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The Directors then adjourned

ANNUAL ELECTION. q. A. RAT the last
regular meeting of Stennard Post No.
q \. r of this city. held Saturday even
ny the following officers were elected iol
Isl:
". W. Henry-Post Commander.
George f Morse-S. V. Commander.
Robert McCollom, Jr.-J.V. Commander
Eb5n Tapliu-Post Adjutant.
L8omis j. Smith-Post Quartermaster.
samuel Worcester-Post Surgeon.
Myron p. Scuiiu-Post Chaplain.
Fred :. Francis-0fhcer of the Day
GEORGE Austin--0fhcer OF the Guard.
Ed F. Lucas-Sergeant MAJOR
Mark Thompson-Q. NJ. Sergeant
VIM. c. Schrodier-Janltor.
Ofthe foregoing. principally all are re
elections except General Henry as Post Com
manGer. C1i. Watson, the retiring Pos
Commander, was elected unanimously ou
declined to serve.
Delegates to the Department Encamp
ment were elected as follows: Alexander
&. Watson. IL. r. Wing and VIM. ii. Root
Aternates-Warren Gibbs, William Smitl
and Mark Thompson.
The Post was reported to be in -four
lshing condition.
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R.ProN.-There has been revival OF reli-
gion here. Several have expressed an IN
terest in their souls welfare and Others
being converted. Several of the roughs
insisted upon making disturbance at dit
ferent periods of these meetings, and were
arrested, but discharged on agreeing to 90 to
the pastors in charge asking their forgive
ness, and promising better for the future.
Many of the mills are preparing to re-
ceive a large stock of logs the coming
winter.
VIM. Flint, of Leicester, is repairing the
prist-mill which will be heartily welcomed.
MIR. S. C. Gibbs has nearly completed his
new house, which will add much to the
village.
Samuel Damon, the venerable town clerk
and postmaster. has partially recovered
from a severe sickness.
Nv host Joseph Battel has returned from
Montpelier, and is to remain Tor while.
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SALISBURY. The young people OF the
Congregational society gave very line en-
tertainment in the Town Hall, recently, IN
three dramatic plays, for the purpose OF
raising funds to purchase better organ
for the church.
Judge Weeks has purchased a house in
Brandon and moved there, where he ex-
poets to permanently reside, His SON.
John, is to teach school in Rutland, the
coming season.
The home farm of the late c. E. Everts,
deceased, and about 200 acres more, were
sold at a public auction, Nov. %. including
stock, farming implements and household
furniture.
Frank Atwood and Edson Thomas have
gone to Canada to get car load OF sheep
turkies and geese.
| Miss Thankful Thomas arrived at her old
| homestead from the far West. AFTER an ab
sence of II years. She is welcomed by heI
many friends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

