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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

CRIMES AND CASUALTIES. - Edward A.
Pierce, an unmarried man. aged about 80,
for three years clerk for 3. Frank Robin
son, Of St. Adams, fdry goods dealer, has
robbed his employer of some SIX thousand
dollars, and run away. The stealing has
been going on for some time. covering near
IL the entire term of his employment. Mr..
Robinson employed a detective from Bos-
ton. Mr.. Walter. who soon caught Pierce in
several thefts Robinson then took Pierce
in hand and endeavored to secure restitu-
ton Seeing that he was caught, Pierce
restored about 8 200 in money and lewelry.
He agreed to raise one thousand among
his friends and work out the rest Of it If
Robinson would show him mercy, not ex
pose him and give him q chance. This
was agreed to, but when Pierce made the
effort among his friends they attached
some Of his property, thus exposing the
matter, and on Saturday he fled 10 Canada.
II Is believed that most Of the money has
been squandered in dress, .iewelry, efforts
to get into good society, and in support OF
bad women. The methods of stealing were,
if the cashier CHANGED to be out. to take
money from the drawer also TO send
check for less amount than purchases and
put the balance in his pocket also. If no
one was watching. to neglect TO send a
check bat make change from his pocket :.
also to take goods for his women, and
furthermore it has been discovered that
numerous lady customers, who preferred
to trade with him, got their goods under
price.
A little thirteen months old boy. son OF
Albert Walker. of lrasburgh. fell from
rock in the shed on the ground, striking his
head on a mali The nail entered the head
near the top OF the ear. breaking the skull
and penetrating the brain 10 the depth OF
an inch and half. The child will doubt
less recover.
The body of Michael Conlan, drowned
at Middlescx. the other day, was recovered
Saturday morning. No suspicious OF foul
pray are entertained
Edward Stone, of St. Johnsbury Center,
A brakeman ON the Boston and Montreal
nirht express. tumbled from the platform OF
his car Saturday The train was going at
the usual rate OF speed. and Stone was as
topi,hed to find himself 10 sand heap and
unhurt.
William Bracket Fisher recently moved
from East WheelOck to Nheelock, and as
the reputation OF the family was not iancied
1 bv his new neighbors, eleven young men
went to his house Thursday night and beat
HIM terribly. breaking his jaw and inlet
/ IN other serious injuries
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16
ELIAS HALLS ESTATE.


STATE OF VERMONT, } To all persons con-
,,s,,,,-, =, -,,- 40 fcerned in the estate VI
DISTRICT OF cHirrENDES' S. Elias Hall, late Of
westiord, in said District. deceased,
GREETING.
At Probate Court holden at Burlington. within
and for the District Of Chittenden the Sd day
OF June. A. ID. 1876, Instrument, pur
porting to be the last VIII and Testament. Of
Elias Howe, late Of Westiord, in said District,
deceased, presented 10 the Court afore-
said for Probate. and is ordered by said Court that
the 9th day OF June, A. d. 1876, at the Probate
Court Rooms, in said Burlington, be assigned for
proving said Instrument; and that notice thereof
be given 10 all persons concerned, by publishing
this order three weeks successfully In the Burlins
ton Free Press, a newspaper printed at said Bur-
IngtOn, previous 10 the time appointed
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear
before said Court at the time and place Aforesaid,
and contest the probate Of said will if you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington, in said Dis
trict. this Sd day Of June A. ID. ls76.
5Ow3w r. S. TAFT, Register
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

DIOCESAN CONVENTION. - The Eighty
>ztn Annual Convention of the Protestant
Church in the Diocese of Vermont met at
Christ Church. Montpelier, Wednesday.
EFT. Rev. Bishop Bissell presiding. The
Llny was read, with sermon by Rev. j.
sham Bliss, OF this city, and the Holy
Communion administered. In the alter
a55a the Bishop delivered his annual ad-
ira-s, and the missionary meeting was held
r the evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16
BURLINGTON AND VICINITY,

We delayed our Weekly day, in hopes
q receiving the nomination at Cincinnati.
IL to the hour of going to press, this Fri
IaD forenoon, no ballot had been reached
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

