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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

In the two-forty-GNe race-two hundred dollars
there were but two entries, as follows,
T h. Monkey. runbhlee blR g. Niger Baby... 2 1
H. A. woud. Barnard, M. Maggie. ...-......... = 2
Time .......,...t .......... 2S7, ass. 2i1, 2aj'
Daring the afternoon there was heavy shower
which made the track ten seconds slow 1t Is but
justice To " Honest Dick To say be is green
horse and very nervous and behaved very badly.
But he l. good horse, can trOt, and We are con
ident II lac ever get into the same company again
they must look ont for their laurels.
The horibles made their appearance, and too
much credit cannot be given Capt llough and the
boys for the pains they took in carrying out the
programme All seemed pleased with the day =
entertainment and We hope u see them all pres
ent whenever runbridge holds out its banner
with the motto, ave strive to please ALL
In the evening about seyenty-fve couples at
tended the centennial ball ut the runbridge
House. Moore's band furnished the music and Ia
know that Harry leads the band Is enough TO
guarantee good music -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12
Hayes and Wheeler Club.

\ Hayes and Wheeler flag was raised by the
Republicans Of Mortified, on saturday evening
last. Cannons were fired, the Glee Club sang,
and the Mortified Cornet BAND assisted by their
music A ratification meeting was held at the
same time aud the following resolutions were in
troduced by Frank rlumley and supported by a
short speech
Re'orr,,i That We mot heartily aud enthusiastically
adopt endorse and ra;fy the nomination President "
these United states Gcner Rutherford H. Hayes, II ohio
isl zoe ''''''d'"'' Hon. William A. w'''e' Of New
Rsolsoi That in their election TO their respective onces
we feel assured that they Will secure 10 nation the bench
blessing. d a sonnd hard money currency an honest
faithful economical and capable administration Of public
under the law. every where all inen, returning business
prosperity throughout the Land
Rendered, That clasp hands with ouf hrsshrcn East
West North and South, and buyig beneath the waves Of
oblivion Al differences Of opinion as 10 NINA matters Of pol
on 10 victory" We assure our friends Ia sister lawns
mat WIN The hi gun q he campaign ON TIE ls Tuesday Of
september next Nnrhheid viii give no uncertain nor dis
coriant sound
They then adjourned, preceded by the band, to
the Armory Hall, where Hayes and Wheeler
club was organized with the following officers
President, c. d. Edgerton. vicePresdents, A.
IIalton, W. II. II. Clahin, W. H. LOOMS, d. r.
Fisk, c 4 Tracy; Secretaries, Jas Morse, Fred
L. Ely; Treasurer c. D. Williams Executive
Committee, Frank Plumey, W H. Boynton, c.
= Dutton, :. p circuit, +. H. Jones +. W Gold,
Geo b Is Denney; Committee on Constitution
and bylaws, d. T. AveTill, Frank Plumley, Geo.
b B. Denny; Committee on Glee Club John
Owens, John Griffith William n Williams, Fran
Griffith
The name of the club is the Mortified Hay
makers Number Of members about sixty
Armory Hall Is constituted the Republican
headquarters for the campaign. Much enthusi
a-n was manifested; arguing well for the sue
cess Of the Republican ticket this fall
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

WORCESTER The veteran soldiers Of Worces-
ter and vicinity, having decided 10 organize
post Of the Grand Army Of the Republic To be
known As Post Hall, preliminary meeting
will be held at the Town Hall, in Worcester, at
eight O'Clock, p. Al, on Monday, July nth to put
IN nomination such men as shall be made officers
Of the post at is organization and Ia do other
necessary business. All veterans who can show
an honorable discharge from the United States
service are invited To be present at that meeting
Join this veteran association, aud march with
Us to the tune Of the patriotic memories Of
the ua~t
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

Castoria Is perfect substitute for Castor on. without
any uf IL objections Tor It pleasant take, and does
not nau.eate o. gnlr for co-Nene-- q any age, bat
especially for Sour stomach Wind Cole, Worms and the
Dl,orerei bowels OF Children, II Is the most effective
edy IN existence II h. harmless, IL Is reliable, and II y
ght.lp. Wc1l-l3
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12
JAMEs ALIENS ESTATE.

- COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned, having ben appointed by the honorable
probate court for the district u Washington, commissioners
~ receive examine, and adjust all claims and demands OF
all persons against The estate of james Allen, late OF
NaTrr In sah district dctssi and all claims exhibited
In Offset thereto hereby give Notice that will meet for the
purpose aforesaid AZ the dwelling -hOure Of Louisa Allen, IN
Warren On the sh day Of september and 9Th day OF eoen
berneN from ten O'Clock A. aud until tour O'Clock NJ
each Of d days and that -N months from the 31 day VI
June A. d. 1876 h. the time limited hy said Court tot said
creditors TO present their claims to for examination amt
allowance
Dated az Warren. this ~ day Of Juy. 4. u. lsss.
a. iiAIEN LhF9ap' Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

The latest. greatest and most reliable rrneiy ever
put together by nescal eiencc for rheumatism. wound
swelling burns, cike hfsist, etc. the Cenaur Lint
ment. There two kinds. What the White Eminent j.
for the human family, the yellow Crntaur Eminent Tor
spawned. lame and strained horses and animals. wcs3 u
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

HAIRS Vegetable sicilan Hair Remover cnnrs gray
haf by causing 10 rurn 10 it, youthful and vgor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

What are the Cre,lent iaIs of GIenn's sulphur
SOAP fnsily It indorsed by medical di-in-
fertn druuri1er, ani remedy local Diseases OF the
.ku SECONDLY, It's an adniirlble article tor toilet
Thirdly. 70 is enpensys
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

pNRNNEN's Association The annual meet
ing Of the Vermont Dairymens Association will
be held at Montpelier on the 25th of october
next The orator Of the occasion will be Pro
fessor y A. willard, the well known writer and
lecturer on dairy and agricultural topics. At the
neat winter meeting OF the Association, Or y.
Cressy will read a paper on the germ theory Of
disease subject which he has made a special
study Tor many years
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

NoErnFnID DR. IIebbard, Of Boston, Is Civ
ing course Of lectures at Concert Hall, to con
tinue through this week These lectures are ON
subjects Of vital Importance 10 the welfare Of so
ciety, and deserve to be- literally latronized The
low price at which they are offered tffty cents
for the course or fifteen cents each places them
in the reach ofall. In no possible way can So much
truly valuable instruction be obtained at so smaf
expense Go and hear Dr. llebhard, all who can,
and be made wiser aud healthier. The North
field Reform Club elected its officers for the com
ing six months President, J. w. Gregory Vice
Presidents, John Moriarty, o. T. Nichols and c.
d. Shepard Secretary, f. T. White; Treasurer,
George Gallup; Executive Committee Rev X
Greene, Frank Pumley aud John H. I'M The
club now numbers sXty-seyen members. DR.
Hebhard, Of Boston, spoke before the Ladies'
Temperance Association last Sunday evening ...
The Catholic church was burned 10 the ground
Sunday morning by a stroke Of lightning, during
n heavy thunder storm about two O'clock, A. NJ
The fire was discovered coming out of the tower
about four A. NJ At that time the place where
the tin was torn on by the lightning WAS plainly
10 be seen. Both fire companies came out, but
were too late 10 be Of service. Indeed, earlier
would have mattered but little as no water
could be obtained, The carpets loose furniture
including organ and silver service were saved
The church was built over some five years since,
aud n new bell was put in, costing some over five
hundred dollars. The church was In debt about
one thousand dollars. The building was insured
iof five thousand dollars; value, ten thousand
dollars. They have chapel Ia which they can
worship, but the Bishop was here Monday max
Ing arrangements 10 rebuild IL Is considered
quite doubtful whether the present site Will be
used. Willard Dunsmoor had an un0ccupied
house, worth ahont three hundred dollars, stu
ated on West lilll, hnrned BY lightning during
the same shower We understand house on
Genital street was atruck but no serious damage
done.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

RoNBrRY The reform club is prospering; new
members are added every night The literary
entertainment at the last meeting was excellent.
Miss Reardon read select piece. Mrs. Bessie
Marsh, soprano Kate Waterman, alto, sang a
beautiful temperance song. Mrs Sarah D. Mans
field read well written essay calling FOR workers
in the cause, its pathos and earnestness thrilling
all hearts, and it was received with great ap-
lIum.n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12
SoGosiont.

