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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23
DENsAMIN ronTER.s EsrATE.

In Probate Court, held Montpelier In aud Dis
tlict on the an dny u August. 4. ID. ISIS.
g. b. Ihayef, Administrator with the viii annexed Of
the benjamin Porter. late Of Softhnsh la saii
District, deceased, makes application 10 said Court IN wit
ms for cese se all OF the real estate Of said deceased
representing that the sale Of part thereof for
me payment OF debts OF said deeass and expenses
aunIaon his estate, and that such cannot BE- sold
without injury those Interested In the remainder whsfs
nl N Is ordered hy said Court that Aaid Application be
iered 10 thereof held az the Probate once,
said Montpelier the 23ih day Of August A. D. ls1o, for
hearing decision thereon and, u further 0rder that
all persons interested be notified hereof, by pabcation Of
nue said application and order thereon three weeks
cessry In the Vermont Waterman state journal. news
paper published at Montpelier and which crcuates In the
nt1hborOod those ntrrsied before said time u hearing
that they APPEAR at said time and place and they see
cAiise oiis,t thereto. hy the totr--Att.rt,
al, HARVEY IlLDkN, Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23


HAHDwicR. We understand that Finley Green
quite liable to lose part Of the Insurance on
his tannery through the failure or bankruptcy OF
the companies. lie held policies from four com
panies, for nearly equal amounts 1t Is reported
that he has received notice from one, OF tile
commencement Of bankruptcy proceedings also
that another is very little, II any, sounder Boih
are Western companies. Their policies aggregate
nearly two thousand dollars. The loss OF his IN
sarance will fall heavily on MIR. Green, as upon
that he depended largely to meet the expense oil
rebuilding win Fort has purchased the livery
property at this place of his father. lie viii con
tnne the business at the same place, AT Colohe'
farle's stable. There seems 10 be great prep
aration hereabouts for the :" day OF judgment
Judging from the acres OF testimony taken al
this place for several weeks past. fat time iof
lawyers, bat rather an expensive one we Jnuse'
ior ltigants, certainly in these times OF pin'h'
ing economy" Let those fight that like ~, ''
The political waters are becoming agitated' Inc
advent Of Bristow we hope will remove the scales
IRON the eyes Of those Republicans VINO are on
the verge Of democracy, led thither We suspeo
by the Establishments Of the word = reform.
WIN they ever see that Iildens success n. nv ~
suDJection u the rebel elements OF inc Hou.n !.
,ne control Of the administration Are We ''""'
Tor that'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23
xvrILLrAM VI. AYERS ESTATE.

\ T "
In Probate Court held at Montpelier Ia and Tor said Dis
triot tlie 18Th day Of August. 4. y. 1876;
An Instrument pIfiurtug To be- the last Will and tesa
OF VIM NJ Ayrrs late Of Hare, n said district, de
erased hfinu presented To- The Court Nv Virgil Y. Ayers
the Executor therein namc for Probate II Is ordered
hy said Court That an lefsnns concerned therein he
iined appear -tsnn o said Court. Ia be held nj the
Probate Office IN Montpelier Tho "a day Of September,
A. H. lsh, aud show cause If any they may have against
the Probate OF sad VIII f1r which pur-se Il j. further
dered that copy ni the record Of this orer he publsh
uue weeks sue,cssiyely In the Vermont aclnan state
Jouma printed At Montpeller previous 10 said time ar
pointed fhr hearing. by the conit-Atte-t,
4t-4s HARVEY TIIpIN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

~ STATE OF VERMONT, district Of W Wellington. ;.
In Probate Court held At Montpesr N and for said ph
tfct, oa the 5tb day OF August, A. II. 1900 -
rine A. Town Adininsiraor the estate OF John Gibbs
late Of Cabot said District deceased makes Appieatio
said Cour with the eonseni and appreciation In writing
the heirs VI said decreased for lensr % sell All % The real
rtie OF .ad deceased wit His home farm Cabot.
tweniy nsr Of wod land IN woodbnrs. IN sAid Dts
trci aud interest Ia the Advent church. In add
Cabot representing that the sale thereof would b. bcneneai
" the heirs OF sd deceass and those interested his
late Mherepon, IA oriefe by said Court that sai appl-
eaion b. rie,l 70 session thsrsof 70 es held a the my
once said Montpelier the 18th day of August A.
IA 1916 hearing sl decision tercon; and h further
0nicf that all erns Interested be notined hereof by
hles weeks successfully y hs yerment w.shuAn stale
ccnaies Tho neghboshood Of those Interested before AID
OF hearing, that they At -al time and place
and, II they -cc cause, object thereto.
ny the Cour.-Aifcst.
t-n Ma. CHASE, Register
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23


