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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29
I rssoNs IN rRrNcH coNvTRsATIoN
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Theos IInnri Inlnux lNniirn Ionchnrl

Classes in French Conversation under me Instruction y
w iA.ons VIII be formed Ia Montpelier e nrst wsok n
lhe method Of Tea hing Eee hV Mr. fai0uv il peculiar
ad entirely new 10 renders ihe study NJ the inrnaI
easy and rlelsant avoiding The nurfafafnl fnlv III
a. R ~ eons task q fanllatpg. D. b The only way
IL KY, KY l.ttnt ianA.1ge ur4lt o. lr taught.
ihat te pupil who VIII attend he lessons rrt1iefit m
Nl'fA Ivy nshs uulfIst1nl and enjoy FRENCH euurff.
Aion rfOkLN kArluLY. aud uli6 French Literature
snn l,elil' Nii sfnk French readny with pro-
hi,ifAliif AMI De- able 20 use many French HllrWa
ti'l,n l,atned 10y lis method will be- forgotten
vH ~ me lessons nnf little time Co study rrnnifed
lowed boz The close 100
NJ. inluus i WV
MI ialoug win hol bic ca..fs .n Montpelier on TIE
NAt, We'inaaf1f and saturday Of a1fh week INa fsf
Nlll hcfn Deesmhsf lst md close pnl 2fh
lffIa WIi te Nf.f fHl.nHHNiH.
thr.s gre expected tl continue me whole term
~. Aihlnl. '7'F" -''
Lessons can 'end their aidre.l Co iie
81 PAVILION. Montpelier, w.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

II VIW WTNNIWNTTfN NWTTIT.
Tile undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Couft for the District Washnpon Commsson-
en- "a eceye examine. end adjust a claims and demands
% an persons the estate Of etsCv knthau, late
N0hhrd, u said District, deceased. and all claims exh,
tied IN Offset thereto hereby give notce HAT WIN
for he purpose Aforesaid ~ The place Of her late residence
On The serond Tueslny Of December and 1rs Tuesday
April next, from O'Clock. until four o'clock.
each OF said DAYS and that six months from the llth DAG
October A. D. 1876, u the time limited by said Court for
said creditors TO present their claims to Us for examination
and allowance.
Dated al south Norihaeld this stu day Of November, s.
ID. ISIS.
s,.a EIS 6 59NITSr Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29
ALDEN wILLEY's ESTATE.

The undersigned. having been appointed BY the honorable
Probate Court the District " Washington. commission
Of an against the estate OF Alden Wiley, late
Of MddcseN, In said district decreased, and all claims
hhed In Offset thereto hereby give notice that will
the purposes aforesaid at the dwenghouse OF George
W. WILEY In Ailesex. the last Ihufsly Of Decein-
Der and The last Thursday Of Nprl next from o'clock
until four O'Clock. each Of said DAYS. and that
months The hrs day Of November A. D. 1916 the
limited said Court for said creditors present their
clniuis 10 ua for examination and allowance.
Dated at MddleeN thi. 1thdny Of November A. n. 1875
s-o H6ins lflw4LnnktNyiu, Az Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

VA STATE OF VERMONT, District OF WashlngtOn, -.
In Probate Court held Montneler IN said District,
thu 18Th day Of November, A. u. leib.
An instrument purpurtng 20 he the lost VIII and ezta
VI Micah H. Tapin, late Of Refin, In said Dsrf,
deceased being presented To the Court hy Homer W eaton.
Tor Probate Itisordere by said Court NATAL
persons concerned therein be notified appear session
said Court TO he held ut the probite once Montpelier
the l9th day OF Deenhrr A. ~ 1876 aud show u
any they may have the Probate Of said will for
which purpose II Is further ordered that copy Of the Ttori
Of said order be- published three weeks sucee.vey In the
Vermont Matrhinnn a state Journal printed At Montpe
Tier, previous To said time appointed for hearing.
Iiy the COurt.-Atfst,
1880 HARVEY TfLDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

