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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
CHESTER.

Mr. f. c. Adams of Chicago, young
est son of Hon. Luther Adams of this
town, is on flying trip to his native
Jungle" after an absence of three years
" Ed " fills q responsible and lucrative
position in the large dry goods house OF
Field, Letter q Co, having charge Of
the collecting department, and also OF
the city credits This house is the
largest one in the West, and their sales
last year amounted to over twenty-one
million dollars. They have over 1900 en-
ployees on the pay roll of their Chicago
house. The firm has offices in New York,
Paris, and Manchester, England. A
large number of Vermonters are in the
employ of this firm.
AT the annual fair in this town, to be
held Sept. q, % and %, Hugh Henry,
Esq, will tell our agriculturists "what
he knows about farming" AS our mu-
tual friend, Hugh, has been a successful
tiller of the soil, we suggest that his ad.
dress be devoted to treatise on Onions,
their past history and future prospects.
A funny anecdote of VIM. Fl. Spafford
Esq, was recently related to us, and as
it never has appeared in print, we pen il
for the TIMES. Uncle Bill" as he is
Familiarity called, was at one time post.
master at Gassetts. At that time the
post-ofice was located in the depot. Tn.
Gle Bill desiring to earn an honest penny
and thereby add to his funds, knowing
that the post-office department paid for
transporting the mail to the post-office
when the office was located over eighty
rods from the railroad, moved said office
to his dwelling house and carried the
mail to and from the Office In short
time after the removal of the post office
he received formidable looking docu.
ment from the post-ofiice department,
which contained the following pertinent
inquiry Please to inform this depart
ment by what authority you moved the
post-office at Gassetts -? In answer
thereto Uncle Bill wrote, that he didn't
know as he could inform the department
by what authority the office was moved
all he could say was, that he put the
id thing on his back, and started
with it." 1t is needless to add, perhaps,
that Uncle Bill was paid for transport
ing the mail. SMADA.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
BARToNsvILLE.

Notice for meeting of the Spritulist
Association of Bartonsville
We hereby notify and warn them to
meet in their hall on Wednesday, the
first day ofSeptember next, at l0o'clock
A. NJ, to act on the following business,
viz: l, To fill the vacancy of secretary
and treasurer caused by the resignation
of @. M. Dorand. 2. To see what
course they will take in relation to the
$500, demanded and taken from their
treasurer by III. |. Wiley and Sarah A,
Wiley his wife, the forepart of last May
after their term of Office had expired.
All lovers of truth, justice, and right,
are cordially invited to attend.
j. B. WESTON, President.
CAROLINE w. EsTABRooK,
LIST Vice President.
Rockingham, August 10th 1875.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
WHITINGHAM.

The Brattleboro Phoenix says on the
night Of the 4th inst, six members of
Billy Donahue's family-Mrs. Donahue
and FIVE children we're taken suddenly
and severely i'll, but by timely medical
aid all were soon relieved except the
youngest child, eighteen months old, who
died after thirty hours of suffering. The
sickness was caused by milk from dis
eased COW, which had boone virulent
poison before the family were aware of
any danger.
On the 9th inst, John Jennings, a
young darkey from Rowe, Mass, entered
the house of Cyrus Boyd while the fam
lily were absent in the field, and took
several dollars in money, valuable re
volver and few other articles. On the
7th he was arrested and brought before
w. P. Jones Esq. He confessed the
theft and being unable to obtain bail was
taken to Jail.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
BOSTON MARKET-Aug. II.

FLoUR.-The market has become very quiet for
Flour. The sale at s5.52eDso.75 for Western super
ane; 50 to 5000 for common extras and 81 25a9 50
tor choice brands, Corn Meal is steady, with sales
at .Si@S4.2b u Dbl. In Rye Flour the sales have
been in small lots at s550ps6 y Dbl Dat Neal s7 so
@S9 y Dbl
GRAIN:-The market for Corn is dull. Wequote
dull and prices unsettled. We quote mixed and
white at 65@75c y bush. Rye sl.l5 " bush,
Pk0VISl0NS.-The has been steady demand
for Pork with sales OF prime at sl6.50@s7 and ex-
ira clears2oees $3.50. Beef steady at sl0DSl2 for
q 10. Smoked Hams. l4pl6c.
PRQDUOE.-Ther is very firm feeling for But
ter. The sales at 29sg3lc for choice New York and
Vermont daires and 206D27c for common. Cheese
steady at S9l21se Y n. White Beans 81 l0G2 ".
Eggs l9ee2lc q doz. Potatoes sl.50cgsl.75 " Dbl
Poultry lS@p30c q 10.
wOOL.-.rhe demand for domestic las been more
general The sales comprise 350.V0O lbs. Ohio and
Pennsylvania at 40 q Soc. and medium grades 46 to
4sc per Id.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
CHESTER.
1t has been hot for the past week
n w Dav;O hos so1d h;o brooly no

