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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

WATERyILLE.-At the donation held on
Wednesday afternoon of last week. about
$40 clear Of expenses was received for Rev
;. c. Vail. Owing to bad roads. sickness,
&c. many were hlndered from attending.
On New Years day large striped snake,
three feet in length. was killed on the
mountain northwest of our village. by some
men who were hunting foxes. Snakes are
very seldom found running at this time of
year.
There i considerable sickness IN this
village and vicinity, being mostly among
children in the form of epidemic colds with
sore throat and fever. C
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

AccDENr AT BENNINGToN.-Whlle James
Lyons was coupling cars on the Harlem Tx
ta.ilu Railroad, Monday, he was pressed
~ between two cars. receiving serious II
uYt fatal injuries Lyons home il in Kent
O. mn aud he has been in the employ OF the
railroad company but short timo.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

EcoScNcAL NV foon. twenty-five cents will
buy a package of Sea Moss Farine. made from pure
Irish moss which will make 30 kinds Of dishes. such
tards jollies, creams Charlotte kusse. blanc
mango, sc. Sold by all Druggists snd 6rocers.
April 30-deod&wiy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

LYoS's KAIHAIRos prevents the hair from fallins
out or turning gray, renews its growth, ana gives
strength aud visor. II is delightfully."- porfumed,
and makes a splendid dressing. 1t IS the cheapest
and most desirah Hair Tonic ever produced. Used
by the elite. Price only 50 cents.
hpril 30 dood tWly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

Tired Naturer's Sweet Restorer, Balmy Sleep ~
But there are times when this henewor Of
Strength is denied Us. times when minds snd
bodies have been so overwOrked and are worn
out that we woo the drowsy ccd in vain" he
Peruvian Syrup. Ian Iron tonic renews our
stTeDgt. anc makel our rest sweet and refreshing
Jan 49, sieldLwlw
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THE BURLINGTON. VT. FRI

ST. GEoRoE.-A series of religious meet
ings has been commenced in this place. and
a lively interest is being awakened. Rev. Mr..
Goodhue has been laboring, and with very
encouraging success.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14
Asw Establishments.
s.TsI AT EAKt.AIy.

TIE undorsI gned offers for sale lis sces Of the
! well-Enown F-xon Farm situated one mile from
NJ lton Falls, FOR 81 40. This farm is well vaered
and has good wOod-iot. good dwelling house
and out-buldings sufficient FOR tho farm, am is a
desirable location. AMOS HOBART.
Essex Junction, Jan. %, ls-6-wtf
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rVHE undersigned takes this method q informing
the pubic that he will continue the Glove and
M,ten business in sll its various branches, at the
old stand Of Written & Co. Thanking the people
Of Burlington and vicinity Tor past favors, he hoIes
to merit continuance OF their patronage.
Respectfully, JOHN L NHltIE'.
Burlington. Jan. y, is-6.-dt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

b B smalley. Esq, takes the place Of
M. E-tey, in the Central Vermont direction,
and Hon. Bradley Barlow. that OF Mr.
Cox. Of Boston. This Is in the " smith
Board" so-calied " Is Saul also among
the prophets -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

Safe and Sure Almost every hour brings in fresh
testimonials Of more and more c0nsumptive invauds
who have been cured CATER years OF torture by
using WIsHARl's PINE TREE TAR CORDIAL, which
contains no p 'ison purely vegetable extract,
thoroughly removing from the blood all taints aud
humors. wilt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

Are sure drawback on personal Appearance and
per sonal eom'Ort. Therefore, keep them in COED
repair with that established autidots for all the
diseases that sssail them, ira grant sozoDosr.
Jan 10, >deodfwlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

Charlottesville. c. q. Pringle. Of Char
lotte, who has the past year been doing
some botanical work for the United States.
has recently shipped for the Centennial Ex-
hibition some two tons of sections and bo-
tauical specimens of New England trees.
lie informs US that there Is scarcely tree
in the United States Of which DR.. George
Yasey. of Washington. who has the work
in charge, has not already secured speci-
mems for representation at Philadelphia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

