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Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-05-20

DROWNED. On Friday of las,
week HAL Thompson was drowned
in the swollen flood of the Conncc
ticut on the meadows in N. II. He,
with Charles Robinson and Frank
Bishop, went out boating, and the
testimony of those who saw them is
to the effect that they were very
boistrous, and careless in handling
the frail boat they were in. In the
rapid current of the river the boat
was upset by one of them standing
up and rocking it when they were
on or Just below Mrs. Blain's mead
ow. then covered with water to the
depth of from four to twelve feet.
Robinson and Bishop got to fence,
small portion of which was stand
ing.while Thompson sank in the cur
rent, having evidently gone into "A
depression in the meadow where
the water was six to eight feet
deep; and in this spot his body
was found on Monday morning af-
ter the waters had begun to 60
down. His funeral took place at
his place of residence the same day.
He leaves young wife and one
child to mourn his untimely death.
Mr.. Thompson worked for Mr.. l..
T. Pillsbury aud was an honest, in
dustfiDus young man. lie was
twenty-five years of age.
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PERSONAL. Mr.. J. A, Warren
left last week for prospecting tour
through the West.
Mr.. A. l.. FabNan returned from
Philadelphia on Tuesday, where he
has been for week acting in the
interest OF the Fabyan House, White
Mountains. He represents the Ex-
hibition to be of vast proportions,
and number in attendance large, al
though there is yet room for thous-
ands.
The many friends of Mr.. G. H..
Hosford, the well-known insurance
agent, will regret to learn that he is
very sick in Thetford with fever.
Mr.. Il. NJ. Smith. Vermont mana
ger of the Boston Journal, and Mr..
James H. Holmes, of the Boston
Globe, favored us with a friendly
call on Monday. They were waltz
ing around to see how much dam
age the freshet had done in this vi
cinity.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT. IA

SERIOUS ACCIDENT. AS Mr.
Jonathan Powers and his daughter
Martha d, were riding down thu
long hill between West Newbury
and the Fair Ground, about IL
O'Clock Sunday forenoon, the horse
became unmanageable and ran and
kicked ttartully. The hill is very
steep aud 1t is supposed that in the
attempt OF Mr.. Powers 10 hold the
horse the occupants OF the wagon
slipped from the seat inro the bot
tom and in that condition rode
some ways. Finally Mr.. Powers
was hit by the hoof of the horse
under the chin and rendered uncon
ciOus. lie then fell over the dash.
er of the wagon into the road. Iu
the mean time Miss Powers had tax.
en- the reins but her strength avail.
ed nothing against the powerful
horse, and soon she was pitched IN
front of the wagon behind the
horses heels. The frightened ami
nal continued his course aud com.
plctely demolished the wagon. Miss
Powers thinks she was unconscious
but II short time, although she has
but Il confused idea of what took
place. On becoming conscious she
with difficulty got upon her feet,
and expecting her father was dead,
went for help. Mr.. Powers was
carried to the house of Mr.. Goshea,
II the foot of the hill, and shortly
was taken to the resi-.
lence of his sOn-in-law, Mr.. Geo.
l'arr, in this village. DR., A. A.
Doty was summoned, who found
hat Mr.. Powers jaw was broken,
md that he was severely injured
elsewhere. Miss Powers has bad
;ut over the eye, probably from the
.ork of the horses shoe. Ii was
bought at first that she was not
'ery seriously injured, but it is now
cared that her injuries will continc
ler to the house for several weeks.
his must be considered almost a
liraculons escape from death. Miss !
lowers is well known here as a
uccesslul teacher and is much
wed by her pupils and respected
y all.
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Guardians Notice.

