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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-08-04

NoRrHFIELD. - The board of instruction for
Mortified Graded School, as arranged for the
school year beginning August 90th, is az follows
Principal, Arthur W. Blair A. NJ. Prcceptres,,
Miss Anna 4. Babcocl; No. a, Miss Minnie Gregg,
Assistant Miss Sarah NJ Thompson No. 9, Miss
Ella NJ. Dutton; No /, Mrs Carrie NJ. Smith:
Music, Emma s. Crane. Mr.. Blair is a graduate
Of Dartmouth, and comes TO us with highest re-
concentrations, and is wlthal n teacher Of expert
ence, and intends TO make teaching his llfo-work
Miss Babcocl is graduate of the Methodist Epis-
copal Seminary at Montpelier, and also comes to
us with the advantage gained by past experience,
and Is highly recommended The other teachers
are not new TO us, and need no introduction they
having taughtn this school before To the satisfac-
ton OF lis friends aud patrons
MIR Smith, coored native from Bermuda
will lecture at the Methodist Episcopal church, on
Thursday evening Of this week Lecture to COM
mence at eight o'clock p. NJ The subject Of his
lecture is Bermuda, It's climate, soil people, and
their characteristics, etc lie is said 10 be a most
interesting lecturer.
The elective officers OF Mortified Lodge In-
dependent Order OF Good Templars, for the quar-
ter commencing August list, are us follows !;
Worthy Chief Templar, DIR. W. N. Bryant wor-
thy Vice Templar, Miss Ellen Davis Worthy
Secretary, Alice Ayerill Worthy Treasurer, j. P.
Brooks Worthy Financial Secretary, Mrs. Alma
Buckley Worthy Chaplain, Rev. A. u, TruaI
Worthy Marshal, While Knapp Worthy Guard.
Mrs. Morrill, Gilman Worthy Sentinel, Mrs. Nor
riil Gilman T; Worthy organist Miss Nellie Chase.
The Lodge Is prosperous In an eminent degree.
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WEST TorsnAM. The religious interest still
continues In this place Two received the ordi-
nance OF baptism aud united with the church last
sabbath, making twenty-five since last fall Sow
erai others are contemplating the same step. Our
pastor, Rev. A. c. Peaslee. net being able to ad-
minister the ordinance, Rev. Lewis Dexter, from
Rhode Island. here on visit-this being his ma
tive place-yory kindly OBLIGATED,
General Wellington, aged about ten years,
son Of A. j. Thurston, OF this village came near
losing his life on Friday evening OF last week.
lie went into the barn-yard with his father, and
commenced to caress pet COW, by stroking her
head and face, whereupon the cow with great
violence caught him on her horns, tossed him into
the air over her head His father, being close by,
caught him before she could renew the attack,
carried him into the house, and called DIR. Watson
who, upon removing his clothing, found An ugly,
lacerated wound, two inches long. ON his body.
On careful examination II WAS found that the
wound was not very deep. The doctor dressed
the wound. and wellie at the present time IL very
considering the character d the
wound
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STATE or VERMONT rSorox COUNTY. S..

In CmANCERY.
WAsutNGroN COUNTY, SEPTEMBER tern, A. d. lsi5.b
d. HOLSTER g. Nathan W Loveland and Marshall Smith.
Wherea s. d. HOLSTER, Of Marshned, In said county, has
this day filed In the Office Of the clerk Of the Court Of Chan
Gerry In the county Aforesaid his petition for the foreclosure
Loveiand then u Mnrshed in the county OF Washington.
the 9Th day Of November sa duly executed 10 Harrison
kcehuu, sid Marshnsid mortgage deed Of certain
lands In Marshhed, aforesaid, described follows being
pau OF lot No B. Ia the 9Th range, meaning to all
and the land this day decided to by the said iiarri
barn and water privilege and Land ereuno belonging ef
To former deeds for further description and bounds)
Conditioned for the payment OF eight certain notes bearing
date the 9th day Of November 1855 signed by Nathan W.
Loyean and payable to said koghuu. bearer fo $500
each payable yearly before the si days Of June, A.
D. ls70 ISL i72 ls7a 1874, 1873 ls6 and one for 500.
payable before June 7, sii and interest annually.
