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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
WALPoLE, n. III.

The concert given Tuesday evening
of last week by the Juvenile class under
the direction of Miss Lizzie NJ Maynard
was very enjoyable and received with
much favor. The lads and lasses sang
sweetly, behaved beautifully and acted
gracefully. The stage was finely decor
ated and the whole affair a pleasant sue
cess.
The organization of the Walpole Saw
ings Bank was completed Saturday even
ing 21st inst at the office of J. G. Bel
lows, ESQ.,, with the choice of the follow
ing officers, viz President, Benjamin
F. Aldrich secretary and treasurer,
Josiah G. Bellows standing committee,
John w. Hayward, Alfred w. Burt,
Harrison G. Barnes; examining COM
mittee, Henry A. Hitchcock, Thomas B.
Bufium, Henry G. Lane board of trns-
tees, Henry A. Hitchcock, Benjamin /.
Aldrich, Thomas B. Buffum, Joshua B.
Clark, Edwin X. Seabury, John w.
Hayward, Alfred w. Burt, Bolivar Low
ell, Geo. H. Holden, Henry c. Lane,
Harrison G. Barnes. The bank will be
opened Oct. 1st Any sum of money
not less than twenty-five cents will be
received on deposit. The character of
the officers of the bank cannot fail to
secure the confidence of the people.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
CLAREMoNT, N. III.

On Thursday evening of last week a
man on returning from the circus with
a horse and buggy, drove up to the door
of Mr.. S. M. Wood, in the southeast
part of the town, and desired to remain
over night. Mr.. Wood, having COM
pany. was unable to accommodate him,
and put him on the road towards his
home in Newport Instead of keeping
in the road the fellow turned down the
the hill, and soon came to perpendi-
cular pitch of about eight feet, over
which horse, driver and buggy made
quite an interesting summersault. Hear
ing the crash, Mr.. Wood went to learn
the extent of the damage. He found
the horse, man and buggy lying togeth-
err in a heap, the man crawling out of the
debris. The wagon was badly demon
allied, but neither the horse nor his
driver were injured. He put them both
into his barn. and made them as COM
Portable as he could till morning when
he fed them, tied up the broken buggy
with ropes, and again put the man, by
this time toIerably sober, on the tracl
leading towards his home. Mr.. Woo
can only attribute the narrow escap'
with life to the Timber condition of tn
man, whose name we withold.-Cldre
mont Advocate.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27

The genuine cattle disease has appeared
at Brattleboro. In one herd of twenty
cattle owned by William Richardson,
DIR. Noah Cressy of Amherst college has
found nineteen head afflicted, FIVE OF
which have died, and in another eleven
have been taken with the disease. They
we're found upon examination to be full
of tick, which they probably caught
from Texas cattle of Albany. DIR. Ores
sy is giving the matter a thorough in
vestigation.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27

A TRAMP THIEF.-The Claremont
Advocate says that the house of Jimmy
Kelly, an Irishman, well known in
Claremont, now living in Cornish near
Claremont line, was entered on Friday
night by tramp. Jimmy was asleep,
and on waking found a burly looking
man standing by his bedside. On at
tempting to get up the robber coolly
told him to lie still, saying, | want
your money" On attempting to again
arise, he received a severe blow on the
side of the head from narrow board
about three feet long in the hands of
the burglar. Jimmy made another eff
fort to rise and defend himself when he
was roughly handled, shockingly beaten
and bruised. Finally to save his life
he succumbed. and on pretending to
reach a trunk in the room to get his
money, the thief discovered his pants
under the pillow, in pocket of which
was his wallet containing hundred
dollars in greenbacks. He at once made
off with the pants and the wallet. The
unfortunate man, bruised and battered
with in an inch of his life, tried to raise
an alarm, but the rascal was soon out of
reach with his booty and though he made
his case known at Claremont next day,
we do not learn that anything has been
done to arrest the rascal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27

The people of Jamaica organized a
town agricultural society last week with
the following officers President, Major
w, II. II. Holton; vice president, My
ron Boynton; secretary; George Kellogg
treasurer, John c. Robinson directors,
M. I. Pierce, A. o. Coleman, John B.
Muzzy, William Coleman, Lewis Vail,
o. r. Garfield, Moses Skinner, David
L. Robbins, David Agar
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
BOSTON MARKET-Aug. ~.