CTATE OF VERMONT
= BRADFORD DISTRICT, IS. : In Probate Court
held at Ncwbury in and for said District,
on tho 3rd day of May, a. ID. 1876
Charles ID. Adams Esq. Guardian unto Rob-
crt Clinic, of Massachusetts makes application
to said Court for license to sell the Real
Estate of his said Ward. viz About thirty.
three acres of Wood and Timber Land situa.
ted in Newbury. in tho district of Bradford.
representing that the sale would be for the
best interests of his ward and all concerned.
Whereupon it Is ordered by said Court that
said application be referred to u sessio there
Of to he held ut the Probate Office in said
Newbury ON the Goth day OF May, A. D. 1876;
for hearing and decision therco and.
It ia further ordered, that all persons in
terested be notified hereof, by publication Of
notice of this application and order thereon.
three weeks successfully in the Bradford
Opinion printed at Bradford VT, before said
'ine of hearing, that they may appear at said
time and place, and, il they see cause, object
thereto. BY the Court.--Attest,
50w3 II. w. BAILEY. Judge
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NTATE OF VERMONT
ORRADFoRD DISTRICT, SIS. In Probate Court
held at West Fairlee within and for said Dis
tlct on the Sth day of May A. d. 1876
An instrument purporting to be the last
will and Testament of Sabra West late of
West Fairlee in said district, deceased, being
the Executor therein Damed, for Probate {:
1t is ordered by said Court, that all
persons concerned therein be notified to ap-
pear at u session of said Court to be held at
the Probate Office in West Fairlee OH the "a
day Of May A. d 1876, and show cause if any
lhey may have, against the Probate Of said
viii: for which purpose il is further or
dered, that copy of the record of this order
ne published three weeks successfully in the
Opinion printed at Bradford pre-
vious to said time appointed for hearing.
by the Court.-Attest,
5lw3 ALVAH BEAN, Register,
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4 Widely Applicnble Remedy.

Few remedies are applicable TO such a wide
range of disorders as llostetter's Stomach
Bitters and this is not because it has special
properties adapted to the cure of each-such
a pretence would be manifcstly absurd, but
on account of its wonderfully improving eff
feet upon the general tone of the system. and
ITS Alternative action upon the organs of nu-
triton, secretion and discharge. Besides its
well known properties as remedy for inter
mittent and remitteat fevers. dyspepsia. con
stipaton. torpidlty of the liver. general de-
bility. urinary and uterine difficulties. it inya
siably proves to be highly servic"able In over
coming auem;a. hypochondra, rheumatism,
in soiniiia. and many other disorders and ,lisa-
bilities originating in poverty OF impuiity OF
the blood, nervous weakness or over-excite-
ment. or an imperfect performance of the
physical functions
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The heavy and continued rains
of last week and the first of this
week caused the streams to rise to
flood tide in this vicinity, and the
Connecticut River rose to an I'M
precedcnted height, astonishing the
''oldest inhabitant," and leaving
all old high water marks under
water. Railroad communication
from the North ceased on Wednes
day, while the Southern trains sue
ceeded in getting as far North as
Bradford /; though it was impossi-
BILE to get to Bradford station with
trains, and the trains were stopped
at Piermont crossing. There are
several serious wash.OutS between
here and Sherbrook, and up to this
writing the trains go only as far
North as Newbury.
During the high wafer it was
impossible to cross the Connect
cut with teams any where between
Mclndoes Falls and Oxford. On
Friday morning jam of logs gath
cree! against and under Piermont
Bridge and it was swept away, for
tunately landing on the meadows
some two miles below, where it re-
mains unbroken.
The high water in Waits River
swept out the Paper Mill tlume,
which was the greatest damage
done by that stream in this vicinity,
though we understand that owing
to the flood Pickett & Co. have
had a large retail trade in SLAB wood.
At one time it was feared that the
and South Newbury Conn.
Rirer bridges would 60 with the
flood but they are left standing
with the approaches only damaged.
Later. On Tuesday the trains
on the G. & p. Railroad made their
regular trips from the Junction to
carrying by the Passump.
sic wash-out. Freight trains COM
nenced on Wednesday.
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RARE CHANCE
FOR MECHANICS