IN Probate Court held Aontpelsr and said Dis
tTirt the 18Th day OF August A. u. 1855.
Augustus tlanu. administrator Of the estate Of Roy al
Gale, late Of Barre In said District doceasei makes app
cation 10 said Court writing, for license sell all OF The
REAL Of said deceased, representing that the sale
part necessary tlle pa, OF the debts
sa-ss and the OF anlln>tr OF his estate.
HAT such part cannut lie sold without injury 10 those inter
l tie remainder. Whereupun, h ordered by stid
Court that - IA Application he referred to thereof
be held at the Probate Oice Ia said Montpelier. III
ay ct september A. D. 1876, for hearing and dcision there
and II Is further ordered that all persons Interested be
notified hercof BY publication Of notice Of Sald application
and urrf thereon, three weeks successfully In the Vermont
Waterman a state journal, newspaper published at
Munslo, and which circtinteS In The nelghbofhOod
those Interested before SAIL time of hearing that they
appear said ie and place, and they cause object
ier,fo. liy the Court.--Aftert.
tao HARVEY TILDEN, Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

7 a NTNII Oh NIIMUN 7, IIT@fTlI " WN-II7nltnn.
In Probate Court held q Montpelier, in said District. on
the 9Th tity OF August, 4. u. 1906
H. n. Hastings Administrator Of the estate OF Abb
gall RIDER late " Washrld said District deceased
pre=enu his administration for examination and
allowance, and makes application for decree OF dis
tinutnn Partition of the estate OF said esease- Where
uIon 1t ordered y said Court. that said account and said
application be referred session thereof TO he hed At Tho
Prnhaie once, Ia said Montpelier, the 26h LAY OF Au-
A. b. lsi6, tor hearing and ecisiun thereon And, II
l. further Oegfsi that Notice hereof h. all
s.lns Interested BY Inhhcatiun Of the
succcssiyrly the Vermont Waterman state Journal
newspaper published At Montpelier, previous said time
apiouel for hearing, that try may aprear said time
and place and show any they have, why sa
account -huud not be- allowed and such decirt made
HK the tUurt.--Attqst,
4l-45 HARVEY TILDEN. Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

WEST RANDOLPH The long hot dry and dusty
spell was broken at last saturday night by a
refreshing shower and Sunday morning II seemed
like new world. The great Barnum show has
come and gone. II brought quite large crowd
into the village on Saturday. Friday night the
grocery Of Granville w. Barnes was entered and
robbed Of about thirty dollars. Sunday evening
Gilman Mann had his carriage robe stolen, while
he was attending evening service, 1t was taken
from the carriage in one OF the church sheds.
J. Q A. Bassnet with bad accident on Thurs
day last, by being thrown from a load of gain,
breaking his left arm above the elbow. Rev
Mr. Dyke has returned from his vacation, and
occupied his pulpit last sabbath. Over one
thousand took the ears at this place for the tx
cursion to Burlington and over the lake last
Wednesday
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

VERMONT METHODIST SEMINARY. The aUt term
Of the Vermont Methodist Seminary, Rev j. H.
Southworth, Prineipa, opens to-day, OWednes-
day) aud promises to be unusually interesting
The department of ancient language will be led by
Professor b. C. Pilsbury, who has been for the past
wear pursuing st-graduate studies at Wesleyan
University. The department of mathematics has
been thoroughly recognized 10 meet the wants oil
the most advanced students, and will be under
the charge Of 4. Fitch Cuykendall, D. s. oil
syracuse University. A department OF German
and criticism will be formed and competent
teacher engaged to direct it, Miss }. 5 far"ell
assumes the duties of preceptress, and many oil
the former teachers remain. No efforts are being
shared To make this the foremost school OF It's
kind In the state,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23
legal Jlnfres.
IoHS nALEY's ESTATE

IoHS HALEY's ESTATE. ..
- COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned having been appointed by the honorable
Probate Court the District q Washington Commission
70 receive examine and adjust all claims and demand.
all persons against the estate ~ John Haley late Of
Bnxbufy, In said District. deceased. and all claims
hhlted In Offset thereto. hereby give notice that will
the purposes aforesaid. At the Town Clerks once
la Dusbury The 2a day OF August and 18th day OF
October neat, from one O'clock ?. until i've O'Clock,
each Of said days. and that six months from the 2s
April. A. ID. 1876 the time limited by said Gour oi
-1 creditors 10 present their claims To Us for examination
and allowance.
Dated at puahury, this 9Th day u Iuly. A. D. ls'6.
u. H. FALKLAND. ,,,,,,,,,,..,,,,...
4q-4, L. MORSE COMMISSIONER
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o3lrw advertisements.