Aud further representing that the said Nathan w. loveland
resides out u the And further setting forth that
Marshall smith, Of said Mafshnuld y In possession Of
praying for foreclosure 81 sn1 mortgage. And whereas
appears that the said Nathan W. Loeeland now resides out
OF ls that subpoena cannot be served him,
therefore, pursuance of the statute In such ease made and
provided notice Is hereby 20 the said Loseand and he
hereby required appear before the Court of Chancery
next TO be- held Montpelier within aud for the county Of
Washington, the second Tuesday Of september, A. D.
1878 uinc o'clock A.. H.. the said day, and TO make
sli petition, and abide ssh decree and order Ia
the premises a 10 said court shall seem meet.
.hei three weeks successfully IN the Vermont Waterman
a state Journal, newspaper published at Montpelier
Aforesaid the last Of which publications TO he at least
went. previous to aid second Tuesday Of september
I'D. 1870.
LUTHER NEWcOMB Clerk.
}. A. VINO, Solicitor for Petitioner. o-G
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The friends Of Temperance must have been en-
couraged by the unexpectedly large attendance,
Sunday evening, as well as by the hopeful spirit
which animated the speakers
The Hon G. H. Heath presided, and after the
singing Of one Of our stirring temperance hymns,
the Rev. Mr. Spencer offered prayer. The chair
man expressed pleasure at seeing 50 many pres
ent In the general vacation time but did not know
why there should be vacation in the good work
In which we are engaged
Prof White then addressed the meeting, speak
ing cheering words 10 all who are engaged in the
contest Of intempennce lie believed that do
spite the blunders and mistakes unavoidable In
this work, God would bless the earnest endoayor.
aud humanity would be elevated thereby lie
Thought that Temperance people should become
better acquainted with each other, and urged
them To use personal influence with their unfortu.
nate brothers, taking them 10y the hand and lead.
ing them to a better life.
Mr. Averill, Of Mortified next read IN inter.
esting essay, in which he not only claimed in
Temperance to he q greater curse than war, but
said he believed that most Of the wars that have
dcsolaiod our world are In some way trcoable 10
the Intoxicating cup. lie said this was specially
true Of the Indian wars. Among other means OF
supprcssing this fearful evil, he strongly advocated
the education Of the youth in strict temperance
principles. Paying an eloquent tribute to womans
power he urged them to WELD II 10 IA fullest er-
tent In battling with their deadliest ioc-the wine
cup lie was followed by his daughter, Miss Aver
III, who gave exceedingly fine rendering Of the
pathetic poem entitled The druniard's daugh-
ter. The close attention given during the recital
was jus; tribute 70 the powers Of the speaker.
Mr. Smith, = gentleman from the bermuda
Islands, related an incident which came under his
observation in one Of the Western cities, during
the crusade lie also gave Ms some statistics
showing the terrible results Of the fearful amount
Of rufn-drinling in the United States lie thinks
no one has q right 10 put the cup 10 his lips,
rs, doubtless some would follow HE example
The Boy. Mr. Coblcigh, Of Marshfeld, occupied
the few remaining moments he spoke enthus-
astcally Of temperance worb-did not believe in
taking vacation. lie believed thatin preaching
the gospel Of Jesus Christ he was preaching tenn
porance. lie was sure that man thoroughly
converted to God would cease to be rum-drinker
Want oi time precludcd further remarks.
vote Of thanks was passed to the speakers and
the meeting was closed By singing the doxology
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SHOCKING SUICIDE Mr.. Daniel X Bennett
committed suicide at his residence on Barre street
at ten O'Clock yesterday morning, by shooting
himself through the head. 1t seems that for sew
enl weeks Mr. Bennett had been Respondent, and
for some days had been closely watched to pre-
vent any possibility Of his committing this fatal
deed Ills place OF business was burned at the
second fire, and he lost about one thousand dol
lars. He had, just before the fire, purchased
residence, and had been engaged in repairing it
fear of financial difficulties had been preying
upon his mind recently Not two minutes before
the fatal act, he was conyersing with II. c. Hop
kns and BENJAMIN Scribner, two men at work
upon his house, and his brother, George II. Ben
nett in reference to the repairs being made lie
left them, and went up into chamber over the
dining-room, where he kept portion Of his stock
in trade, which had been saved from the fire. A
report Of pistol was heard and upon rushing up
stairs, he was found stretched upon the floor en-
tirely senseless, and the blood flowing from his
wounds and nostrils The weapon used was n
small Smith 4 Wesson fve-cylinder pistol,
which he placed at his right temple the ball pass
ing directly through his head and coming outat the
left temple. There Is no doubt but that Mr..