An article that Is at once teeth nreserer hnl breath
purifier and pleasant and convenient To It,
pes.lingly popularity does not surprise Time has
iuliy established tn that the sozODoNr psesss hcsc
excellent qui, eminent degree. II has epithAtey
acquired the right To position nlon every toilet table
Spuldirg's Glue, always up To a stalking point.
American House, IiostOn.-Ihs hotel has been 80
long and well kept, that like good wine II needs no
hns and S' We cant help speaking worl IN It, favor
II as bce established over quarter of ceututy and hus
htume renowned all over Europe, amt America, Tor H. IN
eNrrpanahle qualities hrst-'lass hotel, here bath
comfort sni e,sioiny combined These facts worth
knowing 60 those who sfi 60 visit fo-un tl- SEASON.
Prices have recently bon, reiu'el Ia slV. $50 and
SiuU dN.
Consultation Broken Down with fats desene-
ration of The hraft liver aud klrys, rum te .e ut aieO-
holi exhaustion OF the vital forces frnn the OF iohareoi
ritahiy and rrstl-rs ui tile sysir, frui the
ents uf sieninei hniri nutrition aud los o
from the use OF opium AMI nervous ami Ssial fifa-
ton, trun uteinl-'tahee Of kind can he restored by
the Use u bH. WnEkLERs coarorND tllNfn OF fnos-
rnArfs AND tAtlsAiA, purely physiological remedy
perfectly harmless 10 aduli " infant that builds up all the
manner. Wja-is
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12
The Fourth at Tunbridge.

The night Of the ID and the morning Of the lth
Of Jaly reminded the inhabitants Of Tunbridge that
onr centennial celebration was near at hand, for
most OF the night Goodwin's Drum Corp" made
the air ring with such martial music as would do
credit to much older bands, and early in the
morning Captain Jones battery opened fire upon
the village from Clark's hin, one hundred guns
being fired Ia honor Of cur centennial year As
soon a. matters could be arranged, the gates Of
the Tunhridge Trottng Park were thrown open,
aud the crowd Of nearly two thousand people be-
gan 10 assemble, 10 see the sights Of the day
About half-last ten the marshal of the day Mr.
o. =. Cilley, made his appearance and called his
first race, which was time race, SO termed for
nifty dollars-twenty dollars to first, fifteen dol
lars to second ten dollars to third and five dollars
10 fourth-open to all horses, and awarded to the
horses making three heats nearest TO three-twen-
ty-fiye. Messrs Cleveland Of Chelsea, aud Marsh
aud Marks Of Bethel acted a. judges
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12
RMoNT wATCHMAN & STATE JOURN
Personal.

Personal.
Tnr Congressional investigation in Mr. Blaine's
case has been postponed until fan ON accounted
the continued illness Of Mr., Blaine.
Tnr Captain Smith, who sends the first official
report II the loss oi General custer aud his com
mand, is st. Adams bo,--Captain Edward
Wouhington Smith, 4 A. g. 10 General Terry
and son Of the late Rev. Dr. worthington smith,
formerly pastor Of the First Congregational church
in 81 Adams, and President Of the University Of
Vermont
President GHASr has asked Of Postmaster
General Jewell to send In his resignation, which
request Governor Jewell promptly complied with
II Is said that the President will appoint ex-Con-
gresham Tyner, Of Indiana, n the position. Ills
idea Is supposed to he to strengthen the party in
the West although, In our judgment q few more
such movements will have tendency to strengthen
ridden far more than the Republican party.
SENATOR MORRILL,, Of Maine, has finally de
cidod 10 except the position Of Secretary Of the
treasury, and Mr. Blaine has been appointed By the
Governor to III Mr. Mons place In the United
states Senate Mr. Blaincs health shows no
special change, though probably be has not been
quite 50 well for a day or two past llis physi-
clan wishes to have him removed TO the sea shore
~ soon a. practicable. Mr.. Blaine rejects The
suggestion OF European tour
GENERAL CUSTER commanded the brigade IN
which the First Vermont Cavalry served The
flag on the Custom House, at Burlington, was at
hali-mast Friday, IN consequence Of the Generals
untimely death General Wells, the collector, hay-
ing been a great fa,orite with his commander.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

MoRRsVnLE.-lhe Fourth was celebrated by
the firing Of cannons Mt twelve o'clock; the
ringing Of all the bells in the village at four
o'clock, 4. NJ. No fireworks in the evening ON
account Of rain. Bruce aud lAdd have started
their noon stage \ match was played between
the llydepark and Morrsyille boys score, eleven
10 twenty-scven in favor Of the Morrlsville
CAnor.-Ihe potato bug has arrived in town.
90. The washout on the Portland Ogdensburg
railroad that Mr. Morrill, alluded to in his dis
patch to Judge Poland as the reason he could not
accept the Nice-presidenoy must have occurred at
lIydeparll the 10Th and Goth of May when the
court was in session at that place. W. u. Could
Esq, aud wife, Of Los Angeles, Cal, are now
spending few days at his old home in this town
Mr. Gould went to California five years ago, and
entered upon his profession as lawyer, during
which time he has built mp n good practice and Of
late won some strong points in several land suits
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12


