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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

N Aside nom the Balloon Ascension
TO take place on the second day OF the
Fair. September 7th, the exhibition Of
stock, display Of agricultural products
ard that in the Floral Hall will be the
finest ever seen in Monroe county.
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@A correspondent in Salem town
ship writes: "Farmers are all done cut
ting wheat, very little hauled in and it
is commencing to sprout in the shock.
Apples plentiful, some trees are break.
ing down with their load. A few peach.
es on high ground"
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

Mothers car secure health for their
children and rest for Themselves by the use of
Castoria perfect substitute for Castor OIL
1t lis absolutely harmless. and is as pleasant to
take as honey. For Wind Collie, Sour Stom-
ach' Worms or Constipation, for young or old,
there is nothing in existence like it. 1t is GER
tain, it is speedy, it is cheap.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

EE Some weeks since We published
an account of the terrible death of .
young man named Tabler, in the Black
Hills region. We have been Informed
since that it was not Tabler, but that q
letter has been received from him and he
is vet in his skin. We cheerfully make
the correction -CdldUeU Press.
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BEALLSvILLE
SELECT SCHOOL.

> ~
The next session of this School will COM
menos on
MONDAY, JULY "a 1879,
and close Fridav,, September 49, 1876.
Competent teachers will be employed, and
no labor viii be spared to make this a school
Of thorough instruction.
Semi.monthly examinations will be given;
also, lecture each week on the theory aud
practice Of teaohing, for the benefit OF those
preparing TO teach. There will also be .
Literary Society in connection with the
school.
TUITION.
Higher Branches. .,.............S7 90
Common :" .s.............. b Ou
Tuition In advance. No mouey refunded
except in cases Of protracted illness.
Good accommodations. at reasonable rates,
can be- had by students in the town, sithsr
in private families or at the Hotels.
For further particulars, call on or address
D. McVAY, Principal,
Beallsyills; Monroe County, Ohio.
fsbs, '76m6, ,ad.i..
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

sH Engineer PAUL, Of the Bellaire
b Southwestern Railroad, adyertises
this week for propossls to grade and
bridge the, road to : point eight miles
cut from BeIlaire. and from Besllsville
70 Armstrong s Mills.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

~ There IL 40 encouraging outlook
for the people Of our county. The ma
tured crops are eood,- some of them
very good and the growing crops GER
tsiuly promise exceedingly we'll
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25
Notice to Teachers.

vUyHE Board of Examiners Of Monroe county
u will hold meetings for the examination Of
Teachers. AZ follows:
woodsfeld, Saturday, Jnns II, 1876. !
:" JAY 8, ~
:" %,
Saturday at the Gloss OF the Institute.
Thsse sxap nations will csmmenos Al .
o'clock =. n. and close at 4 ?, N,
a fec OF so cents is reqpirsd from saeh
applicant as 3 condition OF examination, and
mus, be paid In advance. see
By order OF the Board. as
}anel3,'Tltd. a. ]. PRAAsOk Nssk :
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

gThe Board Of County Commis-
siunsrs meet in Woods6el'i on Friday,
the lth day Of August, to open propo.
sails for an iron bridge at the head Of
Eosds dam, on Sunflsh creek. u
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BUSIN ESS NOTICES.

~Canned Strawberries, Green Peas,
Green Corn, Tomatoes. Peaches, Cove
Oysters, Sugar, Fine Cigars, Tobacco's,
Bread, Rusk, Cakes and Notions for sale
at low rates for cash at
= ~. JACOB RETNHERR'S.
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DEARODY HOTEL,

ID E A R Q d Y ID O r f l..
i $50 South Ninth street. Philadelphia, Pa
COL. JAMBS WATSON, OF the Henris House,
Cincinnati, Prop. 50 so to So per day.
Room without board, 81
Street cars pass the doors to and from all
iepots, and for Centennial Buildings. Gen.
trail location, and near all places Of amuse-
ment. Accommodations secured by corrss-
pondenoe. jons20, '76m4.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

HE N SMITH Esq, and wife Of
Kniehtstown, Ind, Nj. Fritz KoEHLER
of Pitlshurgii, Mr, W DUrrlELD, Of
Whseline, snd Mrs N. A. TAILOR. Of
Cinsinaad. ARE visiting friends il, Woods
deId
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AT