FL0UR.-The market has become very quiet for
Flour. The sale at S5.52@s5.T5 for Western super
hne; Sc to 1880 for common extras, and s6.QO@9 so
for choice brands. Corn Meal moderate with sales
at ,S4t9S4.50 u Dbl. In Rye Flour the sales have
been in small lots at s550@s6 . Dbl. Dat Meal $3.50
@s9 u Dbl.
GRAIN.-The market for Corn quiet. We quote
dull and prices unsettled. We quote mixed and
white at 60@70c q bush. Rye Sl.l5 b bush,
PR0VISI0NS.-Ther has been a steady demand
for Pork with sales of prime at Sl6.50@sl7 and ex
ira cearS259S265 so. Beef steady at Sl0@Sl2 for
mess and Sl7@sl7.50 for family extra. Lard l49l5e
q 10. Smoked Hams. l418@l5c.
PRQDUCE-There is not SO firm feeling for But,
ter. The sales at 2I@gS9c for choice New York and
Vermont diaries, and 20926c for common. Cheese
steady at s@l2c q ID. White Beans 81 l0@2.2q
Eggs l9G92lc q doz. Potatoes Sl,60@Sl,75 T. Dbl.
Poultry lS@30c q h.
WoOL.-The demand for domestic has been very
good. The sales comprise $4,000 lbs. Ohio and
Pennsylvania at 46 to SOC. and medium grades AZ to
5Jc per Id.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
SAXToNs RIVER.

A peach festival will be given by the
ladies of the Baptist society, this Thurs
day evening, at which peaches and cream
cakes, ice cream, and other good things
will be furnished in abundance. A
good social time is expected and gen.
eral invitation to all is extended.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
CHESTER.

A slight frost Tuesday morning.
A large party went to Ascutney noun
tain Tuesday on picnic.
George S. Robbins has returned from
Saratoga much improved in health, and
Mrs T. J. Sawyer of Omaha is stopping
with Mrs. Thomas Richardson.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
DOVER.

In several neighborhoods considerable
sickness prevails among the children
S. II, Sherman, has disposed of his in
terest in the store to w. G. Halliday,
who has also bought share of his goods,
and will carry on mercantile business
here
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27

DEATH OF JuDGE LovELL.-Hon.
Warren Lowell, died at Laeonia, N. H.,
Wednesday Of last week, nearly seventy
three years Of age. He was a native of
Rockingham and studied law in this viii
lage. He began law practice at Mere
dith village, N, IL. in 1925, where he
remained till lS43 when he went to La
coma. He had seve al times been a
member of the legislature in New Hamp-
shire, and held many positions OF trust.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27

BUTTER MARKET. The St. Adams
butter market Tuesday was dull. We
quote: Common to fair 10, 10 and 1Sc ;
fair to good 20 to 23c; choice, 25c ;
selections 26 to 27c; gilt-edge, 2Sc.
At Richmond, Monday the quotations
for butter just about the same, the high
est for choice selections being &c.
Cheese, farm diaries, sold at 8 to 10c
no factory cheese was offered.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
Sunday Services.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Rev.
CHURCH TABOR Pastor Sermon at lO13 o'clock
A. NJ. sunday School Immediately following morn
ing service Glass meeting Immediately after Sab
bath School. Sunday School concert last .bbath
evening in each month.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Rev. N. f. CAR
TER, Pastor. Sunday Services. Sermon lU1a A. NJ.
Sunday School at Noon. Evening Service at 8
O'Clock. Regular Thursday evening prayer meeting
at ~ o'clock. cordial invitation is extended.
At the BAPTIST CHURCH, Rev. j. r. HAS
KINS. Pastor Preaching at 10% o'clock A. NJ. Sun
day School at IL Prayer meeting in the evening.
Sunday School Concert the second sunday evening
in each month. SEATS FREE,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27