1t has been hot for the past week
G. w. Davis has sold his brook pas
ture lot to G. w. French of London
derry for $3.50,
Postmaster Maxfeld left Monday for
for the Adirondacks to spend few weeks
in hunting and fishing.
Merrick Wentworth, Esq, has been
quite sick for few days, but we hope
soon to hear that he is better.
Rev. Charles Hubbard is absent on a
three weeks vacation and Rev. Mr.. Hale
has returned from his vacation and
preached in the Congregational Church
last Sabbath.
A few days since John, young son
of t. c. Spaulding, aged five years, in
some manner got several cloves into his
nose. Chloroforn, was administered and
DIR. Noble took from his nose three large
sized cloves, much to the little fellows
relief.
We are to have a school at Chester as
well as at North Chester. The sold
Academy is now being fitted up for
two departments of the graded school.
and good teachers have been engaged.
Although we have no " Hector " to blow
for us we intend to have a good school
this fall.
A new cornet band has been organized
here, consisting of fourteen members
with A. B. Straight as leader. Most Of
the members are old players and they
intend to make it the crack band of the
State. The Chester Driving Park As.
ISOLATION should secure them for their
fair in September.
The tramps have done one good thing
The trade in pistols has been large here
in the past few weeks, over sixty having
been sold. Our women are well aware
of the good effect of hot mater, as il
worked well in the Berlin case, but then
they think that blue pill and powder
will be more effective; hence they have
ordered pistols without the coffee.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20

BOLD ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY. AN
attempt was made to rob the house OF
Mr.. FIavel Butler, who lives on the road
leading from Fairfax Plain to Georgia
Hill, on Wednesday night of last week.
The burglar succeeded in entering the
house, land after fastening Mr.. and Mrs.
Butler into their sleeping apartment,
proceeded to rummage about Before
be had found any plumber he awakened
Jason jackson, who slept in the room
above. jackson started down stairs and
the thief fled, leaving the outside door
open, and cudgel in a chair, which he
had probably intended as a means of
defence.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20

TRAMPs AT BENNINGToN.-Tues
evening of last week, party of three or
four roughs went to the residence of Be
naiah S. Potter, who lives in the north.
ern part of the town, and demanded adj
mittance, which was refused by Mr.. Pot
ter. After some talking on both sides
they gained admittance and then were
not satisfied, but commenced to insult
Mr.. Potter and his wife, who of course
resented all such proceedings. Words
came to blows and the rowdies beat Mr..
Potter numerically. His injuries, which
are internal, are very severe. At last
accounts he was in low condition, and
his recovery doubtful
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
lied
Marriages and Deaths inserted FREE. Obituaries,
Including poetry be paid for according to length

In Westminster, Aug. 7th. MARTHA L.. wife of
John X. Morse. aged 5o years..
In East Dover Aug 4th, LUCINDA wife of Ich-
abod Sparks aged rs years.
In keene, \. h.. Aug. 8. GEORGE w. STURTE-
Want, aged 10 years,
In Brattleboro. on the l4th inst. LUCY WOOD,
wife of j. Wilder, Esq. of Rupert. aged 81 years.
In New Glasgow, Quebec. July eth. HENRY
STANTON, aged 70 years and months, formerly
of Brattleboro.
In Windham. Aug. 18th. HELEN A., wife of Ell
mer IL, Lawrence. aged IS years.
In Grafton. Aug. IL. Mrs. TkYPHENA HELPS.
aged IS years.
Christ and the infrmities of age had so ripened
her Tor heaven, that when the Master came and
called Tor her, he not only found her ready but
ing, her work was all done. Her life had been an
active one. deprived of mother in early life and
beng the oldest sister, with resolution that only
begotten by affection and stern necessity. she her
sell took the place Of mother in loving and caring
Tor the little ones of the family. When at length
she was relieved OF this duty and had become
wife and mother, she Joytully and faithfully filled
the place assigned her. Her courage and zeal show
cd itself IN all her walks in life. AT home and
abroad 1t was the same. She loved her God, ana
loving Him, loved what lie loves. She loved His
house, HIS ordinances and His people. 1t was
of her saddest denias when strength failed her,
that she could no more go unto the house OF the
Lord. But In Gods own good time, in her native
place. after Christian service OF half century.
when her prayers all said and mothers bless
ing invoked upon her offspring. the unseen hand.
we trust. opened to her the door into the upper
sanctuary. and bade her welcome. W.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
FAYETTEVILLE.