The Grocery of P. SCHUMACHER,
JR, you can purchase Flour, Coffee, Su.
gars, Teas, Rice, Shovels, Forks, Rakes,
Bread, Cakes, Nails, Rope, Twine, Cam
dies, Tobaccos, Cigars, Stationery,
School Books and1almost any other ar
ticle at fair rates for CASH.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

wEyMr. ALFRED TAYLOR, OF Wash
iaIgfon township. Is the owner Of mare
that foslsd 4 horse and mule colt .
few DAYS since. Both were ine colts
The horse colt is living but the mule
IVES snothsred shortly after it was fosl-
n. s
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25
ConsressionaI conysnrion.

The Democracy Of this. 18th, Con,
gressional District will hold their con.
vention, to nominate candidate for
Congress and Presidential Elector, at
Mariet.a, on Thursday, the 10th day OF
August The basis Of representation ia
one delegate for every 200 votes cast fol
Governor last Fall, and one Tor every
ffaction Of 100 votes, or over. x
Monroe County is entitled to 16 dele.
gates vs:s
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HOUSE,

|THA MING HOU 8 E,
~ ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN.
Pine st, from 18Th to 4Oh sts., Philadelphia, Pa
Handsomsst part of West Philadslphia;
cars pass door to Centennial Grounds; new
buildings of brick and stone, and new fur.
niture; capacity for 100 guests LODGING
81 DAY. Breakfast and supper 80 cents
each; careful attendance and private watch
men; large parties acoomm odated in separate
sections. Rooms may be engaged in advance
by correspondence.
june2o, ,'76m4. CLAIMING HOTEL CO.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

.2YHshg black walnut bough over
the dining table to keep away flies
Wash the windows and glasses with .
decoction Of the leaves and dies will not
promenade on them.
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Newborn Cal,le Nlarket.

July 20.
BEEVES-Not much life to trade, but
shade stronger feeling; ordinary to
fine steers 9al0 %
SHEEP-Market shade firmer for
sheep and easier for lambs; common TO
prime sheep 3is5sc; common to extra
lambs 4Ia8c. e
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

The eotton-worm has appeared in
great abundance in cotton fields in all
Middle and South Alabama They seem
to be general, and fears are entertained,
owing to their advanced state at this
early date, Of total destruction Of the
crop.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25
Chicago Cattle Market.

July 20.
CATTLE-Slow shipping 4 25a4 95 ;
native butchers 3as 40; through Texans
3a3 35
HOGS-Good to choice shipping 6
40a6 SO; heavy packing 6 25a6 SO; ba
con grades 6 65a6 TO-
SHEEP--Good sold at 4 Is; com.
mon 8 %
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25
~Tbe Directors of Woodsfield Sp,

~ The Directors of Woodsfeld Spe-
ciai School District, at a meeting held
the evening of the 22d inst selected
Mr.. WILLIAM P. CoPE, of Columbiana
county, Ohio, as Superintendent OF the
Union Schools for the session cemmen.
ing September 1Sih There will be two
vacations during the term
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25
Grange Picnic.

There will be Grange Picnic on Sat-
urtiay, the 18th day of August in the
Grove near the Cain School House in
Salem township, this county. Every
body is invited.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25
HWe would suggest TO the Edito,

~We would suggest to the Editor
OF the Independent to inquire of the
Bellaire correspondent Of the Register
for the names Of prominent Republicans
in Bcllaire who propose to support TIL.
DEN & HENDRICKS. Also for the names
Of "many good Republicans" at the
pole raising in Bridgeport, who were
.sswinging their hats and cheering for
TILDES & HENDRIcKs They appear
to be plentiful in Belmont county this
year.
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Cincinnati.

