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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
PUTNEY.

The ladies of the Methodist society will
hold their annual festival on Tuesday
evening of next week
Temperance meetings are now held
every week in Putney and the interest is
increasing.
Rev. M. ii. Harris gave fine lecture
on Wednesday evening of last week, on
How and what shall we read. Rev. Mr..
Bass of Brattleboro, and others have
been engaged in the course and the time
will be announced hereafter.
The recent fires, which have so fortu-
nately been extinguished before doing
serious damage, reminds us that we are
informed that for thirty years there have
been but three fires in Putney where the
buildings have been completely destroy
ed, including Mr. Fishers dwelling
house and other buildings some three
years since.
The Putney dramatic club gave an en-.
tertainment on Tuesday evening, playing
Ten Nights in a Bar Room, . or the
Fallen Saved" They had full house
and were received with much favor, Sc
much so that it will be repeated by re
quest at the festival of the ladies of tht
Methodist society next Tuesday evening
The play was followed by supper anc
dance in which all who participated
much enjoyed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
SIMONSVILLE.

Partriges are very plenty and tame !;
one man counted twenty on the trees
near the road few evenings since.
Dudley and Colman will get out near
ly twelve thousand seythe sticks for
Frost, Derby & Co, of Bellows Falls.
Col. S. L. Marsh, now eighty-six
years of age, has been breaking to the
saddle and harness very spirited four
years old colt.
The continued drouth and cold wealth
err has deprived number of families of
their supply Of water both for stock and
culinary purposes.
Mr.. E. M. Alexander of Saxtons
River has bought a considerable guam
tity of ash and bass timber, which he
has cut and hauled to the steam mill.
Most of the amusements this winter
are inside the grange; the only way for
the worlds people to know what they
are is to become full blown granger.
On Monday afternoon the 18th inst,
the friends of Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Man
sur, in Weston and Andover, met at his
residence, and by hearty congratulations
and numerous presents in the furniture
and wooden ware line, reminded them
that the time for their wooden wedding
had arrived. After beautifully refresh
ing the inner man and woman, with
many kind wishes for their host and
hostess, the company retired to their
homes feeling that they had passed a
very pleasant and social afternoon.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
BRATTLERORo.

The Phoenix says that some of the
farmers are selling off their stock for
want of water.
The total membership of the Baptist
church of Brattleboro is 4S1, of whom
SO united in 1874.
J. w. Frost & Co., had two tubs of
butter stolen from the rear of their store
on the evening of the 9th.
The Record says that the water panic
in Brattleboro has become serious
thing, and large number of families
are obliged to go long distance for all
the water they use, and some melt snow.
The officers of the national bank
are: President, Lafayette Clark vice
president, w II. Rockwell cashier, G..
S. Dowley; teller, c. IT, Smith direc-
tors, w. P. Cune, H E Baker, L. Clark,
w. H. Rockwell, G. S. Dowley. De-
clared dividend of per cent.
The officers of the first national bank
are as follows: Directors-N. B. Will
liston, F. Tyler, F. A. Nash, w. P. Rich
ardson, J. NJ, Tyler, H. c. Willard, A.
Whithead, Warren Park, 5. NJ. Waite.
At meeting of the directors, n. B.
Williston was chosen president; S. NJ.
Waite, cashier; n. C. Sawyer, assist
cashier and w. S. Guild, teller. De
clared semi-annual dividend of per
cent.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
CANENDISH.

A young man named Orvill Dickinson,
from New York, went into HaskelPs shop
the other day and showed them how he
could run saw AT the first clip he left
one finger behind and is now nursing the
others.
The Woodstock Standard says that on
Monday evening of last week, Miss Hen
ry, daughter of the late H. H. Henry of
Chester, who has fitted herself for a
teacher in elocution, made her first APP
pearance as public reader in Caven-
dish. Although the night was cold there
was fair attendance. Naturally the
lady was little embarrassed at first APP
pearing in a pulpit before an audience,
but will no doubt by practice overcome
that feeling and make popular reader
and teacher All seemed well pleased
with the entertainment on that evening,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22

