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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

For some days past a hearing has beeh
in progress before Hon. d. A. Smalley,
Judge of the United States District Court
for this District. in the case Of Horatio N
Allen. of Gulldhall, in bankruptcy. Some
time since Mr.. Allen failed for large
amount, having previously conveyed with
out proper consideration, as it Is claimed. a
large amount Of his property to members oil
his family. At the meeting before the regis
trar. he declined to produce his books, ana
was imprisoned in the Chittenden county
iail in July last, for contempt oil court
where he has lain until the present time
The present suit was instituted by the
assignee, Chas. E. Benton, Esq, OF Guild
hall, for the purpose of recovering the
fraudulently assigned property. Messrs
Ossian E. Ray and Irving W. Drew, oil
Lancaster, n. II, appear for Mr.. Allen
and Hon. Geo. n Dale, of Island Pond
and Henry Haywood, Of Lancaster. n. H.
for the assignee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21
Hsu Adrrtissmtnts.
LIBERATION NOTICE.

NOR SALE 100 tons fresh ground n. 5. Plaster
II Of superior quality.-L. Z. Dodge or A. u.
Pierce.-Jan 3, dawtt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

\ TRor " Jokk" AND ITS SrQuEL.-Oae
Dr. O. F Cobb,of West Troy. NY is rare
Joker The doctor in some manner got pcs
session OF two dead infants. and one night
last week walked into saloon and danced
them upon the counter, to the intense
amusement of crowd of loafers lie then
called for liquor. mixed the contents OF the
tumbler with the hand OF one of the in
tants, and then drank 1t Aiterward he
gave them to an employee OF livery stable,
and the latter buried them under ii heap OF
manure. The doctors Joke was not com
plete. however lie had the infants taken
mp and sent for coroner lie was going
to sell that coroner. lie would give him
away to the entire community. But the
coroner failed to sec the point OF the Joke.
lie instituted an investigation. and the jury
returned verdict that DR.. CObb's conduct
was not only criminal, but also against
public morals and decency to a greater ex-
tent than has ever before been brought to
our knowledge that We recommend that 4
| copy of the evidence taken IN this inquest
| be immediately furnished by the coroner to
| the district attorneys of Rensselaer, and Al
| bAny counties. and an official notice OF the
| disgraceiul action OF said Cobb be sent to
/ the secretary of the medical society OF Al
! bany county and that We recommend TO
| it his immediate expulsion" In the mean
time DR.. Cobb had He'd to Albany, where he
was arrested, Wednesday, and brought back
to Troy. There he plead guilty to a INSIDE
meanOr in disposlng of human remains In
an Indecent manner and was fined $50 and
sentenced to SIX months imprisonment IN
the penitentiary-a punishment none too
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

PNLg's DiErsrIC SALEaATUs -ULivssally &C
know ged the best in use. Each pound bears the
natue Of JAMES PYLE. none genuine without.
June lg. dsatxwly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

WATERvILLE.-The iyceum started III CON
rectiun with the school in our village Is
now largely attended by parents and
friends OF the school, as well "a the larger
scholars. Much interest Is shown by each
and every one in attendance.
The roads in this town are now very
good. There is Just snow enough for sleigh
ing and not enough TO hinder the use OF
wagons Both are in constant use.
On Thursday and Friday of last week,
as many as twenty persons from our VII
lage were summoned to attend the County
Court, at Hydepafk, to give in evidence in
a divorce case.
The butter tub factory at Belvidere Centre
i now being run by Frank Lumbra. Messrs.
Hopkins and Barnard having severed their
connection with the business aud returned
to Montgomery Mr.. Lumbra is an excel
lent workman. and having an abundance
OF timber and help will do large business
the present year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilder, of St. Charles.
Minnesota, alter an absence from this place
of over twenty years, were here during the
past week on short visit to their relatives
and friends.
Truman Tillotson, OF the north part oi
this town, who has been Suffering for The
past two years with diseased eyes, is now
able to get IRON his home TO his neighhor :.
He has lost one eye completely, the finds
being entirely destroyed The other is i'm
proving. c.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