When life is embittered by the suffering from
Dropsy, Bright's Disease, Kidney, Bladder and
glandular msladies, Mental and Physical Debility,
tako hunts REMEDY. Incontinence and Reten
ton Of Urine Diabetes, Gravel, Loss of Vitality,
Excuses. yntemperancs and General Debility, are
surely cured by HUNTS REMEDY.
ISFALLIDLE EYE-wAsH is not injurious.
2i,wlwkdeod
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WILLIsToN.-D. B. and E. c Fay have
bought Of L. y. Bishop, his five hundred
acre farm and stock, in Jericho. Mr.. Bishop
takes in exchange the store and house Of E.
c. Fay, in this village.
Hon. Smith Wright. Of this place. Is
fattening for market 5000 head Of poultry,
TO which he Is feeding daily 70 bus hels OF
grain. Of the above number, $500 are
are geese, $500 are turkeys, and 400 are
ducks. The judge has long been noted for
being a. Wright on the goose, but he has
never before ducked so deeply into the pOul-
try business, or taken so large an interest
in the future prosperity Of turkey. X.
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WINoosxI.- The following paper was
read by the rector in St. Paul's church,
Burlington, on Thanksgiving Day:
The Missionary at Winooski. and his
people. beg leave to improve the occasion
OF Thanksgiving Day. in order publicly 10
express their devout thanks, hrs', 70
Almighty God and next, to the rector ana M
members of the dear mother church, 81.
Paul's, Burlington acting under the
Bisbop's sanction, and with his help,-1or
their existence and continuance as a mis-,
sion and especially for the generous and
munifcent aid of the past year. which now
enables them to remove the remaining debt
on the building of Trinity Chapel and to
assure these kind benefactors of their pray:
ers that God would abundantly reward
them, both temporarily and spiritually.
The missionary would also take TINS OPP
portunity to record. in behalf OF himself
and his family, their very grateful appre-
citation of that Christian remembrance. oy
members of this parish, which, In many
ways, has so gladdened their household al
this suspicious time.
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Putnam. Conn March 20, 1869.
Gentlemen-I avail myself Of this opportunity to
say word in behalf Of DIR. WIsrAR's BALsAM OF
WILD CHERRY, which have made use OF in my
family Tor several years and always With the mos
beneficial results My wife being Of delicate haoits
has always been troubled with hard, dry, hacking
cough, whenever taking little cold. and has en-
ployed various specific, without obtaining any
relief. until prevailed upon 70 test the virtues o.
WIsrARs BALsAM, the effect OF which has been
truly astonishing. ,,.xt,~ In
More than year since young man 1e' innxs. in
,pp.,;or wisS most severe cough ano nd
finally given to die By our VS.
u was es u;c,;m. Learning these facts' ny 80 I'
ssnt him bottle Of the B..sA ,st,risSnsat Of his
s,;ands Vas at his accustomed oecuPa.S II" msnv
~ II we're, 4 ON the very JAWS 2, ~ B1lsAn 70
otnes ptiye. and always with the pess ~ ~
s sso These s,atemsnts are simple .sess,
e voueSsd for st.any time By calling On - -
. - remain yours truly, n,u.
Doo 9. dsodAwit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

RIcnxoNr.-Last Friday afternoon. while
Rufus Stephens was out in his barnyard,
he was taken sick and had to be carried
into the house. lie died Saturday morning
with heart disease, aged "a years. MI.
Stephens was much respected citizen. In
former years he was several times Wing
candidate for town representative, always
polling the foil vote OF 9TH his party. AZ inc
renreseuted his town in the Legislature Is
Republican. On Thanksgiving day be was
in his usual health and large family were
eli At home, The funeral was held ct the
Congregational church, Tuesdsy..:
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Died.

rERKIsS- In this city, on WEDNESDAY afternoon
Dee 9Th. Hattie o., daughter CT Geo. H. and NJ
Perkins. aged years AID months.
sherry In keesrv.lle. Fec. st sc. Rat
Murray, wife OF 4 ". sherry, ssed p ears.
B.BcOCK.-In this city, Ee'. md, Mrs Auriiis
Babcock. IN her sist year.
BAcoS.-At Barre. Vt. Nov. 81. Is76. Of cancer
lines T. Bacon. aged - years. Mr.. Bacon, was
sergeant in c.. ~ md VI Vols, during the war
and at the time Of his death vas member o
Stannard Post No, ,, e. A. r., OF this city.
WHITE.-At Shel5urn Barbor, on Sunday, Dec
3rd LavAter $. White, aged = years am months
HILL--In Lincoln, VI. fov. 18th, sir- Ffanci
Hill, aged % years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

There need be no pain where Centsur Lini-
ment is used. Burns and sealds are healed without
scar. Rheumatism, SprAins, and most aesh, bone
and muscle ailments. can be absolutely cured.
There are two kinds. The White Centaur Liniment
is fer family use the Yellow for horses and animals.
One trial will convince the ineredulous.
Nov ll-w]m
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The Vermont Electors have commonly, Of
ate years. selected one oftheir own mum Der
to convey their vote to Washington. This
time, as of course they had perfect right
30 DO, they went outside of their board for
b messenger, making the excellent selection
tsr the purpose Of Hon. Geo. Nichols, our
.a7ular ard capable Secretary Of State.
Nr Aldrich, after getting his certificate
.ncd by Gov Bingham. will probably
.sr1int himself or Mr.. Fisk, as his messen-
.e- TO take on his vote for Tilden.
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IlE result Of the Electoral voting in sew
s.4 states has not come to hand. as we
g 10 press, and oar readers must wait a
..t;e longer for the definite announcement
. tal result. As far Is heard from, how
1- NJ Tilden has failed to secure his
needed E.eetor, and. in all probability,
La,aGIo-d E. Hayes is President-elect
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

