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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11
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In Probate Court held Montpelier IN -ai District
tie lalh day OF September, A. ID 1896
,lohu Nj Fnrnth, Administrator Of The estate
iIrIu W. FRENCH late OF harIe. IN aad Dsttict, DE-
crl-l prs-eni. lis administrations account Tor
luaton and allowance, aud makes Application fur q
decree ot distribution and partition q the estate o.
add dreia.e,i. Mhrrcnfon II l. ordered by said Couu
thai -id assinut and saAi application be rfcrfel
SESSION terslf. he held a. the PROBATE Once Ia said MoIi
near on te lAh ay oci0hrr, A. ID. ls0, hearing
and docion theieoni And. Il Is further ordered, thai
hereof be given 10 all persons Interested by pubca
lion of the three weeks successfully IA the renont
Watcnnan and state Journal, newspaper puhihhed at
Aontncer previous said time appointed for bearing
they may appear at said tme and place and show
cause they have. why said account should not
be- allowed. and such decree made.
iiy the Court.-A Attest
M.a y cnAsg, Ref-ter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11
4 Lien :. SMITHS ESTATE,

In Probate Court held al Montpelier, In said District,
the IN day Of October, A. u. ISIS.
= :. keliou administrator Of the estate Of Allen !.
smith, late uf HARE, IN said District deceased presents
his administration account for examination aud allow
nnce, and makes application decree Of distribution
and Partition Of the estate Of said deceased Whee-
upon, It Is ordered by said Court, that said account
and said application be- referred thereof,
iu be held ut the Probate Office In SAID Montpelier,
On the ssth day OF October A. u, ls16, for hearing
hni decision thereon And II T. further ordered, that
notice hereof be given 10 all persons interested by puhli
cation of the three weeks successfully In the Vermont
Wnlchman a state journal, newspaper published at
Montpelier previous 10 said time appointed for hearing that
they appear ut said time and place, and show II
they have why said account should be allowed.
and such decree made By the Court.-Att-t,
Vs. nARNLN llLDEN Jndse
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

PROBATE CouRr.--1he following business was
transacted in the Probate Court for the District Of
Washington, during the week ending October 9TH,
1876; October I'd, Elisha c. fisks estate, COM
lnissioners' report returned October ith, John
H. flints estate, commissioners report returned
october 9th, Frank Newton estate, will presented
and referred to October 2sth. October Ith,
Allen J. Smiths estate, administration account
referred to October 2sth; shubal r Shorts es-
tate, administration account referred to October
18th October 9th, Buel Colds estate, application
LOT license to sell real estate referred TO October
.oth Allen Gaison sestate, application Tor license
70 sell real estate referred 10 October 3lst
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

STATE DArTIsr CONVENTION organiza-
ton met at Chester, Wednesday last, and or
ganized by the election of Rev. Foster Henry, Of
North Bennington, as moderator, aud Rev. VIM
H. Rugg, Of Perlslnsvile, as clerk Rev. j. S
Goodall was chosen to serve as railroad secretary
The annual sermon was preached by Rev, Dwight
Spencer OF Fair Haven, taking As his text, John
xiii: l3 aye call me Master and Lord and ye
say we'll for | am" The Convention received a
gift Of nine hundred dollars from the sons Of Mrs
sallie Renfrew, of Groton, the same to be known
as " The sallie Renfrew Fund, - the interest only
to be used for the purposes OF the Convention,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

IIAYDES, the Derby Line murderer, was re-
moved from lasburg Jail to the state prison on
Saturday for safe keeping, until February, when
he will be tried. lie il looking well, bat the
sheriff OF Orleans county says he is desperate
character, and that his recent fits and apparent
repentance for his crimes are mere shams, and he
has no faith In them. Quite recently the prisoners
inaugurated scheme to break jail, and Hayden
was the ringleadeT
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11
NArnAN popaE,s nsrArr.