- Mr. Bridgman adds an item to his
list of wants this week, which may be of
interest to those having small farms with
in few miles of this village.
- This Thursday morning the ther.
mometer is still 6 to 5 degrees below zero,
and though not quite as low as Wednes-
day it is cloudy and raw and may be put
down as about the 18th day of very
cold term,
- Mr., Charles G. Wheeler is in town
for the purpose of receiving contributions
in money, clothing, or food for those in
Kansas who have been rendered desti.
tute by the grasshoppers. Mr. Wheeler's
credentials are unquestionable, and be-
sides he is well known to some of the
citizens of our state, The collections will
probably be made by some one or more
persons in this village, as he expects to
leave, to day, Thursday, for Brattleboro,
and letall who can, contribute from their
means for those who have BEEN so unfor-
tunate.
~ Another fire alarm occurred at
about 81 o'clock Tuesday morning and
proved to be in the gas house to Towns
hotel, small brick building at the up
per end of the tunnel near the canal
railroad bridge. 1t was very soon ex-
tinguished, and few dollars will repair
the building. The cause is not known,
but it is probable there was some leakage
of gas which took fire from the heating
apparatus. This affair is a good test OF
the wisdom of Mr.. Towns in building his
gas works outside of his hotel If the
gas works of the reform school building
at Waterbury had been thus built the
state of Vermont would probably have
been saved about $4,000.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
ANDovER.

Col. Sylvanus L. Marsh of Simons-
vile, made pleasant call at this Office
few days since, while he and Mrs.
Marsh were visiting their daughter, Mrs.
J. G. Persons of this village. He is a
vigorous and well preserved old gentle
man of eighty-fve years, who served five
years in the regular army, including the
time of the war of 1912, portion OF
whom he was quartermasters sergeant and
recruiting officer. He had two sons in
Union army during the rebellion, one Of
which was killed. We observe that our
Simonsville correspondent alludes to
him in manner showing his vigorous
old age and we hope there are yet for
him many annual returns.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
The Third Lecture

In the ladies course will be given next
Monday eve, Jan. 25th, at u o'clock
in the Congregational Church, by Rev
B P. Fisk of Springfield. Subject
Yankeeisms. Arrangement has been
made for FIVE lectures in addition to
the two already given. Lecturers
Rev. r. T. Hall of Pittsford, subject,
The city of Rome as it now is. Rev,
Z. P. Hooker of Middlebury, subject
Colonial Witchraft. Rev. DIR. Smith,
president of Dartmouth college, subject,
Character and Hon. J. w. Patterson Of
New Hampshire, subject, A trip through
Germany and Switzerland. 1t is not
too late to purchase season tickets. Let
none of our citizens fail to hear the re.
naming lectures.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
HARTFORD.

Mr.. H. M, Cutting in West Hartford,
recently lost a valuable horse which fell
on the frozen ground and broke one leg.
Many of his neighbors Immediately and
generously responded to subscription
paper and made up handsome purse.
Mr.. Abbott, residing near Woodstock
Station, was recently helping horse 10
its feet, which had fell in the stall, when
it fell back ON him and broke his leg and
so severely spraining his knee that he
will probably be disabled for several
months.
Harry Parkhurst also met with a horse
accident on Monday of last week, by
which he received a broken arm, by the
falling of horse on him in the STALL
An in-hosspitable town.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22

U. S. SENATORS. The Massachusetts
legislature commenced their last years
contest between Dawes and Hoar for U.
is. Senator, on Tuesday. Dawes has
gained some but there is a close watching
to elect Charles Francis Adams.
The republicans are divided in Min
nesota and there is no choice 1t is also
the same in Rhode Island.
In Maine Senator Hamlin was re-
elected on Tuesday by nearly unani-
nous republican vote
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
SPRINGFIELD.

Frank Colcord recently had bis hand
considerably injured by having it caught
in circular saw.
There is a great scarcity of water here,
some having to draw their supply quite
a distance.
Wood is worth from So to Sc per cord.
The demand for wood is becoming limit.
ed here, owing to the large quantities Of
coal used.
The National Bank of Springfield
elected the old board of directors as fol-
lows S. Afford, Jr., U. Burke, G. w.
Porter, G. B. Nichols and r. NJ. Col
burn.
Miss Hannah Gould, 80 years of age,
severely sprained her ankle on Tuesday
of last week and is now confined to her
bed. She broke limb some years ago
and has since used crutches and it is
feared she will not recover from this new
injury.
At the annual meeting of the Spring
field Savings bank the following officers
were elected: President, G. A. For
bush vice president, Samuel Rollins
secretary and treasurer, Geo. w. Porter
trustees, c. A. Forbush, Henry Closson,
Samuel w Porter, Samuel Rollins, John
Farnham, George P. Haywood, John R.
Hall, Isaac G. Davis, james B. Whip
pie.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
CHESTER.