July 2l--Flour 4 50a5 90; Wheat
061al IL; Corn 46a47c; Oats 32a37c;
Barley 65a67c; Rye 55a57c.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

HJAs. ". wxasrk. Esq Of seneca
township. is building : new barn. and
SAMUEL SrErHrxs Of the same town.
chip, a large frame dwelling house.
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judicial Convention,

The Democratic Judicial Convention
of the District composed Of the coun-
ties of Belmont and Monroe will be held
at Barnesville on Thursday, the l7th
day of August. -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

MARRIED-Oh the 11th inst, in Tyler
County, West Va, by Elder REUBEN
MARTIN, of the M. E Church. Mr. JOHN
HARTMAN. formerly of Pittsburgh. Pa !,
and Miss MARIA L. HuRn, formerly Of
Adams township, Monroe county, Ohio.
At the residence Of the brides father,
Elder H LYONS, July 20, 1876, BY ELDER
WATSON DANA, Mr. JAMES A. MARSHALL
and Miss SARAH E LYONS.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

.2iHThe Secretary Of the Agricultural
Society requests Z full attendance of the
Directors at the meeting on Saturday,
the 29th inst
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25
From the Daily Register.
Wheeling Live Stock Market.
baltimore Live stock Market.

Baltimore Live stock Market.
OFFICE MARYLAND STocK SCALES, |
! @sFBALTIAoRl. July IS, 1876.
CAFTLE-Sales at 34@5 4-5.
HOGS-Prices si@l lOc, and few at
the latter figures; most sales at 94@9i
SHEEP-Sales at 3a@5c, the hest for
q few choice sheep; lambs 5@61c. or
81 50@3 30 per head stock sheep 20
3 90 per head.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

.hv.We learn that : man Laned DIL
Lon We sun.struck on the 10Th inst,
while hoeing corn near Greenbrier, this
county, and died within two hours.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

WMr. F NlEscH, of this place, is
dangerously il st this time He was
irst overcome. with the heat, bnt is now
anlicted with typhoid fever.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

HJAMEs DEAL, four miles north of
Barnesville, had one Of his legs broken
on.the 18th inst, by load Of wheat
overturning upon him.
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Driven Back to the Asen.

Indians Driven Back to the Asen.
CT.
CHICAGO, July 19 The following was
received at the military headquarters
here to-day:
FoRr LARAMIE. July Is. 1875.
Col. r. c. Drum. Adjutant-Gsneral of tho
Division Of the Missouri Chicago.nl:
A conrier, who has just arrived from
Red Cloud. reports that on the 18th
inst, Merritt intercepted the 800 Chey
ennes and Sioux who had left the agency
to join the hostile bands against Crook
and Terry, and drove them back to the
agency E F. TOWNSEND
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25
CENTENNIA
HOTEL DIRECTO RY
PHILAD ADELPRIA.

Thousands of our readers will visit the
grand Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia
They will want to stop st hotels where the
accommodations are good aud the charges
are reasonable. To DO SO they must make
all arrangements before s.arting. This can
be done by correspondence With the propri-
etors. In this Directory will be found such
as are fully up to these requirements.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

H Mr. E. K MORRIS, son of Mr..
W T MoRRrs. of Woo0sfield, has ac-
cepted the position of Assistant Cashier
in the Belmont Bank at .Somerton, He
is correct, understands business and will
do his part faithfully. s.V -
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

,Daxp --Iu Marietta, July 18th, elS76,
Mr.. NATHAMEL BIsHoP, Of Consump'
ton, in the 46th year of his age.
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B0ltiMO ore.

July 2I-Flour 5 OOa6 so. Wheat
S0al 04; Corn 55Ac; Oats S6A39c !;
Rye 65a70c.
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New York.

July 2l-Flour 4 50@7 15 Whea, 6S
al l6; Corn 40a56c; Oats 25a46c ;
Rye 70a78c; Barley 85aS6c.
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~Good cooking apple. are selling
at,l0 cents per bushel in this market.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

HThe HoEFFLER property. on the
Square, with be, when completed, the
best lnished business house in town.
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saEThe Register of the l9sh inst,
quoted Wool in the Wheeling market as
follows: Washed so@s3c; unwashed
9aa15c
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How Cusler was killed.