Our next sociable is to be held on the
evening of Friday Aug 81, at Union
Hall. All are invited to attend
There are plenty of blackberries and
they are selling at ten cents per quart.
The crop was never more promising.
Capt. Stone lost COW, valued at
some sixty dollars or more from the
disease called horn all, about week
ago.
The bonafide Colorado potato bug is
said, by competent judges, to have ar
rived in this village Their presence is
reported on several farms.
The farmers have nearly finished hay
ing in this vicinity. The hay crop is
reported good and in some places more
abundant than usual.
Our citizens fear greatly those lawless
pests, the tramps, as the following will
testify A short time ago stranger
passing through our streets begged for
ride of passing team, saying he was
sick. This was refused, and the stran-
ger walked on as FAR as his strength
would allow, then lay down by the road
side unable to proceed, He was seen in
this condition by gentleman near
whose farm he was. He was asked if he
had not been taking glass to much,' .
but few moments gave convincing
proof that the man was really sick. He
was aided, given rest and refreshment
and restored to his mother in Stratton
whom he was attempting to reach.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
L EICHVILLE.

Mr.. E. Dexter, who has had a large
experience as Snowman, is soon to start,
if not already on the way, on tour
with panorama and will be accompani-
ed by Henry W. Stocker of Windsor.
The story of the amputation of Geo.
NJ. Clark's arm is myth, and the scrib-
Ter Of that item may as we'll let Clark's
arm alone for a while, as he has already
left his mill for the minstrel season.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20

WOODSTOCK BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
The next annual session of this Asso-
citation will Cd. W be held in Mt. Hol-
ly (Mechanicsville) Sept. 9Th, and 9th,
1875. Preacher, Rev. VIM. I'll. Rugg,
Of Perkinsville; Alternate, Rev. G. II.
Parker of Felchville. The churches
will remember that the Association con-
venes ON the second Wednesday of the
month instead of the fourth a. hitherto.
j. p. FARRAR, Clerk.
Ludlow, VT Aug, 18th 1875.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
SPRINGFIELD.

The Springfield National Bank have
purchased chronometer lock.
Aug. 18th, Mary Barrett died aged rs
years, and Aug. 10th, her sister, Eliza
beth Barrett. died aged 81 years. They
were natives of Springfield, very estima-
bic ladies, sisters of the late DIR. Barrett
Of Chester, and grand daughter of Col
John Barrett who was one of the orig
inal proprietors of Springfield
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20

1t is pleasure for us to state that in
all our recollections, no travelling me-
nagerie and circus company has visited
Burlington, and remained from Satur-
day until Monday, and maintained such
excellent order and good behavior ON all
hands as that of Mr. Coles combina-
ton. Our city, Saturday night and
Sunday, remained in every respect in
its usual quietude.- Burlington Free
Press.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
WILMINGTON.