tsUI0Rs' MEErISG-In the involunta-
~ kruptcy case Of II. II. Howe, late of
81. American Hotel, before Register Law
T-re Wednesday, ll2 creditors proved
.4ius aggregating SIG 600. The smallest
claim is : 40 and the largest $4,000. Capt.
Dan Lyon. the provisional assignee, was.
WITH the Registers approval, chosen
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The CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION
SALE CT PRoPERTY.-Whatw was probably
the largest sale of property ever had IN
single day took place. Friday, on the Cen
tennial grounds, at Philadelphia, when the
twenty-four buildings belonging to the
Board of Finance, and dozen structures OF
varying dimensions belonging to individuals
or firms, were exposed at public auction.
The total cost of property offered was esti'
mated in round figures at two and one-hali
millions of dollars, and the actual figures
realized from the sale were 1926. l6O, includ-
ing $3.50 900 for the main building, bought
in by the Permanent Exhibition Company
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ls. ERsNK Ii. PARKER (son Of our towns
a-a. lion y. Parker) is to succeed Col. C.
). padding as manager Of the gas works.
Dr. bus been for year or two past connect
u a..a the engineer service Of the Govern
r 1- u Minnesota, and IS expected home
...- wlrE
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Castor-a Is perfect substitute for Castor Oil.
without any OF its objections. for it is pleasant to
taIe, and does not nauseate or grippe. For Cos;lve-
ness at any age, but especially ;or Sour Stomach.
Wind Collie, Worms and the DsoTdored Bowels OF
children. it is the most effective remedy in exist
ence. 1t Is harmless, it IS reliable, and il is cheap.
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The n. Y. INDEPENDENT. - Everybody
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The CANALS AND HUDsoN- RIvkR.-The
canals of New York State have been closed,
the water let off from the Lachine canal oil
Canada: and the weather was so cold on
the Hudson river, Saturday, that 1t was
thought no more steamers would 60 down
from Albany after that day, the way and
tow boats having already gone into winter
quarters. The New York canals have been
in operation three weeks less than last
season. The exports of grain brought East
by canal between May 4 and Novem-
Der 80, as shown by the books, at Buffalo,
foot I'D about y $50 IA bushels, or 1889
$50 less than last year. CT this l2,636, 73c
were corn and Il, 565, $40 wheat.
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MDDLEBuRY-Bu sold last week at
from 20 to 30 cents