THE MUSICAL CoNvENTIoN.-The Odd
annual Musical convention was held at
Keene last week and is pronounced
success though the attendance was not
as large as on some previous occasions.
Merrill's orchestra appears to have been
a very pleasing attraction. At the
grand concert Friday evening, the can
tata of Athalie " was finely produced
in which appeared the orchestra, all the
soloists, and Miss Ella Merrill as contral-
to, Miss Town as organist and Rev. DIR.
Brown as reader, who were received with
great favor. The convention appears to
have been financial success, the receipts
amounting to s1554.O3, expenses, s973.41
leaving a balance in the treasurey of
S5S0,62. The following officers for the
year ensuing were elected President,
Rev. G. w. Brown vice presidents, S. F.
Merrill, Sidney Holmes, directors, w.
P. Chamberlin, E. G. Baker, A. f. Ben
nett, A. H. Woodbury., A. b. Haywood,
secretary A. r. Mason, treasurer l.. G.
Doolittle.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27

Mrs. Scott-Siddons writes to her
friends in Springfield, Mass, that she
and her husband, We presume with
Master Walker, the pianist, will leave
England, the last week in September,
for another visit TO this country.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
BRATTLE

Israel Wood, has in his garden yell
low lily plant which has 100 branches,
each branch containing 10 or more
blossoms. This plant has been in his
possession 26 years, and is some 70
years old.
Several "young America " colts have
recently been sold at encouraging prices,
Esther, owned by S. r. Bradley of
New York, for $4,000; Warwick"
formerly owned by David Goodell, sold
to Smith & Whipple, for $500; four
year ole. bay mare owned by Mr.. Girls
void of Walpole, for $500.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27

Among the heavy individual tax-pay.
ers of Rutland are W. u Ripley, 81 1922
II. II. Baxter, s616 A. C. Bates, 1907
C. Clement, $500; ]. w. Champion,
s346 III. II. Dyer, 1914; w. Gilmore,
s565 (; and John b. Page, 1888.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
TowNsHEND.

Leland & Gray Seminary long known
as popular institution, will open its
fall term Sept. Sth, under the direction
of Rev. F. w. Olmstead, who will be
assisted by Miss Emma r.. Olmstead
and such other assistance as the wants
of the school may require. Among 9TH
er things which will make the school
particularly attractive and profitable
this term to those who contemplate
teaching will be normal class, under
the immediate direction and control of
Mr.. Olmstead, whose past experience
and success as teacher has given him
reputation second to none in the State
while his daughter, Miss. Emma, is toe
well known by those who have attended
the school for the past year to need 6
word of commentator. The advanta.
ges which will be offered at Leland &
Gray, this term, to those desiring thor.
ough instruction in common or the high
er English branches or the classics il
the State.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
CATTLE MA RkET.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
TUESDAY Aug q, 1875.
. MOUNT OF STOCK AT MARKET.

Cattle. Sheep bhOtes. veal Fat HoRs
This week. $3.50 6272 rs 1912 IL
One year ago. $3.50 1922 go sl3s l6S
PRICES.
Prices of Market Beef-Extra $1,000 s10.75; first
quality, $500 "a $50; second quality. IFS "a $780,
third quality. $500 "a $3.50.
Sheep and Lambs,-Per head in lots. $500 a 500
Hides. SIC "a &c, q 10.
TaIlow, 51&a "a 6cF h.
Mich Cows and Calves.-s33. $50. 1858 and $50.
40 $40.
REMARKS.-There is a change of prices. but the
demand for beef is moderate. and the quotations
run from 81 up to l01Sc, and little higher for
choice. Sheep and Lambs are fully sustained at
to SIC Live Poulty Is TO Doc for chickens and tur
keys and 1917 to lac for fowl.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
HIGH WAY ROBBERS.

The Phoenix says that L. K. Willis of
that village was driving to Hinsdale
Aug. 14th, when in passing along lonely
piece of road, two men sprung out from
the bushes, one of whom attempted to
hold the horse while the other prepared
to relieve Mr.. Willis of his valuables.
The latter not quite fancying this meth
cd of treatment, gave the first mentioned
fellow tight cut with the whip, which
seemed to have taken him across his
eyes, as he suddenly released his hold
and the horse starting with jump
threw the other fellow down, and Willis
escaped without loss or injury.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
4'i7---7'7--'-1---7''a''
Married.

