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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
AUCTION.
WITHOUT RESERVE OR PosTPoNEMENTl
a FIRST CLASS RESIDENCE.

On Henry Street, Bellows Falls, Vt, on TUES
DAY. MARCH SIXTEENTH, at one o'clock in the
afternoon. This property Is owned by j. G, Holman
and is placed in my hands to sell on such liberal
purchase GOOD RESIDENCE or secure property
for investment in Bellows Falls. The lot upon the
north and sunny side of the Street, Is s2S f. front
by $50 feet in the thus furnishing ample room
for yard and garden. The house is large two story
slated four gabed roof dwelling, and finely FINISHED
from Attic Cellar; built years ago and in thor
ough repair. The ground size Of main building Is
30 10 feet, with Story l. 20 2 feet. Shed is II
feet the paror is us l51s; sitting I5& feet
square; sleeping l5a Ia feet dining room
l55z Is feet Kitchen 1l1z IL upon both doors.
chambers are large. hig studded and very pleasant
Halls upon both floors are spacious being feet in
the clear, The rooms the first floor ar 1915 feet
high and upon the second floor 81 feet, and the
cts &c are all finished and in complete order The
Cellar under the whole main building, is well ar
ranged for convenient use and a considerable part
finished for cellar kitchen. W ster Is carried to
some sixteen rooms is well calculated to aecOmmo-
date two. and with slisht alterations, even three
families.
co No such First Glass Property has ever before
at season of the year that will enable the pur-
chaser TO put IL TO immediate profitable use. Con-
sdering the location being upon the best-well, say
of the best streets in town. the class of house
the easy terms of payment such an opportunity
may not, probably will not occur again for years
invite those who wish avail themselves Of this I'M
usual and liberal public sale 70 examine for them
selves II in any particular have mistated the
character Of this property. The sale will be made
as above set forth, to the highest bona hde bidder
upon these terms. Only one thousand to be paid
upon convenient time. Fer further particulars In
auire Of the owner. or apply 70 -
Bellows Falls. VT. Feb. Sd, 1876, eli
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
Estate of Rufu. Williams.

STATE OF VERMONT. The Probate Court with.
DIsrRIcr OF WINDSOR. IS. in and for the district Of
Windsor 10 all persons interested in the estate Of
RUFUS WILLIAMS. late Of Chester, in said dis
trict. deceased. intestate: GREETING.
WHEREAS, Addison S. Adams, administrator Of
w the estate of the said deceased. hath made APP
authority sell the whole of the real eeate of which
the said deceased died SEIZED including the widows
Homestead interest and reversion of DOVER situate
in said Chester. and in Andover in said district de-
called in Chester aforesaid containing two hundred
acres more less bounded north BY land of Josep oh
Barrett, and Williams River, west by land of Geo
ison and public highway, south by lands Of
lands Of a Mr., Wilson and I. Il. Davis: A certain
other farm in said Chester. containing about on
hundred and forty acres, bounded north BY lands Of
Albert Williams and Putnam Peabody. east by the
Of Sardine Haggett. and on the west by lands of
Milo Marshall and by land belon eng to said estate.
Also the other piece situate in Andoyer aforesaid.
bounded north BY land Of Putnam Peabody. east By
Marshall. and west by lands Of Jefferson Stoodley
and Marvin Davis, containing about one hundred
asresrepresentins therein that such sale would be
beneficial to the interest Of all concerned and hath
produced with said applications the consent in writ
ing 10 such sale of the widow and all the heirs and
OF all persons interested who reside in the State
IL IS therefore ordered that hearing be had on said
Application on the 18th day of March. A. ID. 1875, at
the probate Office in Chester in said district and
that all persons interested be notified TO appear at
the time and place aforesaid and show cause il any
they may have, why The license and authority prayed
for IS Aforesaid. should not be granted For which
purpose it Is further ordered that this order be pub
shed three weeks successvely previous TO the time
liked for hearing as af0resaie in the Bellows Falls
iIkss' newspaper printed at Rockingham in this
State.
Dated at Chester in said district the soth day Of
February. A. D. ISIS.
ail WILLIAM ROUNDS, Judge
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
Vermont News.