Governor Peck has appointed james
n. Mead justice of the peace, in place of
Simon Sherwin DECEASED.
Hilton & Co, have an auction on
Saturday, p. m, and evening, Jan. 23d,
in the hall over their store.
The friends of Rev. ]. G. Hale of the
Congregational church recently gave him
an $50 donation visit amid much good
feeling.
About 100 friends of Ira I'll. Adams
made him birthday visit last Saturday
evening, and made him present of a
valuable pair of bracket lamps of ele-
CANT design.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
SAxToNs RIVER.

The thermometer marked 20 to % de-
grees below zero Wednesday morning.
At the recent semi-centennial reunion
Of the Congregational church, it appear
ed that Dea. f. S. Sabin is the only per-
son now living of the original members
when it was organized fifty years ago.
Mr.. Sabin was 70 years of age last Mon
day.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
Vermont NEWS.

- The reform school will remain at
Waterbury until next December, when
the property there is to be sold and the
proceeds applied for the reftting OF the
property at Vergenns.
A petition to the governor for the
pardon of Ziba Plumly of Shrewsbury,
now serving a life sentence in the state
prison, is being circulated at Rutland
and has the signatures of most of the
prominent business men of the town.
- George Perkins of Hubbardton, re.
Gently cut hemlock tree on his farm
that measured feet inch at the stump.
1t cut into six logs, five of them 2 and
one 10 feet long, and l } cords of wood
There were 2 700 feet of lumber in the
tree.
A Frenchman named Blue, employ
ed in the saw mill of the Bennington
and Glastonbury road at Glastonbury,
while taking off timber Tuesday morn.
ing, fell upon the circular saw which
was in motion and was cut in horrible
manner from his knee to his arm-pit
The arm was badly mangled, and ampu
tation was performed.
Large focks of birds unknown il
Bennington are observed in this village
this winter. They are about the size o.
the red-breast robin, and are of brown
color, fecked with red They are quite
tame, and many of them have beer
caught. They are seen in focks of from
twenty-five to two hundred. 1t is sup
posed they are the pine-fnch, a family
of sparrows.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
DOVER.

On the 9TH inst, Oscar Rawson was
teaming in the woods when the limb of
tree swept the sled and caused cant
hook to catch just over his eye, knock
ing him from the sled and considerably
bruising his face. 1t was narrow es-
cape from more serious accident.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
Married.

In Brattleboro, January 10th, by William S, New
ton, ESQ, Mr.. J. MAXWELL BRMIS Of BIattle
boro,, and Miss IDA V. WEIGH Of Hinsdale, II,
Jan, 18th, bY key. A. Foster, Mr., THOMAS y
MoRS OF Dummerston and Miss MARY j LAM
Of Putney.
GEORGE II. CHANDLER and Miss JENNIE A
PARK Err, both OF Chester.
In West Dummerstnn Dec. 3lst, by Rev. ID, W
Palmer, FRANK II. CHURCHILL OF TOwnshend
and ALICE NJ KNAPP OF West nnmmerston
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22

The officers of the West River Nation
al Bank, at Jamaica, for the year ensu.
ing are as follows: VIM. Harris, presi-
dent John A. Butler, cashier directors,
VIM. Harris, G, ii. Chapman, L. L.
Mortified, John Parsons, j. A. Butler.
Dividend 3 per cent,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
MARLBORO.

Mr.. George Thomas claims TO be ahead
of Mr.. Barney of Guilford, in dairy
cows. In 1873 he made 2Sl3 pounds of
butter from ten cows, three of them
being two years old heifers, besides sup
plying milk for family of eight per-
sons
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22

STATE FAIR. The State Fair will be
held at Rutland on Tuesday, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday, September
IA, Is, Is and 18th. At a recent meet.
ing of the directors james A. Shedd OF
Burlington, was appointed General Su.
perintendent, Samuel Everts of Corn
wall, Superintendent of Mechanics hall
John Gregory, Mortified, Floral Hall
Henry Hayward, Rutland, cattle; Hen
ry B. Kent, Dorset, horses.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
BOSTON MARKET--Jan. Is.