SSS To - WEEK to Agents. Samples
4i-N 4. ~. NiCkEEN. Augusta, Maine.
GTOCK HOLDERS' METTING.--The Animal
- Meeting Of the ~tneS1Niers of the Montpelier Manu-
featuring Company, for the election uf directors for The
year ensuing and The rauscion Of any other proper bust
viii be- held ~ the office Of the company Tuesday,
thr l2u day 81 September next. at two O'Clock f.M
Hi onlef " ;he DIRECTORS.
CHARLES WELLS, Ciefk.
Montpelier. August lf. 1876. 4j-i1
NOT 4 E.-LAND TAN.-Notire il hereby given
~ that application will be- made 10 the General As
aemhy Of TIN. state to lay tax the lands grand list
ut Harris Gore, la Washington county for making and
pairing rnds, aud hunc and repairing bridges In said
Gore, rs 10 said assembly shah SEEM best.
r. l.. MARTIN.
GEORGE W. LiNbE,
D.. 7. NORCROSS,
JACOB SMITH.
Harris Gore, August y. 1876. iS+I
TEACHERS INSTITuTE.-Thc Teachers Insii-
tuie im Washington county. for lsh, viii he holden at
MONTPELIER SEPTEMBER Ism and ltrH, the ntnrn-
ing session beginning at nine O'Clock each day, and with
session each evening. The Superintendent " Education
will ie a1td hy competent Instructors. School oteers
fiens 81 education and all citizens. invited 10 attend
Town superntendsus. cleigymen and others requested
to help extend ue notce OF the Institute and 10 promote
general attendance.
Randolph W., ls6. 4-tS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

PnobArE CouK.-'fhe following business "A'
transacted in the Probate Court for the District OF
washington, during the week ending August
2lst, 1876: August l5th-William NJ Ayes ."
tate, will referred to September 9TH D. > bliss
estate, administration account allowed ana decree
made; Il. c. Gales estate, application ior license
70 sell real estate referred to September "a V" y
Robinsons estate, commissioners report returned
August i6ih-M. A. r. liaran's estate oonlIn's
sopers' report returned. August iI'h- MARY
saohorn's estate, n. l. sanborn administrator
Aneust loth-lewis Woods estate, Barre, WIZ 70
ierrea 10 S'P Peport returned. August 2lst-lan
nah Someryille's estate, Joseph someryille, aa
Illustrator, and W. r. Dillingham; and NJ T.
rsnerdy appraisers and commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

WArrsFtFLn -Waitsh field Grange No % meets
saturday August 2tth. at hali-past seven O'Clock.
T.. NJ Every member IL particularly requested 90
attend az business Of much importance will come
before the grange. Every momber should be
present. a. d. &. Davis, who fell from a load
of hay a few DAYS ago aud sprained his back Is
able 10 walk alout the house and l. rapidly re-
covering "a Hayes and Wheeler club was
formed at Waitsiield Grand Army Hall. saturday
chosen President. D. ; Stoddard, Yice-Presdcnt
and W A. Jones' Secretary. Josiah Holden
George o. Royce, 4. Bushnell !. u Savage and
W McAnister were chosen Executive Committee
4 large number were prt sent and Joined the club
SpeevueS were made hy Mr. Ramsey, g. - Royce,
Ira Richardson, ID. T.. Boydcn, l.. u. Savage,
Wesley McAlster o. c. Wilder J Holden, W
A. Jones and others Monday evening, August
2ist, the club met again and many names were
added 10 the list and n rousng meeting held
Saturday August 10Th. the club met Mt one clock,
r. NJ, TO listen TO addresses from William T..
! Dillingham; aud Edwin !. Palmer. of Waterbury,
and raise q Hayes and Wheeler flag. Every voter
| in Waitsfeld and Fayston II invited TO be present
and the citizens of the surrounding towns have a
special invitation extended 10 them to attend the
| flag raising Waitsield and Fayst1n are almost
unanimous for Hayes and Wheeler such en-
thusiasm has not been seen In Mad River VALLEY
! for many years ~ exists among the citizens a.
help give Fairbanks and Hayes thirty thousand
| majority In Vermont. The Reform club is very
/ prosperous The vestry Of the Methodist church
was filled 10 overlooking at the last meeting
! The next meeting will be held tuesday, August
18th Singing, charades, ory,tOns and discussion.
are held, and the meetings are very interesting
| All are invited TO attend and participate in the
meetings
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

