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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16
Moody,
q. MORTON

VERGENNEs. -Twenty- seven cents is the
ruling price for butter.
There were union services. Sunday even
ing, at the Baptist church. under the
auspices Of the Young Mems Christian
Association. of this place. Rev. George Z.
Hall delivered the address, on {" The Chris
tlan duty OF striving to attain unto that
condition OF perfection spoken of by Christ
when he said, BE ye therefore perfect, even
as your Father in Heaven is perfect - The
audience was large and gave the closest at
tentiOn throughout.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

CAMBRIDGE CEsTER.-1he Rt. Rev. Bishop
Bissell, OF Burlington. is expected to ofici
ate in the Union House, at Cambridge Cen
ter. on Sunday next. November 18th, at
1919 a. m. The public are cordially invit-
ed to attend
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

FAMILY AFFECTIoN.-There is singular
contest going on in a Hartford, CT. family,
where 60-years-Old father and his 2O-years-
old son are both counting the adopted
daughter and sister. The girl is in a strait
betwixt two; the young man is of the age
and suits her, but he can't support wife.
while the old gentleman has plenty of
money and she also owes him gratitude for
taking her from life of poverty Mean
while, both parties urge their suit5 openly
and vigorously.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

WESTERN CRoPs.-lt is stated that the
increase in the illinois wheat crop this
year is a hundred million bushels. In
crease in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin,
one hundred and fifty million bushels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

KILLED ON THE TRACK. Benjamin Pat
terson, aged fifty years, while walking on
the track in tho depot yard, at Bennington,
Monday, was struck by an engine and al
most instantly killed, both limbs being en-
tirely severed from the body, and his skull
badly fractured. lie leaves eight children
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

The Ugdensburg IN. 1.J JOWHal men
tons the following curious coincident DR.
j. H. Benton and George ID. Seymour at
tended a negro entertainment together the
night previous to the December earthquake
of 1865 and while returning home remark
ed about the clear sky and wonderful still
hess. Saturday night they went again to-
gether to hear the jubilee Singers On
their way home Seymour remarked to Dr.
Benton the wonderful similarity Of the ky
and atmosphere to those of the night of the
December earthquake. and said he would
not be surprised If we had another h, fore
morning. When it came both he and Dr.
Benton were reminded of the previous
nights conversation. The result shows
that Mr.. Seymour is a good earthquake
prOunOsticator
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

A WORD TO CLERGY MEN
FRIEND, stop that cough! Do not neglect Com
mon Cold even for day. 1t may end in Con-
sumption and death. REV. N. II. Downs ELIXIR
mas cured thousands. both old and young. and it
VIII cure yon. If taken freely and in season. This
fLINIR has been before the American people
FORTY slN YEARS, and has never failed to give
relief to all who have used it. 1t has won its way
by ACTUAL SERVICE, until it has become house
hold friend in Thousands of host families Res-
ular physicians use and recommend it. Clergy
men and all public speakers are its best patrons
Railroad Employees. much xposed to colds. coughs
etc. should always use it. Farmers lawyers
Merchants and every body, old aud young, speak
highly in its praise.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

HENRY CRossMAN, Clarendon's missing
man, has been traced to Hampton. N. Y,
where be purchased a quantity of liquor,
and then to Rutland, where he arrived on
an evening train, and where all trace of hin
was Lost. Foul play Is feared.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

ALBERT FREscu was recently arrested at
Craftshury, tried for furnishing liquor.
found guilty OF four offences, and fined
$40 and costs, amounting to $50. for want
OF which he was committed to jail at Iras
h,rr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

The New York mailbag. on being thrown
from the mail car to the depot platform at
Bellows Falls, Saturday, was stolen and
no traces of the thief or bag have been dis
cnYerei
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

BLEW AwAY.-S. f. Webb. of Guildhall,
while crossing toll bridge, had occasion to
take out some money from his pocket when
a new nifty dollar bill blew from his hands
into the water below and passed down the
stream
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

Mr. MOODY is meeting with immense sue
cess in Manchester. The interest manifest
ed in his meetings is said to be without n
parallel in the religious history of Now
Hampshire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