oEIrp ARi.-Miss Flora woodham died In North
held' November 10Th, aged seventeen years and
six months. For more than two years she had
been slowly but surely fading away with con.
sumption. She was most beautiful, sweet and
amiable girl. Genileness, humility and patience
were the virtues that shone in her daily life.
Though great sufferer much of the time, never
a murmur or word oiimpatIence escaped her Inns
Her trust was all in God and her Redeemer ana
she died In peace, content that the will of God
should be done. She was beloved by all who
knew her. Her funeral was attended Mt tho
uniyersalist church on Tuesday the 2Ist, bv the
pastor Of the church, Rev. II. A. Green. assisted
by the pastor OF the Methodist Epieopai church
Rev. A. D. Truax. The Good Templars attended
her funeral in body, and the service at the grave
was conducted in accordance with their ritual for
such occasions May ner loss be beneficial to the
all miss her 10 much.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

RE-ARREsrED. -Philander Kemp, who escaped
from the state prison, December 18th, 1852, was
arrested at st. Adams short time ago and sen
fenced TO one months confinement in the Jail for
drunkenness. He was detected in passing out
letters to his brother, in one Of which he signed
his name as Philander Kemp and requested him
to bail him out Of Jail as soon possible lest he
should be identified as having escaped from the
state prison. This letter falling into Sheriff
Morrils hands led to Kemp's Identification, and
he has now gone bacl, to fill his unexpired term
Of six years and six months In the state service
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29
nES,JAMrS PoRTER's ESTATE.

In rrehsie coatt held al Montpelier and aid --
tfla on the an day u August, A, ID, lal6
j. g. n. tlaNef adinllatfapof WIN NE VIII ANNEXED. ~
e estate nf BENJAMIN Porter, late Of Nurthlfl sa
strot leccasel makes application 10 said Court, with
Inc consent and appreciation Ia writing ~ tho dcves
iaqaea. deceased, residing la Tits state
sel all % the real estate Of sad deased eprssnul
that sale thereof would be beneficial the
erAices Of said deceased aud those interested h-
Mheieupon, MS ordered BY sad Court appf-
be rcicir Ia sesion thereof be he. az The I'm
bate onee r std Moniper ON The sh day u pseenber A.
~. lsid lot hearing aud dscisiun leeons and tuthg
orlere tnt all persons Interested be noils hereof b,
publication Of noce Vi Kid application and oier thereon.
three weeks successfully the Vermont Wntchlnan STATE
Journal newspaper pnnthed ~ Muntpsief, and which
ccnlaics la the eghb0 hood uf those before
time Of hearng that they appear al said time aud place
and. II they cause, object thereto.
$50 HAKvLy riLpEs. Jnase.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

THANKsGNlSG CONCERT The exercises at the
Church of the Messiah, last Sunday evening, were
very interesting, and were enjoyed by a large
audience the vestry Of the church being crowded
The gathering was called a Thanksgiving con-
cert, and the platform was very appropriately
decorated with the fruits OF the earth, showing
few of the many blessings for which we should
give thanks at this season. The exercises con-
sisted Of appropriate selections, recited by pupils
OF the Sunday-schooli number OF beautiful
songs by the choir of the church; a song by
class of young ladies, members OF the school: also
a beautiful piece, entitled, "Oyer the stars there
is rest" finely rendered by Miss Cheney. Mr.
Ware of Burlington, addressed the scholars, with
few interesting remarks. lie gave a passa ge
from the Bible fall Of suggestion for this time Of
thanksgiving saying that he had but recently
read it and intended to use it for his text, next
Thursday morning Mr.. Wright followed with
few feeling words to all present, and the audience
was dismissed with benediction by Mr.. Ware
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