/, Is rumorod that the Legislature Will
be pctitioned at the extra session, 1t 1t IL
convened. to change the name of St. Albans
20 Rossyille.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

FMS REcoRD.-A hotel bult Of brick and
wood. two and half stories high. at
South uardwick, occupied by j. ). y r. F.
Drenan. was burned Thursday morning,
the 9th. 1t was valued at between $1,000
and s. 900, and was well insured
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

JERIcHo.-NoT A BANKRUPT.-ln 1873.
Merrill NJ. Hill was adjudged a bankrupt
his own petition. L. F. Wilbur, of Jericho,
was chosen his assignee, and ne has Just
completed the settlement of the estate with
the following gratifying result After pay
ing all cost and expense Of the proceedings
in bankruptcy, all creditors who proved
their claims have been paid in full, and
Slj3 were returned to the bankrupt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

THE 'o-partership heretofore ,z'stin- between
John L. Thittsn aud J. Herm5n whliten, under
the firm rsue OF Written Co. Is this day dis
collect all bills due AMI pay all Oh cations against
said f'm lOnN T.. WfIIrTFS.
J. HERMoN Mn1TEN.
Tap ID
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

Children like the taste Of Adamson's Botanic
Cough Balsam 1t cures their cold and prevents
their COUGHS Jan -, 'esdkwlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

PYLR's DIErxrIc SALERA1Us-ULiversaliy &C
know led ged the best in use. Each pound beafs the
name of JAMES PYLE. Rome genuine without.
June 10, dsstawiy
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By Telegraph
New York Money and stock Markets.