The well known Armory Carriage. Paint
and Blacksmith Shops in Bradford Village.
will be sold at "a low price, and on terms so
reasonable that very moderate capital will
secure the best loo alton for either branch
business, within fifty miles.
The present run OF .jobbing is uneqnalled in
the county. and can be easily increased. Pos
session of the black smith shop given i'm nedi-
ately, and of the other shops AT an early date.
GEO. T.. BROWN,
Bradford, VT, March 9th, 1876. u
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STATE OF VERMONT
OBRADroRD DISTRICT IS. In Probate Court
held at Ncwbury within and for said District,
IN the Sth day of May, A. D. 1876.
An instrument purportns to be the last
win and Testament of Benjamin Bailey late
of Newbury in said district, deceased being
presented TO Court by Henry b. Bailey the
Executor therein named. for Probate:
1t is ordered by said Court, that all persons
concerned therein be notified to appear ut q
session of said Court to be held at the Pro.
bate Office liz Newbury on the 9th day of
May A. d. 1876, and show cause, if any
they may have, against the Probate of said
viii:
For which purpose it is further ordered,
that copy of the record of this order bo
published three weeks successfully in the
Bradford Opinion printed at Bradford pre-
vious to said time appointed for hearing.
BY the Court,
Silva II. w, BAILEY Judge
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Dividend.

A SEMI ANNUAL DIVIDEND of four dol.
II Ers per share on the Capital Stock of the
Bradford Savings Bank ard Trust Company,
has been declared by the Trustees, payable
Nay LIST, ls76. L. Y. HALE Treas.
Bradford. April 25th, 1876. s9wS
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SOLID SILVER & PLATED WARE

Tea Sets, Cake Baskets, Casters. syrup Cups,
spoon Holders, Fruit Dishes, Butter Dishes,
Ice Pitchers, KNIVES, Forks, Spoons, Ladies'
Napkin Rings, Goblets, rich and appropriate
articles for Wedding and birthday PRESENTS
Silver Thimbles, etc.
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Probate Courts.
BRADFORD DISTRICT.
Hon. II. w. BAILEY, Judge

Hon. II. w. BAILEY. Judge.
Probate Courts will he holden within and
for the District of Bradiord.t the ensuing year,
Is follows:
At the Trotter House, In Bradford, on tho
Second Tuesdays of January. May, July ANA
September.
At Fosters Hotel East Corinth, on tho See.
ond Tuesdays Of February. June, August aud
November.
At the Probate Office, in Newbury, ON the
Second Tuesdays of March and October, and
last Saturdays of January and August.
At the Probate Office, in West Fairlee, on
the Second Tuesdays of December AMI April.
and last Saturdays of February and Septem.
ALVAiI BEAN, Register.
West Fairlee. Dec. !, 1874. 9syl
Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-05-20

