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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10

BRISTOL BILLS FALSE KEY.-In taking
down the Jail mt DanVille, the workmen
found carefully concealed on n little pro
lection in the privy vault the key made by
Bristol Bill, and with which it is said he
unlocked all the cell doors, and let all the
prisoners together 1t came to the keep
er's notice that this was done, but the key
could never be found and remained in its
retirement twenty-seven years. This key
is curiosity. The shaft, which is eight
or ten inches long, is nm old tin dipper
handle, filled with zinc, which Bill tore up
from under the stove and melted and run
into it, thus making it heavier and strong
er. A cross-p piece mt the end, made of the
same material, gave IL chance for Il pur-
chase. The part of the key that turned
the lock was made of tin tubes, also
filed with zinc, and strengthened by ten
penny nails in the center driven through
the shaft. Altogether it is pretty for
midable key, and is good piece of work.
manship, considering the tools and appli-
ancos the maker had. 1t was doubtless
Bills intention to unlock the outer door
also, but he was unable to reach the lock
through the diamond"
Bristol Bill (whose real name was Will
liam Warburton) was arrestediin 1850, to-
gether with Christian Meadows, McLane
Marshall, Peter M. Paul and Ephraim
Low, for counterfeiting. They had head
quarters in Groton, from which they is
sued bogus money. Low died in Jail,
Marshall and Paul turned states evidence
against the others, and only Bill and
Meadows were convicted; both of counter
leitng, and Bill also of having in his pos
session burglars tools with intent to break
into banks. Bill was sentenced by Judge
Poland to state prison for fourteen years,
and Meadows for much shorter term
After sentence was pronounced, and while
Bliss N. Davis,-who was state S attor-
ney At the time and had secur ed their con
viclon,-was speaking to some one, Bill
sprang upon him and thrust sharp poin-
ted case knife into his neck, about half an
inch from the juguiaa vein. OF course
there WAS intense excitement, but Bill
made no further attempt either to kill Da-
Wis Or escape-in fact he was manacled at
the time. The knife used WAS concealed
in lis handkerchief when Bill was searched
on appearing ut trial, and was brought in
by him for the express purpose ofkilling
Davis. Although an ugly wound was
made, Mr.. Davis soon recovered, and can
now tell the story to his grand children.
Meadows was II fine engraver, and not
such a hardened criminal as Bill. He was
pardoned out of prison after serving a
70,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10

BRADFORD.-The Atlas case in which
j. D. Wilton was the defendant, was re-
Gently decided by jury of six in favor of
the Atlas Company,
CALAIS. Rev. L. Warren will lecture
(on public building,) ut tue Vestry School
House, No. 8, in Calais, on Sunday, Octo-
Der 18th, at hall-past three O'Clock in the
afternoon,
CnELsEA.-A series of revival meetings
are in progress this week at the Methodist
church. Rev. Mr.. Nichols, an evange-
list, from Boston is aiding the pastor OF
the church.
On the second day of October the tier
mometcr stood ut $50 in the shade. 1t
seemed very much like July weather.
1t is reported that Mrs, Allen, widow OF
the late Serene Allen Of this town, died re-
Gently in California, where she has gone
to reside with some of her CHILDREN.
A transcendant crab apple tree, stand
ing in our front yard, was in blossom the
first days of this month,
Frank Mills has commenced the study
of medicine with DR.. b. w. Braley OF TINS
town.
Young Allison, the colored young man,
who was arrested at Rutland, and lodged
in iail for stealing horse and buggy from
Tuubridge, was brought into the court AT
the adjourned term. and plead guilty
Judge Powers then sentenced him to three
wears hard labor in the States Prison. IL
appears that the case was not fully present
ed to the court. Some leading persons
secured a re-hearing, whereupon the court
revoked the sentence, and he was admitted
TO bail on his own recognisanee' Inns
looks little like farce.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10
Consumption can be Cured.
scheaeks Pulmonic Syrup,

schoaGks Pulmonic Syrup,
Schenek's sea Weed Tonic
SChenCts Mandrake Pills,
Are the only medicines that will cure Pulmonary
Consumption.
Frequently medicines that will stop cough will
occasion the ceaih of the patient they lock up the
liver, stop the circulation of the blood, hemOrhage
follows and in fact they clog the action Of the very
organs that caused the cough
Liver Complaint and dyspepsia are the causes
Of two-lhlrds of the cases of UOnsumrtiOn. Many
persons complain ola dun pain in the side, con-
stpat0n, coated tongue, pain in the shoulder
bladd feelings of drowslncss and restlessness, the
food lying heavily on the stomach, accompanied
with acldlty and belching up of wind.
These symptoms usually originate from n dis
ordered condition of the stomach or torpid lIvei
Persons so effected if they take one or two heavy
colds, snd if the cough in these cases be suddenly
checked, will find the stomach and liver clogged
remaining torpid and inactive, ana almost before
they are aware the lungs are amass of sores, and
liberated, the result af which is death.
schcncks Pulmonic Syrup is an eXpecorant
winch does not contain opium or anything calcutta
ted to check a cough suddenly,
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic dissolyes the food,
mixes with the gastric juices of the stomach, aids
digestion, and creates Il ravenOus appetite.
when the bowels are cositlve, skin sallow, or the
symptoms otherwise OF a bilious tendency
Schenck's Mandrake Pills are required.
These medicines are prepared by
j. Ii. SClIENCK & SON,
n. f. corner Sixth and Arch Sts., Pha
And are for sale by all druggists and dealers.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10
Messrs. Moody and Sankey began work