By Telegraph.
New York Money and stock yfnrE..s
NEW YORK, Jan. u.
Monty opened GG- closed easier AS
PRIME Mercantile Paper "a as
STERLING quiet at 4si ana SIS
uOLD opened and closed l27l with sales in in
term Ia.
Gle kIN6s, s92 32l.na
CUSTOM RECEIPTS sI7l ua
GOVERNMENT BONDS frlAer
STATE BOMBS strong
RAILROADS in good demand
SIOthS Opened strong and high esdec all, for
the Western shores OF which Northwest was feature
preferred using TO 80; and common 10 50. ST
Pauls common ranged between 81 ard "a preferred
seinpsiat 'uiG1i. Market continued strong and
clOsin- prices were al or near lowest OF dav Pea
lures OF day were Lake shore this afternoon QUOT
ed ex dividend, Northwest and ST. Paul
Transactions aggregated loj 40 SHARES with prin.
clp1I dealings As follows Erie, . 4p1. Lake
Shore, 2j00J, Northwestern I2Gn0; PaclG, Mail
= 80 81 Pau, 100 preferred, -0O Western
Union, 200
TOLD closed at leld..
MONEY 4Mi.
GOVERNMENTS dull ard steady.
STATE BON DS quiet and steady,
SIOCAS dvll aLu steady.
The following were the CLOSING quotations
L. 5. 6s, 81 Re..-.-.ll4i Do. ~ Rec, July..l2
Z n o. II Coup----i-us L. ). new 5s.....-...llCs
J-@o coup 10, oillltf lu-ius Re- ..........Iiss
5-ai 10 new issus---Il7i ld-4is Coupon lis
% %, Ike. July .-.tlei Currency 6s.....-..I22l
Delaware & Hudsou.l2i; Cieve., Col. L Gin. tOi
canton ---.------ .' New jersey Ccntral..li8
Con Coal Company. 4's Chicago 1 Rock lsl'd 1861
Cum nerland -------- 70 Milwaukee Il ST. Paul 81
'" u Ie4eSTapA co. - Do preferred 1900. 7uf
SuicAsl lNeF-. --.------i7t Toledo Wabash. B.
Do preferred. .-..... - ! D.. preferred. -. e
Paclhc Mail. - Fort Wayne OK dive g
Adams Express -.lue. Alton & Trrre Haute 5
Wells. Fargo Co. IS Do. preferred. -
Am. Mh. Express Co IS chicago 4 Alton. 100
L. 5 Express Co... Ga d.. pre,erret .....lu7
New NorE Ceatral---luli Ohiu $ s. phi. 4:
trie--....-.--.. l5i Delaware Lack ....llsi
DO. preferred. 81 A 4 2. Tel. co... 1T
Harlem. -..--....-...lLi. a q z. pIef....... 81
Do preferred. Mo Pacific. ..-....-- tlt
Michl gan Central. ST lndiana Central. o.
Panama. .-..--.---...I<5 Ctic. Bur. a Vuincy.ll
Union Pacific Stock. 1T L iAn.hal & StJ0seph l9t
L S. Mich gan So. C., Central Pacific Bond. lni.
Illinois Central.---- go. Unioa Paci ....--.if3t
Cleyesnd& Pittshurz 80 Land Grants. Iona
Chicago Northwest q l. p Sinking Funds %,
DO. preferred. 5ss
Tenn IS. ey-coup..-. AZ LOUISIANA IS, ex-cOup ~
Tennessee 6s new. az Georgia $50. a..
Virginia 6s.--..-.-.. s. North Carolina 6s..-. I6i
DO. rcW--...------ - D. L. new .---.-..--.- 81
Missouri ts---....--.i To-; E1change-Lon.- Isl.
St. Joseph bs--....-.lOst ENchAnEe-ShOrt....
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ond quality. Sc 90 &c 75 third quality, Is 90 G5 IS
Prices Of Store Cattle-working oxen per pair,
500. $50. Su5, $40; Mich Cows and Calves,
from 435665; Farrow Cows. $4,000; extra, S650e5;
YearlinSs, tI0022; Two Years Old. $IS1a2; Three
Years Old, S2s646.
Prices Of Sheep and Lamhs-In lots. g 90, q So
and g Is each; extra, 50 so 20 50. or from 4 70
7cvb.
Prices Of Hides. Tailow and Skins Brighton
Hides, 7a0 &c y b Tallow, Ga % 7c vb; Country
Hides, 6tD'ic vb. Tallow. $40 &C b Pelts, 81 %
81 50 each; Calf Skins l20l2tc Y n.
Catlc-The market for cattle has improved some
what from last week. There appears to be q better
feeling. as the different lots sold quicker less hest
tAtons perhaps on account OF the cold weather.
and buyers not inclined TO stand around. Prices
armer Some lots sold at a trife advance Of the
Western yard.
Sheep-Everything in the sheep houses sold of
early. Trade was active, one butcher said he
bought as easy last week, but we judge q slight
advance in choice lots ordinary grades at steady
rates.
Poultry-Not anything doing in the live poultry
line this morning. buyers were at the market
looking up lots that were expected, and ready to
pay l5c LOT mixed lots.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

FINANCIAL DEPREssION.-HEAvY FAILURE
At ALBURGH.-The failure Is announced of
" II. Darby, of Alburgh, for $40, 1000.
The loss falls principally upon the farmers.
as he specialized largely in hay, grain, etc.
buying a good deal upon credit.
The bankrupt firm of George ). Brad
ford & Sons, of Bennington, make poor
showing The number of creditors, includ-
ing mill hands, is upwards of one hundred
and fifty a great many ranging from 500
to $500, or 5000 The debts, as ascertalned
already, foot up to upward Of $50 900. Some
claims have been offered as low as five cents
on the dollar The heaviest creditor Is Hon.
L K. Graves, Of Benninston-Sls,O 600
The failures are announced Of W. ID.
Waite, grocer I Cook il Son. harness
makers A. s. Wood, millner, all OF Bel
lows Falls. and c. L. Hubbard, wool pull
er. Saxton's River
The hard times are seriously affecting aIi
classes in Montreal 4 sad case came q
light in that city Saturday, in fashionable
looking house on Victoria street. where q
family was found silently suffering from
lack of food and fuel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