MDDLEBURY.-Bu sold last week at
from 20 to 80 cents.
Cellars and many places nos closely
guarded were frozen, last Thursday and
Friday, it being down to zero. nearly, in
| places.
Union Services" were held in the NJ. E.
Church, Thanksgiving Day, and the scr
mon was preached by Rev. |. Nashburn,
| from Acts. XIV. II.
The Addison County Journal "a new
weekly, has d circulation OF about 500
ubscribers-pretty good for the first year.
Harry Moore. an old resident Of this
town, and once proprietor of the Middlebnry
House, and later, mail agent from Middle
bury TO BridpNrt. died at his residence on
Park street, November 23l, at the advanced
age of 70 years He leaves d wife and
two children to mourn his loss.
Mr.. A. j. STYLES is perlecting, on Main
street. one Of the finest art galleries in the
State.
W. W. Newcomb, a young man of no
little promise, died November Goth. at the
age of 90 years, Of consumption.
Deacon Nahum Parker probably cannot
survive but few days.
The Choral Society intend giving a con-
cert at no distant day, rendering the new
cantata. by Dudley Buck, Meditation Of
Columbia" used at the opening services Of
the Centennial, at Philadelphia. This So
ciety is under Professor Higbley's instrue-
ton, and Is improving finely.
Mr.. C. n. Scofeld, late proprietor of the
Addison House, has retired. Mr.. Rid,r has
now taken possession.
Mr.. j. NJ. Slade has purcha sci 4 nice res
idence on Court street.
Several hundred dollars have been spent
on the streets Of our village by,drawing
sand for sidewalks and highway.
Mr.. Flint has erected house on Wey-
bridge that surpasses any in town. /; Is IN
the Swiss style.
W. W. Thomas, dealer in musical instru-
ments, lately sold grand square piano to
Philander Fish, Randolph. Col. Knapp
has also purchased fine piano lately
The Reform Club is progressing finely.
and have some very fine rooms neatly fitted
up for them.
Prof. G. n Weber will probably not
return to US this year. as was anticipated,
to take position in College. X
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GOVERNOR FAIRBANKS is more eomiorta-
BE. Dr. f. r. Peaslee, of New York, has
been in attendance upon him. The physi-
cian- say lie needs rest, and as soon as able
must 20 south to warmer climate. His
trouble seems mostly to be that he is tired
lat rom hard work and is subject to trouble
n the fhr.at
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VOICE FROM TIE CEMETERY. 0ne-flth OF the
graves in every cemetery are the last homes Of The
victims of Consumption, and yet there is no disease
which terminates in consumption that may not be
cured with Halss Honey Of HOrehound and Tai. i:
not this TACT worth rememberingi Sold by all
Druggists. Nov n, DAWN
Pixies Toothsche Drops cure in one minute.
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UBz recent reduction of force made by
te National Express Company has thrown
N-. C.. =. VanVliet, one OF the most popu-
AR messengers on the road, out of employ
mert. lie will spend tine Winter at hi-
home ia Shelhurn
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Commercial.

WATERFOWL Union Live stock Market
Dec. 3.
AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle. Sheep 4 Lambs Sw
This week........ 1920 7545 l0570
Last week 1880 1929 I0s25
From Vermont. $40 1893
Prices of Market Bsef-A few choice. s. 80 a co;
extra, 81 00d7 90. first quality, &c % D rs; Soc
ond quality IS o. % 0l third quality, 81 % D5 co.
Prices OF Store Collaborating oxen per pair,
500. SIPS. $50, $l75; Mich Cows and Calves.
from $30G50; extra, s556s5; Farrow Cows. S2Om3O;
Yearlngs, SIo620; Two Years Old, $l6a130; Three
Years Old, S2S1fiO.
Prices Of Sheep and Lambs-In lots. 81 rs, 81 50.
y % and 50 % each extra 50 50Hi Is, or from to
&c Y b. Spring Lambs. C v d.
Prices OF Hides, Tailow and Skins Brighton
Hides,-G7ic y b; Tallow. &c v II, Country
Hides, eta7c Hb; Taliow, &c v ID Pelts, 81 each
Calf Skins, l01i2c v h.
REMARKS.
Csttle-This week We find o good supply Of
OF Northern CATTLE also a heavy supply from the
West. Trade good and prices well sustained
Sreep and Lambs-Prces are firm as noticed
lastlweek. There is an improvement all grades
POutry-Be,t grades Of Poultry selling at IL cts
and mixed lots at l0c Y ID.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

THE NARY FLETCHER HosPITAL.-Ihe
-r5ctors of the Mary Fletcher Hospital met
pursuant to notice, Wednesday forenoon, al
loo'clocs, at the office of Judge Wales. and
rcsuizad by the choice of the following
feers
Tre>ident-Walter Carpenter, NJ. D.
Nice-president-M II. Buckham.
I7easurcr-TorreY E Wales.
Secretary-Rey. l.. q. Ware.
Executive Committee-Nalter Carpenter
). ". Pope. NJ. H. Buckham.
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The only preparation in the market sbr cleaning
and Identifying silver ware. jsvslry, etc., without
leaving the slightest scratch upon the finest surface
il nov sold by jewellers and druggists. under the
name Of CARROLL. We cheersully recommend it 10
every family and can assure thcm that amer ono
using, they will never allow themselves to b with
out IL.
CARROLL is prepared in London and sells here 70:
twenty cents . package.
July 8. Sat. Mon. Thur &vt
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U.. EAGLE The other day, at Braintree,
'.r j.. ). Page. assisted by his dog. killed
- ..l eagle that weighed nine pounds and
arl-ur1d seven feet from tip to tip.
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i meeting OF the Chittenden County
l-r cultural Society, announced for We'd
re-ilg has been postponed until December
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-12-08