Ladies', call at Mrs. Z. II. Cur
It's and see the best stock of mill.
merry in this section.
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The ST! le-to pull off your rub
Der boots and carry them under YOU
arm while fishing 1t saves wet
ting them, you know
The Selectmen and Town Clell
had a terrible srearing time on We'd
nesday, swearing the Highway Sur
veyOrs, sc.
Warden is selling the Sharpe
improved rifles for $50, formerly
sold for $50. Spoytsmen take no.
tice.
"A pullet hatchcd last Septem.
Der in the henery Of II. NJ. Griffin,
is in the habit Of laying eggs Is by
6inches. A very good habit indeed.
- The conpostor who set up the
notice of the Masonic meeting
last week got things somewhat mix
ed. j. NJ. Warden is w. NJ, and
A. Il. Hunkns is $. W., of Charity
Lodge.
The McDuf1tes on the upper
plain, father and sons, have kept
high water marks for over sixty
years, and they say that the late
food was fourteen inches over any
previous high water mark.
Col. ID. X. Andross maintains
pair of bars in his fence on the
North end OF Saddleback, for the
convenience Of foot passengers; and
he says that hereafter if people
don't stop leaving those bars down,
they will have to cl,mb.
The singers of the bradford NJ.
M. Choir met at DR.. A. "A. Doly's
on Saturday evening, and organized
by the choice of the following Off
GERS: President, John Watson;
Secretary. A. L. Clarke; Chorister,
j. Il. Sawyer; Asst Chorister, l..
r.. McDut1te. Adjourned sine die.
The young folks will close their
course of assemblies with a grand
ball at Shepher,lSon's Hall, on Fri
day evening, May rs Supper will
be served at the Trotter House, and
the music will be furnished by Whit.
combs Orchestra augmented to six
pieces.
-1hcre will he meeting of the
Officers and Directors of the Orange
County Agricultural Association at
the Trotter House. on Friday after
noon, June I'd. for the purpose of !,
revising the premium list, appoint
ing Judges. and doing other bust
ness. 1t is hoped that all will be $
present.
Would it not be good idea to
build a free bridge between Brad $
ford and Piermont? The days of ,
toll bridges have nearly passed {
away in other States. 10 visitors t
from the cities and places where toll t
bridges are unknown, the toll gath /
erer appers in the light of a beggar
for the town. He virtually seems !
to say to them, "rhe towns on this
river are so poor that they cannot fl
keep their roads and bridges in re Y
pair unaided and are compel led to
ask strangers to assist them" In a O
pecuniary point OF view, we think r.
it would help Bradford to have a \
free bridge as it would have a ten 81
dency to draw more trade in this Iii II
rection. The holders of the old
bridge charter are willing to surren.
der it provided free bridge can be 1t
9 established. and also contribute lib u
erlly towards the object. Certainly
the matter is worthy of serious con. L
sideration. II
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Ladies', follow tie crowd and
YOU will find yourselves in Mrs. Z.
II. Curtis millinery store.
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-'uo' VoI'Piu'u o"u
Dyspepsia Six
teen Years
Cured by DR.. Quain's Magic
Condition Pills; Wind or Gas in
Stomach Removed Three Pack
ages, costing u dollar and a half,
do more good than twelve doe
tors, and one hundred and fifty
dollars worth of other Medicines.
No medicine ever offered to the public has
given such universal satisfaction as DR..
QUAlN'S MAGIC CONDITION PILLS.
Their praises are on every tongue where their
merits are known. single package Of
twenty-five Pills is enough to warrant their
success in any ncighborhood where used ns
they strike at once at the seat of the disease,
and show their healing power almost immedi
ately. Thousands of voluntary testimonials
of their merit have been received by the
agent, from those who have been cured by
them, of which the following arc samples;
SouTn WEYMOUTH Mass. Jan. 81, 1876.
DEAR SIR 81 have had three packages OF
DIR, QUAlN'S CONDITION PILLS, and am
now ready to give my testimony, ] lmve been
II Dubbed with Liver Complaint and Dispep-
STA for sixteen years. and at times it was so
bad that could not do any work. especially
in the spring of the year. | tried II great
me Il ls af n n MT lupIiripas al
TO no purpose. never received any lasting
benefit until commenced taking DIR.
QUAIN'S CONDITION PILLS | began to
feel like Il new man. would say here that
have taken only half OF the thee packages.
and my wife has taken the other half. she be-
ing troubled with the same complaint also
wind or gas in the stomach as the doctors
called it. Her complaint has been very Sc
we're. so bad ut times she could not keep any
thing on her stomach. She has had twelve
different doctors, besides u great many differ
eut kinds of patent medicines, all of which
menced taking DIR. QUAIN'S CONDITION
PILLS, aud can truly say we have derived
more benefit froiu the three packages of DIR
QUAIN'S CONDITION PILLS than all Other
medicines we ever took. We have received
more benefit from the three packages OF Pills
that cost only 81 80. than from Que hundred
and fifty dollars worth of other patent mcdi' |
cine. When first saw your advertisement
sent for them with very little faith; but
now | can truly say that would not bs with
out them. Yours truly,
NATHAN Nj. REED.
=. s.. My wife's brother wants to try them
AS have recommended them to him. En-
closed find 80 cts, Please send me another
package. shall send for more for myself
n IL short time, as have a hall package on
hand at present
N. NJ. REED.
Sent post paid on receipt of 50 cents.
Address
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Bradford Opinion
Saturday, May 30, 1915.
bradford Post OMice.