- There is one man now living at
Bakersfield who is 105 years old, one 100,
and one SO.
- Charles Palmer of Monkton had
several sheep killed by stray dog, one
night last week.
Col Albert Clarke, of the St. Al
bans Messenger, is lecturing on "Our
Barbarism."
- Vermont farmer stroked his gray
locks and sadly remarked 81 didn't
really know how old and feeble | was I'M
til | went to lick James this morning.
He's only seventeen, but couldn't make
him holler."
-Chubb's large three story fish pole
factory at Fairlee, with an extension ia
BILE building, one house and covered
bridge, was burned on Friday evening.
Chubb's loss was $4,000, insured for
$4,000.
AS the stage from johnson to Fair.
fax was passing house in the latter vii
lage, Thursday, the horses became fright
ened and, turning out of the road, tipp
ed the stage over. Among the passen
gers was Prof Peter Collier, of Burling
ton, who was severely injured. Prof
Collier, however, was carried to the de
pot at Georgia in the afternoon, anC
reached Burlington in the evening, Ash
ley Cady. the driver of the stage, had
one leg broken in two places.
Bradford Page undertook to pre-
vent his cellar from freezing on the Sth
by lighting a bushel of charcoal in an
open vessel. Before a great while the
oldest child tainted, and continued to dc
so, and other members of the family be
came sick before the cause was thought
of and removed. At last accounts the
baby showed symptoms of continued i'll
ness, and other members of the family
were not we'll. 1t was narrow escape
from serious results ST. JohnsbuYy Cal
edonidn.
For some time past the friends anC
acquaintance of most estimable lad,
of Franklin county have been persecut
ed with flood of anonymous letters, OBJ
scene in expression and scandalous il
their assertions and insinuations. TIL,
letters were placed in the hands of law
yer in Burlington, and the first result o
his investigation was the issue of a wri
for libel, ON Thursday, against resident
of st. Adams. The damages are laid at
$4,000. Since the foregoing wasin type
it appears that Miss Annie ID. Keith
highly respectable young lady of Shell.
don, and several of her friends are the
victims of the scandalous letters referred
to and the man % who did this dirty
work proves to be one W. III. Blaisdell
of St Adams, who is a merchant OF
about 80 years of age, worth $4,000. a
single man and who has now confessed
his guilt and is ON his marrow bones to
settle.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
BRATTLERoRO.

Water is quoted at Brattleboro at 80
cents per barrel and scarce at that.
Some hopes are entertained that the
grand Thomas orchestra will visit Brat
tleboro sometime in March
John B. Walker, an aged citizen of
Brattleboro, fell on the ice, Thursday
evening of last week and broke his hip
A stray dog had bitten two workmen
in Estey's shops, and on the second at
tack, there was one dog less on the street.
DIR. C. W. Hoiton, for twenty years
past a resident of Brattleboro, and one
of the oldest praeticing physicians in the
State, died suddenly of pneumonia
Thursday afternoon of last week, at the
age Of so years. He was formerly a
resident of Sudbury, having represented
that town in the Legislature several
times, and held other offices of trust.
The annual financial report of the
town shows the total disbursements for
the past year to have been s17,559.46.
The total disbursements for the poor
we're 81 SOS. 26, of which $7150 were
for transients. Expenses for high ways,
Alp 81, Of which the village absorbed
s3,757. The nominal debt of the town
is set at $50, 526,S3, and it is claimed
that the assets of the town exceed this
sum by over $1,000.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
KEENE, n. H.

We see it stated that the recent Sc
we're and prolonged cold weather has
frozen large quantities of produce in the
towns in the vicinity Of Keene and that
nearly all the cellars froze that we're
never known 10 freeze before. 1t is no
uncommon sight to see stove-pipe stick
ing out of cellar window, where the in
mates are battling with the extreme cold,
trying to preserve their little store of
eatables. The loss cannot be estimated
but it is very large. The like has not
been known since about the year 1915,
when living witnesses say it was as cod,
if not colder, for so days. They tell of
throwing water into the air, and when it
came down it was all ice.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
Grange Meeting at Ludlow.

