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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

The republicans of this town met in
caucus at the Chester House Saturday
eve, to choose delegates to represent
them in the state convention at Burling-
ton, March % The meeting was called
to order by j S. Adams, chairman of
the town committee, p. H. Robbins was
elected chairman and Hugh Henry Sec
rotary. The following delegates were
elected Hugh Henry, Luther Adams
VIM. Rounds, A. S Adams. Alternates
Geo. S Robbins, j. S. Adams, J. r.
Richardson, j. L. Pierce.
The following are the particulars OF
the death of Frank A. Mason, son OF
Sanford Mason, formerly of Chester, as
copied from Saginaw paper
TERRIBLE DEATH.
Frank A. Mason was well known in
this city. For some time past he has
been clerking in the store of Wright
Wells u Co, at Bradford Lake station
on the j. l.. d S. r. r., in Otsego coun.
ty. He had had some connection with
some trappers on the Manistee river
and at noon on Saturday last started out
alone to visit them. The distance was
ten miles and he was to go on foot. The
day was very cold and snow storm
was raging. His friends tried to per.
suade him not to 60 on account of the
distance and the storm. He persisted
however, and started. Not returning
at the time he was expected, some of the
boys turned out and started to find him.
They found his body on Tuesday noon
IL miles from Bradford and 2 IL
miles from his destination. He had been
afflicted with palpitation of the heart
and the indications were, from his posi-.
ton, that he had become tired, or at
tackled by his affiiction, and threw him.
self into reclining position in a favor.
able place by the trail. He was in this
position when found
He had been accompanied by little
coach dog, and this faithful friend re-
manned near the body till it was found.
The poor dog was nearly famished, hay
ing kept his watch from Saturday af
ternoon till Tuesday afternoon. Had il
not been for the dog the body might moi
have been found, for it was nearly GOV
cred with snow Deceased was about
% years of age, single, and his parents
reside here. His remains were brought
down on Thursday evening and the flu
neral was yesterday afternoon.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

lily had all been absent for few mo-
ments at neighbours, but returning
found various doors open and small
trunk had been removed and left in the
barn, by the thief who probably made a
hasty exit on account of the early re.
turn of the family, FASTENED by daugh-
ter who was not willing to remain in the
house alone.
= About thirty people of both par.
ties of this place assembled at the tele.
graph office, Tuesday evening to hear
the election returns, and with the usual
amount of joking over the election news
had very enjoyable occasion. So much
interest has not been manifested here
over the result in New Hampshire, since
1860. Many thanks are due Mr.. Frank
NJ. Davis, the operator, who managed
his department with much promptness
and satisfaction to ali present From s
o'clock to 10 he served election returns
in slips of 10 or Is towns till over 100
towns and wards were received, keeping
the crowd constantly supplied and oceu-
pied in comparing the vote with last
year. The dispatch from Col j. B.
Clark of Manchester, was settler"
and very soon after the crowd left for
their homes.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17
Centennial.

The ladies of the town of Rocking
ham are requested to meet on Saturday,
March 10, at o'clock, P. NJ, at the
house of A. N. Swain on Westminster
street, to decide as to the expediency of
giving Centennial Entertainment on
Tuesday, April 18th, for the purpose of
raising funds for the Woman's Depart
ment at Philadelphia, and to elect an
executive committee for the same to rep
resent the interests of the entire town.
The ladies of Saxtons River, Cambridge.
port, Bartonsville and Rockingham Cen
ter are earnestly requested to be present
to unite with those of Bellows Falls in
perfecting he arrangements,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