AT the Baptist church. Rutland, Sunday
ten young ladies wero baptized, and at the
Methodist church five persons were received
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

RICHMOND MARKET, November l2.-But-
ter sold at "a to &c cents for the best offered;
ls to % for good; Is to II for ordinary
Cheese, 6 to ia cents for plain and II to
II! for sage. Potatoes brought 40 to IS
cents per bushel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

CSDERHILL Ri. Rev. Bishop Bissell.
of Burlington. is expected 10 oficiate in
Calvary church, UnGerhill, on Sunday
next, Nov. 18th. at $3.50 p. m. The public is
cordially invited to attend.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

And cause dyspepsia. Eut if they are brushed every
tWeniy-four hours with SOZODoNr, they will be
come white and healthy. proper masticltor, of the
food. The fragrance that soZODoNr imparts to
the breath is positively deli shtsul
Nov Is deOdIwlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

IL. S HORACE FAIRBANKS.
By the Governor:
A.E. RAskuS, Secretary OF Civil and Military
Affairs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

The VERGEsNEs POISONING CAsE.-The
examination Of Ezra P. Smith and Mrs
Champlin, arrested for the supposed poison
ing of Mrs. Smith, will take place at Middle
bury, Tuesday, Nov. 20, before Justice
Enapn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

SENT To THE REFoRM School james
Linan. Jr., of Vcrgennes. boy fifteen
years old, of bad reputation. has been sent
to the Reform School for pelting citizen
with stones
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

1T is said that the managers OF the Port
land and Ogdensburg railroad contemplate
running daily through train from Port
land to Ogdensbnrg.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

The Woman Christian Temperance
Union of Utica, provided a supply of hot
coffee and crackers for the poll workers and
electors of the various wards in that city
on election day, and disposed of moro than
three hundred gallons of coffee in this way.
In return for cup Of coffee Senator Conk
ling handed the ladies ten dollars, with bis
best wishes. If coffee could thus eVesy-
where supersede whiskey, as an electoner-
ing element, how much better thousands of
voters would feel the morning after election
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

REV Ii. n. HovEr has resigned his pas
torate Of the Baptist church, in Lowell,
ynars
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

TAX GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.

INN fhhNLAMAiON-
THE Lord hath done great things for u.s. where
OF we are glad"
The dew, the rain and sunshine sessonsbly sent
in aid of the lsbors Of the husNandman' enabling
him to gather the bountiful harvest with gladness
and to fill his granary tooveriowing the RETURNING
prosperity attending the varied industrial and
commercial interests; the continuance oil heai'n'
peace and good order; the universal ENJOY ment OF
civil liberty under the supremacy Of law without
the presence of tho blyonet the press, the schools
and the churches, on every hand inviting To Know
ledge, to culture and to purity and above ALL the
most gracious presence OF the DIVINE spirit IN
CT ming and turning the heart to righteousness and
to huliness-al proclaim the fisnsl and manifold
blessings Of Gods Providence and grace to the peo
pie of this State and Nation during the past year,
and call for a public religious festival of Thanks
giving and Praise to tho Author and Giver OF all
good.
Therefore, in pursuance of established custom
and the Proclamation of the President of the
United States, |, Horace Fairbanks Governor ofthe
State OF Vermont do hereby appoint THURSDAY, TBE
TwENrY-SIsTH DAY CT NOVEMBER instant, to he
observed by the people of this commonwealth asa
day OF Thank giving and Praise.
Let US that day abstain from all secular &C
equations. assemble IN our usual places oil pubic
worship. render to Heavenly Father a free-.ill
offering praise and the homage of hearts soften
ed and warmed by His unbounded goodness pro-
lection and mercy.
Let us especially thank and praise Him for the
gospel Of forgiveness, reconciliation and pea.e
through our Lord Jesus Christ free to all alike.
And, we joyfuly gather around the festive
board in the midst o. sured plenty let
member to divide a portion to the poor and needy.
that their hearts may he made glad W tn ours. Let
the remembrance of His goodness so fill our hearts
with heavenly charity, that our lives may be a
perpetual song of praise and thanksgiving.
Given under my hand and the seal of the state, at
st. Johnsbury, this twc'ith day Of November,
in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and seventy seven. o: the indepen-
deuce ofthe United States the one hundred and |
second. and Of this Commonwealth the one |
hundred and first.
Isl HORACE FAIRBAsks.
By the Governor:
A. E. RAnKus, Secretary OF Civil and Military
Afyairs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