bradford Post OAice.
CLOSE, DUE.
Southern Mail. IDOL 4, Mo-. 3P.M.
Northern Mail. 49,. $50 =, M.....ll 4. M.
Western Mail...... 3. P,M....lO AN.
Boston H. New York go y. M..... Am.
Office hours from 100 4. NJ. TO $50 y, N. Sun.
days from 1890 to Pm.
Conn. 4 Pass. IL. Il.
GOING SOUTH. GOING NORTH
Mail train :. 1910 4. N. Mail train, 3. JPN
Accom. train. 1904 Pm. Accom-. 9,!2 AN
Under the new regulations persons can rida
on freight trains provided tickets are pnr
chased ut stations.
H., 4. u NJ. Il. Il.
LEAVE HAvERHILL STATION.
UPWARD.
Express passenger ............ 9lo u. III.
Montreal night express. ,l2il u. IN.
DOWNWARD.
Montreal night express. .l2.a9 Il. IN.
WILL. .........,'... ''.'.'.. IVA u. H'
Express Passenger. ,.......... i,?l =. III.
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The st! le-to pull off your rub
Der boots and carry them under your
arm while fishing 1t saves wet.
ting them, you know!
The daily gazette., 1876-12-21
SECOND EDITION!
STEALING AT SMYRNA.

Nathan DANNY, Il Middletown negro,
came to Smyrna, last week, and commit
ted fhd petty thefls. He was arrested
and sent to Dover Jail. During his stay
in Smyrna he exhibited a model of the
pillory and whipping post, which he said
he made.
Yesterday morning, Col. George w.
Cuinmins. of Woodlawn, near Smyrna,
found that lG turkeys out of and 40
or so chickens out of about 100, had been
stolen from him. The tracks of the
thieves were easily traced in the fresh
snow that had fallen Monday night, and
the Colonel's men followed these to the
house of James Holiday, negro.
There, after considerable search, the poul
try was found under the house. Hollo-
day was taken before Squire Budd, was
held him to bail in $500, being unable to
obtain which he was carted to Dover Jail.
lie gave the names of two other negroes
as accomplices, but they have made them
selves scarce.
The daily gazette., 1876-12-21
THIRD EDITION!
FLORIDA.

REPUBLICAN FRAUD PROVED BEFORE
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE IN THE LION
COUNTY CAsE-THE SUPREME CorST'
DECISION LOOKED FOB TO-DAY.
[From the N. Y. Herald.l
TALLAHASSEE, Dec. 20, 1876.
The House cammittee closed its labo,s
here to-day and left for Hamilton county
this evening, where they will investigate
the Jasper precinct case. The committees
has made a clear case Of fraud in the can
vass of precinct No. 13, Leon county
Mr.. Hopkins said:-'.It is so complete -
csse that Mr.. Dunnell republican,
abandoned it after the first witness was
heard, He never asked another question
or put in another witness. He will con-
cur with us in our report on this case
He told a friend to-day that it was
PIECE OF TRANSPARENT FRAUD
Your correspondent asked Mr.. Dun
nell his opinion of this case. He laughed
and said, "Why, there can be only one
opinion on that" He pronounces it q
fraud. One numbered and seventy-sik
republican votes are involved in this pre-
cinct. The Board canvassed il with0st
dicussiOn.
CLOSING Up THE WORK.
The committee will 60 to Jacksonville
on Friday, and investigate Alachua ami
Duval.
The sub .committe finished Jefferson
tonight and have gone to Jackson county
Thy will rejoin the main committee OF
jacksonville about the 2Gth, when the f.
nal report will be agreed upon.
The Senate committee examined Wit
! nesses in reference to Monroe and Name
tee to-day. Its sessions are still secret.
Comptroller Cowgirl said to me to-day;
-s:If the Court arders new canvass
IL will at once proceed TO make a
new canvass. The judges are good and
able men, and | not only respect. bnf
obey toem."
The daily gazette., 1876-12-21
General News.