Bennett was not In his right mind at the time OF
the commission Of the deed; and that his low
spirits were oecasioned by poor health, from which
he had suffered for somc time Mr. Bennett had
been almost lifelong resident of this village,
and was by trade gun-smith. He was Of a quiet,
retiring disposition, and was always particularly
attentive to his business. Highly esteemed as Il
citizen, as husband and father he was exccp-
tlonally kind and tender His age was fifty-one
years, and he leaves wife, and one boy, fourteen
years Of age. lie has one brotherand two sisters.
Despite his fears, he leaves q comfortable estate.
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Well All Go.
rnE INV YORK AND SEw ORLEANS CIRCUS 4
MENAUEnfE

THE INV YORK. AND SKw ORLEANS CIRCUS ASH
MENAUEniE
onTnesday Augusti7th at Waterbury, the great
est Of all existing circas aud mcuagerie combine
tons Will discmbark from the special trains which
are called into requisition for the transportation
OF It's army Of mcnagorie vans and baggage
wagons, and form Is street parade =, ten O'Clock
At one o'clock the wonderful ascension feat will
take place at the grounds, free to all spectators
young lady walking wire two hundred feet in
mid air. There will be three performances, one
at ten in the morning, one in the afternoon, and
one At seven O'Clock in the evening Admission
hity cents children under ten years, twenty-five
cents children under eight years, free Tho fol-
lowing sccount n the performance and appearance
81 this circus and mcnagcrie, from the Buffalo
New iorkl Courier, will give our readers some
Idea Of what they are going to see.
~ every man, woman and child in this city is
ere this well aware, W. W. Coles aggregation.
known ~ the New York and New Orleans Ne
nagerie aud circus, has como and gone The
street parade, which took place between the hours
of ten and eleven a. ~, was Witnessed by thou
sands Of people, who tlrongcd the streets and
crowded the overlooking windows for many
snake charmcr coming in Tor his fail share " won
dcfing admiration. The parade over the uni,ei-
sAl question seemed to be, Fare you going to the
cfcu.2 aud as tho large majority Of the answers
were In the Affirmative, it may easily be imagined
that the spacious canvas, spread in Yoris Field.
was crowded during both afternoon and evening
performances
OF the managerie, We have nothing but praise,
larger t'an the aiorty. It Is excellent in every
particular, md calculated to please
The steam man is q marvel Of mechanical con-
irivance and walks backward and forward. as II
blood ard muscle, instead Of steam and iron. were
It's component parts The sea lions are excellent
specimens Of species Of animals no less rare
than cutious, and the crowd around their semi
aqueous cage was large and interesting.
Ofcourse the waxen images Of the principal par
Elephants in the world-famous leecher-Tilton scam
dal attracted much attention They are new and
modelled from life, 50 that those who cannot see
the originals and have seen Mr. Coles figures can
rest content that they would recognize the former
nom their resemblance to the latter
The circus WAS one Of the best VIC have seen
here for many seasons The equestrian acts were
novel and daring, while the tatiout leaps OF Kol-
ley and Batcheldor were surprising. The reserved
seats, with their cushions and backs. are a new
and admirable feature.
Mr.. Coles canvas is new and Of a novel pat
Longitudinal strips Of blue and white. ex-
ira thick, and very commodous In fact, all the
connected with the combination il
irst-class, and Of a sort upon which no expense
has been spared
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INTERESTING LECTURES -Professor Zuellig, a
Swiss by birth, who has a class in German in this
village, will deliver three free lectures on Swift
zerand, in the chapel of Bethany church, be-
ginning at seven O'Clock. His subjects are as fol-
lows. Wednesday evening August 4th, "Ths
Cradle OF European Liberty Wednesday even
ing August 18th, "Cnion aud Reformation
Wednesday evening, August 18th, " Bonaparte,
the Jesuits and the Federal Constitutions of 1913
and 1872" Professor Zuellig is an intelligent
and highly educated gentleman, and the topics Of
which he proposes to treat are among the most
interesting in the worlds history. Those who at
tend will, we have no doubt, be amply repaid for
their time
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COMMIssIoNrRs' NOTICE.