In Probate Count held Montpelier IN said Dstrs,
the 21d dny OF september, A. u. l-ibi
H. G. DDlge, Administrator % The estate Of Nathan
nnle, late OF Montpelier. in SAID DISTRICT -ea-ed pn-
.ents Ills administration ncrount for examination and allow
and makes application ior derte Of distribution and
partition of the estate 81 said deceiss Nlereupon II h
ordered by said Court that said account and said appca-
ton be referred 10 session ieroi 70 be held az the Probate
Omcr. said Montpelier. the ilih ay OF October 4
D. 1876 for hearng aud decision thetron And IL ~ fufthei
nIdeh that notice hereof be- given 10 all persons Interested
los publication Of the same three weeks sutstrsyey In tn
Vermont Maiohuian q state Journal newspaper pub
she At Montpelier previous 20 said time appointed Tor
hearing that they may appear n said time aud place and
show amy they may have. why said account shoni
not be allowed, and such decree made.
Ivy the tour-Atiest.
800 HARVEY TILDES, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

WAiTsFITIp.- Captain Thomas, the celebrated
illusionst gave his series Of entertainments last
week at the Town Hail. with r good audience
each evening All who attended concur in saying
that for Illusion sleght Of hand and yentrioquism
Captain Thomas " can't be beat" The Waits
field Cornet Band furnished the music and shared
the profits. By-the-way, some OF the band are
wondering when they are 10 get their pay for
" blowing" at the democratic flag raising Prob
ably after they blow for lilden's election.
We are no longer kept in suspense at Jack
Frosts hardness this fall lie put in an appear
ance Monday mornngand fairly showed his teeth
The grange last Saturday evening was well at
tended, but the question for discussion was post
poned for two weeks, az one Of the dsputants A
\. kneeland, failed to put in an appearance, and
the other, d. L. Boyden, had gone to the Cen
tennial. In their absence, however, the question
OF Waitsfield farmers raising their own corn ap-
pies and onions, was very probably discussed.
LAST Saturday evening about a dozen mem
bers of Post AinswOrth visited Post Eaton Of
Rochester, and assisted in mastering In some re-
cruts-Comndes McAlnlen, Savage and Strong
acting rs Commander Senior Vice Commander
and Ohicer OF the Day, respectively. After the
meeting an oyster supper, prepared by Post Eaton.
was partaken Of with evident relish by all pres
ent. More frequent nterchanges OF this kind it
Is hoped are IN store in the future, 10 continue
and cement the friendly ties begun amid scenes
of war and strife.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

In Probate Count. held 81 Montpelier said District
the lh day of October, A. d lsl6
S.S. kUton. administrator the estate Of shuhal Short
late Of knst Montpelier In said District decreased, pre-
sents his administration account for and allow
and makes application for decree of distribution and
Partition nf the estate Of said hecease Whereupon
efet by said Court that said account and said application
be- referred Ia session thereof u be hd az the Register
Office In Washington, the 2sh day Of October n. 1876
for hearing and decision thereon And j. further orers
that notice hereof be 10 all persons interested by pub
leatun Of The three weeks successvey In the Yer
mont Wnchmau & State Journal newspaper published
at Montpelier previous said time appointed hearing
that they appear nj said time and place. and
n any they have, why said account should
be allowed, and such decree made. y the COurAttest
5s-Si HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
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f =. FRENCH,
GEO. W. TiLDEN, , Dhcet
W. :, MARTIN,
IraaI 1ofres.
4 EoNARD ELLIS ESTATE.

4 EONARD ELLIS ESTATE.
IL COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned having heen appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Washington Commission
crs 70 receive, examine and adjust MI claims and demands
vt all persons against the estate Of Leonard Ellis late OF
liefin. In said District, deceased, and all claims
hibed IN Offset therio hereby give notice that will
meet for The nurinses aforesaid. at the dwengiouse Of
william w. Caldwell IN Montpelier, on the 2ath day Of De-
crnber 1876 and 2-ih day Of March. 1871 next, from
O'Clock, y. until Ave o'clock each OF said days, and
that six months the a0ih day OF september, A. D.
la6 Is the time limited by said Court for said creditors
present their claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Maninee This ith day Of October, A. H. sl6.
WILLIAM W. CALDWELL c,u.,,i..,.,.-.
80 MILIlAM CIMMINGs. Nulnhl,-'nrr-,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