\ TEMPERANCE MEETING will be held at F.
-,zJunction. on Tuesday evening next. 1t
viii be addressed by Henry Ballard and Z.
3 Styles. and Reformed Mems Club will
20. reauized
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16
Addison County COurl-Jane Term. 1876.
HON. JouN PIERPOINT, Presidi NJ Judge.
Hon. J. + + E I;,HIIso Assistant Judges.
Isaac NJ. TRIPP, High sheriff
MIDDLEBURY, June :,

Hon. }. r. hoBkkis, Assistant Judges.
ISAAC NJ. TRIPP, High sheriff
CSC. R. CHAPMAN, States Attorney
MIDDLEBURY, June :, 1876.
Grand Jurors-Addison, T. r: Noonan ;
Rridnort. A. Ii. Rice Bristol, NJ. T.; Var
new: Cornwall, L. d. Ruchard Ferris
bnTeb Mark Prindle: Hancock, Titus Hut
cb;5son Leicester. ". L. Flint; Lincoln,
ID II sargent: Middlcbury, II. b. Wright;
Monkton. l.. E. Smith; New Haven, A. a.
FarreworthI; Orwell. d. b. Buel; Sails
hnry j. j. Kelsey; Shoreham, Elmer Bar
nm Starksboro. c. \. Atwood Yer
gennes A. Scoyel: Weybridge, Isaac Drake
Whiting. Allen ketchum.
Pe,it Jifrors-Addison F. 5. Golf; Bird
noet. N. d. Phelps and T. W Hemlnway
Rristol. c. W. Norton and W: +. Dunshee
Garpxall. o. A. Fields; ferrisburgh, L. C.
Nsr,;n and Martin +. Allen: Goshen.
Stonbsn ). Hooker Granville, K. j. Flint;
Uapcock Hiram Perry Leicester. ID. l.
Sm;rb Lincoln, NJ. b. Cove: Middlebqry'
Sfenhen w. Remlee and John W. Halliday
Nonkton. Ezra Knowles and David b.
ColIins New Haven. ii. c. Roscoe and > e
Nash Orwell, ID. L. Griswold Panton'
Martin Hoyt; Riptcn, Hiram /. opoor )
Salisbury. James Whitney shorehsm'
Charles Witherell ami b; n buzzeii
STARK sboro. K. r. dill and B; j.; Grinnili :
Verrennes, Ira Bingham and +; W. Coe
Waitbam, IL. 5. Jackman; Meybridge'
silas +. Wright Whiting. Edward A
Carey
The first case for trial on the jury list Is
nc;a "a Hill. This Is an action on prom
;.sorv note which was given for about
900 acres of land, situated on Hogback
Mountain, in the town of Monkton. j. Ii
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

THE FOURTH OF JuLY-THE FIRKuEN S Tour
yi1ENr. - For the fremen's tournament.
"a the coming Fourth of July, it is proposed
20 offer prizes aggregating S225-SIOO to
first, So 10 second and $50 to third.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

The PEgrs1AN SYRUr v.taAzes and eur'cLes tie
blood, tones up the system, builds up the broken
down, cures Dyspepsia, Debility. Dropsy. Chlls
and Fever Chrome barruua. Nervous Affect laus
bols, Humcrs, Diabetes a. Thousands have been
changed by the use %. this remedy from weak. sick
y futernS creatures, O. strong, healthy. and
happy mcu aud women and iuval.ds cannot rea-
sNuahly hes. tate Co give . trial.
b page pamphlet, containing history u the
PERUVIAN SYRUP, a valuable paper on progress 10
medical Sc ence. treatise 90 iron us q meica
AGENT. test m0uals from d.stil- -uished physicians
cierrl men and others VIII Dee sent free a. any adj
dress. SETH v. IowLE SONS. Projectors. -l
Aarr.s Az. Boston. Sod ty dealers generally.
June o. dcoi&wlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

FATAL ACADEMIA little boy, eight or
nine years of age, son of Mr.. Lapoint, brick
maker at Richford, while at play at the
b:.tk yard, Tuesday afternoon. was caught
10 the machinery. and his skull was crush.
Co. Tie died Wednesday morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16
SAMUEL CHAsE's ESTATE.
HEMoN II. spnAGUE,s ESTATE.