A mass meeting Of the Patrons of
Husbandry was held at Ludlow Feb.
23d. Owing TO the bad condition Of the
roads many were prevented from attend
ing, but Notwithstanding this from three
to four hundred members Of the order
we're in attendance.
The meeting was called to order and
its objects stated by L. G. Fullam, Mas
ter of Rising Sun Grange. The organi-
zation was perfected by choosing Depu-
ty ID. L Boyden of Waitsfeld, Master
Deputy u. +. Jameson OF lrasburg,
Overseer Henry Amsden, Lecturer &,
A Greeley of Chester, Steward ID. III.
Parker of Ludlow, Assist. Steward H.
j. Parker of Andover, Chaplain; j. A.
Mayo Of Ludlow, Treasurer; j. IL. Put
nam of Grafton, Secretary S. +. Emory
of Ludlow, Gate Keeper; Mrs. S. Esty,
Ceres; Mrs, Otis Hemenway, Pomona
Mrs. G. A. Spafford, Flora Mrs. j. A.
Mayo, Lady Assistant Steward.
After the organization, j. III. Crosby
the State Agent was introduced, who ex-
hibited large amount of samples, and
dwelt at some length upon the mode o.
conducting the business of the order
The State Agent seems to be well fitted
for the position and deserves the conf
dence of the several oranges. In the af
ternoon Deputy Jameson delivered al
address, treating upon the objects of the
grange movement.
A committee consisting of z. f. Jane
son, L. G. Fullam and j. H. Putnam
having been appointed for the purpos'
of drafting a series of resolutions ex
pressive of the feelings of the meeting
reported through their chairman as fol
lows
Resolved, That we commend thu
holding Of conventions, picnics and mas
meetings of the patrons to promote so
eial unity and intellectual advancement
in our order, and believethat the result
will be beneficial to those who attend.
Resolved, That we believe that
state agent is necessary, and that tn
man who has the Office is capable ant
trustworthy.
Resolved, That we thank God for
pleasant day and warm weather.
The following named oranges wer
represented No. 5, Black River q
Protective 30, Waitsfeld; SO, St. Al
bans; 95, Surprise; 81, Reading 1O$
Pioneer 112, Rising Sun; 116, Flet
cher: III, Grafton; 121, Hawks Mour
tain 1877, Industrial; 12S, William
River; 100, Weston 157, Boyden
ia, Independent Empire, Pleasar
Valley, Bridgewater.
The hour having arrived the meetin
closed, all seeming to feel that the da
had been profitably and pleasant
spent
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
Supreme Court.

The supreme court convened at Fay
ettvile last week. At the calling of the
calender twenty cases were set down for
argument, The Judges present were
chief Justice Pierpoint and associate
Justices Wheeler, Ross and Powers.
The only decision we have is an i'm.
portant one brought by certain bond
holders against the First National Bank
Of Brattleboro, to recover for certain
bonds deposited in said bank for safe
keeping and which were stolen some four
years ago. The Court held that the
stockholders of the bank could not be
held responsible for the loss.
The business was concluded on Fri
day and the court adjourned We will
have room for report of the cases next
week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26

Willard Paine was recently somewhat
injured by falling against wood saving
machine
Mrs. Justus Rogers, the oldest person
in the place, and one Of the Oldest in
habitants of the town, died on the 14th,
aged "a years.
The ice in some of the ponds is re-
ported to be four feet thick, and said to
be unprecedented, and some fears are
excited in reference to the spring fresh
cts.
Several horses have died in this sec.
ton recently, among them valuable
three years old colt belonging to R. f.
Wyman. They live but short time
after attack,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26

DIR. Erasmus ID. Warner, of New
Haven Mills, died on Monday morning
from taking an overdose Of hydrate OF
chlofal
Gold has been discovered on the
land of r. S, Lane of East Pawlet. The
property has been leased by X. L. Will
liams of Middle Granville, who has al,
ready sunk shaft, and the quartz which
has been taken out is rich in gold, sill.
yer and lead.
A meeting of the directors of the
lrasburg national bank has been called
for March IL, to consider the question o
putting the bank into liquidation ant
closing it up, in order that the stock
holders, who wish to remove it to Bar
ton, may be able to carry out their pro
iect.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
ATHENS.

The schools in town have closed their
winter terms, all good, but we think the
one taught by Mrs. Mary Clark deserves
special mention, particularly, as we have
had plenty of cold and snow With such
a record as the following, comment is un-
necessary. Whole number of pupils %.
Names of those having no marks against
their names, Sarah Edwards, Julia Oak,
Lura Upton, Mary Edwards, Dell Ed
wards, Leora Edwards, Lois Edwards,
Lilly Powers, Geo. Hudson, John Powers
Wallace Powers, Frank Powers, Free
mont Edwards, Walter Oak.
Names of those who had no tardy
marks, and not over two days absence
during the term, Emma Whitney, Addie
Smith, Henry Landfear, Silas Edwards.
Names of pupils not absent but tardy,
Harry Ball, Dwight Ball, Sherman Oak
AT the close of school, Master Dwight
Ball presented to Mrs. Clark a pretty
writing desk in the name of her pupils,
as a little token of their regard for her,
as their teacher.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
SOUTH READING.