CALAIs-At the request Of the people of Calais
the quartette from Dr. Eggestons church in
Brooklyn, y. Y, who are spending the summer
months in Maple Corner, have kindly consented
to give musical entertainment at the Chris
tian church--Rev o. Dayis'-next Wednesday
evening, August Goth Mr. G A. Foster con
ductor Of music in the Church Of Christian En-
deavor, aud director Of Fosters conservatory Of
music, Is tenor. Mr. T. j. Surpess, bassoi Miss
Cora L. Ketty, soprano; Miss Tina C. Foster, con
tralto and master Royal /. Porter, organist Mr..
Foster is well known to the people Of this vicinity
as an uncommonly fine vocalist, and the talent
he has with him il of high order. Mr.. Surpless'
solos are much admired by all who have heard
them. His voice is very deep and does not lack
in melody As is too frequently the when it II
noted for strength Miss Kelly is first soprano Of
the large choir of forty OF which she Is a member
She il also a member Of the well known Arian
Glee and Madrigal Society" and has taken the
leading part in many Of our operas and oratorios.
She has a natural voice and her singing has none
Of the mechanical appearance that IL always no
ticcd when musician has been made, not born.
Miss Fosters voice l. a rich contralto, but her
forte is instrumental music, at which, at a very
early age, she showed great proficiency. At the
/ age of eleven she became the organist Of the
/ Central Baptist church in Brooklyn, which posi-
I ton she has filled until recently. In musical cir
Giles, Master Porter il considered a prodigy, and
| the people Of Brooklyn have given him the title
Of boy organist. This opportunity To hear some
/ Of the best talent Of New York should be taken
not only by the people Of Calais but by all Of the
neghborng towns The Republicans oi Calais
| held large and enthusiastic meeting Tuesday
evening, August 29d, 10 form a Hayes and Wheeler
cab Professor John NJ Iangston addressed tho
meeting and made telling speech OF nearly
two hours. lie made many good points and We
think the audience were very much interested by
the close attention given The glee club furnished
excellent music and added much to the occasion
The following Is list Of the officers chosen. A
DNineI, President Orson Putnam, c. S. Bennett
W. W Ainsworth, W. v IIerrick and Willard
Bngbee, Nice-Presidentsi George II Gray, Secre
tary; j. V. Il. Kent, Treasurer. An executiv,
committee Of thirteen active Republicans wer,
also chosen, one from each school district in town
The singing on this occasion by the Brooklyn
Glee Club was OF the very highest order and added
a great deal to the interest of the meeting
"who'll take the left?7 by Mr. G. W Foster
leader of the club. and The first gan is fred.
by Mr.. Surpess, were especially applauded, thu
latter piece being repeated at the request Of Pro
lessor Iangston. This club will give one OF the
concerts in the Christian church on Wednesday
evening, August Both, and the reputation thcl
have gained during their short stay in town viii
insure thema crowded house, as they well deserve
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23


Notices, nee cents per line, Invariably.
In Fly August 3, by Rev q. Re,kwfh. JOHN !. LANG
nos aid MAkN a. CliAKD both OF Ely.
In sharon August ~ by Rev. l.. ~ steele JANIS n.
WHITNEY ,of Concord. \ n. and FRANCIS D.. MlGGlN,
Of sharon.
In stJohn-i,ury East August is by Rev J. r. lImnh-
rey, MATTHEW =. MCCAKDN and IDA Mukkll.li both
Of st. Johnshury last.
IN Sorthheld, August 49, by Rev John Gregory. hENll
Mok.I, Jr, OF NeebpDrort, Mas, and RI Ni'i W.
DEWEY, OF Northneid.
In West Randolph August 10 by Rev. - smith, n West
Hartford, GEOhGE j. fklAti asd hAkt b, SAILS
Bury, both Of Randolph.
In Lyndon August l3 By Rev Edward 7. Fairbanks.
NAL1EH q. sMl1l. Isl. OF 81, J1hnsbury and HtSlh
A. HOLBROOk, Of LyHdon.
In waterbury Street August IL, the psrsnnaep ~ the
Methodst Episcopal church. ny Rev. DR. W Underwood,
TIMOTHY Z, NALL and LYDIA !. BEACH, both Of
Hprf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