FL0UR.-The market for Flour remains dull
The sales have been at 81 Is a $3.50 for Western
superhne S525 "a 1925 for Wisconsin extras; IS o
g S. rs for Minnesota extras Corn Meal 81 IS "a
$3.50 ~ WV
GRAIN.-The mark for Corn is quiet The Sales
of mixed and yellow have been at az SeOc y bush
Oats So q zoe. Rye Sl.00 @!Sl.O5.
PR0VISI0NS.-Therei is a firm feeling for Pork
and The sales have been at sl7.00 a $3.50 fol
prime;s s2l00. a. S2l.50 for mess. Beef ranges
from sl050 "a $3.50 for mess and extra mess -; and
$500 @ 81 90 for family. Lard AZ a l5e for
city and Western. Smoked Hams II a $50 y ID.
crate. Choice New York and Vermont diaries al
81 g 42e.R 10. common iand IN edium grades from
70 q 55c. Cheese l2@ 1916. White Beans 81 so q
S3OO; Potatoes, so a S5c per bush. Eggs 80 g 35C
per doz.
WOOL There has been firm business doing in
Wool; The transactions include 50.O 600 lbs Ohio
and PENNSYLVANIA at So q Sc and other heeces al
IS a 521zc as to quality.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22

END OF DEBAUcH.-Jerry McCau,
ley of Sutherland Falls was found dead
in the highway on Saturday morning
last. He was much intoxicated when
last seen alive, and a bottle of rum
found near his head, seemed to indicate
that he probably fell after taking drink,
and there died.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22

FIRE AT SrANNARD.-The house and
barns of the widow Mason were entirely
consumed by fire on Monday morning,
Jan. a. The fire was first discovered in
the chamber over the shed. There had
been no fire in that part of the house
since four o'clock the evening before.
The flames made such rapid progress
that but little Of the furniture was
saved. The horse and cows were saved,
but the pig and turkeys were burned.
Loss $4,000; insured for $500. Mrs.
Mason had rented the farm to Reuben
Jones of Glover, and had gone to Cali
fornia to spend the winter with her sons.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22

Six hundred cords of wood have al.
ready been hauled to Hartland depot
this winter, coming in at the rate Of ~
TO Ia cords per day.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
Attbe Boston :. INDIGNATION NEE

- At the Boston Indignation meet
ing Wendell Phillips was a spectator,
but so many were hostile to the indig.
part of the meeting that they called out
Phillips who took the stand and made a
speech strongly sustaining both the pres
ident and Sheridan and made the fur fly
generally.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22

Gen. H. II. Baxter was at New Yor k
at the time of the recent fire at Rutland,
and on hearing of it Immediately sent
$500, TO be distributed among the fami-
lies made destitute by it
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
A ELLINGTON HOUSE.

Corner Causeway and Canal Streets. Boston.
Entirely new aud furnished with all modern i'm
pfovements Clerks in attendance at all hours. Its
nearness to the Lowell. Eastern, Fitchburg, and
Boston and Maine Railroad depots offers special ad
vantages 10 those arriving late az night or taking
early morning trains. s. III. DUMAS, Proprietor.
Late of Phenix Hotel. Concord. N. H.. and Pro-
prietor Bears Head Hotel. Hampton Beach.
Sis
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
PRoCToRsYILLE.

The Rev. Mr., Frost, of the Nj. f,
Church, last Sabbath gave notice that on
next Sabbath he would preach upon the
observance of the Christian Sabbath.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
EARM WANTED TO RENT.

The subscriber wishes To rent or take farm on
shares. Is familiar with farm work. and his wife Ia
an experienced butter maker. having for some time
had charge Of dairy OF 100 cows. Good reference
4 desired. address Post Office Box SO, Bellows
Fail, W. IS
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
ID EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