By Mr. Hendee. bill to reimburse the
postmaster OF Tlltnn. Vermont. for stamps
stolen in 1873 Washington despatch.
For Tilton read Milton. We do not name
towns after Tilton. up this way.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

Sons and daughters OF Adam everywhere use
Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam. Price IS and 10
cents Dec IL. sddodkw4s
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

81 This Agency is not under the control Of thu
National Board Of Underwriters. but offers Policies
In First-Class Amer can and English companies at
| reasonable and equitable RACES.
Tho attention OF the usuring public is r, spsct-
fully called to the following list nf RE,euN5lpLt
COMPANIES represented here;
FIRE ASSOCIATION. OF PHILADELPHIA. PA.
Assets. ..............--.. 81. 500, 900
ROYAI CANADIAN FIRE AND MARINE ms. CO.,
MONTREAL, =. g.,
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, s6,OOO,OOO)
Cash Assets -... sI.OOS. 900
AMAZON ms. CO.. CINCINNATI, OHIO.
Assets. ........... $1,000. 900
LTCOxISG FIRE ms. CO.. PHIIADEIPHii.
Assets. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1888, 900
NRRCHiSIS ms. CO.. NEWARK. NJ.
WEsTcHIsiiR FIRE ms. CO.. sfw YORK.
GOHxERciii FIRE ms. CO.. ,. ST. LOUIS.
Assets ..... S595.OOO
CITIZENS FIRE ms. CO., NEWARK. n. j..
Assets. $500. 900
PEOPLES FIRE ms. co.. NEWARK. Nj,
COMMONWEALTH FIRE ms. CO., BOSTON. MASS.
Assets. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100000
ALLIANCE FIRE ms. CO.. BOSTON. MASS.
Assets. $3.50. 900
bbtEhE FINE iNSs w., bOSiON, 1AsS.p
Assets. ....... $3.50, 900
BUFFALO FIRE ms. CO., BUFFALO, N.Y.,
Assets. $780,. ......--. $780, 900
HUDSON FIRE ms. co., JERSEY CITY, \. j.,
Assets. ...... .S5OO.OOO
! CHlMPLAIS INITIAL FIRE ms. CO.. BURLINGTON.
W.,
Assets. Premium Notes.) S1jO.0OO
TRAY 'yLLERs ACCIDENT ms. co HARTFORD. Ct,
Asse 50. sou. Ospss
MASSAGE rsETIs INITIAL LIFE ms. CO., SPRING
YIELD. MASS.
VERMONT LIE ms. CO., BURLINGTON, VI,
With III. aboys and other RELiApLE CON-
PANItS. can pls~e all lnsursnce that ma, ' e
left 10 nv charge NJ shall continue 10 los auer
the Interests of IN, strOns As closely ana iathulIy
as ever Ill, ,
The Travellers Insurance Company still issue
their ACCIDENT POI Is Tor the m"nth Or
year. ~ d NJ PERSON SHOULD Bg WITHOUT one
the Life Insurance COupani-s issue non, o'le'-
iug policies. offering IN the Insured As -o.d ae.n
tract as can be obtained ANYWHERE. ANU paSiH-
good dividends after the nrst year NJ,
f~-All losses adjusted aud PAD At IN Yllci
~ Due notice Of the expiration u 'ns 'ia
always given. . -,
rKOrders by mail OF telegraph viii iecelVe
careful and prompt attention ...
~ Statements Of standing OF companies cheer
s.. -. rECK.
Ian Ia dswtf cen. lIs- At.
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LK1cEsrER.-John Preston. of Leicester,
soved and narrowed three acres OF rye dur
ng the late thaw.
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sHERRY-M uRRAY.-At ST. Mays Cathedral. in
this city. January 9Th, by VerF Rev. Thomas
Lynch. ". Sherry. OF Port Kent y. Y, and
hattie {. Murray, o. this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

Montreal thinks she has Boss Tweed
within her borders Garry the news to
st. Adams.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