William Robinson, who died on the
18th inst, "a years of age, was among
the oldest persons in town, and pen.
sioner of the war of 1912.
During the past winter term, the
school district including the village, has
had fifty different pupils, which would
indicate that this portion of the town is
rather more than holding its own.
1t is reported that Mrs. Lewis Robin
son has sold her homestead, with certain
reservations, to a Mr.. Pratt, and that she
is expected home from Florida about tn,
goth of March, to give possession.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
CAvENDIsH.

Samuel Adams, Esq, of Cavendish, is
now 81 years of age, and performs the
duties of trial justice in nearly all the
lawsuits of that vicinity, a position he
has occupied for forty years.
Josiah ellison, Esq, now we believe in
his S1st year, resident of Proctorsvills,
is another citizen Of Cavendish of I'M
usual vigor for his years, and still writes
a good and strong hand, as recent bust
ness letters received from him at this of
fee plainly testify.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
Conn. River valley Masonic Union.

conn River valley Masonic UniOn.
The annual meeting Of this association
was held last Friday afternoon and even
ing at Newport, n. H.. as we foretold
last week, and was decided success, in
fact the thing of the season. The annu-
al business meeting was held in Masonic
Hall at four P. NJ, and was largely at
tended by members of the craft and their
ladies, The officers chosen for the ensu-
ing year were f. A. Chittenden of White
River Junction, President; Geo. Z. Dame
of Newport, Geo. II. Babbitt of Bellows
Falls and f. G. Churchill of Lebanon,
vice presidents Wilson Britain of Hart
land, treasurer L S. Hayes of White
River Junction, recording secretary, and
A. S. Waite of Newport, corresponding
secretary.
After the election of officers the COM
mittee on the formation of Masonic
Relief Association reported code of
bylaws which they had prepared and a
committee of seven were appointed with
Prof. j. II. Huntington of Dartmouth
college as chairman, with power to NOM
mate officers for the association and call
the first meeting which will soon be done,
and the Relief or Insurance Association
in running order. Some very fine senti-
ments were then offered by A. S. Waite,
as toast master and responded to by
many prominent masons present which
being interspersed with some very fine
music from a quartette of singers from
Newport, proved to be very enjoyable
part of the occasion. This part of the
exercises increases each year and bid fair
to become the more prominent part Of
the annual meetings, which will increase
the interest taken by members of the
Fraternity who do not dance.
At eight o'clock grand concert was
given in the town hall by the combined
bands, Hough's of Lebanon and Carriers
of Boston, fourteen pieces in all, which
was much enjoyed by all, the floor and
galleries being well filled. At nine. a
grand march, participated in by the ma
soDs in their snowy regalia and their Ia
/ dies who we venture to say were the most
richly dressed, as a whole, of any similar
party in this vicinity for many years
was led by Gen. Matt Head of Manches
ter who wore the regailia of the 33d de-
gree, which is the highest order Of Ma
sonry in this country Dancing began
at-about ten and was keptup until late
hour, and was rich treat to those who
cared to participate.
This was full as successful meeting
as any of the previous ones have been
and the association is growing very fast
each year Quite large party went up
from here, all of whom were well pleas
ed and now wish to increase the members
of the association here so as to have {
larger voice in deciding where the mex
annual meeting shall be held. Canno
arrangements be made so they will com,
here next year? c. w. Towns has lis
of signatures and would be glad Of more
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
BOSTON MARKET--Feb. %.

The sales have been at 81 90 q $3.50 for Western
superhne $500 "a S6.Z5 for Wisconsin extras IS 90
a S. 25 for Minnesota extras. Corn Meal 1915 a
3.SUFbbl. Rye Flour, $500 g $500. uat Meal 500
$3.50
GRAIN.-There is a better feeling for Corn. Ssles
of mixed and yellow have been at 81 a. SOC v bush
Oats 20 IA 7lc. Rye SO.95 "a Sl.00.
PR0VISI0NS.-The demand for Pork is qoite
steady. The sales have been at Sl6.t0 a $3.50 FOL
prime; 5000. "a 5000 for mess Beef ranges
from sl0.50 a 1890 for mess and extra mess: and
city and Western. Smoked Hams IL "a l21Sc = ID.
PR0DUCE.-The market for Butter is the same
The sales have been mostly at IS O. 35c. with
common to good at 20 a Soc q H. Cheese from Il
@ l6l9c White Beans sl.s0 @ $500. Potatoes, u
q S5c -per bush. Eggs So 9 3Sc per doz.
W00L.-There has been an active movement il
Wool. The transactions include 2T50J0 lbs. Ohit
and Pennsylvania at 55@ 551ac. and other feeces a
40 q 58c as to quality.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
PUTNlsY.