In Brattleboro, August sd. by Rev. W. ii. Harris,
Mr.. FRANK NJ. TAFT of Chester, and Miss HAT
TIE A. GREENWOOD of Saxtons River.
In South Wardsboro. August Sth, by Rev. e. +.
Abbott ALBERT I. D00L1TTLE and Mrs. MARY
MOORE. both of Wardsboro
In Brattleboro, August 10Th, by William S. New
tom Esq. Mr.. TRUMAN ROSE of Miller's Falls,
Mass, and Miss ELLEN e. KINNEY of Ashfeld,
Mass,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
SPRINGFIELD.

The directors of the Springfield Ag-
ricultural society are requested to meet
at the office of j. w. Pierce. Esq, on
Saturday August 28th, at o'clock P.
M. G. HORACE HUBBARD, Pres.
Nathaniel Spaulding we'll to do"
farmer of Springfield had his pocket
picked, while attending the circus at
Ludlow, of some 500. He can stand
this pick, but it is said would consider
it as light summer reading if he should
see the light fingered rascal's obituary.
On the 18th inst, Mrs. w. HI. ellison
and Mrs. VIM. Coulter of Jersey City,
N. j., who are boarding with Mr.. H. III.
Mason, were taking drive with his
team, when coming down hill near the
residence of Mr.. M. Elias Olney, by
some means the team got out of the road,
overturning and depositing the body Of
the carriage together with the occupants
in the ditch. The horse then jumped
the wall with the remainder of the car
riage, totally demolishing it, and bring
ing up with great composure in an oat
field near by. The ladies were but slight
ly injured-a very lucky and narrow es-
cape, however.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27

A New Hampshire editor says that
there are now but three papers in that
state that are doing a paying business.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
1ifd
Marriages and Deaths inserted FREE. Obituaries
including poetry to be paid foT according to length

In Chester. August 25th, POLLY, widow of Sam
uel Gowing. late of Rockingham, aged "a years, s
months, Is days.
In Wardsboro, August 18th. WILLIAM G. BRIG
HAM, aged SO years.
In Putney August 18th, JENNIE s., wife of Da-
ma S, Angler, and youngest daughter of DR.. g, ii.
and Mary 5. Harvey. aged % years, months and 10
days.
In Ludlow. August 10th, Capt. oRRTS BROOKS,
aged IS years.
In Westmoreland. N. H.. Aug. 5, WINDSOR
GATES, aged 80 years, 10 months and 10 days
In South Woodstock August 18th, JONATHAN
RALPH, aged IA years.
In Jacksonville. August 10th. EMERY LYNDE
aged 81 years.
In Wilmington, August 18th. ARTEMESIA H.,
wife of Liberty Wilder, aged So years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
I ELAND AND GRAY SEMINARY.

The Fall term of this Institution will open Sep
TENDER sth, under the direction Of Rev. F. W. Ohm
sted as Principal, assisted By Miss Emma r. Dim
sfed a. Preceptress. specially for this term will he
normal class under the direction Of Mr.. 0lmsted.
For further particulars apply 20 the Principal
Townshend, VT, Aug. 10th, $50 $40
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
FISHER a. FAIRBANKS,
As NORTH MARKET ST. BOSTON, Mass.

The larger part of the Bay-rum retailed by drug
gsts and grocers does not deserve the name, being
simply weak and nauseating detection, the re-
verse of pleasant in odor, and ineffective and pnre-
freshing in application. Messrs. Fisher 4 Fair
banks have just received large stock Of imported
Bay rum of a superior quality, and their domestic
brand deserves the attention of the dealers and the
favor of the public. Ii costs but little more than
halt as much as the imported article. but it Il
cheap" only in price. :.
They also manufacture and receive as agents all
the CHOICE BRANDS of Imported Key West and
Domestic Cigars and furnish the trade at very low
prices, Also agents for MACURDA'S FARlNA
COLOGNE.
DAVIS Il ARNOLD,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
NOTICE.