ID EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
LII the West River National Bank at Jamaica, in
the State Of Vermont at close of business December,
81, 1874
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts Ss6573 ~
Uverdraits. s27 81
y. S. Bonds to secure circulation Sc. 700 90
Due from Redeeming and Reserve Agents, I06 GIG O3
Due from other National Banks, "a so
Real estate, furniture and fixtures, $500 90
Current expenses and taxes paid LII Is
Premiums paid, 81 II
Checks and other Cash Items "a
fractional Currency, Including niekelsl, 100 SO
Specie, INCLUDING gold Treasury notes., 638 l6
Legal Tender Notes, 5,730 90
U.S-cerhcates of deposit for legaltenders 3s42 90
Sl99 AGO Is
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in, 100000 90
Surplus Fund. 500 90
Other undivided profits 54OI Il
National Bank notes outstanding. 1868 90
State Bank notes outstanding, ll50 90
Dividends unpaid, 258 SO
Individual Deposits S0O7 Is
Demand certificates of deposit. rs Oh
Due to other National Bank, 1877 81
- - s199.46O rs
STATE OF yERM0NT) /. John A. Butler Cash
County OF WINDHAM. IS Ter of the above nam ed
Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
JOHN A. BUTLER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day
JOHN c. ROBINSON. Notary Public.
Correct attest,
! 3S I. s SBBRRHHHHSsSs!s. Directors.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
pLACK RIVER ACADEMY.
IL LUDLOW, VT

Spring Term Of eleven weeks begins TUESDAY.
FEBRUARY TWENIYIHIRD. 1875.
Largest Academy in Southern Vermont From
sis TO eo will pay for tuition, roomrent and books
If students wish TO board, they get good accom-
modatons tor - so per week. Catalogues sent free
Address the Principal. S. A. GIfFIN.
SO
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
CATTLE MA RK EFT,
WHOLE SAIE ppTpEC

AMOUNT OF STOCK At MARKET.
Cattle, Sheep. Shotes. Veal Fat Hogs,
This week. 2206 1874 $50 600
Last week. 25U 6ol2 1902
One year ago. 23U0 1918 1890
Prices of Market Beef-Extra $40 coo $40 so: first
quality, $500 $685. second quality 81 so "a $3.50:
third quality. $500 a 500,
Sheep and Lambs.-Per head in lots So so a 6OO
hides. Sl2c "a Sc. p 10.
Tallow, 519ci@ 6cP ID.
Mich Cows and Calves.-S35 $50. s65 and SOS
Prices of Store Cattle-Working oxen, y pair. $50
a $40.
REMARkS.-There is no change in quotations.
but oeef ls more active and the choice or best
grades sold at lOsc Sheep were less active at to
csc There were no arrivals of Live Poultry, but
some on hand we're sold at IL to l5c
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
VERNON.

A. A. Burrows, was chopping wood on
the 9th inst, when tree fell upon him
breaking three ribs
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
1isd

Marriages and Deaths inserted fREE, obituaries,
including poetry be paid for according TO length
On the 18th inst at the residence Of his father 10
this village, GEORGE 5, GOODRIDGE, Of New
York, in the33d year OF his age only OF Scion
and Caroline NJ Goodridge.
In Wiliamsville Dec. sd, LOUISA g.. wife of
Isaac Hovey. aged S5 years
In Acworth. N. H., Jan. 9TH, RACHAEL, wife o.
the late Roswell Bragg, aged "A years and mos
In Bakersfield. Cal, Nov. u, 1874, WILLIAM 4
RANNEY. formerly Of Westminster West. aged 81
years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
CONNECTICUT RIVER MUTUAL

v FIKE INSURANCE co.
Notice is hereby given to the mem bers of the
above named Company that the Directors of said
Company have levied an assessment of n per cent.
upon all notes in force March I'd, 1874 also per
cent upon all notes in force on the 2Uth day of
March, 1874; also u per on all notes in force
on the Sd day of June, 1874 also per cent on all
notes in force the 18th day of June, 1874 also a
per cent upon all notes in force on the 18th day OF
July. 1874; also q per cent upon all notes in force
on the 9th day of December. Is74 and payable to
the Treasurer of said Company. on the first day of
March. 1875 GEO. SLATE, Treasurer
Bellows Falls, Jan. 2lst, ISIS. 46
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
CARPENTERS TOOLS.

set of Carpenters tools. augurs saws full set of
Bits, chisels planes level, &c., for sale Inquire at
this office.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-01-22
DEPORT OFTHE CONDITION OF

COUNTY OF WINDHAM S. cashier of the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief j. H. WILLIAMS Jr. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day
of Jan. 1875.
J. d. BRIDGMAN. Justice of the Peace.
Correct attest
J. II. WILLIAMS
A. WENTN ORTIZ, ! Directors
M. WENTWORTH
"A