REv GEO Il. FRENCH. for six years pas
tor or the Congregational church in John
son, has rendered his resignation
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

'ThRt LII u ba d Of Mine -,

VT any BODY discs husband, say that they consider
my new tilt Edge Cards in that pretty little Box
which got at the Free Press Office, the latest and
most unique design they ever saw. So ,a,s one OF
the ladies. Nov I1d9.wI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

TIE Messenger says that trade in St. Al
bans has not been so prosperous in five
yea1s as it is this Fall
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

ii 4 YOU ELLOW EYEs.
Baxter's Mandrake Bitters will certainly cure
you. L you have any Liver difficulty, Indigestion,
constipation pain in the right side, try these Bit
tiers at once. and SOC how much good You can re-
cove Tor % cents Nov. 10. d,w&t, ms spo
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

The Chicago Infer Ocean publishes let
ter written by Senator Morton in 1865. in
which he says:
For the sympathy expressed Tor me by the
people ut homo | am most grateful. and you
are right when You say you believe that
deeply appreciate the prayers which have
been offered up by the praying friends whom
| have lett behind. | AN no Infidel was
educated by pious grandparents to a pro-
iessed belief in Christianity. and taught to
reverence holy things; and though may
not IN many things have led Christian
lie, yet have never fallen into disbelief,
nor have | been tho immoral man some
would have the world believe Tho Chris
tan gentleman is one OF the noblest and
loyellest characters on earth, for which
entertain tho highest respect and love.
recognize the hand of Providence in all the
affairs OF men. and believe there il divine
economy which regulates tho lives and
conduct Of nations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

TnE City Hall is being strengthened, &C
eordIng to the recent recommendations OF
the committee Of the City Fathers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

The argument for new trial OF Asa
MagoOn, convicted of killing Streetcr at
Barre in 1873. has been heard at Montpel-
Ter, but 1T is not thought that the trial will
be granted. Magoon used to be very re-
ligiOus. read his Bible and prayed great
deal. refused to play cards with the other
prisoners, and declared that, If he were
freed, he would conduct religious meetings
in the Orange schOOl-hOuee. Other prs
Oner5 used to hear him struggling in his
cell at night. and crying out about seeing
the murdered Stroetcr but he dOesn' take
much interest in religion now, actually
plays card, and takes II lively interest IN
the movement for re-trmi.
Big FUcpslA Mrs. George Peterson, of
tnls city, has iuUhsia with 1903 blossoms
and buds and more cOmlng--several coun-
ties to be heard from, in fact.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

For rapid work on substantial building
commend US to the new block now going up
on the old Allen House site.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

CoTA-EUST.--In Ferrisburgh, Oct. p, at the NJ
4. Parsonage. by Kew. j. W. Bennett, Mr.. Tyson
Gotta and Miss carrie A. Hunt both of Fcrrshursh.
BIPLEs-kMBALL.-luF errisburgh, Nov d, Isl.
at the residence Of the brides ia Their by Rev j. "
Bennett, Mr.. hufus II. hipes o, kinncE iDnick,
Wis, and Miss Ann E. kImball of Ferrshurgh.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

ESCAPE OF FIRE BUG FROM JAIL.-Syd-
ney II. Jones, imprisoned in Newfane jail,
for burning a school house at Windham,
escaped Monday by Overpowering the jailer,
who had gone to the cell with the prison
er's breakfast JOne. licked the iron doors
behind him, whereby ample opportunity
gas afforded far his escape
pNnERHILL CENTRE.-Delinus Melvin had
the fingers of his right hand all cut of, in
the plaDer in Tcrrill and Horizons clap
board mill The wound was dressed by
DIR. Burdick. lie lost his left hand " bile
returning from the army.
The snow hes disappeared from the
mountain again.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16
a REMEDY THAT NEVER FAILS