BENNINGTON 4 Sons FAILURE.
The liabilities Of the firm Of George s.
Bradford & Sons, of Bennington. actually
accounted for, are s56. 800. The estimated
liabilities will bring the total up to $63 900
This is exclusive of the mortgage of Hon.
Luther K. Graves. of SIS, 200. As Offset to
this there are unencumbered assets amount
ing TO Sll, $50 and machinery of the value of
So ,635 under mortgage, with the real estate.
so that the liabilities are $63 1000. with
Sl $50 assetsto meet them. A large mum
ber # the creditors have agreed to accept
ten per cent per year for five years, and re-
liDquish the balance, and to carry out this
arrangement a committee was appointed
by the creditors, to whom the firm are to
execute mortgage in trust on all the real
and personal property of the firm. 20 be
held as collateral to notes of ten per cent
of Indebtedness. to be given each year icr
five years by the firm to each creditor. be-
ginning one year from now. This under
taking will be equivalent to a rental Of
aboGt s., 900 year So great is the SYM
patty for the firm that number of credit
ors have voluntarily reliuqnished their
claims. and it is thought that $4,000 will
be thus released
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

NNlFALL.-Mrs Jacob Mertz, Of Ben
u.1-.,n. is one vi the heirs to an estate of
81 5oa 600. jast left her by an ancestor in
Prussia. The amount of each individual
snare is not yet ascertained. and as the de
-.aaiau;~ are quite numerous. the amount
ISL. De quite extensively distributed but
tler. wall be a liberal fortune for all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

ARRESTED FOR ARsoN.-Samuol L. Green,
Forest Green and wife. and Herbert Barrett,
were arrested after desperate resistance
the other day, on the charge OF setting fire
to two barns in Woodbury., last Fall. The
evidence was sufficient to warrant the JUS
tice in binding the men up in two thousand
dollars bonds each, and Mrs Green in one
thousand dollars bonds. The latter was
subsequently, released on parole. and Bar
rett succeeded in procuring bail. The
Greens were taken to Montpelier Monday
evening. and lodged in jail.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

A>suM ENCAMPMENT There are indica-
ia-ofa full attendance at the annual en-
.4uqment Of the Vermont Department Of
OLD. GRAND Army of the Republic, to be
i4I4t Montpelier on Thursday Of next
week 1t is hoped that ere,y post will send
b Dol. delegation.
Nr e. 4 llibbard has removed has boot
sal shoe factory from Essex Junction to
t.e brick block on College street, near Bat
Co.,, street, in this city, where lie will en-
l.y some thirty workmen. 1t is a very
desirable addition to our manufacturing in
,ar.-i-
FINS ST RUTLAND AT about 9.l5 p. III
saturday, fire was discovered issuing from
tle roof Of the ~ story frame building on
Songs avenue, occupied by r. Stewart
asa grocery, with family tenement up
sAir~. The building and large proportion
% It~ contents. valued at about 81 900, is a
total loss, but il fully covered by insurance.
Tie Rutland steamer did good work, being
heated nt the north end Of the depot. with
section pipe, and playing through srfe1
aelr.l feet Of hose.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

VERcESNEs-Rev Charles Hubbard has
accepted a call to the passionate of the Bap-
tist church here. and has moved his family
He meets with universal favor, and present
appearances indicate much good being done.
The Congregation and Sabbath-school mas
largely Increased.
The building known in the past a. the
officers quarter. On the Reform School
grounds is being fitted up for girls Gas and
water pipes are being pat in. Mr.. FAIR
bank, the superintendent of the school, has
much to care for, yet be seems equal to the
emergency and gives much attention to the
financial management OF the institution. BY
careful observation both in regard to hi-
financial management and the training Of
the boys, We are enabled to say that the
State Is most fortunate in having such a
man at the head OF this Institution. The
education and teaching that the boys re-
ceive at BIZ bands Is especially calculated to
lead them upon b. hi-her plain in life than
the majority OF boys running at large will
attain. and II appearances do not deceive,
many of them will be heard from in other
ways than connected with crime. The
prospect l. most assuredly encouraging
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