Sentiments were read and responded to a.
follows:
The Dag Ceietofe-lIonored alaons the Institutions
OF the world May the glorious results that sweep along
trail lead US 10 higher purposes and make brighter and bet
ter the grand benecence OF II. haose influences Ire
Spouse by D. rlumley, Esq
The Pee Schoof,-The foundation OF the structure Of
free government and the handden Of all Intelligent re-
hson IL Is to the human mind what the gardener the
garden aud H. ultimate benefits for the happiness
will only be measured IN vast eternity
The foah 81 Jalg, i776, and the FoariL 81 Jaig ls6
The former beheld birth and infancy Of American indie
Ienenoe with the lapse Of hundred years the latict
witnesses the full frution Of manhood A country
stretching from Ia embracing In latitude The
tosrid and the fIgd regions Of The northern world peo-
pie prosperous IN their business and happy under The be
ngn Influences OF personal liberty, eluall, Of position and
justice before the law
GorerEor Charies PaHe- Contributing Of III, wealth and
h talent for the Interest OF his native state s sueoled o
the pons distinction Of publc benefaeor. Mening well
of his Kind his h written upon The hearts NJ his el
lo, May h memory Ike the verdnre Of hi. native
hills be srei green TO Tho renloest posterity.
Fs,aioni-' Though cold her CLINE, and he, moan
tain scei,ss,
Though snow wreats crown her hills Of eYergresns,
No barren hsalla surround her frowning rooks--
IIar Hottest hills sprinkol o'or with nocks
Here plenty gaiy alis her magic horn.
And Ceres crowns her fertile nelda with
Give rs her lofty mountains, rocks aud rill-.
Her deep green wales where TOW her sparkling nls;
Tive Us those long lovet friends that time endoais,
This charming SPOT that nurss,i oar earl, Year,
,gesponse BY Rev. II. A. Greenel
The Eayig SeffierI n AOrihasid rlo'npied bS their
love freedom strong the ambition OF thrir manhood.
and clad garh OF truth and morality, they sought,
amid wis Vermont. home for themselves and for
those who should after them. Through their iurts
the wilderness was made ~ blossom the and the
fruits Of their l,Dors to prccless inheritance
Oar Public schoois Conoeiyed la spirit OF bensyo-
lsnce de, eored the light of superior intelligence they
constitute the great bulwark VI national liberty. Let
protect tein that IN all broad domain
shall hays for the ignorance thai beses nations
niln. Responded to by }. n. Johnson Esq.l
on 0as,f from Ahroad- Norhnrld extends a cordial
welcome those who have honoyr the town aud the
easlon with their presence.
The PresiieKf of ne Day-fhough adopted Of |
worthy town he bings "a her aid and advancement The
beet nature The that attends his ad
this the rfrai centennial anniversary ~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

Marragfs.

Marriages md Deaths inserted grdfN, obituary
Notices Rce cents per hne iRrdridbly..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

WArrEurW The good people Of oar town, or
ai least some Of them mindful Of the Tact that
this Fourth Of July, being the one hundredu an
Universally OF national Independence, ought To be
specially noticed determined only a few days be-
fore It's coming, 10 celebrate 1t in quiet way
bat in such manner that young America here
abouts would be likely to remember tile occasion
IN after years, when they the youngsters would
be older Accordingly, some Of the more enter
wi.ins.young men arranged 4 programme, COM
hnng the intellectual and patriotic, and the
physical and ludcrols The Waitsfeld Band was
engaged 20 furnish music, which they did In good
style T. T. Palmer for orator aud Governor Dill
ingham and Others To address the people. ON
the speakers stand, which was erected contiguous
10 the residence Of Governor Dillingham;, the
Declaration Of independence was very well read
hy Mr. Swasey prior 10 the Grafton, which oceu-
ped about half an hours time aud the remarks
by Governor Dillingham; perhaps nearly the same
time. 1t would be unnecessary to say that these
several efforts on the platform were not unworthy
the reputation Of these individuals public speak
erS Neither time nor space l. allowable to the
writer or printer Of this for an extended notice Of
me Grafton or the remarks Of the Governor but Il
would be great injustice 10 let them pass wholly
unnoticed. Tie Governor -ummarilY skotched
the events Of progress in the nations hundred
Years history; he noticed some prominent sub
lects Of national legislation Of course not for
getting the history Of the telegraph aud railroads
lie closed by CHANGING to the future; "Where and
how will the next centennial find the millions
now celebrating the pre@at?' The following is a
tlan In Ia
euogized the forciathers. urging all to keep alive
their memories, quoting from Burke people
who do not look hacl. to their ancestors viii not
look forward 10 their posterity." Then the
Fourth of Iuly-what it means, what was the
gain to man lie briefly reviewed Enr1pean des-
loiism as it was a century ago quoting from
several standard authors lie said Bancroft
stated the philosophy Of history, when he de
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