A rascal, called upon Rev. A. G.
Field, few evenings ago, and wanted
to get watch repaired(the Rev. being a
first class watchmaker), at the same time
desiring the loan ola watch to carry till
his should be done. Mr.. Field, thinking
every one as honest as himself, took his
watch out of his pocket and lent it to
him, which is the last seen of either
watch or man. OF course the watch
left for repairs is worthless.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20

A very tall and shabby-looking man,
a fellow that reminded you of a vagrant
letter from font of forty-line paragon
extra condensed, stepped to one of our
bars, last week, and after heaving a
glass of liquor into his long throat,
blandly asked the bartender if he could
change a $50 bill. The gentleman in
formed him that he could. "Well,"
said the tall one, with sigh of satisfac-
ton, " I'll go out and see if / can find
one" and he plunged out into the cold
world on his mission.-LOmsriile CSm-
mereiai.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20

TRAMPs.---The Newsdealer says that
the several towns in Lamoille county
are becoming infested with tramps, and
not unfrequently comes the report of an
insulted family or an outrageous proceed
ing at houses which they find unprotect-
ed by their guardians. The latest per-
Torrance of the villains is the attempt
to waylay. Judge Parker, of Elmore,
while passing through Worcester woods
last Saturday evening, who being I'M
armed, escaped by dashing his horse past
them"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20

TRAMP RoBBERY.-At Thomaston,
Maine, Wednesday of last week, a tramp
entered the house of Mr.. Morton, about
3PM M. Miss Morton being alone ran up
stairs, when he followed her, put a pistol
to her head, and threatened her life. He
then bound and gagged her and proceed
ed to search the house. He carried off
a valuable gold watch and chain, some
money and other valuables, and escaped
unmolested.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
Commissioners Notice.
IRENE r. CARpENTFR,s p

rTHE uNDERSIGNED. having been appointed
Il by the Probate Court of the District Of Wind
sor. Commiss oners to receive. examine and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons against the
estate of IRENE b. CARP late of Chester,
in said District. deceased. and the claims of the de
ceased exhibited in seto TO the claims Of the cred
itors hereby give notice that We will meet for the
purpose of examining and allowing said claims at
on the FIRST SATURDAYS OF OCTOBER AND
FEBRUARY NEAT. from one o'clock A. M until
four o'clock p NJ each Of said days. and that slx
months from the I'd day Of August A. D.. 1875 is the
time limited BY said Court for said creditors To pre-
sent their claims To US for examination and allow
ance. Dated at Chester. this 10th day of August. A
d. ls75- 3 n, LEONARD Commissioners.
Dr.. L. q. WHITING. EXT ArS5
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
ROCKINGHAM.

A pair of tramps entered black
smiths shop at Rockingham few days
since, and asked for tobacco, and on be-
ing informed that he had none, they de-
manded money and told him to be quick
about it too, whereupon the blacksmith
raised his hammer and told them to be
quick in getting out of his shop,-and
they obeyed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20

BAKED EGGs.-A farmers girl writes
to the New England Farmer that baked
eggs are liked by some people better
than boiled ones, and are much more
healthy than when fried break careful
ly on buttered plate sprinkle salt
over them, and bake in the oven until
they are the desired degree of hardness
unless watched closely they are liable to
cook too hard
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
sunday Services.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Rev
CHURCH. TABOR, sstor. Sermon NJ lOla o'clock
NJ sunday School Immediately following morn
ing service, Glass meeting Immediately after Sab
bath school. Sunday School concert last Sabbath
evening in each month.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Rev. N f. CAR
TER, Pastor. sunday Services. sermon 1917 a. NJ
Sunday School at Noon. Evening Service at Q
o'clock. Regular Thursday evening prayer meeting
~ "a o'clock. cordial invitation is extended.
Al the BAPTIST CHURCH, Rev. j.. r. HAS
klNS, Pastor Preaching at 1919 o'clock A. n. Sun
day school at " NJ Prayer meeting In the evening.
sunday school Concert the second sunday evening
In eaeh month. SEATS FREE.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20

WOODSTOCK RAILROADS. the
Woodstock railroad nears completion,
there is much enthusiasm over it on the
line. Thursday last the high bridge ov-
err the gulch near Quechee village was
so far completed that an engine passed
over it, and Friday over 1000 people and
four brass bands assembled at Quechee
to celebrate the event, and the festivities
were closed with grand ball in the eve
ming. 1t is expected the road will be
completed early in September, when
there will doubtless be a rousing celebra
ton.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20

DEATH OF NATHAN HALL.-Nathan
Hall, Esq, Deputy Collector of Customs
at Whitehall, was found dead in his room,
Wednesday evening, Aug. II, at six
o'clock. He died from sudden attack
of apoplexy. Mr.. Hall was native of
Westminster, and brother of Col. 10
siah Hall, of the First Vermont Cavalry.
He graduated from Middlebury College
in the class of 1861. After leaving COL
lege he studied law in Brattleboro, and
was admitted to the Windham county
bar. For time he was engaged in law
and insurance business in Brattleboro,
but for the past two or three years has
been engaged in the the customs Office at
Whitehall. He had been married and
had one child. His wife died two or
three years since. Mr.. Hall was gem
tleman of many excellent qualities of
mind and disposition, and his untimely
death will be lamented by all who knew
him. Rutland Herald.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
w EsTMINsTER.