So often have we seen reports of
schools and compared them with each
other, that we venture to give brief
history of the winter term taught by
Inez Z. Morse in district No. IA, Gage
vile, Westminster. OF the go school
members of the district, the loss per
cent by non-attendance was only IA,
while the following names show clean
register: Nora F. Gage, Victoria Gage,
Ada Gage, Emma A. Moore, Emma o.
Sabin, Susie Moore, Addie Sabin, Har-
rison Fish, Albert Fish, Joseph A /.
Whitney. Absent only one half day
Lizzie Fish, George c. Sabin, Wal
ter B. Smith, Willie E. Clarke. Absent
only one day, Matte E. Sabin, Ida E.
Davidson. Several other names show
a clean register except the last week, for
which they are reported as absent on ac-
count of " sickness" The exhibition at
the close of the term called out full
house. For an hour and half pieces
were spoken and recited and no one
prompted. Many young orators "
made their first appearance upon the
stage, vet with as much dignity and
fiuency of speech as is common to speak
ers of experience. The farce, 1.-The
greatest plague in life" was worthy a
position on the theatrical stage. Every
thing connected with the entertainment
showed quite conclusively that our dis
trict schools are not so much things to
be neglected as things to be admired ;
the essential elements of public prosper
ity that should never be lost sight of or
denounced as too expensive steps to in
telligent citizenship. OBSERVER.
The Lecture course here was closed on
Wednesday evening March Sth, by a
concert given by the B. Falls amateur
quartette aided by Miss Gindrat, the
Westminster Band and Misses Lane and
Goodridge. The course has been on the
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

Call at c. E. Horsford's tailoring es-
tablishment and see the new cloths, cassi-
meres and suitings which he has just
received. He can show you one of the
handsomest lot of fancy cassimeres for
pantaloons, also all the new and nobby
styles of English, French and American
suitings for spring and summer wear ever
brought to this place, which he will make
to order in the most fashionable style,
and will guarantee to give as good fitting
garments as can be made anywhere in
this county. Do not fail to call and see
them. Towns hotel block, Bellows Falls,
Vermont
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17
important Sale Of Cattle

Robert Elwell, Esq, of Langdon, n.
H., long known in this section Of New
Hampshire and Vermont as a breeder of
fine cattle, has decided to retire from the
business and offers his entire herd Of
short horns for sale, in our advertising
columns. This herd has long ranked up
among the best in New England, and
very widely known. At all the exhibit
tions, county, state or New England,
they have never failed to carry off a
large portion of the awards or to attract
the attention of breeders generally. The
sale will of course attract much atten-
ton and it is to be hoped they will be
bought by farmers in this section. 1t is
a rare opportunity to purchase very val.
liable stock, and all well remember the
appearance of this fine herd at the Fair
at Walpole last fall,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17
JAMAICA.

Mr.. J. G. Daggett, postmaster at Ja-
maica, was thrown from sleigh ON Mon
day, 18th ult., but escaped serious inju-
ry. Mr. and Mrs. Daggett and some
friends had started for Brattleboro. Soon
after turning Main street, the driver lost
control of the horses and Mr.. u. was
thrown into the road, and the others
soon followed, as the sleigh was tipped
by the sudden turning of the horse. Mr..
Daggett is cripple, made so in the
Union army, and his escape was remark
able as we'll as fortunate.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17
GRAFTON.

The heirs of Ephram Wilbur have
sold the home farm to Mr.. George w.
Adams for $4,000.
On the 4th inst, some twelve couple
from Westminster improved the pleas
ant day and fine sleighing by a ride to
Phelps hotel and found mine host as
usual fully prepared to render their stay
a pleasant one. They evidently had a
good time. The style of one sleigh and
size of bells ON same team, reminded one
of the good old days of yore.
DR.. L. E. Wells of Athens will deliv-
err free lecture at the town hall on
Monday evening the Goth inst, the time
having been changed from the 10th to the
Doth. Subject Masters and Men or the
condition ofthe Industrial Glasses Abroad
A favorable opportunity to listen to
first class lecture. There should be a
full attendance.
The light amount of snow during the
past winter has been extremely unfortu-
nate for many farmers who live at some
distance from the village and have for
merly manifested commemorate read
mess to break roads lin many instances
exclusively for their own benefit for a
reasonable compensation by the town,
however deep the drifts Of snow, or Bit
ing the freezing winds that whistled
about their ears while performing the
necessary labor.
Last weeks TIMES contained an ac-
count of the success Of Mr.. A. III. Burge
in his trapping operations and suggesting
a comparison of his success with that of
the North West Fur Co. Mr.. Burge has
succeeded finely, we are glad he has.
Now the North West Fur Co, neither
boast over the luckless huntsman or
doff their hats to the most successful, nor
institute comparisons with any man or
men, but simply say that when they find
it necessary to hunt for the purpose of
saving any member of the Co from ma
kedness or starvation, they will doubtless
put out each loaded with traps and oderif-
erous bait, including all surplus cat carca-
ses in the vicinity. Thus equipped, toll up
and down the hills, carefully examine
each muskrat, fox and skunk hole, leav-
ing a trap nicely arranged in all that
smell fresh, and by proving around in
this manner day after day, undoubtedly
capture more game if skunks and mash
rats were counted in, than by occasion
ally, ON pleasant day, taking three or
four well trained and full fed dogs to the
hills, and enjoying the sport of an ex-
citing chase, giving the fox an open
field and a fair chance, but this they
will continue to do rather than creep
around in the manner above named, de-
ceive poor fox into the jaws of
trap, there to remain in pain until it is
convenient to end his sufferings. X.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