Cnor-A horned owl was caught by Mr. ,.
C. hinnersou one morning last week, while in
the act Of making descent upon his poultry
His owlship Is Of quite large proportions measur-
ing four feet seven aud one-hali inches from tip
TO Zip Of wings, very long claws and Of great
strength lie is on exhibition at the store Of +.
W Warner aud is quite curiosity The
meetings Of the Reform Club are largely attended
and very interesting Hon. Bliss ~ Davis, Of
Danyille, addressed the club two weeks ago. lie
spoke with his usual earnestness, and showed
that though the weight Of years is creeping upon
him. he has lost none Of his fire. Last week the
club had an entertainment, with speeches, essays,
singing, etc
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

CHELSEA. The store Of W. h. Mais,on, Of
Chelsea, was entered by n burglar ON the
night Of the 2lst instant The change in the
money drawerwas distracted and valuable articles
stolen On complaint Sheriff Dickinson arrested
Joseph Abbott, alias Joseph Cheney a transient
person lie was examined on the Sd instant,
before Justice Davis ON pleading guilty he was
held for trial at the court in the sum Of five hun
dred dollars. Falling to obtain bail, be was COM
mitied 10 await his trial
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

THE Mock SEssIoS.-Ihe wisdom and virtue
after all, dropped their gravity for an hour last
night, to enjoy season Of legislative burlesque
and traveste. The popular Mr. Eaton Of Dan
Vile, was elected speaker, though protesting
against the act as unconstitutional and e1 post
Cdcto. The principal event of the boisterous
session was poetcal journal Of the wrestlings of
the members with legislation for the past forty
days, which was read by the gifted Mr. Stoddard
OF fayston. To each days proceedings was de-
voted sianza Of decent dogserel, which abounded
in capital hits, which not only convulsed the mem
bers, but also the crowd Of spectators who filed
every available spot in the Representatives Hall
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29
CoRINrHIAN ztSo MONUMENTS
Superior TO Marble or Granite

tof cfmcicry purposes moulded and cast from nprs Ill
h m kurss and strength 10 bronze uatuaff in u, it,
ana ce 20 meet he various tastes and dsfuands II IT,
t',lie w slf,al pffre.s every monument trans.
luIhed INTO sparkling and ehangeicas hr4nY ffsrudit
w superior 20 tone TO- the finest granite Warranted not m
retain their beauty for ascs.
,,..,..,,.- ,. AARON BANCROFT, Agent,
AiNNlNfllfff w. november isi 1876.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

WoopHUEy.-Ai Alfred Nelson caught his foot he
tween two logs while numbering in the woods,
last week The result il that he must 60 on
crutches several weeks at hest . Rev s. H.
Robinson exchanged pulpits on the nineteenth
with MIR Cobleigh, Of Marshfeld.. Al a called
meeting Of the South Woodbury. Meeting llouse
Association, there was an attempt made 10 get
vote to close the vestry against all public gather
ings. Il Is very gratifying that the scheme dbl
not work
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

WATERBURY CENrLR.--Mr. William Cooley has
sold his valuable invention for obtaining the
cream from milk TO the Vermont Farm Machine
Company, Of Bellows Falls The same company
have also purchased Of O. W Davis his new Tx
ceisior Chnrn, and they propose to show both the
above articles to the butter-makers Of New Eng
land. There is to be a neck-tie party and
promenade concert at Seminary Hall, Thanksgv-
ing evening. The Waterbury cornet band furnish
the music. Friday evening last while driving
away from the seninary, the horse OF f. W. Haw-
ley got frightened, and oyorturning the wagon In
which iawley and Young lady were riding, in
junng one Of IIawleys legs badly The lady for
tunately escaped uniniured. Thanksgiving ser
vice will he held in the Baptist Westinghouse AT
eleven o'clock, Rev. J. A. sherburne preaching
the sermon
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

PRoBArE CorRr-lEe following business was
transacted in the Probate Cont for the District Of
Washington during the week ending November
9th, 1876: November 2ist Julius f. Adams es-
tate, commissioners report returned Lille -
Vests guardianship, y 4. West, guardian; Ches-
ter Bugbee's estate, reports Of commissioners Of
homestead dover and division returned No
vembcr I'D, Abel Woods estate, application for
hccnse to sell real estate referred To December
18Th November oath, K. D. Waters estate com
missioners report returned. November 27th Lois
LOOMS estate, commissioners report returned,
and administration account referred TO December
10Th Antipas Giiman'- estate, administration ac-
count referred to December 10th. Alonzo Hay
dcns estate, C. W Randall. administrator de
b0pis non
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