HENRY 4 JoHNsoS's ARsIcA AND OIL LINrNESr is
an external remedy Tor or beast, for curing
Wounds, Sprains. Strains. Sores, Cuts, Bruises,
Burns and Ulcers of every kind, including skin
Diseases generally, and while its application is
harmless and never painful its effects are most won
derinl As a EAnILY LISlNENr it meets the wants
Of every household. Warranted to satisfy ali who
use it,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

The REVIVAL WORK IN New HAMPSHIRE
Mr.. Moody is conducting his meetings at
Manchester. n. H., substantially on the
same plan as that adopted in this city. A
noon prayer meeting Is held daily, preceded
by conservation meeting of half an hour
The attendance, on these shows increasing
interest. Mr.. Moody has Bible readings at
} y. IN and breaches in the evening, to
immense audiences. An overflow meeting
on Monday evening was addressed 10y Rev
Mr. MOorhouse. Mr. SsuKey assists at all
these meetings. Young mems meetings are
held at O'Clock p. m. with increased at
tendance. number of conversions have
taken place. At women'- Incetlng held
on Sunday 65 persons rose for prayers.
Messrs. White and McGranahan at
Portsmouth and Messrs Needham and Cato
at Concord. are also having crowded audi
ences. with many conver@l0ns
ST. ALBAss.-A correspondent OF tho
Boston Giote writes: An ingenious st Al
phhihhb iui "cii " ploitnSipndl CleclTiclan.
has devised an improvement on the tele-
phone of Professor Bell. which he confident
ly expects will make that wonderful in
strument available on the Atlantic Cable
working model is now IN process of con
structlon, and. if trial test justiiie- the
inventors expectations, an instrument will
"a N ha MT 81 4
cal experiment
Tho grain. -four and feed firm of S. {.
Noble 4 Co. has failed for about SIS 900
All business IS very dull here. and the hard
times don't let up perceptibly as yet
The fathor and principal bondsman of II.
Ii. Bailey. ex-Colloctor, have arranged to
make good the deficit in his accounts with
out further legal proceedings The actuaI
shortage is about So 500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

Nsw YORK. Nov. A..
COTTON * uui,t sal,s ssi h,I.s M a, e.
FIDUU- urm fair ,r,t, demand No, O., an,
I 10. snperfne state md western nj g,11e i n"
common Ia ,uod ,xtrn x,st.rn and s,,,a : a. a,
SIS; xood to choc. extra do at NJ mi r1
common To choice white whcat w,sf,rn .,tr, a,
i n5 az II iancy White wheat western eHtrs al
& l,17 IN rotnmon Ia .,,nd cxtra nhin o. a.,
70 c,m,"p Ia csc. ' . VIA" ~ V''9 ~ ~
+ 5n1s D. latent Minn.snt, ,,tra I'D ~ -.
h5g = choic, 10 donhie c,tr, = ~ :, - :, AZ"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

IT is suggested that the prize chrome man
whom the Rutland Herald unearthed, the
other iay-that rarissima avis who worked
in the shop and store from seven a. IN. till
niue p. M, came home and put up stove.
with all that that implies. shelled beans
enough for the next days dinner, and re
tired at twelve O'Clock, not having said
cross word was deaf and dumb man. Is
the Herald prepared to deny the allegation
and defy the allegatOrs?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

writer in one of our standard medical Journals
says: Il vas cured of Dropsy in one month by
using HUNTS REMEDY" All iseases of the
Kidney, Bladder and Urinary Organs are cured by
HUNTS REMEDY.
CLARkEs TooTH ACHE DRoPs cure instantly.
Nov Is, deodSvlv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