The Postmaster at New York denies
the statement of Mr.. Hewitt, that letters
have been opened in his office.
Sheriff Manning, of Tunica county,
Miss, has been arrested for the murder
of man named Harvey. Mrs. Manning
and three men were arrested rs acces.
sorics. The men say that Manning CON-
mitted the crime, and confess their owb
participation.
In the Senate of Virginia, yesterday
Bradley Johnson's resolutions, expressing
sympathy for South Carolina, were
amended, so as to counsel continued for
bearance on the part of the South Caro-
linians, and then adopted, by vote of3l
to 4. The negative votes were Rcpubli-
can.
The State Department has no know
ledge of the presentation by Minister
Washburne to the Due de Cazes of any
apologies for the arrest of Captain An
frye, French delegate to the Centennia.
Exhibition, in this city, through the
ignorance of a policeman.
The daily gazette., 1876-12-21
Sale Of Property.

Yesterday afternoon, c. Grubb, ESQ
assignee in bankruptcy, sold the follow
ing property of Frederick A. Churchman.
bankrupt
Mr.. Churchman ; residence at Tenth
and Tatnal streets, IA Mrs. #. A. Church
man, forSJ105.
Also the following property Of George
Churchman, deceased:
House, No. 1I01 Broome street. To Hon
Leonard e. Wales, for $500,
House, No. 1403 Broome street, to
Henry g. Robinson, for 500, subject to
mortgages and interest amounting to
S4120.
The above property WAS sold subject 10
dover.
Chas. B. Lore, sold the house No. 800
Delaware Avenue, belonging to the eS-
tate of the late George \. Churchman, to
ID. Jacob Il. Derrickson. for $500, clear
of all dover.
The daily gazette., 1876-12-21

THE SHORTEST DAYs.-Yesterday and
to-day being the shortest days in the year
the days will now begin to iengthen un-
iii June 2l, when they will begin to de-
crease again. The actual length of the
shortest days, from the time the sun rises
until it sets, is hours and 81 minutes,
both days being alike in length; The
days length increases slowly, as the sun
comes in view on January q but one
minute earlier and sinks beneath our
sight "a minutes later; making the DIFF
ference only SO minutes for month. The
length of the longest day is exactly ID
hours. -Four days in June are of the same
length to the very minute.
The daily gazette., 1876-12-21
CONSfiAN Accidents.

About three o'clock yesterday after
noon, young man named Thos. Stewart
was coasting down Eighth street, from
French, just rs Daniel Sutton's team was
coming down Walnut street Stewart
dashed right between the two horses and
the rear one planted It's hoof on his fore.
head, cutting severe cash and breaking
the bridge of his nose. Both the horses
were thrown down, but not seriously in
.iured. Stewart also had his leg severely
bruised, by the wagon wheel running
over it. He was taken to his Home, No
7O1 Locust street, where be received med
ical attention. This morning he was Sc
riously i'll, from the effect of his injuries
At Third Eand jefferson streets, last
night, a colored woman while crossing
the street, was knocked down by pass,
ing sled, but not seriously injured.
On nearly all the hills where coasting
was indulged in, the boys had frequent
narrow escapes from serious injury