VERMONT HisroRloAL SOCIETY. The annual
meeting Of tho Vermont Historical Society will
be held in the room of the society at the State
House in Montpelier, Tuesday, October 18th, 1876
ut two O'Clock p. NJ, The public meeting Of the
society, 10 which all are invited, will be held at
half-past seven O'Clock on the evening Of the
above named day, in the Hall Of the House Of
Representatives, and the annual address will
then be delivered by Hon. +, A. sowles, Senator
from Franklin county The subject Of the adj
dress will be the st. Adams Raid (signodl
w. II. Lord, President, Ii. 4 IIuse, Secretary.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

ArroISnIENTs.-Mr Chapman, Clerk Of the
House, announces the following appointments
First Assistant Clerk, Milo 5. Buck, Of Cayen-
dish; Second Assistant Clerk, Nelson A. Taylor
d Washington scrgeant-at-Arms Phinney, has
made appointments ms follows. Doorkeeper Of
the House, Tracy W. Wiley, Of St. Johnsbury
Assistant Doorkeeper Elbridge NJ Buck, Of Cav
endish. Doorkeeperof the Senate Wayne Bailey,
OF Rutland; Assistant Doorkeeper Ezra 7. Wood,
Of Mddlebury
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11
GILMAN HyNThEY's ESTATE;

In Probate Court, held m Montpelier. In and for SAID
District the l4th day Of September. A. -. lslS.
An instrument puTportlng 10 be the last will and tesla
moni Ut Gilman luniley lae NJ Waterbury In said district
deceased, being presented 10 the Court by c. Ames,
NJ the Executors therein named, for prtai. Ills ordered
BY aid Court that all persons concerned therein be not
nc 20 appear at Of sah Court be- held at the
Probate ONCE, ~ Montpclier ou be 2isi ay OF October.
n D. 1916 and show cause u any they may have aganst
probate of -nd VIII Tor which purpose u further ordered,
that copy VI M ecnfd 81 s puer he published thre
weeks slcc--iyry 30 The Vermont Wafchlian and siair
journal, print, NJ Monpricr previous To said time APP
pointed Tor hearing. lig ne court Attest,
3-i1 HARVEY TlLDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

'Il1T7II y II 7 7 ~ TT-T1
The Senate met al three clock in the afternoon.
pursuant 10 adjournment aud were called 10 order
by the Secretary.
There being no quorum present, on motion Of
Senator WALTON Of Washington, the Senate ad-
journcd
H0rSE-AFTERNOON
The House met at two o'clock in the afternoon,
pursuant to adjournment from Friday afternoon
last
Reading Of Scriptures and prayer BY the chap
lain. journal Of Friday was read and approved
Mr.. c. T. JOSSELNN. the member elect from
the town Of Bridgewater having presented his
credentials, was duly sworn and took his seat
adjouHcd.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

WASHINGTON COUNTY CouRr.-'The Washing
ton County Court have takena recess till Tuesday,
the fourteenth of November when the Court
cases " will be attended to and the miscellaneous
business settled up, Calvin d. Somers, who was
indicted and tried for displacing rail on the Cen
trail Vermont Railroad track, at Roxbury, last No
vember, and in whose case the jury disagreed
was discharged upon his own recognizance and in
one thousand dollars. The bonds in the case Of
Benjamin Gagnon, indicted for the forgery Of a
note of twenty-eight dollars upon Il. 7. Adams
were called and forfeited They were one hun
dred dollars
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