QUACKs CONE TO GRIEF-"Doctors" A g..
H. and Preston Sweet, of New Haven,
Conn. who figured in this city and vicinity
quite largely, last Summer came to grief at
Brattlc boro. the other day, under the new
State law, which prohibits the practice OF
medicine, surgery or midwifery by any per-
son in this State without a license from the
board OF ccnsors of a regularly chartered
medical society, unless he shall already have
been in the practice OF the profession here
for the term OF five years. By the action of
the Come cticut River Medical Association.
A. Ii. Sweet, the elder of the two doe
tors, who was at that time receiving pa
tlents in Bellows Falls, came before DR.. H.
ID. HoltOn, one ut the censOrS OF the assO-
cation. for examination under the statute
This examination showed him to be not
only entirely ignorant OF anatomy, the dag
nOsis of diseases. ETC. but also of the proper
doses of even the simplest, az well az the
more powerful and deadly drugs, like NOR
phlne. belladOnna, aconte, and the like. A
license was, of course. refused MIN and he
was then arrested as the statute provides,
but ii appearing that he was poverty strick-
en-, and seeming to he a harmless and mot
fensive old man, he was let off on condition
that he lett the State. The next day the
son. Preston Sweet. who WAS then "prac-
ticing" in Brattleb0rO, wa. also called be-
lore DIR. liO.ton for examination. One hun
dred and nineteen questions were asked hun
IN anatomy, diagnosis. and general prac-
uoe, the questions being strictly confined,
ut his request, to those relating to the class
OF chrome diseases which he especially ad-
vertised to treat. After the examination, a
careful comparison of the questions and an
swers showed that only about one question
In eight had been answered with approx
mate correctness, and license was, there
lore, refused him. lie was also Uniformed
that he must either submit to prosecution
or leave the State, and chose the latter
alternative and left town. Tho credulous
poop.c to be found in overy locality who
are 80 prone to pin their faith To every
travelling guack will do well to heed the
moral OF the above.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

SHORT MORN STOCk-0ur farming read
ers will notice the advertisement, in another
column, of Short-horn stock for sale at Col.
CannCn's Stock Farm. These fine improved
animals are sold at very reasonable prices !;
and our farmers will stand greatly in their
own light, if they allow them to be taken
out of the State. They are just what is
wanted to improve our native stock. and
will at once add value to tho herd much
greater than their cost.
NkRPLANCk CoLvIN, in letter to the
the Albany Argus, describes very wildly
the earthquake OF last Sunday morning, as
felt at Saranac. Lake. Elo was awakened
by low. deep roar, as of an approaching
hurricane. This was followed by the
trembling and oscillation of the earth, IN
crcasing in rapidity and broken by sudden
Jars or shocks-yery heavy, the whole
building moving, windows and doors Jar
ring at every shock. Many of the guests
opened their rooms doors and shouted
some ran out into tho halls. After a mo-
ment all was quiet again. In tho morn
ing small bits OF plaster were found on the
floors down stairs. A very noticeable
lifting sensation was observed, the most
violent movement seeming to be up and
down.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16
WORD TO CLERGY MEN.

Ro'e Lining and Robe Trimmings at the BE,
live
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-11-16

Tue FLETCHER HosPIrAL The brick work
of this fine building is now completed and
the roof is being put on; and for an cle-
giant and substantial structure, cost being
considered, it would be hard to find its
equal anywhere. 1t is OF brick; three
stories and basement The main building
measures As by "a feet and there is an an
mex 40 by rs. The main entrance faces the
street. On the first floor of the main build
ing are commodiOus rooms for the surgeon,
visiting and experimenting physicians,
trustees, visitors, matron and nurse, and
three wards. The first floor of the annex is
devoted to the dining room, dispensary,
consultation room, and the necessary con
venicnces and accessories. On the second
hoor are eleven wards, kitchen. nurses
room, etc. The third floor has five rooms,
to be used as may be necessary, bath rooms
and other cOnyeniences. The basement
(where the janitor's family will probably
reside) is divided off into number of apart-
ments, including a spacious kitchen, space
Ter heating apparatus (the whole building
is to be heated by steam, though each room
contains also an open fire-placc). etc. The
stone and brick work was done by Guy n.
Willard; the carpenter work is done by the
day under the charge of Rodney Roby and |
Judge Parker has tho general supervision |
OF the entire work.