CROOKED " Passions. A Montpelier
despatch says The arrest Of Lemuel Nor
ean. who has been very active tor the past
three or four years in procuring pensions
in Northern Vermont, by the United States
Ulcers. Tor fraud and violation of the law
in transacting his business with the Pension
Once and with the pensioners, creates con
siderable comment and the prevailing opin-
lon seems to be that, if the Pension Oihee
detectives are faithful in doing their duty
in tins case. Mr.. Morgan will be obliged 10
serve a term Of years in the State Prison.
IL is said be has made it practice to take
a large share Of the pensions collected by
him and 10 require enormous fees and many
times Obliged chose for whom he worked to
advance large sums of money for his ser
vices. Ii Is stated that he has been more
successful than a man of no better busi-
ue,- capacity than Mr.. Morgan could be, by
tein, connected with claim agent, resi-
dent in Washington, D. c., who posted
llr. Morgan on what was necessary III
given claim to establish the case, and Mol
gan would furnish the evidence. There Is
no intimation vet tina; the claim agent at
Washington, d. c., knew OF anything
wrong in Mr.. Morgan's manner oil doing
hi mart Of the business 10 Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

JERICHO CENTRE. - On Thursday, the
18th the school in district No | (Nis.
frankie E.MeSsenger, teacher) having re
ceived challenge from district No. 3,
prof. Henry A. Dus-o, teacher. met at
the school room and proceeded TO have Il
spell, in which Prof DussO's pupils were
spelled down twice.
Prof II. a. Dusso has finished the first
quarter Of his singing schools. and will
teach another quarter If he can secure
names enough
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

rNHIS is TO give notice that | hereby give to ny
i son, Patrick Phelsn, his time during the re
ma nder Of his minority / shall claim none OF his
earnings nor pay any OF his debts sfter this date.
JOHN PHELAN.
South burlington. Jan. "a. Is16.-31s3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

OF more value than the finest gold or the most
precious diamonds damsou's B0tanic Cough bal
ssm.-Jan n -ieodswlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

More Proof Williams 4 Son, Orugsi-tsJ North
Manchester. lnd., say WIsHARl's PINE TREE TAR
CORDIAL always gives satisfaction. They sell large
quantities Of il, and will certify il has saved MANY
lives BY Il thoroughly purifying the blood and
permanently curing coughs, colds, throat ca
tArrh, and consumption. wilt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

Fortv years experience have tested the virtues OF
Or. stars BAL-AM or WILD CHERRY, and /, /,
now generally acknowlod- ed to be the best extant
for pulmonary ard lung diseases embracing the
whole range from a slight cold to a settled con
sumption. We're lt not for its msrits II would long
since have died and made no sign" 5Oand 81 10
bottle large bottles much the cheaper.
Jan u -deOdt wiy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

ESSEX JUNcTioN.-The following census of
Essex junction graded school district. TAX
en- Jan. LIST, 1876. is furnished by ID. E.:
Slater, Esq, District Clerk Number of
inhabitants $50 whole number of families
in district l4i number of families having
children under 20 years of age 10; number
of children under 5, 81 number between 5
and 10, S.; number between 10 and Is, rs ;
number between Is and 90, 81 whole num-
Der under %. 305 number of veters in Dis
triet. 1877; French population, 203; Irish
population. 81 births, 10; deaths. 0.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

RUTIAxD.-ln a quarter-thousand cigar
box. in the very centre of the village cor
poration, there lies or did lie, on u recent
Sunday. portions of an infant. The locali-
ty wa. visited by groups Of men and boys
during the day. We have never heard that
the Cornor held an inquest OF that a funer
al came off Some weeks previous we were
knowing to another instance of the kind.
There are some secret things perpetrated in
Rutland as well as in New York. Paris or
London-Cor. Woodstock Age
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

EcosoNIcAL Nav Foon. Twenty five cents will
buy package OF sea Moss Farine, made IRON pure
Irish moss which will make 30 kinds OF she's such
a. eakes. pies. puddin-s &c, or 10 quarts Of Gus
tArds, lcllie-, creams. Charlotte kusse blanc
mango, &c sold by all Druggists and Grocers.
April 31-deOdGwly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

NoRTHFIELD.- BURNINC or THE GRADED
SCHOOL BUlLDING.-The NOrthhell Graded
School building burned to the ground
Thursday night. The fire was first diScov
cred about midnight. by an incoming rail
road engineer. who gave the alarm, which
soon became general. Both the fire com
panIes were out. but owing to the distance
from water, there was hose enough TO use
but one engine. Tue fire when first discOv-
cred WAS breaking out around the beltry and
by the time the engines reached the scene it
was evident the building could not be saved,
and attention was directed to saving the per
-onal property. The organ. cabinet. settees
and library were saved and large pile OF
four-foot wood lying but few feet from
the building was played upon by the engine
and saved entire. The loss amounts to
50 900 to So 600 insurance 81 600. Ar
ransements are in progress 10 start the
school again at once.
Joseph Gould. senior partner of the firm
of j. Gould u son, died at his resi-
dence. in Goudsyille, on Thursday. Mr.
Gould was the foremost manufacturer
Of woollen in this county. If not 10 the
State and was man of rare business quail
ties and highly esteemed by all who knew
him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21
RowEN AND PLYMOUTH CHURCH.

