second
walking lady. Mr.. M. B. Snyder, stage mana
ger, is gentleman of much experience, was
seven years at the Arch street, Philadelphia
theatre, later at the Charles street and Fifth
Avenue. Mr.. Charles Norris, the juvenile, is
of the Janauschek troupe. Mr.. Sutherland,
the 'old man." is from the Union Square. Mr..
Frank Curtis, the comedian, favorably intro
duced himself to the Portland public in the
1.-TWO Orphans" The other members of the
company are well known here.
With so good house and so good company
Messrs. Wyer and Arnold should receive liberal
patronage. They have spared no pans and no
expense, and will furnish fine line of plays
| this winter. "The Cricket on the Hearth and
''Cousin Joe'' are now in active preparation.
Miss StrattOn is slowly recovering from severe
illness, and will not be here before the middle
or last of the week. Her place this week will
be taken by Miss Blanche Ellerman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-09-06
WARD CAUCUSES.

The Republican voters of Portland, are respect
fully invited to meet in their respective wards, on
Thursday evening, Sept. 9th mt = IL o'crk.
and elect seven delegates from each ward. to meet
in convention, and select five candidates for Repre-
ssntatives to the Legislature, to be supported at the
polls. on Monday, Sept. 18th.
The delegates elected requested to meet in the
Reception Hall, City Building, on FRIDAY AFTER
NOON. Sept. 10th, at 81 O'Clock, for the purpose
above named. Per order,
ReD, CITY Committee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-09-06

YACHT CLUB.-The annual picnic of the
Portland Yacht Club will take place to-day.
All the members of the club with their ladies are
invited, and are requested to meet at the club
house at o'clock, when they will be assigned
to the several yachts After sailing in the Bay
the yachts will rendezvous in Diamond Cove
where. after lunchng, M. King, the photo
graphist, will take the pictures of the yachts.
Yachts are required to be in line off club
house at 9 o'clock, unless excused.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-09-06

Mrs Scott Siddons will make lecture tout
through Maine this fall.
Mr.. Stilwell, state commissioner of fisheries
is visiting Sebago Like and the Presumpscot
William Penn Whtehouse, Esq of Angus
ia, and Col j. W. Spaulding of Bath, are can
didates for Reporter of Decisions.
Rev. Mr.. Potter of Springfield, preached al
the First Baptist church yesterday afternoon
Samuel Bowles of the Springfield Republican
and ex-Atty. Gen. Allen of Massachusetts, arr
in town, as guests of Hon. Geo. 7. Davis
They, with Mr.. Davis, leave to-day for some
fishing at Moosehead Mr.. Allen is a notable
auo1er
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-09-06

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday.
Portland-Lot of land on Anderson street
from Augustus M. Maynard to Mary S. May
nard. Consideration $4,000
Lot OF land from Will Keller TO John FL.
Coolidge. Consideration 1850.
Lot of land corner of Lincoln and Cedar
streets from Asa w. II Capp to Sylvanus d.
Merrill and George F. Higgins. Consideration
S1131.
WIndham-Lot of lan1 containing ten acres
from Albert Hicks to Levi w. Hicks. Consd-
GRAFTON S87. 80.
Westbropk-Lot of land from Sewall S.
Leighton to Town of Westbrook. Con sidera-
ton $85
Cape Elizabeth-Lot of land from Nathan
Dyer to David w. Kincaid.