NE, THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been az
w pointed by the Honorable tine Probate Court
for the District Of Chttenden, Commissioners to
eeive examine and adjust the claims and demands Of
all persons, against the estate OF Hemon r. Sprague,
late Of Huntington, in said District, deceased, and
thereto and six months from the day Of the date
hereof. being allowed by said Court for that
purpose, We do therefore hereby give notice. that
We Will attend 10 the business Of appointment,
at the dwelling house OF Harry Ross in Huntington,
IN said District, the last Wednesdays Of August
and November next, at 10 O'Clock a. N, on each
o: said days.
Dated this sth day Of June, A. d. ls76.
HENRY BREWSTER r.;..i-
5iw3t GEORGE WYMAs, |ONii1 's''OHeis'
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AARON PUrNAM's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, D To all persons con
DISTRICT OF cHIrrESDES. Xaron Putnam, late of
westford, in said district, deceased
GREETING.
Att probate court. holden in Burlington, within
and for the district OF Chittenden On the lstn Jay
OF May, 1876, an instrument, purporting 70 ee
the last will and testament, Of Aaron Putnam Ate
Weslford, in said district deceased. was presented
70 the Court Aforesaid. for probate, and " Is
ordered BY said court that the 10th day o. June
1876, st the probate court rooms IN sa,a Ds,-
and that notice thereof be given to All persons
concerned. by publishing this order tire we'll
suocessvsly In the Darlington Free rrsss, ns ~
paper printed ct said Burlington, previous 70 me
Tbsf.fore, You are hereby notified 70 appear y,
fore paid coart 1t the time ana place ai3s.sa :. -
S3ivsn u13sr my hand st Burlingouns v nd ~
taiss, tits lolh day Of Nay, lgS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

81. Adams BUTTER MARKET, June b
The attendance was good, the receipts large
and the market firm at last week quota
lions. with a better feeling, and more IN
euiry for choice lots Good sold Is cents :
cnoice. 20 cents, gilt edged. 81 cents, with
OCCASIONALLY wol-known dairy selling at
higher price. At Enosburgh Falls,
Franklin. East Berkshire and other points
the ruling price was 20 cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

ANNUAL CoNFERENcE.-Tbe Annual Con
i.rence OF Congregational Ministers aud
Churches for Franklin and Grand Isle
Counties Was held at Bakersfield. the It'll
and sch instants. Rev. G. Van Norden was
chosen Moderator, and Rev. R. Hicks. Reg
.--,r. All the churches of the Conference
except Two sent full delegations. In add
tIn % the usual exercises. a Woman's Mis-
-1uary Meeting was held. This. it is ex-
rettei. wall constitute part of regular
Iroeeedings hereafter. The report of the
& mmttee or the state of religion showed
that an aggregate Of l72 members had been
aiiei to the churches Of the Conference
daring the year, OF whom the church at 81.
bans received 50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

DEArH OF THE OLDEST PosTHAsTER-
Uncle" Daniel Curtis, the Oldest postmas-
Ter IN the United States. died at his resi-
tenoe in North Dorset, Saturday morning,
aged s. years. Until quite lately he has
Teen almost as active a. young man. lie
was first appointed postmaster by President
jackson. \ few months ago be received a
.fttor from the Department in Washington
informing him that he had been longer IN
~eIyIce than any other postmaster IN tins
country
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

Tue MURDERER TArRo.-Edward Tatro is
now said to be the son of Mitchell Iatro,
who was a member of Company +, Tenth
Vermont regiment, and died IN Anderson
vile prison His mother sister and brother
went to see him Saturday. lie Is some
what more cheerful than he was before he
made his confession.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

LAMBDA loTA.- The fortieth annual re-
auiou OF the Lamb da Iota Society OF the
University Of Vermont will be held IN this
city on the evening OF June y, 1870
Orator. William ". Blodgett, OF Rhode
Island Poet, Rev. f. E. Herrck' OF Chel-
SEA. Supper at the Van Ness House.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

Depends the purity Of the Breath. Preserve them
unb!emlshed by the use Ct tle famous SozJDoSr
that perfectly harmless vegetable preparation, and
Son Wil never regret ID. June l5.deoGkWIt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16
lHE GovERNORsHIP. - Newfane. Jamaica
and Guiliord, have elected Estey delegates.