INTERESTING LECTURE on GRAssIorrEHs &C.,
Rev. Horace Herrck, now of Kansas, formerly of
Woleott, VI, at the invitation of the joint com
mittee ON agriculture delivered most interest
ing address in the hall of the House Of Represen-
tatiyes, to large audience, Thursday, on the
subject OF " Grasshoppers. Mr. IIerric1 evinced
thorough knowledge Of the rayages of this fear
tni scourge, and gave detailed account Of the
experience which the inhabitants OF his state had
gone through on account of the devastation cre-
ated by these insects, and expressed fear that
before long they would make their appearance In
the east, and inilIct the same loss and suffering
here which the Western people have undergone
We regret that our limited space precludes the
possibility of Our giving more extended renort
OF this very useful and instructive address.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

ArrAuTrn JAN DELNrIN -Tatro, the High
gate murderer, and two Of his fellow inmates Of
81. Adams Jail, attempted to escape the other
day. When discovered they had been at work
Tor some days endeavoring to reach the upper
part Of the Jail building by cutting through the
ceiling Of their cell and the floor Of an upper un-
occupied cell. They had removed square Of
about two feet OF boards in the cell ceiling and
had concealed their work by u newspaper The
walls Of the cells being covered with paper.
walded of suspicion
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

When life ia embered by the suIciings from Dropay.
Briehts Disease, idney Bladder and Glanduar Maadc-
Mental and Physical Debility take IIuSf's REMEDY In-
confluence and Retention OF Urine Diabetes Gravel Loss
OF Vitality Excesses. lntemperance aud General Debility.
are surely cured by lltSl's REMEDY
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

Toal who are suffering from the errors and indscreons
Of YOUTH nervous weakness early decay los. Of manhood
etc. Will send recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE THIS great remedy was discovered by mis-
Sonay In South America. send -alfaddfessed envelope
to the REv. JosErH T. tsniAS. Station H. mote House
Mere lori cir. 5a-fs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

EAST BETHEL The Fast Randolph lndepen-
dent order OF Good Templais' dramatic club are
preparing programme, which they will be ready
to present to the public in a short time. They
WI play the centennial drama, entitled, como
hundred yearsaeo, or Our boys ofIJ7G," together
with the laughabls farce, entitled, "a race for a
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29
The Nuisance Law.

The bin which passed the House on Monday,
and the Senate on Tuesday. Of this week, known
as the nuisance bill, provides that every saloon,
restaurant, grocery, cellar. shop, billiard-room,
bar-room, and every drinking place or room used
ms place Of public resort where intoxicating
drink Is unlawfuly sold or kept for sale. shall be
declared common nuisance on conviction Of
any person for keeping and maintaining such
place, he is to pay a fine Of not less than twenty
dollars, over two hundred dollars or be liable
to fine Of twenty dollars and imprisonment not
less than one month, nor more than three months,
in the discretion Of the court And on such con-
vicion the place is to be shut up by order Of the
court, and the keeper not allowed 10 rc-occnpy
the same til he gives bond in not less than three
hundred dollars nor over i've hundred dollars not
thereafter to sell or keep for sale any such liquor
therein And he shall be liable to a ino Of ten
dollars for each day in which he shall occupy such
place after conviction before giving such bond.
The states Of Illinois and Maine have laws
somewhat similar-that Of Maine places liquor
shops in the list with houses Of ill-fame and
gambling houses. Governor Connor, Of Maine
recently stated that the number Of inmates IN the
state prison had decreased fifteen per cent since
that law came into force, not estimating the de-
crease Of petty offences, as assault aud battery,
etc. and the inmates in county jails and aims
houses
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