THE UNDERSIG NED. having been appointed
by the Probate Court Of the District of Windsor,
Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against ABkAM
and the claims of the deceased exhibited in set-of
to the claims of the creditors hereby give notice
that we will meet for the purpose of examining
allowing said claims at Geo. IL. Hilton's dwelling
house in Chester. on the EIGHTH DAY OF APRIL
NEXT, and on the NINETEENTH DAY OF AUG.
NEXT, from O'Clock p. NJ. until clock z. NJ /,
each of said days, and that six months from the
18th day of February, A. D., 1876. is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors TO present their
claims to US for examination and allowance.
Dated at Chester. this 18th day Of March. A. d.
1876. HORACE DEMING, lcorns
MERRICK WENTWORTH. Commrs'
S SqstP h d H faSSREff Adm'rs.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17
ESTATE OF Lyman sheldon.

STATE OF VERMONT. The Probate Court with
DISTRICT OF WINDSOR. 50 in and for said District
70 all persons inter ested in the estate of LY MAN
SHELDON, late Of Andoyer, in said district deceas
ed, intestate. GREETING,
WHEREAS, Albert /. Peabody, administrator of
w the estate OF the said deceased, hath made ap-
pcation 10 said Court in writing for license and au-
hority 10 sell the whole of the real estate which
the said deceased died seized, situate said Ando
yer. including the homestead interest of the widow
OF said deceased and the reyerson Of the widos-'s
dover; said real estate consisting of the home farm
Of the deceased containing one hundred and eighty
acres representing therein that such sale would be
beneficial to the interests OF all concerned, although
necessary for the payment of debts and char Zee
of administration, and producing herewith tbs con-
of the widow and Of all the heirs said estate
who reside in this State the sale of said real es
tate 1t is therefore ordered that hearing had on
said application at a session Of Court. be held
az the Probate Oce in Chester in said district. on
the THIRIY-EIRST DAY OF MARCH, ISIS and
that all persons interested be noti6ea of said appi
cation and Of the time and place OF hearing thereon
that they may be present and show cause if any
they have why the license prayed for should not be
granted. For which purpose IL is further ordered
that this order be published three weeks successive
IT, previous the time xed tor hearing aforesaid
in the Bellows Falls TIAEs, newspaper printed at
Rockingham in this State
Dated at Chester, in said District this It'll day Of
ILLS WILLIAM ROUNDS. Judge.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

Among the election incidents of Tues
day evening was practical joke" Re-
turns at the depot had already indicated
the general result, but wag sent up to
the Square, L. NJ Reads Office, bogus
dispatch giving interesting details of a
still more interesting democratic victo-
ry, and intended for limited audience,
but unfortunately the good Cd news
spread to much wider circle and the
result was an hours democratic jollifca-
ton, wise ciphering, able comments on
the Belknap corruption, enthusiastic
cutting of pigeon wing, etc, all follow
ed of course by an awfully solemn col
lapse
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17
Commissioners Notice.
FATE or AIIRIII,A CHAMBERLAIN