He Wv EkNOkSHlH. - NeWfanc. Jamaica
and Guiliord, have elected Estey delegates
The TEMPERANCE MOvENENT.-The san
day evening temperance meeting, at CITY
Hall. was attended by the customary large
audience, floor, stage and galleries being
well filled. For some unexplained reason
Mr. j. X. Osgood, who had been announced
as the orator of the evening, failed to put
IN an appearance, and the speaking was
done by the members Of the club and done
very accsptably. \ very pleasant feature
OF the evening was the excellent singing of
the Sheppard Jubilee singers (colo-ed) who
rendered finely the wild and weird planta-
tion melodies.
The next Sunday evening meeting will be
addressed by Messrs. c. {. Frost. oi Auburn.
Maine, and j. R. McKelvey, and it Is antie-
ipated that it will be the best of the series
Mr.. j. X OsgOod spoke at Springfield.
Vermont, the other night. and organized
Reformed Mems Club numbering 49, mem
hers. \ night or two afterwards, Mr.. l.
NJ. Read. of Bellows Falls, spoke in the
same place and added over 80 signatures
to the club.
The citizens Of Brattleboro have sub
scrlbed $500 for the reading room of their
Reformed Mems Club.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

iliNEsaURGH The temperance WORK has
gun prosperouslv. At the meeting
thursday evening of last week it was unex-
r.ateIly announced that Mr. McKelvev
could not be present and several citizens ad-
dressed the meeting. About forty addition
. names were secured to the pledge
The Cornet Band serenaded James Miner.
L-i.. lew evenings since, and were hand
-lmeiy entertained at his residence. The
land plays finely now under steady practice
and the very efficient leadership of Mr. j.
s. Patrick
Grass Is looking finely and the farmers
anticipate a heavy and early crop.
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Commercial.
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6UNENNMEN $ l.. Sc AID s.r.--
STATE BONDS lumf4aI
STOCKS dUll.
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GoLp Mining IN NERHoNT.-Work has re-
commenced at the Green Mountain gold
nine. in Plymouth, under the supervision Of
the proprietor, Mr.. V. Woodeock' who i
working FIVE men. and reports the washlng9
AZ S25 per day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

CHARL0TTE.-The ladies of the C0ngreca-
tional church, in Charlotte. gave Cen
tennisl entertainment, on Friday evening.
Notwithstanding the rain the house was
well filled, and the audience were kept on
the gui rirc for more than an hour and a
half by succession OF songs. tableaux, in
-trumental music, etc. After PRAYER by the
pastor Of the church, a beyy % young la
dies. appropriately dressed. were intro
duced as 1876. Then followed kitchen
scene of l77G-a table set with the old-iash-
i0nedyiands. and seated about the room the
family in old fashioned dresses. knee buck
les. straight-bOdied coats. etc, with the
spinning wheels, large and small. the tai
low candles, conch-shell. ETC.. etc. The vocal
music was very fine. Mrs. Alexander pre-
sided at the piano. Mr.. o. H. Alexander
piano and cornet. Dea. c. Stebbins with the
clarinet and Master joey Barton with a very
fine harmonicon. discoursed very sweet and
stirring music which was frequently enc0red.
One OF the instrumental chOruses was very
finely intermingled with bird songs by ..
II. Alexander. After the tableaux and music
fine collation. was provided Tor q large
number of guests. at the yestry.
The freight train that passes Charlotte at
six clock q. m, dumped several cars Oft
from the track near this station, Monday.
The train went on quite distance before
they discovered their loss. The mail train
was detained some time. Two cars were
completely wrecked.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

HFsTroRD.-A little boy named Eddie
Athertou, living with Henry Atherton. met
with an accident some weeks ago. breaking
h.- leg, near the hip. On the occasion Of
bis fir, attempt to walk after his recovery.
ha fell and broke it again in the same place.
The boy being quite young. it Is very prob
able that he viii not be crippled by this
-aJnd accident
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

RlCmaNp MAREET. June l2.-Butter to-
DAY sold at from Il 10 poe. 4 few tubs Of
choice sold at 2lc; twenty cents being the
ruling price for good. Cheese sold at 6
u :. Tor farm daries, and Toe for factory.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

SEVERAL names at present seem likely to
be brought before the County Convention
i.r State Attorney Ii Is understood that
A. g. Nhittemore, Esq, will again be pre-
-.ntld by his friends. and that Hamilton )
Peck, Esq, of this city, Is also candidate
ir the nomination. c. ). Palmer, ESQ. OF
jericho, viii be supported. it Is said, fol
tile nomination by his friends in that part
.i the C0auty. Should the composition OF
Tie convention and the number of opposing
candidates afford him sufficient encourage
iu-at, Mr.. Hewitt will also be a candidate
for reelection. Mr.. Whittemore and Mr.
Peek are both likely young lawyers both
graduates Of the University, and Mr.. Peek
was hearty supporter Of Mr.. Whittemore
two years ago. We should be sorry to see
them running against each other, in the
Convention.
SILVER MINING IN VERMONT. The silver
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