oSE OF THEM.-iIenry Payne, who was ar
rested for stealing cattle in Chester and held in
five thousand dollars, had on his person when ar
rested bank checks to the amount OF two thousand
dollars, which are believed to be bogus. 1t is
thought that he is one OF the operators in the
fraudulent cattle transactions extensively
practced OF late In Northern Vermont and New
Hampshire, by men ostensibly buying cattle,
Payments have been made in those places by
forged checks, counterfeit money and several
other lodges
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

WATERBURY, Within the present week our
people have had the opportunity of listening 10
two political addresses--one by Colonel W. G.
yeazey, Of Rutland, and another by Professor J..
NJ. Langston, Of Washington, D, C., both able and
earnest advocates Of Republican principles DR.
George c. washburne, superintendent OF schools,
reports an increased attendance during the sum
mer term, and general improvement, especially In
the school on LOOMS hill. The political canvass
is becoming spirited aud exciting on both sides.
o.. There wasa slight frost here Monday morning
last, but nothing was damaged.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

Ku-KLUN IN NERMoNr-As the procession last
evening was passing the corner Of st Paul and
College streets, in Burlington, the Free Press
says, party of democratic roughs assailed them
with a shower Of stones from the granite works
there. Hon. George Nichols, of Mortified, in
one Of the carriages, received blow the shoul-
der; one OF the Milton delegation was hit and Sc
yerely cut in the face, and Others were struck by
the missiles How such arguments will aid the
cause Of the democracy remains TO be seen
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

SouTH WooDBuRy.-A grand musical conyen-
tion will be held in this town, commencing Mon
day, September ith, and continuing four days,
under the leadership of Mr.. G. W. Foster, Of
brooklyn, n. Y. Mr.. Foster will be assisted by
his quartette from Brooklyn; also by the singer
OF this and the adjoining towns The convention
is to conclude with grand concert ON Thursday
evening. Admission to day and evening rehear-
sails Including concert. city eents
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

MtRpER N WEST RUTLAND During quarrel
in West Rutland, on Monday, John ratten shot
Barney McCue through the heart killing him al
most instantly. The cause was feud Of long
standing between the paiten and McCue families
Patten was arrested and lodged in jail, going with
the officers quietly, as he feared the mob. His
victim died in about ten minutes. Had Patten
been there then he would have been lynched
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23
Prospect Park Trotting.

The races at Prospect Park closed on Thursday
there having been postponement q one heat
in the freefor-all race until Thursday morning, on
account Of a lack Of daylight Quite q number OF
people remained 10 see the finishing up Of the at
fair, though most Of those not Immediately inter
ested left on Thursday night The following are
the scores Of the three last races.
SUMMARY
Purse No. /, three hundred doilars-open to all
horses that have never beaten three minutes
hundred and fifty dollars to first seventyive dol
lars to second, forty-iye dollars 10 third aud thirty
dolars To fourth
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

DISTRICT coSvISTloS.-,rhe Republican Dis
trict Convention for the Second District met al
White River Junction last Wednesday and unan
imously renomina;ed Mr. Denison for Congress
Colonel K. Farnham, Of Bradiord, was nominated
for Presidential elector
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

PArRoNs OF HusRANpRN.-Ihe Central YER
mont Council Patrons Of IIusbandry, will hold it,
next meeting at Worcester, on Tuesday, the goth
Of August. Good speakers will be in attendance
The exercise IN the afternoon will be public An
are invited. Let all Patrons turn out, and make
the meeting a success
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-08-23

BEnLls,-Certain parties from Williamstown,
pienieking recently On the premises Of A. A.
Pratt, In Berlin, started a fire in u spot where
there was great danger Of its spreading and when
demonstrated with by Mr.. Pratt, they withdrew in
"huif," and circulated the report that they had
been driven from the place. Now Mr.. Pratt l.
very glad 10 have people use his grounds, and
makes no objection whatever to IL; but Of course
he expects them to have an eye to his interests,
and not endapger his property by building fires in
the wrong place.