y
me undersigned having been lrfnlre BY the honorable
pronaie court for the district ~ Washington COMMISSIONER
o. receive esHWine and adjust a claims demands o.
al persons a1lns he estate ~ Luther Hixby Mont
pcer in .nld district, declsc and all claims exhibited
N Offset hrci1 hereby syr notice that VIII meet for
the purposes Aforesaid 90 fe late dwelling house of all
lfhY un to lNh dlv Ut August and i0th day OF ncfuar
next, from ocuek until tour ocioek. T. ". each ~
stll days HuH that months from e 18Th day u jane
A. d. ls1, "a Gle time limited hy said Court Tor aid crsli-
allowance.
DATED lt M1lipeie ihis l1ih day Of Inig A. D. ISIS
JOSEPH POLAND. : -.
Tll W. y. PECK, ''ihnh't'n'N
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FIRE AT YERGESSEs. AT about eleven o'clock,
on Wednesday evening OF last week, an alarm of
fire was sounded ON the city bell. The flames
shortly burst out, aud directed the irelnen to an
unoccupied house on the plank road near the
" still house, so called. The hose companies
were quickly on the ground, but were not Of use
for some time, owing to the distance from any
hydrant that could be used. The water pipes,
having just been laid on that street, were not in
working order at first, but were soon made avail
able The building, which was about thirty by
forty feet, and two stories high, was nearly con-
sumed' Mr.. C. Douglas owned the property
which was valued at two thousand dollars. The
house was insured for eight hundred dollars.
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HAnDwcK. -George W. Staples /. erecting a
large new barn on his old farm, near the site OF
his buildings burned several years ago
Mrs John H. Warren, OF Mackville, had a se-
we're attack OF bleeding at the nose, one day last
week l26th nit losing it was thought, nearly a
quart Of blood before 1t could be checked Mrs
Warren's health being very fail, this last aillic.
ton has reduced her quite low.
The raspberry crop promises to be unusually
large this year but unfortunately tho prices they
bring are very low compared with previous years
The highest prices paid here for prime berries to
send away to market, are four aud one-half cents
per pound, aud that only Tor limited quantity
The farm buildings Of Mr. L. W. Warner,
near kas, village, were burned ON Saturday last
together with their contents. The barn was
partly owned by Geo. W. Staples, and contained
a large amount Of hay. The FIRE was first discoy-
cred In the roof OF the house. which was soon past
any control Warmers folks were not at home
OF the amount OF insurance, we are nol advised
The loss must aggregate nearly 900.
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WATsrmLp.-rh farmers are getting their
hayns well-nlgh completed. Corn is very late
and unless We can have warmer weather than was
experienced ON Saturday and Sunday last, we fear
we shall not have much OF "a crop this fall. Oats
are looking well at the present time and If we do
not have any hard rains to beat them down, We
shall reap good supply.
The Waitsfield Curnet Band recognized on
Monday evening. August I'd, and elected the fol-
lowing officers Leader, II. MeAllster; Assist
ant Leader, f. 4. Bragg Secretary and Treasurer,
b. d. Bsbee. The band is now open for engage
ments. 1t is in good condition, and, under the
efficient leadership Of Mr.. McAllister it is all
right, and bound to succeed
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leafhS.

years and months
In Montpelier, August o. ELIZA ALLEN, wife Of Arthur
Allen aged ~ years.
In Warren, July 2,, SARAH CLIFFORD. aged "A years
In Warren July %, Of typhoid fever, NARY CORsE.
aged % years
In Guldhail, July p, EPHRAuI WARD. Esq. aged
about 81 years.
In Gulldhan, July ~, FRED WEBB, son " Greenleaf
and Susan =. Webb, In his 2Uth year.
In East Randolph. July H. RUTH =. BATClIELDEn,
wife Of u. II. batchelder, aged q years.
In Lancaster. Mass, Jnly %, SYLVESTER BASisTER.
formerly Of West Randolph VT aged s. years.
In St Johnsbury, August I, EMILY Louise, daughter
Of g NJ and Sarah Fairbanks Stone aged twenty and
half months.
In East Montpelier June %, CHESTER bliss aged II
He bore his sickness with Christian patience and
fortuie. blessed the dead which die In the Lord"
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LAZARUS SrEcrAcLEs.--Mr, Charles Koene, the
well-known matchmaker, in Barnes block, Mont
peler, has been appointed agent for F Lazarus &
Co.'S Brilliant rantoscopic Spectaces and Eye
glasses, which are universally conceded to be the
best in the market. lie will be a; the hotel. in
Plainfield, on the first Monday in every month ;
in Waterbury, on the second Monday in North
field on the third Tuesday, and in Worcester on
the fourth Tuesday, and will carry with him
full assortment Of all kinds and prices 81
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SrArE or VERMONT. -

In Probate Court held Montpelier. In said District.