There are 50 persons in Putney over
10 years OF age which is pretty well for
a population of 100
The interest in the temperance cause
continues. At the meeting last week,
remarks were made by Mr.. Robert
son, the president, Mr.. Puiier, Rev. Mr..
Gaylord, S. W. Houghton, Jr., Homer
Crowell and Others. The next meeting
will be next Monday evening, at Z
o'clock.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
SAxroNs RIVER.

The primary school in district No. 8,
taught by Nora Grout, closed Friday P.
NJ, Feb. 10. The following are the
names of those that have neither a tardy
or absent mark against their names.
Lottie Alexander, Eta Bathrick, Mary
Campbell, Nellie Matheuman, Elsie Sew
erance, George Bixby, Frank Bathrick,
Willie Durham, George Farr, Joseph
Severance. The names of 80 pupils are
upon the roll and only II tardy marks
are found upon the register
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
Notice 10 Sell Real Estate o fSsrah w .Nsss
Deceased.

STATE OF VERMONT, In Probate Court.
DISTRICT OF " EsTsINsTER, IS. held at Bellows
Falls, in and for said District tho 23d day Of
February. A d, 1876. Virgil L. Watkins, executor
of the last will and testament of SARAH w. MOTT
late of Rockingham in said Dstrict. makes
makes application to said Court for license to sell
all of the real estate of said deceased to wit Com
sisting of dwelling house and the land connected
said Rockingham, and being the same premises late
ly occupied by said Sarah w. Mott representing
that the sale of said real estate is to pay
debts and expenses Of administration. Whereupon
III is ordered by said Court that said application be
referred toa session thereof 70 be held at the Regis
ters Office in said Bellows Falls on the 18th day Of
March. A.DlS75. for hearing and decision thereon
audit is further ordered that all persons interested
be notified hereof by publication of notice of said
application and order thereon three weeks success
syely in the Bellows Falls TINES. a newspaper pub
lished at Bellows Falls, and which circulaies in the
neigh borhood of those interested before said time Of
nearing that they may appear at said time and
Court Attest, CHARLES b. EDDY, REGISTER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
ANDovER.

Joseph Reed and his little son each
had foot badly frozen during the late
cold weather.
The subject of uniting the Peasyille,
East Hill and Pufier school districts is
agitated. The object is TO make two
districts out of the three.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
LUDLOW.

The highways were last week almost
impassabletowards Plymouth Union, on
account of snow drifts, which much of
the way are over the fences.
The Ludlow Gazette says: 1--WE
hear considerable talk about the grangers
bringing prices down. We do not notice
that butter, cheese and wood are declin-
ing much"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
4'''a '-
Married
TUESDAY Feb q 1875.
AMOUNT OF STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle. Sheen Shotes. Veal Fat Hogs

In Grafton, Feb. 18th, by Rev. E. J. Ward, Mr..
CHARLES ii. HALL and Miss DELLA M, HAST
IN6S. both of Townshend.
In Brattleboro, Feb 18th, by Rev. n. Mghill,
CHARLES e, ALLEN and EMMA NJ. HODGE,
both of Brattleboro.
In Wardsboro. Feb. q by Rev. E. S. Morse. WILL
LARD SHEPARD and Mrs. LoRENA CUM
MIHGS) WYMAN, both of Stratton.
In Townshend Feb. IL, by Rev J. b. Baldwin, s.
ALMA HOLDEN OF Townshend. and ETA L.
SAGE of Jamaica.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
SEEDS AND PLANTS.

@. g. The true Cape Cod Cranberry, best
sort for Upland, LowIand. or Garden,
by mail prepaid, 81 per 100 per 1900.
Ali the new, choice Straw berries and Peaches. A
priced Catalogue of these and all Fruits Ornament
al Trees, Evergreens, Shrubs. Bulbs Roses, Plants
&c and FRESH FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS
the choicest collection in the country. with all nov
eltes will be sent gratis to any plain address, 25
sorts of either Flower Garden, Tree, Fruit Ever
green. or Herb Seeds, for sl.00 sent by mail pre-
paid. WHOLESALE CATALOGUE TO THE
TRADE. Agents Wanted.
b. NJ, WATSON, Old Colony Nurseries and Seed
Warehouse. Plymouth. Mas. Established 1872
OLA
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-02-26
CHESTER.
1t is warmer weather.

Ii is warmer weather.
Snow 3! feet deep on level and 20
feet deep in drifts.
N. o. johnson was prosecuted for sell
ing liquor, last week, plead guilty and
appealed his case to county court, A.
Lyon was also fined $4,000 and costs
for the same offense.