ALPHABETICALLY r Henry Ballard, Of Bur
lugtou. gave very sound lecture before
the Reformed Club, in the Academy Hall,
a, Nidilebury, last Sabbath evening. The
house was unusually well filed, all the
churches being represented.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16
REDUCTION IN THE PRICES OF
WATCHWORk.
Return to Rates Charged Be
fore tia WHF.

Watches will now be cleaned
for SI.OO fusienA Of ol.5O, and
all watch and other repairing
appertainimg to the business
advanced during the War, now
done nj the old tRriG. In
making this change I wish TO
saw that have mo desire % cut
under prices, only charging the
same ms I'm Rutland and other
towns, and have done what L
cons believe the times
demand.
True Railroad Time kept here.
Feb3, fd&wtf e. w. WlN0ATE.
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W,rrRy1r1E. - The johnson Dramatic
Club gave an exhibition at ;. Il. Miller
Hall, on Friday evening last. Inc man
play of the evening was Ten Nights IN
Bar Room. There were from seyenty,h'e
10 eighty persons present, many OF t1en
from johnson, and few from Cambridge
One of our best farmers. Jason W. COD
ding has already planted his corn the
second time. and both times the seeu uaS
proved a failure and none came up.
The hay crop bids fair to be one of the
best for several years. Although the season
was late. grass never looked better IN TINS
county than at the present time.
On Thursday last the LamouIe county
Good Temp!ar's Union was held at Beivl-
dere with Kelley River Lodge, A. H. otra NV. /,
Of Stowe, acting as W. L. 1. very 'I"
were present at the forenoon session u
the evening the house was croWded win
old and Young No particular address was
given in the evening, but short speeenes
were made by Rev. B. F. Rattray and John
Carpenter, of johnson, John w. French
and Others from Cambridge. and A n
Straw, of Stowe. After the public eAer-
cises Of the evening were over, the mempei7
Of the order present opened lodge NEE :,
ing and three new members were initiated
Several older members were taken back ana
restored to membership Inc ineT.ins
proved to be an excellent one Tor all lem
plars present The next County ohien
will be held with the lodge at Stowe, III
the month Of August next C. T.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16
AARON PUTNAN's ESTATE.

WE, THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been sp-
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate Court
for the District Of Chittenden. Commissioners to
receive. examine and adjust the claims and demands
OF all persons, against the estate OF Aaron Put
man, late Of Westiord. in said District. deceased.
and also all claims and demands exhibited in Offset
thereto and six months from the day of the date
hereof being allowed by said Court. for that purpose,
We do therefore hereby give notice, that we will
attend 10 the business Of our appointment. at the
dwelling house, Of Mrs. Aaron Putnam, OF West
ford. in said District. on the second Saturdays
Of July and October next, at 10 O'Clock 4. N, On
each OF said days.
Dated this 18th day Of June. A. ID. 1876.
5na. N \; A. w TvLER Commissioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

Muroy.-The postofice. at Milton, and
book and stationery store OF +. whitney
Wa broken into Tuesday night. At littie
past one o'clock a. m, one OF the CITIZENS
passing by the office, getting together
fishing party, discovered a ialnt ilght lh 70
the building. Going up on the stel's u
Of tbings. he thought he heard a cap snap
lie then aroused some of the neighbOrs, but
while 50 doing the wouid-be robbers escap
cd. by way OF secluded window, without
securing much booty. l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-16

MIDDLEBURY.-A. H. Nichols. a printer
employed IN the Register Office, shot him
self, Sunday night, with a revolver. lie
fired four shots, only one Of which how
ever. took effect. the ball entering in
front Of his ear and lodging directly back Of
his right eye. lie had been somewhat dis
sipated and a young lady to whom he had
been quite attentive had Of late refused to
see him. Sunday evening he tried to gain
admittance 70 the house where she lived
but was refused admittance. About
half past ten that evening. shots were
heard near the Park. below the Add
son House, where he was found a. above
stated. His recovery is doubtful and should
be his live eyesight Will be ruined