fflHE UNDERSIGNED. having been appointed
by the Probate Court of the District OF Windsor,
commissioners to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of ali persons against the estate
OF AURILLA AMBERLAINi late of Chester in
said district deeeaSeG and the claims of the deceas
ed exhibited in seton to the claims OF the creditors
hereby give notice that will meet for the purpose
of examining and allowing said claims the dwell
ing OF A h Baldwin in Chester county of Windsor,
on the EIGHTH DAY OF APRIL and the NINTH
OF oEPTEM Der NEXT. from o'clock P. M until
O'Clock z, M. on each of said days. and that SIX
months from the Sth day of April, A. ID, 1876 is the
time limited by said Court for said creditors pre-
sent their claims TO us for examination and allow
Dated at Chester. this 7th day of March, a. D.
1864
Il L n y f RiGH akps6s Commissioners.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT.
IN the matter Of GEORGE WELLINGTON Bank
L rupt. The undersigned. Assignee of the estate of
said bankrupt. hereby gives notice that on the
ELEVENTH DAY OF APRIL, A. d. 1876, at 10
o'clock A. M. at the hotel in the Village of Cam
bridgeport in said District. will sell auction the
following property The Wooden Factory with ali
the machinery therein Offices. Store House. Black
smith shop. 4 Dwelling Houses and out buildings
otel and Barn all in the Village OF Cambridgeport
Also 40 acres Of land in Grafton called the kidder
lot 20 acres land in Grafton, called the Soapstons
lot. On all of the above property there is a mort
gage Of fifteen thousand dollars with interest and
the above property will be sold subject to said mort
gage Also "a acres of land in Grafton. VT, called
the Wheeiock lot about 800 cords of feet wood. 50
yards wooden cloth.
Bellows Falls. March 18th. 1876
1l-l3 GEO. SLATE. Assignee
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17
C0mmissioners' Notice.
ron ATE on TCAAH yNVA4A NJ

I'VE the Subscribers being duly appointed by the
w Hon. Probate Court for the District OF West
minister. Commissioners to receive. examine and sd-
Just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of ISAAC WYMAN, late of Rocking
ham in said District. deceased and also all claims
and demands exhibited in offset thereto; and six
months from the I'd day of February last being al
lowed by said Court for that purpose we do there
fore hereby give notice. tibet we Will attend to the
business our sad appointment. at the late resi-
dence Of said Wyman, in Rookingha n, in said Dis
triet on the last I'll RSDAY IN APRIL ANDJU
LY NEXT, from o'clock until o'clock =. NJ. on
each OF aaid days.
IN. Z. AMS ! y \, Commissioners.
L. G. HUBBARD. Admir-.
March 9th, A. ID. 1876. Ills
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17
Commissioners Notice.


ME, the Subscribers. being duly appointed by the
w Hon. Probate Court tor the District of West
minister, Commissioners TO receive, examine and adj
Just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate OF OLIVE BARRY, late of Hook
CHAM in said District. deceased and also all
claims and demands exhibited in offset thereto and
six months from the 9Th day of February last. be
ing allowed by said Court Tor that purpose. we do
therefore hereby give notice, that will attend to
the business of said appointment at the late
idence of the said Olive Barry, in Rockingham
in said District, on w WEDNESDAY THE TW ELFlH
DAY OF APRIL. and w DNESDAY THE IW EN-
TY SIXTH DAY OF JULY NEXT, from 1 o'clock
2. M. until o clock z: NJ. on each OF said days
CIlAs. LlV ERMORE, commissioners
HASKELL l. WILEY, Admir-
MAroh IL. A. ID. 1876. 1l13
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17
Republican Caucus.