All notes and accounts due the subscriber must be
paid Immediately or they will be :" left for eollec-
ton - mean Just ,ehat say.
IS o. d. GRAY,
Bellows Fails. Aug 25th, 1878.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
GOOD BAY RUM,

Is an excellent and almost indispensable article OF
the toilet the use Of which is not only agreeable
but healthy. IL Is pleasant addition to the bath.
grateful lotion 70 the face after shaving, and many
persons find II potent in relieving nervous head
ache. But the rum must be good-a carefully pre-.
pared and pure article, such as that imported and
manufactured by
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27

The entire number of summer board
ers TO the present time is seventy-fve,
The blackberry festival was we'll at
tended. Those temporarily residing here
not only contributed their full share to
the number present but added much to
the merriment and enjoyment of the oc-
casion. The hall was never more hastily
trimmed or beautiful bouquets in greater
abundance Blaekberries, cake and ice
cream were served until all were Tiled,
when auctioneer Phelps disposed of the
unbroken loaves and numerous bouquets
to the highest bidder. The last flower
sold was Gala lily which was knocked
down at the moderate price of two dol
lars
The receipts for the evening amounted
to S75 and are to be used in the pur-
chase Of furnace for the church.
The following poem was written for
the occasion by Miss Amanda P. Wal
ker and read by Miss Hattie L. Dean. X
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27

Making 81 per cent for the
year ending August !. 1875. to be paid to the Treas
urer at his Office in Montpelier. before the
10th day of October, 1873, %, }. VAIL. Trs,
Montpelier August 4, 1875. S5-G
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
VERMONT MUTUAL
FIRE ms UNANCE COMPANY.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT FOR 1875.
The members of the VERMONT MUTUAL FIRE
INSURANCE COMPANY are hereby notified that
the following assessments have been made by the
Directors on all in force the following days
. n.utf
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27

Ioses Miller has this week bought
Bridgman & Suter on the Ter
,st north of his first house on Cen
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-27
LOCAL MATTERS.

.ook out for the Blackberry Festi-
be holden by the ladies of the
i society ON Wednesday evening
\ week.
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1875-03-11
From the Black Hills.

A special despatch 10 the Sioux
city Journal from Yaukt n says Eph
Witcher well known citizen, who
was a member OF the expedition 10
the Black Hills, arrived in Yankton
lie reports having left his compan
ions at the stockade Of the expedition
within two miles of IIarneys Peak,
on Box Elder Creek. on the Sd ult
Witcher says the expedition was
composed Of twenty seven men, and
one woman and her son. There were
six wagons, and the party were well
armed. some being mounted They
are also well supplied with provisions
and mining tools. The expedition
left here on the 9th OF October.
They struck Niobrara river about 121
miles above it's mouth, and after fol
lowing the stream some distance.
they crossed the country toa point
east Of tho Black Hills. On Cheyenne
river they met party of 209 monnt.
ed Indians, with whom they held q
peaccable parley.
After reaching an apparently pass
ab'c path at the foot of the hills,
they struck into .he mountains, and
after picking their way, re ,chcd n
point within two miles of IIarncy' y
Peak in fifteen days after the 4 lte
Of their entry into the hills They
erected stockade eighty feet long
and built log cabins from an abund-
ant supply Of timbsr which they
found The cold weather greatly
impedei their prospecting. They
sank tSen.y-iive prospecting holes
and struck gold in every instance
From the grass to the bed of the
rock they found numerous gold and
silver-bcaiing quartz loles, and the
specimens Mr.. Witcher has brought
back are pronounced very rich. The
party never saw an Indian while in
the hills.
Mr. Witchcr describes the parts
Of tho hills they saw as having mag.
nliicent valleys. seemingly limitless
forests Of pine, and abundance of
Elk, deer, and other game. The
greater portion Of the return trip was
made through snow drifts, over u
tracklesS country, in most stormy
aud severe weather. They discover,
ed in coming out of the hills what
has bccn named Witcher's Pass u
good natural wagon road This
shortcns the way out of the hills by
thirteen days Their animals lived
on tho grass they found beneath the
snow. Mr.. Witcher says he can
take loaded OK teams into the hills
from Sioux City in thirty days.
The members left in the hills are
in good health and spirits. Mr.
Nitcher returned for reinforccments.
He says there is no evidence Of other
parties being in the hills Mr.. Cor
don, who came with him part of the
way. was delayed by his horse giving
ont Nothing has been heard or
seen of the two disastrous army ex.
petitions sent ont to intercept them.