AT II, AGAIN, So QUIoK-One of the
apie- divorced at the September term of
uc County Court have just been remarked
Marry IN haste and repent at leisure.
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uAn POULTRY SHIPMENTS me ons
a. las been figuring it up finds that over
.airci thousand pounds of poultry was
-.-t 3. market, from towns on the Rutland
-..rli, the Monday before Thanksgiving
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laE failure is reported of Thomas Layen-
- IS the Weldon House, ST. Adams lie
l- made an assignment and expects to pay
cents on the dollar.
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-uusN DEATH.-Capt. Layater S White.
-...burn Ilarbor, died very suddenly
log. in his seventy-eighth year. lie
..att9 church in tie morning in his usual
i0 4to a hearty dinner, and on arising
a tae tai 10 icll dead.
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mice FiG.--Walter II. White. of Bolton,
hterei a pig seven months and twenty
t- sold, which dressed 400 pounds.
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a.HuIND MARKET, December Butter
-..ia - 10 50 cents-25 to p for good
.N q. SO for fine Fall made. Cheese sold at
j.. F.. L. cents.
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RoUsEs PoINE-A new time table of the
Ogdensburg and Lake Champlain Railroad
has gone into effect. Two fast trains run
daily each way between the Point and the
"Burg''-making close connections with
the Central here for the East, and the
Grand Trunk for the West at the other end
of the line. The mail train leaves St.
Adams and the Point respectively at 6:I5
and 80 a. m and the express at $50 and
$50 p. IN. This train arrives at Ogdens-
burg at 1890 a. ma marked improve
ment over the former slow mixed night
train.
On Tuesday evening. 2lst ult., another
concert and ball was given. under the
auspices of Progressive Lodge |. D. of G. I.
The concert was decidedly the best and
most successful yet given, the largo hall in
the Lowell building being literally cram
med with our best citizens, and numbers
from Champlain. Lscole, and other ad-
jacent places. The programme was an ex-
cellent one, and every part carried out in
a satisfactory manner. The opening ad-
dress by Captain Winthrop. the singing
by Messrs. Standage ald Murphy, Miss
Vinie Weeks, Mr. Gor:on, Mr.. DOnnan.
the beautifully executed pieces on the piano.
forte by Mrs. John Lowell, of Montreal, Mrs.
y. W. LONeIl, OF tne foint, anu Mr. Con
way, were received with hearty applause.
The instrumental music by our band, es
well as some intricate and beautiful tunes
on the violin by Prof G. F. Adams. well
merited the praise of the large audience.
The proceeds netted handsome sum to the
Lodge.
Mr. S. Bonneville. a gentleman from
Montreal. has commenced general grain
and farm produce purchasing business here.
lie lis paying the highest cash price and ships
direct to Boston and New York " eunder-
stand be intends to carry on a very extensive
business in several other branches of indus
try-being well supplied with the needfui.
The Point needs few more like him.
Messrs. Perry Davis & Son have got their
branch medicine establishment in running
order, and are giving employment to quite
a number OF operatives. X.
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TIE American Institute of Instruction
will hold its session for 1877 in Montpelier
some time next Summer. Some three hun
dred teachers usually attend this gathering
of New England instructors.
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E ALuANs Butter MARKEr, December
The attendance was fair, and the market
quiet with prices unchanged common
at d. to Is cents; good 20 to % cents ;
..o % to = cents; gilt-edged 80 cents
r- POUND, with occasionally an extra lot
.. netting higher.
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IHs terrors of the new nuisance" law are
-rcat that a number of rum-shops have
-a Is closed their bars.
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>.a PArER.-Mr. j. b. Bowdtch, for
s. Of the RichiOrd Sentinel and other
STATE papers, is making arrangements to
.-.rt a newspaper in Swanton.