A disordered liver plays sad pranks W tn the
digestive organs, the bowels, the kidneys and thu
the blood, and inacts an infnite variety Of un-
pleasant ~ mp;oms upon It's unfortunate possessor
among which may be mentioned yellowness Of the
skin and whites Of tho eyes furred tongues nausea
headache. VERT 20. pain in the head. side and ston
ach. draw=iness by day and unrest by night difficult
evacuation, and even irritation of the bladder and
urethra. Hostetters Stomach Bitters discipline the
rebelious organ and obviate bilious manifestations
more rapidly and certainly than any thing else, and
are far more agreeable and infnitey wholesomer
than the violent evacuants with which the bilious
often prosecute their unfortunate bowels and stOm-
sch, under the mistaken impression that they are
regulating their livers.
Ian Il. deOdkHlW
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CTArE OF VERMONT. Grand Isle District. S.
y In Probate Court, held at North Hero. within
and for said District, on the 22d day Of December
A. D., 1875.
An instrument purporting to be the last Will and
Testament of susan Mcbride, late OK South Hero,
in said District deceased being presented to Court
by Calvin Mcbride, the Executor therein named,
for Probate; 1t Is ordered by said Court that all
persons concerned therein be notified TO appear at
q session of said Court 10 be aeld at the Probate
Office in North Hero. the 18th day OF January, A.
d. 1876, and show cause. II any they may nave.
against the Probate of said Will for which purpose
il is further ordered that copy o. the record OF this
order be published three weeEs successfully in the
Burlington Free Press, printed at Burlington pre-
vious 70 said time appointed for hearing.
27v3w II. W. ALLEN, Judge.
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As will be seen by referring to our adTer-
Using columns, the firm Of Written 4 Co.
Is dissolved. All accounts in favor Of or
against the firm Will be settled by Mr.. j.
/. Written, the senior partner, who will
continue the business at the old stand.
where may be found a choice selection of
ladies' misses ,gents'and youths, gloves and
mittens in all styles. Mr. Whitten gives
his personal attention to custom work.
which for beauty and durability is unex-
cellel
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

lulN ERdoNr WITNESS With the New Year
toe Htqess appears enlarged somewhat in
and uader a new arrangement, by
which the original contributions OF Hon.
Seal Dow, and other well known Temper
4ace leaders, which appear in the Hon (N.
- Watw5rl. will also appear IN the
lieass. The Witness i published month
v. 10 the first week of each month.
I- Atwater also proposes to issue, in the
middle of each month. an edition Of small
-r SID, % be called The Temperance Pearl,
lr ,ae bcreGt especially of the boys and
girl. who are enlisting in the temperance
army. These two publications, which will
contain a large fund Of temperance inlor-
nation and other valuable matter. are offer
d at the low price Of 81 for both, for the
wear ISIS, az all cases payable m adeance,
aIth reduced price for packages Address
Erv ". " Atwater, publisher, Burling-
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BORN.


sovLEs.-In Alburzh, jan. 2I. a tau ter to Mr.
and Mrs. II. L. SOwles.
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JIMMIE BLANCHARD ON ST. ALBASs.-'"l Il
bet you twenty-five cents that can go
back TO St. Adams tomorrow and make
them fools up there think I'm Charlie
Ross; did it once, and can do IT again.
What did you go to St. Adams fT' JIM
ME
went there because | couldn't help GO
ing because the conductor took me Win
him and he went there
Now. Jimmie, tell me the truth were
Won ever in Philadelphia
Mo- never went there that know Oh
Did YOU ever go to Europe or 20 across
the water in your life?
No, sir, | never did.
What made YOU tell the St. Adams peo-
ple that YOU had been TO Europe
Because | wanted to make big story
and when | once said 1t | had 10 STICK
to it. -,
Jimmie. what made you want 10 tel
big story a.? What induced You 70 lie
/ couldn't help it, that's why DID SO; !
made SIC out OF it. ! dunno what Old II
for | couldn't help it but you bet can
do 1t again when l get chance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