Halls Vegetable scan Hair Remover for uie scalp
aud for restoring the hair and rs color has no equal we
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29


sUicpE At IT. ALDANs. Charles Rosellc aged
twenty-one years, employed in the rolling mill,
and member Of the Washington Hose Company,
shot himself IN the right breast, Friday evening,
and Is likely to die One alleged cause is dsap-
pointment in love Another l. that at a dance Of
his hose compaDy, two nights before he became
intoxicated, and on finding next day that his uni
form had been taken away he felt the disgrace 10
keeny that he had no desire 10 live
MASONIC the annual meeting Of Aurora
Lodge No. %, +. 6 A. NJ, Montpelier, held at
their hail. Monday evening November 27th, the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
year Master, } Austin Paine; S W, Isaac NJ
Wright J. W. Charles F. Collins. Secretary
Thomas II. Cave; Treasurer, Denison Dewey;
:. D., Carlos L. smith; J. D., Joseph b Morse;
$. :, William II Barnes j. ;, John L. Phil
brick Marshal Abial T. Humphrey Chaplain
Elisha Brown; Tyler Abam p Morrill,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

lose FOR rms WoRID.-Mr. Henry Magoon,
OF Washington, stands six feet seven and one-half
inches high In his stockings Long enough
plcutv
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

CtNrn The editor Of the democratic Lyndon
Union has recently been presented with cane
which ho describes thus. d" On the handle is a
carved head, with eyes projecting and mouth
stretched open TO frightful extent The face re-
minds one Of democrat who has opened his
continuance for a loud lIurnh for -rildcnr and
lct IL freeze up while waiting for returns"
4 Coon BOOK Mr. j. 5. Sterling il canvass
Ing this village for the History Of the Centennial
Exhibition, by DR., James Il. McCabe, book Of
eight hundred pages, with more than three hun-
drcd Illustrations The book is well worth its
price in Itself considered bat what is more and
better, in buying it you will do little to aid one
Of our most worthy but unfortunate citizens
CACGur The bog who threw q stone through
cab wndcw, a train was passing near Sails
bury, last Saturday, has since been appreheuded
lie was visiting friends there, aud though very
much frightened when arrested, seemed too young
70 understand the Nervousness Of his crime His
parents promised to take him out Of the state. to
his home in Hartford Conn and on those condi-
lions lie was released
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

OYSTER surrER-Middlesex Grange, No 50,
will give an oyster supper. on Thursday evening"
December Ith, at their hail. There will be present
speakers from abroad Music will be furnished
by the choir. 4 cordial invitation is extended
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

ArrENrioN-Mr Aaron Bancroft is introduc-
ing new material for monuments, which prom
lies to become very popular They are certainly
very beautiful See notice elsewhere
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

SuRcEoN-GESERAL--W undentand that the
Governor has appointed Dr. Henry C. Newell, Of
st. Johusbury, Surgeon-G General, with The ranl. u
Brgadcr- General.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-11-29

TnrY'tL Try 1T AGAr. Part Of the members
Of the Industrial Works at Springfield have formed
new company, and are expecting to again pur-
chase the building and machinery Of Mr.. Afford
who bid them OF at auction, aud who has been
running the business since that time
l. lr >o?- The Rutland Globe says that there
are ninety thousand five hundred and twenty-five
white men in the state who can neither read nor
write and six thousand eight hundred and sixty
seven more who do it so badly as to I've called
iIIItcnte that is, more than one-iourih tie
whole population. Truly a brilliant showing for
the Green Mountain state
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1876-10-26
NOTICE.

A LII persons indebted to me for past
n medical services will please come
fol ward and settle either by payment
or note. Further. l will inform my
friends that owing to the cash system
adopted by the country, will be com
PEELED to adept the same system ; and
hereafter no call win he responded to
unless some satisfactory arrangements
are made for the payment Of same,
w. ii. KIRKMAN, NJ. d.
Lake Charles, January q, 1876.
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