Tho undessn, having appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court the District 90 Wellington Commission
crs 20 receive examine aud adjust AZ claims and demands
~ ell persons against the estate " Aiunz0 Hayden, late
Of Duxbury, n sad District dssrase and nl claims rxhi
tied n Offset iherrio, hereby Notice that viii
for The purposes aforesaid, ~ 4. D. iainef's offer
IN Wnefhuft in snhi Distinct, on The ~ day Of Noyem-
r A. D. 1876 AMI 1T day March, A. D. ISL next, ffn
ten o'ciock A. uutu four O'Clock. NJ, each Of said
days and that months the dl, September
D. 1876 i-the time limited -aid Court for said credi-
ors 90 present their claim, To ms for examination and al
iowAnff
Dated Al Waterbury Ibis ggl day ~ september D. ISIS
5-n uIuROT u ARMS Commissioners
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11
T,noMAs muTcuINsoN,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held Montneler IN said District on
the ION day Of october, A. ID. 1870.
An instrument nunoTting to be The last will and tesla
ment of Thomas Hutchinson late Of Worcester In said Dis
TINT deceased being presented 10 the Court by samuel NJ,
ltutchnsun and joel Foster, Jr the Executors therein
nael for Probate; II IA ordered by said Court. that all
persons concerned therein be notified to appear session
u said Court 20 L. held AT the Probate once In MONTPELIER
the 1lH day NJ October A. D. lsl6. aud cause
they my have against the Probate said will; for
which purpose Il Is further ordered. copy the record
Of sid onier he Published three weeks successfully In the
Vermont Matchman state journal, printed Montpe
lifr, previous 10 said time appointed for hearing
by the Cuuft.-Attest
52-a HARVEY TILDES. Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

TUE BRApFoRD IScENDIARY.--T There is a great
deal of feeling in Bradford about the incendiary
case, one party claiming that the prosecution was
commenced against Mrs. Stevens by certain
parties To obtain possession Of the property and
the other rejecting entirely this view Of the case
and claiming that a good prma facie case was
made ont against Mrs, Stevens, who is now under
hail
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

Npnrnrmip. The once familiar sound Of the
chair shop whistle again pleasantly greeted our
ears on Monday morning
wonKMAN ON the gravel train Of the Central
Vermont Railroad, aud boarding In Pleasant
street, a few days since had q five dollar bin
taken from the pocketof his vest which was left
hanging In his room, while he was away at work
\ ten dollar bill in tie same pocket was not
taken There are suspicious a. the culprt
TIM Graded School building is approaching COM
pictiun. The hard finish is about to be- put on
and i Is confidently expected that the building
will be In readiness for the fail term school
meeting has been called TO see II the district will
vote 10 heat the building with steam
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

CENrENNAL BESEFn.-The Columbian mar
BILE company have received an order for marble
from John Sangster, an extensive marble and
slate dealer Of London, obtained by their fine dis
play at the Centennial Exposition. The letter
speaks in most complimentary terms of their ex'
hibit, particularly their dark marble which is I'M
eaualel
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

Commissioner Commissioner Of tho Insane SUI
peHnlendent Of the State Prison, three Directors
81 the state Prison, three Trustees Of the Reform
school, and three Trustees " the University Of
Vermont and state Agricultural College adopted
ON the part of the House
by Mr. tOBURN of East Montpelier granting
the use II the Representatives Hall TO the Yer
mont Dairymcn's Association on Wednesday
evening October 2ith for the purpose Of an adj
dress by y. A. Willard fsq. of New York
adopted on the part VI the House
The Speaker announced ~ joint committee on
part Of the House on Fisheries and Game, Mc~sts
Jarrett Of Grafton Iadd Of Alburgh, Erwin Of
Newport, Battel of Rpton and Bncklin Of Dandy
mus introduced anil Referred-By Mr.. SWAIN
OF Rockingham, 10 authorize the Saxtons River
village Meeting House Society to sell their Meet
ing House together with a petition relating 10
thnt subject 10 committee on Judiciary.
by Mr LADD of Ahurgh, repeating sections
3, = aud and amending section q Ot m act recu-
lating the capture " fish and game, appro, ed
November ~, 1874 TO the committee on fisheries
and game
By Mr. RANDALL of TIydopark LAYING tax
on the county II lamoille tsix per cent on grand
list 10 committee consisting Of members from
lAmoille county
BY Mr. JOSSELYNof Brdgcwatcr, Tor the more
efectnal suppression Of yagancy IN the state Of
vermont providing for the arrest of vagntntr
and their commitment To town or county work
shop, To committee on judiciary,
on motion %! Mr.. OiMSrEn al Tuwnshend.
Adjourned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

OFFICERS REuNioS.-The Executive Committee
of the Vermont Officers Reunion Society have de
cded to hold their annual reunion OF the society,
in this place on Wednesday, November 10Th. 1t
is expected that observation-disclosures Redfeld
Proctor will deliver the Grafton.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