New YORK, Jan. l9-Henry c. Bowen
is sun moned before the examining COM
mittec OF Plymouth church, this evening.
10 answer The charges brought by 5. v.
White. Mr.. Bowen says he will attend
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

rHE REcENr RAILROAD AcclDENr--Ihe
only person who was severely injured by
the recent railroad accident near White
River junction was Mrs. Ruth \. Fisher,
Of Lyndon Centre, who had her nose
broken
Rutland had another incendiary ire.
Tuesday resulting in the partial destruction
of building used as a storehonse by A {,
Bates * Son The damage on the stock was
81 800, insured for 81 800. and on the
building about $500. fully insured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

ALBUEsu-rhe receipts at the donation
TO Rev. ". l. Hyde, last Friday evening
amounted to about fifty dollars clear OF ex-
penseS.
1t is now generally thought that the TWO
men who started from Isle La Mott for
Rouses Point did not 90 to the Point bus
attempted to return to the Island, and be
ing under the influence of liquor. and not
acquainted with the ice drove into the open
water and were drowned
Ahurgh bids fair to be a granger
town alter all A meeting of the farmers
l. called tor Saturday evening, at the Cen
ire, to organize Farmers Club OF
Grange.
The failure Of ". II. Darby falls heavily
on the farmers. many Of whom will BE
seriously embarrassed on account of it,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

GRAND IsLE-Grand Isle has popula-
i'm of 7a3-3q6 Americans and 221 Cana-
dians-a gain of AZ since $50 IN south
Hero. of $40, 1888 are Americans and 2lo are
Capadians-a decrease of 81 during the same
time making a total population OF l2I2
There have been So deaths on the Island
during the year ls75-l6 IN South Hero
and 10 in Grand Isle, whose ages averaged
i7t years.
On Saturday evening, Jan; 18th. Joseph
Young, who lives on Savage Island started
for South Hero. with his family, TO make AK
an evening visit at his brother ;: me
Ismilv. upon a one-horse sled. were drawn
or pushed along by Young, who was skat-
ing. When near kibby's Point, all were
precipitated into open water. aud a dangh-
Ter about twelve years old was drowned.
Her body was subsequently found IN about
25 feet of water.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

HINEsBURGH For some weeks past at
Mechaniesyille ant vicinity, a slow lever oil
typhoid type has been very prevalent
majority of the families having had one or
more cases of it. The school teacher IL
down with it. No case has been fatal The
mamps is also going through the town pref
~ thoroughly. The schools ut the village,
and some Others, have been greatly dlmln-
i.hed in the attendance OF pupils thereby.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

JON N 1Hs Procession II you have A cough or
cod jim the crowds that hurryinz to tho drug
stores Tor Hales Honey OF Horehound AMI Ter 4"
1t : a.rrehle quick 10 cure ami ahso utoly nfali-
BILE sold by AL dru .ssis
Pko's r0lthache Drops cure in one N mite.
Dec = -dxW4w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

LYof's ATuAIROS prevents the hair from falln 2
out ur turning gray, Tenews its growth, and yves
strength and visor. Il Is deli ghtfully perfumed,
and males a splendid dressing. Ii is the ches pest
and most desirable Hair Tonic ever prod aced Used
by the elite. Price only 80 cents
Auril ,s dead ,wIv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

u-iau~burg couldn't ind either Charley
TI-s or Boss Tweed and it was quite ineon-
Stable. until. the other day. it discovered q
'-,a serpent" in the St. Lawrence. The
"-lrpint" is forty feet long and has curl
o-~ hali; Of ticking its head in the mud IN
the tlt,lm of the river and waving it, tail
Iu the air. to the awful delight OF all be
holders Il il evidently the same one seen
.a Lake Champlain, season or two since,
lur rat once identified photographs OF the
scenery. including the wreck OF the Cham
plain. ana several Commercial travellers
testified to the accuracy Of its descriptions
of lake localities. 1t will at once be iur-
ui-bcd with 4 gold watch and new suit OF
clothes, and sent home in charge of prom
.uent citizen Of Ogdensburg.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