g. p hitiiafsnui -tfauur names D. M Htsles..- ia
A. y. Woodard, 1unbge names b. m Dolly Warden 3ia
D. H. Craig, Chelsea, naues b. m Lady Rutier..-... aa3
1t being nearly twelve O'Clock, all seemed to be
anxious for dinner. Mine Host Alexander, OF the
Tunbrdge House, always has an eye for the public
aud all seemed to find good substantial dinner
with him II j. but just 10 say of the proprietors
Of the Park Messrs. King and Chapman, that
they gave return checks 10 all who saw fit to pass
out during the day, which Is not customary in
other societies
Immediately after dinner the race for one hun
dred dollars fifty dollars to first, twenty -h,e dol
lars to second fifteen dollars 10 third aud ten dol
lar to fourth, open to all horses that never
trotted for money took place
SUMMARY
NJ r. Alexander, runbridge, b. Honest h,l Dt-ln'o'.
D. Roler., fnnbrdg~. ch. g. Col il.wOuh..... . 2
NJ. X. Gdhih, Tunbrlise, r.in rhone Mad...... s
II NJ Scott, lramtree b. g. E1nner Dlstn'ed.
Time ...... ................. .. sl2i ltII. sO!i.
immediately after the above race, three min
ute race was contested for Purse, one hundred
aud fifty dollars Se,enty-h,e dollars To first,
tlirty-t,e dollars To second twenty five dollars to
tlnd and fifteen dollars to fourth
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

Mothers health for their children and resi-
Tor themselves by tie of Casnra perfect substitute
Tor castor OIL Il b absolutely harmless aud Is pleasant
10 take honey. for wind-colic stomach,
conspation Tor old, there l. nothing In existence
ke II. II l. certau, speedy, II Il cheap. wcs5 Is
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

VERMONT MILITIA Al rHILADELrniA. Prom
every source we hear Communications upon the
excellent drill, solderly appearance and gentle
manly conduct Of the Ransom Guards and the
Estey Guards who represented Vermont in Phila-
delphia at the celebration of the Centennial
Fourth. There were no troops in the line who
were received with more favor or who won higher
enconums. Vermont has every reason Ia be
proud Of them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

The utmost reliance may be- placed Ia lllkT's tfN-
EDi Tor IA. prompt of Kidney BLADDER and Gltdu
ar Diseases, DAb'irs, travel Drpl~y Female Irregular
tiles, Ailments II the lrnoGcniii organs Mental and
Physical ebty, aud Pains Ia the side, Hack, and inin-.
III SIS RENrDN has been TOT twenty Ave year. favurte
msiiicine M family physicians.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

Perry's Meth and freckie Lotion b. intenle,i
ly tor renewing Morn fArCits. fREckLrs AMI fAS. II
D. reliable. For PtMrtHs, HLACkHFAus or fLrsHwoHAs
ask Your druggist fur fEnRN's CoaFDoSE AMI fiarLF
fkAhDf. the lNFAttinlE skiS metina, consult In H.
g. fEkEf, Dernatullfisi, ~ hond st.. New YORK. WI
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

EAST BnuE--I The friends Of MIR. aud Mrs
Aonzo Fowler assembled at their residence on
Monday the n inst, TO celebrate the twenty-ffth
anniversary OF their marriage The presents were
very nice and the afternoon and evening passed
OF pleasantly. Mr. Lyman Rogers, Of the west
part Of the town was found dead in the bayfield,
on Thursday Of last week It is thought be died
Of heart disease
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-07-12

Ma SAM &C. MuCnII, living IN BudseNater
father Of lohn u Mitchell " thc firm ~ Bauows
% most shocking manner Ills horse was loose ia
the yard, having on halter with chain at
tched Mr. Mitchell went to catch the horse, and
had IN hand almost on the halter, when the horse
threw mp bis head, wound the chain around Alr
Mitchell wrist, the snapat the end catching and
fastening The horse jumped and started to run
throwing Mr. Mitchell upon his back and struck
his two forward feet into Dol. face, crushing it In
and killing him instantly.