Messrs. Moody and Sankey began work
in Burlington on Sunday last.
Brattlcboro is reported to have forty
cases of typhoid fever, due TO bad sewer
age.
Mrs. A. c. Roy of South Royalton fired
at man II few nights since, rs he was at
tempting to enter the house through u
window, and the rascal fled.
Henry Wilkins of North Clarendon, aged
about twenty, a farm laborer, while hand
ling pistol, Sunday night, accidentally
shot himself. The ball entered the abdo-
men near the navel, and cannot be found.
At the last accounts, his recovery was con-
siderel doubtful.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10
n 4 7 A Il r II
SUCCESSFULLY TREATED WITH
SANFORD'S RADICAL CURE.

CATARRH is a disease of the mucous membrane
Temperanents and constitutions very its severity in
succession OF colds, from sudden change OF atmOs.
phere wearing wet clothing exposure to Indictment
weather, and becoming thoroughly chllleu wnen tne
digestive organs are IN morbid or inactive c9ndluon
and the strength and vital forces exhausted The DIS
ease may arise from u sGrotplous Gondtl9n Oh me
which the eye and ear are generally and
discharge quantities of matter The discharges from
the nose the distinctive feature in all catarrhal cases
from whatever they arise may be thin ard wa
terry, and acid as to cause rednesa and excoraton
of the skin with which they come IN contact or tnlck
and yeOwsh emitting foul odor or clear aud whlte
like the white Of an egg, tn re mty be an entire
lack of secretion the surface being dry and everish,
the face front and upper part of the head feeling I'M
comfortable, and as II il was encrced by tHht IN
Welding band This latter phase is called Dry Catarrh
The free mattery discharges cause the passages TO
swell and become thickened, rendering breathing
through the nose difficult or impossible, aud the suf
erer finds it necessary to breath through the mouth,
thereby permitting cold air to pass directly 70 the
the throat creates constant desire to hawk and ex
drv and feyerlsh instead of passing freely down from
he nose and throat, the mucus becomes hard ana
forms into scabs, ncrustatons, and hard Jumps wmch
adhere firmly to the nasal passages and threat az 10
reuure very persistent efforts dslOdge them. The
eye in sympathy becomes lnnamed, red weak, and
Watery, or in the morning the lids may be ROUND
glued together and matter is secreted in more or less
ulantity, The ear also becomes seriously ahected;
discharging quantities of matter besides being visited
by the mos violent neuralgia pans, ending frequent
~ in inflammation, liberation, and finally DEAFNESS
The throat bronchial tubes and lungs are in many
cases affected by catarrh and when pros ration OF the
nervous system is superadded such affections become
alarming. ,.-- -..- ,, .,,o oil
who are afflicted with 1t to make speedy preparations
for its treatment before it becomes chronic Inc al
vautages offered by SANFoRD'S RADICAL CURE we CON
dently believe are to be found in no other remedy
Eevery step in its preparation every me IN the uliet
tons mark it as Seiens TSy meTas tes 80
tnonials from the best people in the United states
attest the esteem in which It Is hea by tn2se VINO
diseases with which mankind is today afflicted.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10

A partridge flew through a light of glass
into the Lane Manufacturing Company's
foundry Monday forenoon of this week,
and when caught by the foreman, George
l.. Lane, was as well us ever Firearms
are of no Use up that way.
Rev. J. w. Bemis of this village picked
q pint of nice, ripe, red raspberrries in his
garden one day last week. He thinks this
season II rather curious mixture of several
but reports the raspberries as some of the
most juicy and delicious favored it was
ever his good fortune to taste,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10
JUST PUBLISHED.