Maple Wood Institute will open its
fall term Wednesday of next week, Aug.
%. This school has sprung up the last
year or two and proved a success, and
the ensuing term will no doubt equal
if it does not exceed any previous term.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20

The farmers in and about Lebanon N.
H., complain that their cows are MIXED
by tramps in their pastures and in their
barns. Next.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
| ELAND AND GRAY SEMINARY,

The Fall term of this Institution will open Sep
TENDER Sth. under the direction OF Rev. II. W Ohm
sted Principal, assisted by Miss Emma H. Ohm
sted as Precepress. specially for this term will be
a normal class under the direction OF MIR. Olmsted.
For further particulars apply to the Principal.
ToWnshend, VT, Aug, 10th, 1910. 34-36
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
A UCTIoN SALE OF REAL Es-

IL TATE AND PEhSONAL fhOPEhI1.
AS / am going to California on the first Of Sep
tember will sell at Public Auction on SATUk-
DAY. AUGUST TWENTY EIGHTH, 1875, AT
o'clock, A. M. near Bridgmans Trout Ponds, on
the line OF the sullivan Railroad. in the northwest
corner of WaIpoie, all my personal property; CON
sisting OF Cook Stove. Parlor Stoves. z Feather
Beds, Mattresses, Bedsteads. Bedding of all
kinds. Bureau. Wash Stand, Light Stand. 5 Looking
GLASSES. lot Framed Pictures. lot of Crockery.
Glass ware. Tin ware Wooden ware Hoes. Forks.
kakes, Shovels, barrel soap. Cider Barrel and
large lot of Miscellaneous articles, too numerous to
mention.
REAL ESTATE.
At 2 O'Clock P. M. will sell the Real Estate.
ssting of One Acre Of Land with good new dwell
ing Cottage, and a half stories. Ice House and
Barn. The house is finished outside and in, in the
best workmanlike manner. fer comfort and conven-
fence. Good running water to house and barn. This
is very desirable place to buy. Ss- The sale is
positive. MRS. MICHAEL TOkPEY.
Bellows Falls. Aug. IL. 1875.
a-4 J. G. STEBBINS Auctioneer.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20

BUTTER MARKET.-Tuesday, the st.
Adams butter market was dull with very
little offering. We quote: common to
fair 10 to Zoe; medium to good % to % /;
selections 26c; gilt edge q to % cents.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20

The four hundred thousand shad
sent to Germany have died. Gone to
meet Izaak Walton Courier Journal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
PERKINSvILLE.

1t is estimated that in pasture near
this place, 40 bushels of black raspber-
ries have been picked the present season.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20

ACCIDENT AT THF Prison The
Windsor Journal says that o. B. Clark
the noted Bank forger, sentenced, at
Rutland, to confinement in the State
Prison eight years, and whose sentence,
will expire in few months, on Monday
of last week, met with an accident from
the machine which he was working, in
the state prison shoe shop, by which his
right hand was nearly severed, and he is
in danger of being permantly disabled.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
w EsToN.

j, M. Fo'ter has bargained for about
10 acres of land just south of the viii
lage and will soon commence the cree
ton of cheese factory.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-08-20
The Fate of GrimwOOd.

Chicago, Aug. IS.
Little additional is given in specials
received concerning the finding of the
body of Grimwood. On the body was
discovered watch, notes, letters and
an india rubber life preserver with a
hole in it two inches long also certi-
fcate of membership of the Chicago
public library. The notes are rather
vague, and alluded to the early aspira-
tons of the author to rise in the world.
At the time of writing the balloon was
in the middle of Lake Michigan, and
the possibility ola fall was mentioned, but
not a probability. The body was found
by mail carrier 1t was badly decom-
posed, the hair and portion of the face
being gone. II was buried in the ceme-
terry near the place where it was dis
covered.