BLowING INTO GUS.-ln Wheelock
man recently put the barrel Of gun loaded
with powder in the fire as the easiest way OF
unloading it. Thinking the powder must
be burned up las he said), he placed the
muzzle of the gun to his mouth TO blow the
smoke out. when the contents discharged
and blew out several Of his teeth, burning
his mouth and throat terribly Fortunate
lv the shot had been removed. otherwise
the result must have proved fatal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

GOSPEL MEETINGS are appointed to be
held a. follows Ludlow, Jan. 18th to the
10th Glover, Jan. nth to the 10th Wor
cester, Jan. 2l-t to the 23d Manchester,
Jan. 2lst to the 18th Factory Point, Jan
26ch 10 the Both
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SIDNEY X. WELLS ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, , The Honorable tho
cHrrrrsDFs p s Of SI tteadsu
To all persOns interested in the estate o;
Sidney X. v ellis. late OF Burlington, in said District
deceased GREETING
UNHEREAS. said Court hath assigned the as.
w day of January, 1876, next. for the settle
ment of adm mist alton account oil the executor OF
said deceased and for decree Of the residue OF said
estate to the legatees Of said deceased, and
ordered that public notice thereof be given to all
persons interested in said estate, by pub
fishing this order three weeks successfully pre-
vious to the day assigned, in the burlington
Free Press printed in Burlington in said district.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear at
the Probate Court rooms, in Burlington, on the day
gned then and there to contest the allowance OF
said account II you cause, and TO establish
your right heirs. legatees and lawful claimants Of
said residue. Ew3w
Given under my hand, this 18th day Of lecsm-
ber A. d. 1875. K 5. TAFT, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

JOIS IN IHE PROCESSION III you have cough or
r cold Join the crowds that hurryng to the drug
stores Tor Hale's Honey Of Horehound anu Tar. "
1t is agreehle quick TO cure, and absolutely infal
bic. sold by all druggists.
Piko's TOothache Drops cure in minute.
Dec p td&Riw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

CHITrENDEN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL So
cIETr.-At an adjourned meeting of the Di-
rectors of the Chittenden County Agricul-
tnral Society. held at the Van Ness House.
the other day, George Miller, of Willston.
was chosen Marshal, and W j. Shiand, of
Essex, General Superintendent The pre-
MUM list was corrected, and supeIinten
dents and judges in the various departments
and classes appointed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-01-14

A CHAMPION TRAPPER.-Mr A A. Park
er, of Londonderry, lays claim to the title of
champion trapper en- the following record
During the fall and winter he caught about
fifty foxes, besides a number of mink and
cOons. One day last week he found lynx
in one of his traps His lynxship showed
fight, but after a sharp battle he was killed
For this last trophy Mr.. Parker expects to
receive SO from the State Treasurer
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ALBuRGH The Rev W H. Hyde lost
has only horse, by an accident, short time
ago, and the members of his church wish
ing to present him with another. will hold
an oyster supper at the NJ L. Church,
Friday evening Jan. IA, to raise money 10
pay for IT,
There l. report that three men. the
book keeper and two other workmen on the
quarry at Isle La Mott. started to cross the
ice with a team to ROuses Point. the first OF
last week. and have not been heard from
since They have not been seen in R0uses
Point and it is generally thought they broke
through the ice and were drowned.
MIDD1EBURY-The week Of prayer was
duly observed throughout the town.
Rev. E. P Hooker of the Congregational
church, preached very iorcihle sermon,
Sabbath morning, from the words Hes
Lost
There i deep and growing interest in
the NJ f. church, and in some OF the rural
districts in town.
Mr.. Darwin Wtheral has been engaged
to teach singing school in the east part OF
the town.
Mr.. George Hewitt lost valuable heller
by choking from potato which lodged IN
its throat, last week.
Ex-Governor Stewart has presented the
Congregational Slnday-schOol with four
dozen OF Sankey's revivalist singing books.
They are very much admired. and great
improvement from the old "Hymnary 50
long in use.