The republicans of Rockingham are
requested to meet at Bingham Hall, in
the village of Bellows Falls, on Satur.
day afternoon, March IS, 1876, at
o'clock, for the purpose Of electing three
delegates to attend the republican state
convention to be held at Burlington
March 29th
Per ORDER OF Town COMMITTEE.
March IA, 1876.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

Those in want of ready made clothing,
hats or caps, had better call at the cloth
ing store of C. E. Horsford and examine
the new goods which he has just receiv-
ed. Consisting of all the new and mob
by styles for spring and summer wear.
Do not fail to see those all wool suits,
which he is selling fors11, 00madein the
most fashionable style, and remember
they are all wool, and while there, do
not fail to examine his all wool panta-
looms at $3.50 per pair. If you want a
good suit of clothes for yourself or your
boys and get them for little money, go
to the clothing establishment of c. E.
Horsford in Towns hotel block, Bellows
Falls, VT, and you will find them.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

Many friends in the towns of this
section of New Hampshire, Sullivan
and Cheshire counties, have our cordial
thanks for prompt election returns. If
We cannot get up similar heat over
here in Vermont, we are certainly near
enough to feel the hot elbow from our
neighbors over the river.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17
School superintendent Meeting.

The annual meeting of school super
intendents of this county, will be held
at Fayetteville, on Tuesday, March 2lst,
1876, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, TO agree upon
list of questions for the examination
of teachers, and to fix the standard of
their qualifications.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17
CATTLE MA RKET.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
TUESDAY, Mar. IA. 1876.

Cattle. Sheep. Shotes. Fat Hogs. Veal
Last week. 1872 4lsl 90 AGO rs
One year ago. 1884 3434 90 1900 81
PRICES.
Prices of Market Beef.-Extra, 5000 1915 first
quality. 500 Tz5 second quality, Sc 90 @.s6.50;
third quality. 500 "a $3.50,
Sheer and Lambs.-Per head in lots. s2.5057 90.
Hides SIC a Tc. y 10.
Tallow. &c a Tee h.
Mich Cows and Calves.-s35. sos, SOS and s95.
Prices of Store Csttle.-Working oxen n pairl50.
"a $40
REMARKS.-An increased supply Of beef and
prices less firm. Quality not good as last week.
and the sales ranged from . to SIC. Most of the
sheep from the west. Northern advanced &c the
sales being at sc to TIC. No live Poultry at market
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

FAILURES. John A. Moore of St.
Johnsbury, clothing dealer has failed.
Debts between $4,000 and $4,000.
Assets $4,000 worth of goods and $4,000
worth of accounts good and bad, the
whole of which as available would not
amount to over $4,000 to $1,000
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

w. H. Upham is selling the CHECKER
ing Piano as well as other makes. Three
have been sold in this place within the
last month. The Chickering's are the
oldest manufacturers in the United
States and largest in the world, and any
one thinking of purchasing pianos will
do well to call and see the pianos sold
by Mr. Upham
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
DISTRICT OF WEsIMINsrER, IS. tor said District.
10 all persons interested in the estate of JOHN
deceased. GREETING.
YOU are hereby notified that an instrument in
L writing. purporting to be the last will and tesla
ment of SAID deceased, has been presented to the
Court here. for probate. BY Q. b. kddy, the execu-
therein named and 1t is ordered that the same
be referred for hearing and decision. the session
OF said Court to be held at the Probate Office in
Iownshend, in said district. on the FIRST w Ed
NEaDAY OF APRIL, 1876, when and where you
may be heard in the premises il you shall
ll-SS ABISHAI ST0DDARD, Judge.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

The New England organ, sold by w
IL Upham, is giving universal satisfac-
ton. Some twenty-five have been sold
by him in this vicinity within the last
ten months and are spoken very highly
of by the best musical judges. The New
England organ is sold for less money
than any organ of equal merit.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17
Latest News,
NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.

The republican victory in New Hamp
shire is fairly overwhelming. Later re-
turns increase the republican majority
in the state to nearly 3000
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

a purchaser Of a Terrace lot is secured
against any unpleasant surro,ndings-a
feature peculiar to these lots. 1872
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17
Marriea.

In this village. March 14th, at the residence Of
Charles Caldwell. Esq by Rev. n T. Carter, Mr.
MUNR0E +. ADAMS and Miss MARION 5. LOCK
WOOD, both of Springfield
In Ludlow March 7th, BY Rev. j. P. Farrar, Mr.,
WINFIELD s. GlDDINGS of Ludlow and Miss
NETTIE NJ. BROOKS of Chester.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-03-17

1t is proUided IN oil deeds of The Ter
race building lots, that no Objectionable
trades or occupations aciH be aIto,0ed. 1882