From the Albany Argus.l
Total number Of troops in the
Regular Army, 26,979|
No. of troops dragooning the
South, 1862
No. Of troops at recruiting stations. 4,2I6
No Of troops in Northern forts
and posts, 1853
No of troops with Custer, *269
AAll massacred. ..4 ss5-S
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

aHSeversl trotters and PAGERS are
being trained in the Southern part OF
the county for the Fair.
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ED SPIRIT: Please give place in your
very interesting paper for the following:

TO Messrs. John Miller, Lee Evans,
Rev. j. Shaw, Rev. Cameron, w. F
Hunter, Jere. Williams, Miss Anne
Moore and Mrs Amanda Rodecker;, for
their timely aid In greea6acks for our
new M. E Church in Miltonsburgh.-.
Will not others who have received our
cards, do likewisep Come Brethren,
we need yonr sympathy in the direction
Of greenbacks A more particular act,
will be given to all who have, and will
respond to our call for aid Z
lss.ss j. r SMITH.
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.AWDon't .fait to attend the Railroad
meetings q. Woodsfeld and Lewisyille
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eNGeng CRook and his command are
safe. The.lndisns will find it difficult
matter to entrap Crook.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

et'FwSRaiisoad meetings on next
Saturday, the 29ih inst one at Woods
field and one at Lewisville.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

EThe Camp Meeting at Mounds.
vil&eWsst Va, opens on the 22d day OF
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Monroe County Teachers' lnsti-
tule.
The next session Of the Institute will
be held in Woodsfeld, commencing on
Monday, Angus, 2lst, and continue one
week -.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

Srcaisis has . planning mill, owned
by JoHx aud LEVI TuTrLE
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The Aew u Z. Church at Nil.
sonsburg viii be dedicated on Sunday,
the 30th inst .E2l
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~ Gold closed in New York on the
slst inst, ct 81 iii
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CONGRESS HALL.

ssw FouR STORY BRICK HOTEL. or rHK
EUROPEAN PLAN.
Elm Ape., Below Forty-second Street
Directly opposite Asiu Bkhib.tion Build.
ing. Accommodation for 900 guests. spe,
cial arrangements for large parties. Terms
ONR DOLLAR PBR DAY. Comfort, Bconomy
and Reasonable Charges.
W. u. BAKER 4 Co Philadelphia.
iuly18.76mI
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ENst Liberty Cattle Market.

EAST LIBERTY, PA, July 20.
HOGS-Yorkers 6 S0a7; Philadel-
phias Tai Is
SHEEP-Are srlIins at 8 50a4 Is.
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Philadelphia.

July 21-Flour 5 63s6 Is; Wheat 80
al s3; Corn .54a59c; Oats 3oa40c
Rive 78c.
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Ig Jerusalem is 70 have platform
scales, RosERr GArcHELL, proprietor.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

EThe price OF Bonds was quoted
iD New York at the close of the market
on the 2lst inst, rs follows:
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ssvA Camp Meeting, by the Free
Methodists, will commence at Summer
field, Noble county, on the 18th day OF
August
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1876-07-25

th1 Oa day At home, Agents wanted. Out
- q it and terms free. TRUE & CO., Au-
gusta. Maine. .mch2l, ,'76Y.
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Chicaxa.

July 9l-Flour 4 50as 90; Wheat
8oa9lc. Corn 444e: Oats 3Se; Rye
So; Barley 6le
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larConp,y Correspondence on first
psKe. =
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n Mr.. john H BRIDeEMAE, OF Lee
township, gs.hered,-th present season,
500 dozen Of wheat from seven acres Of
ground. 8
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Wonasf,eld stock marker

July 24-Cattle 3a3Ac per pound !;
Sheep 2f@3u per pound. Hogs Sc pei
pound.
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Balloon Ascension

From the Fair Grounds, on Thursday,
September 7th, the Second day Of the
Fair. Posters containing full particu-
lars have been sent to the several towns
in the county.
GEO. P. DORR, Sec'u
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n. 3. WEST, =: Local Editor.
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j U D KINs EADI

BsG leave to say to the citizens Sf Mon
l roe county that will keep on hand and
for sale, at the Lowssf Casa PnIcss, ans
assortment Of
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YEYBRIDGE.