Ioall who suffering from the and ndcfctons
Of yonh nervous weakness. early decay, loss OF manhood
etc, viii send recipe that viii YOU FREE or
CHARGE This great remedy was discovered by a mis-
sonary In South America Send sef-addresed envelope
to the REy. JosErn z. lSMAS Station H. mite Hoase
Nae lOrk CIR. 5a-lsH
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

NEmoNT's DAY AT rHE CENrESSIAL-Fhday
October nth, has been designated as Vermont :
day at the Centennial At eleven clock, A NJ,
an address on The history and growth Of the
state, will be delivered at Judges Han, by the
Hon, Henry Clark, of Rutland.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

But go at once and buy bottle ofhe fragrant sogoposr
You will never regret H. II not only beiuun- and pre-
serves the teeth and decay leaves the mouth
cool and the breath fragrant AS a rose.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

For the speedy Of seminal Weakness Lot Manhood
and all disorders brought by ndzcieiions excess
Any druggist has the ingredients. Address
M09-5b DANIDsON a 90. Boy glas. New York.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

SENTENCED Ryan, who was arrested at Bar
ton for committing burglary at stanstead, T. @,
was before the Orleans county court, now in ses-
sion at lHsburgh, and, pleading gn,y, was sen
fenced 10 state prison for the term NJ four years
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

OSCE MoRE -Trenor W. Park has again sued
Bennington, this time in his own name for fifty
thousand dollars interest on the town bonds in
aid Of the Lebanon Springs railroad, which tho
town will not pay on the ground Of fraud.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

PLRsoSAL-The social event Of the season at
St. Albans was the marriage, Wednesday even
ing, Of Mr.. Frederick A Motcalie, Of New York,
to Miss Laura S, daughter Of Hon. bradley Bar
low, Of st Albans
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

PERSONAL -lortus J. Miller, of Middlesex, has
lived in that town about fifty years and during
that time has attended Election days" at Mont
pelier forty-nlne years in succession; once with
one year intervening. Colonel Rolla Gleason OF
Richmond, when informed Of the fact said that
Mr.. Miller was welcome TO his hat, as he had at
tended " Election" but foity-eight times.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-10-11

CHEIsr,-Abcl Merrill has purchased u A. J.
Copeland the small piece Of land between the
house owned by Thomas Godfrey. aud Mr.. Cope
land dwelling and commenced the work Of
building a dWelling-housc thereon Thomas God
frey is also putting mp house nearly opposite
the Methodist church
l. ID HUMPHREY found partridge sitting on
bed In his house the other day. II had effected
an entrance by breaking ont a pane Of glass
A. 4 REED sold on Thursday last the most Of
his stock Of personal property, at public auction
Mr. Reed intends to sell his farm aud move IN
Manchester ~ H., 10 reside.
THE debating club is well In operation and the
interest il constantly increasing. The question
discussed at the last meeting, Friday evening OF
last week, was the following: " Rrsoired. That
the women Of the United States ought 10 enjoy
the same legal and political rights and privileges
a. the men The subject was debated At length
and decided by the board Of decision in tie mega
tive by two-thrds vote The question for de-
bate Friday evening next, October 18th is the fol-
lowing: r. soirod, That works Of fiction are
more beneficial than injurious" Dsputants Tor
the Affirmative, T. 5 Hatch and A. 5 Austin;
for the negative, John G.. Clark and W 5 Hatch.
Ladies' and gentlemen are invited 10 be present.
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REnoMM.EE ,9E n rus ..e,oNDITIoN, or

STATE Of VERMONT. !. tlarlss A. Red. Cashier
tNrN ~ WAsniNnroN. ssi uf the nhuvc-nnmei bank
ln a0leunly that tle above statement ue 10 no
if-t % WE kuHwir.lge and hainf.
tuARfE9 A. REED. Cashier.
sul.rrhoi ami sworn 90 before this IN day ~ Oco-
hef 1875. GEORGE q. kELLOGG, Notary Fuhnf.
Correct Attest ELISHA y. JFwETr.
GO ~. SHEPARD, Directors.
CARLOS HANCkDFTl