RICHMOND Royal Coburn. lad some -
years old. was seriously hurt ON the ice
while at play, one day last week lie fell,
striking his head. and has been deirious
ever since
At the donation for Rev Mr. Guernsey at
Loves. last Wednesday night, some S75
was realized for his benefit. Bryant's
Quadrille Band furnished fine music for the
occasion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

The death Of our townsman Paul, T.
-aeet.whieh took place Tuesday at o'clock
De- Iu.. Will be learned with SORROW. but
not with surprise, by his friends in this
.1mmuuiJy lie has been for over twenty
Years until Frustrated by hi present illness,
an active business man in Burlington, and
bad a uumerou. business and personal ae-
qaintancs lie was esteemed for many
GENIAL qualities as man, and a. an up
rIsht and worthy citizen and he will be
missed and mourned by large circle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21
USFADING LONELINESS


RelonEi only to the immortas. but whoever uses
the fragrant SczOnoSr at least deity time q
inlure one Of the elements OF beauty, good set Of
teeth. Janql -deodlwlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

DO not madly risk Consumptio when few d.ops
OF nALE's HONEY ~ HORsBOUsD AND Tar will
Inevitably cure coughs Gods, cstarrn. influenza
aud every other ailment leading 10 that awful
malidv. Sold nv all druggists
Plke's Toothache Drops cure in one minute
Jan L. fdkWix
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

RlcnMoND-TIN G.-Thursdav even
ing, January 18th, was a very enjoyable
time for those whose good fortune il was
to be present at the tenth anniversary of
Mr. and Mrs. W X Christians marriage
After examining the presents, of which
there were many, and spending some time
in social chat and games of almost all
descriptions. the party were invited to
partake of one of Mrs. Christians suppers
which SIZE knows 50 well how to get up.
After supper, Mr.. f. A. Green made a
few remarks. congratulatng the happy
couple on being able to celebrate their tenth
anniversary, to which Mr.. Christian re-
sponded in Il very happy manner. The com
pauy broke up soon after bidding the happy
couple good night. and wishing them many
returns of their anniversary. X
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

ST. JoHNsBURY.-The contract for fur
ni-hing the postofice department with
scales for the current year. has been again
awarded to Messrs Fairbanks. over all com
pettors. and one thousand scales are order
90. TO be sent forward at one.
1t Is six years since there was a fire in
st. John-bury village The people OF that
thriving borough believe. however that this
cannot last forever, and they are moving
10 the matter OF water works Tor the village
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

Tau.sS To DEATH.-Mr Phineas Dow.
au insane man, seyenty-two years OF age.
residing in Lower Cabot, wandered from
a.- home few weeks since. and his fam
us thinking be was at one Of the nelghb3rs,
made pu search or inquiry for him. Suisse
lu.ntly he was found dead in the pasture,
about mile from his house. Considerable
90 bis clothing was taken OF and left IN dit
i.rut parts Of the pasture. His arms and
.z.-smltils we're considerable frozen, and
tile Indications were that he must have
died carly the night before.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

Sr. ALBANs BUTTER MARKET, January
Is-Market dull No change to note in
prices. receipts light Common to far ID
to ls:; medium to good 20 to 23e' winter
made 20 to 2s,, latter price paid for very
nice fall made butter 30 20 33e. with but
small uuantities of ring.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-21

The original commission given by ten
.r4l Bargoyne TO Colonel Baum, IN III,
tor him 70 proceed to Bennington to take
charge oc the stores AT that point, is now
is the possession Of the widow Of the late
Horace Everett, long member Of Congress
FROM Vermont Mrs. Everett resides with
her daughter at Angelica. n. Y. This
document, it i thought. should be in the
f.--es-ian of the Bennington Historical
>iciety. to be shown at the Centennial
CELEBRATION Of the battle, Aug. 10. Isl.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-09-27
THE DAILY BULLETIN.

THE BULLETIN is published every morning
lexoept Monday In the Bulletin Building. cor
ner Warrington avenue and Twelfth street.
THE BULLETINS Il served to city subscribers by
Aithfal carriers ct Twenty Five Csnts . Week ),
payable weekly. BY Nail, lin advanced. el0 per
annumi six months. %; three months. o.; one
month, d q.