Mr.. Wallace Robbins has two dhil.
dren sick with lung trouble.
Preparations are being made at tho
W. M. church for Sunday school con.
ocrt.
MIR. Harvey Adams Is making re.
pairs upon his outbaildIngs. upon the
Lawrence farm.
There will be two schools in town.
10 District No. 3. NJ. N. Baker teaches,
and in No. @ George Sneeden teachea.
MIR. Gordon Spriggs has been saf.
fering for some time with rheumatic
trouble, which has ended 10 q swelling
upon bis chest He is now convalescsnt.
DR.. Bullard-attends him.
Our worthy representative. Judge
Hayward. has taken step 10 the right
direction by reducing the salaries of thu
judges Of the court. and may rest "a
sured that he is 10 sympathy with hi
cons .uteney.
Mr.. John A. Child. MIR. Dalie
Wright and Mrs. John Wales arc tn
last ones homo from the Centennial
They witnessed the closing up, togethe
with the fireworks. aud speak of it a
grand beyond conception
1t isn't hardly safe for boys to stea
traps in this vicinity. They get tollove,
| most too close for profit This was dem
onstrated one day last week by Consta
BILE II arlington. The boys played th,
tune Of IS, and returned tho stolen prop
erty.
Tho excitement attending the lat
election has subsidized and general feel
ing Of safety pervails, arising on 40
count Of Hayes and Wheeler being elect
ed. Our vote was l08 republican to p
democratic. An old democratic veteraa
aged ninety. three, appeared at " poll
and voted the republican ticket
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NOTICES.

only thirty days more. See Barnes
advertisement.
Unusual bargains in photographs al
Barnes for thirty days.
Physicians prescriptions and 6n'
chemicals speciality at the store Of DR.
Plumley.
Independent clothes wringers witt
all white rubber rollers, kept at Swiney
& Ssrgent's.
Wanted, 5000 on long loan at rca.
enable interest. Security ample and
6rst.class. Inquire at this Office.
All those who have accounts OF over
thirty days standing with Swiney & Sar.
gent are hereby invited 20 call and settle
Fresh drugs, best perfumery, stylish
stationery. choice fancy goods, at Dr.
PlumleY's. Try our superior cologne and
bay rum, only one dollar pint. 33w4
Have you seen the new Dauntless
low oven coal parlor heater, the hand.
somest stove made 10 America? They
have them at Swinoy & Sargent's
The members of the stock company
organized for the purpose of maintaining
the band are requested to meet OF the
band room. or Firemen's hall. Tuesday
evening. November 81, for the porposs Of
traBsaotiDg business.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-11-18
BRIDPORT.

The resignation by H. N. Sollaco o.
the Office of postmaster OF Bridport has
been accepted BY the postmaster general
and D. H. Bennett has been appointed
ia his place.
There was turkey shoot at Kings
land's, near the lake, on Thursday Of last
week. and the distance was one hundred
rods. Twenty shots wore fred and five
turkies were killed. OF these Asa Hem
inway, Jr,, took three and l.. NJ. Taylor
two.
DIR. Y. s. Merrill, who treated the
Hon. Paris Fletcher's eyes, didn't name
any price for his services.a and Mr.. Fetch
or drew HE check for him for M ever
one thousand dollars, which shows Dir
Fletcher's appreciation of his skill
DIR. Jason Converse lost horse O
few days ago undor such peculiar circum.
stances as to justify mention. Tho horse
vas loose in the pasture and went to
a well,pushed of the cover and attempted
to get at the water. Ia doing so he
slipped and plunged into the we'll head
FIRST, breaking bis neck. The horse was
considered to be worth about sixty dol.
lars.
Tho long expected court in the case
Of State VS.. Elitharp came to trial on
Monday, commencing about IL O'Clock in
the morning. The oifense charged was
impeding of an officer in the discharge Of
bis official duty. James NJ. Slade, Esq,,
appeared on behalf of tho state. and Il.
A. Sturtevant for tho respondent 1t
was five o'clock p. NJ. when the court was
adjourned for supper, and the second
witness had only come to the cross exam.
nation. After supper, in accordance
with an arrangement entered into during
the recess. Mr.. Slade gave a brief recital
OF the causes leading to it, and moved to
enter aolle proseqNi. Dir. Sturtcvant,
in behalf of the respondent, assented to
Mr.. SHADES proposition and handsomely
apclOgized for Mr.. Eithar2's hasty 40.
ton, and the affair came to an end.
Everybody seemed pleased TO have it
closed up then aud there.