the liih day Of July, A. y. 1875;
VIM D. Mcintyre executor OF the last will and testament
N David Barnett late IT Millcsex, IN said District. de-
ceas'si, presents his administration account for cxainz
ton and allowance, and makes application for
decree Of distribution and partition Of The estate OF said de-
ceased Wherenpon, Il Is ordered by sald Court. that said
account and said application be referred to session
thereof 10 BE- held At the Probate ohcc IN said Mont
i~iier. the 18th day Of August, 4. d. 1875, for
hearing and decision tiereuui and, IL Is further
Tered that notice hereof be given to all persons interested
by publication Of the three weeks successfully Ia tho
Vermont Waterman & state journal, newspaper pub
ed at Montpelier, previous TO said time appointed for
hearing tlt they appear ~ said time and place. and
show N any they may have. why said account should
not be allowed and such decree made.
by the Couu.-Aticst
$3.50 y. A. CHASE, Register.
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SupDES DrATH.-A little after siI o clock. Mon
day evening, as Mr. Allen b. Braley, fireman
on the Central Vermont railroad, was about TO
embark at st. Adams Bay, on fishing and camp
ing tour, he fell suddenly dead ON the lake shore
Mr. X. W. Potter was with him and had just as
sisted him to carry his chest which was quite
heavy. Mr.. Braley unlocked it, and was taking
out some things when he fell across the end and
thence to the ground his head being at the wa
ters edge. lie was about twenty five years of
age, and had been in the employ of the road
OF hi. death.
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Coon LEcruRE Mr. Robert Smith gave lee
ture on 3" the Bermuda Islands, in the yesiry Of
Trinity church, on Monday evening last Mr.
smith is a native oi the Islands, and his dcscrip-
ton Of the manners and customs Of the people
there the climate etc, was decidedly interesting
and instructive. lie j. = pleasing speaker, aud all
who had the pleasure Of hearing him, speal, Of
his lecture IN the highest terms
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MARsHrIELD.-A game Of base bali, between
eight of the Plalnteld club aud nine Of the old
Ethan Aliens with few new ones, was play cd on
Goodwin's meadow, last saturday forenoon. At
the close of the sixth inning, the Plainfcld boys
had 10 leave on the train, the score standing
twenty to seven in favor OF Planfled 1t was
pleasant game, and preparations are being made
to repeat the fun at no distant day
Tho wife Of our worthy and respected towns
man, Asa Spencer ESD, lies very ill., but little
hopes of her recovery being entertained.
Eight persons connected with the Methodist
church were baptized last Sunday, by their pastor,
Rev. c. A. Smith, at the river Near Eli S Ptkin's
The farmers are getting along nicely with
their haying some having already finished Give
them good week. and they will nearly finish ex-
cept ON late ground
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l,oMMIssIoNrns. .NorIcr.

- tNlAII OF OkAMTL w. WATSON
Tho upde-gned, having been appointed by the onora ta
Probate Cont for the District u bradford COMMISSIONER
90 fefee. examine and adj an claims and demands
persons against the estate u prnme H. Watson u
Iufshamt u l District decreased and al claims exhibited
10 offset thereto. hereby give notice that will meet for
The purposes Aforesaid AZ A. j. Waiiaces dwelling honse
i1 Iopsham, the IAN day u September and Ism
Jay q December next, from ten O'clock until four
O'Clock cnct Of aid days and that mouths from
The iih day " June A. u. s7h the time limited hy saf
Court for said creditors present their claims 10 ~ f6 OK
animation and allowance
Dated At loTsham, iis gih day Of July, A. D. 1915
Nlo 4. j. g. wKiff'fAcE. Commissioners.
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MrDDIEsEX.--'rhe school in District No 1, Miss
Rosa a Atkins, teacher, held picnic on the
school grounds, at the close Of the summer term
ON saturday last, associated with the Center
school, taught by Miss Fannie NJ. sherman After
music by the choir readings, orations and songs,
the assembly gathered around the tables. and did
ample justice to the collation. furnished by the
ladies' The tables were spread in the most tasty
manner, and honntfully furnished with cstables.
Supper over, each sought the amusement best
suited to their own taste, such as music, swing
ing ball etc, aud many were the radiant faces
light hearts and elastic steps that turned home
ward, as the slanting rays of the sun warned all
that the day Of mirth was drawing to a close.