A carefully revised Treatise Catarrh, with an ac-
curate description of SYMPTOMS and sympathetic dis
eases together with minute directions for erecting
with SANPoRD's RADICAL CURE speedy and permaI
ment cure. Also observations on diet and the general
health of vast Importance to all afflicted with catarrh
1t is wrapped about each bottle Of tine RADICAL CURE
or will be mailed free on receipt of stamp.
Each package of SANFoRD's RADICAL CURE contains
DR. Sanford'B Improved luhang Tube, with full dir
wholesale and retail druggists thronEhont the United
States and Canada. WEEKS Il POTTER, General
Arents md Wholesale DrugElsts, Boston, Mass.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10

Letters Uneaied for at Montpelier, Vt. Post
Onice October 9th, 1917.
~ To obtain those letters, persons must give the
above date.
LADIEs-Mrs NJ o Ellis, Mrs Parker, Mrs VIM
Sidney Smith.
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p. hanson, Willie p Reed
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Th& FREEMAN.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10, 1877.

desire to make the FREEMAN particularly valua-
|or its news from all parts of Vermont and our
las in different parts of the State, especially in
hington, Orange and Lamoille Counties, will con-
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10
JAMES BATCHELDER'S WILL.
THOMAS A. REEDS ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, District of Washington, S.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier in said District
on the ct day of October, A. D. 1871
Charles Reed, administrator Of the estate
of Thomas Reed late of MONTPELIER, in said district
deceased makes application fora decree of distribution
ard partition of the estate of said deceased.
Whereupon 1t Is ordered by said court that said ac-
count and said application be referred to session
thereof to be held at the probate office in said Montpe
Her on the 26th duy of October d.; ls17 for hearing
and decision thereon And It is further ordered, that
notice hereof be given TO all persons interested, by
publication of the same three weeks successfully IN
the Green Mountain freeman, a newspaper published
at MONTPELIER, previous TO said time appointed for
hearing that they may appear at said time and place,
and show cause, If any they may nave why such de
cree should not and made,
Bythe Court Attest.
Fliw3 n. A. CHASE, Register
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10

sTAIE or XEENSS9 CURTIS WELLS Cashier
of tine above-n named bank do sOemnly that the
above statement Is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief CURTIS WELLS, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this sh day Of
Oct 1877. =, ,,..,..,,,.
Correct--Attest:
PAUL DILLINGHAM,
NATHiL MOODY, doctors.
WIN p. DILLINGHAM;
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10
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D e A 7 H S.

III Mortified, Oct. 7h of consumption, HELEN,
only daughter of Gen Jackman, Of Norwich Univers-
ty, aged II Years and months.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10
. DEMONSTRATORS SALE.
EK7ARD PAGES ESTATE.

w
The subscribers, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate curt for the District of Washing
ton Commissioners to receive examine, and adjust ali
claims and demands of all persons against the estate
of Ward Page late of MOreown, in said District, de-
ceased represented insolvent, and the term of six
moutes from the day of Sept 1877. being allowed by
said Court the creditors of said deceased to exhibit
and prove their respective claims before us; Give
notice that we will attend to the duties OF appoint
ment at the dwelling house of Widow Harriet Page,
in Moretown in said District, on he LIST day of Nov.
and 9Th day Of March next at one o'clock, in the
afternoon, on each of said days
FRANKLIN THOMAS, Commissioner.
MOretown. Sent. Al A. ID. 1877 F40W9
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10
A NEW AND SURE CURE

For Liver and Kidney Diseases, Nervous Debility
Vital Weakness and Depres soni weak, GX.
hausted and gloomy feeling; no energy or courage
the result ol mental ovelwolk or lndiscreli0ns,
Sc, is found IN DR.. Cages famous " LIVER KID
NEY AND NERVE PILLS" which have pen formed
more marvellous cures Of Dyspepsia Habua
CosliVenes, Gravel, Liver and Kidney diseases
Nervous and sick Headache, SPINE and Female
Diseases, Dizziness, PAlpltatlon Of the Heart and
Nervous debility Of either sex, than any remedy
eNtant. They arc absolutely the best vegetable
pill ever offered to afflicted humanity, and should
be in every house. A few doses viii often save
+cavy doctors bills, IfyOur druggist hasn't Them
take no cheep and worthless subslut but send
p cts. to Or. Gtgc Il Co., saratoga, N Y, and lie.
celVe them by mail. F20eow If
Sold IN Montpelier, by
FRANK Ii. BASCOM.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10
THE SEASON OF INrERMIrrENrs.


All miasmatc complaints, in other words, all
disorders generated by unwhOles0me eXhalations
fl ON the earth or water are prevalent NJ this sea
son. In every section subject to the visitation Of
fever and ague, or other forms Of intermittent
disease, the cause which produces these maludies
are now actively at work. This, therefore, is a
period of the year when the inhabitants of such
districts should prepare their systems to meet the
unwholesome condition Of the atmosphere by a
course OF tonic and Alternative treatment. Foremost
among the invigOrants, recommended by time and
experience as means Of fOrtfymg the system
against all endemic and epidemic maades,
stands lI0sietter's stomach Bittels. by a timely
use of the iItters, the cebest resident OF an un-
healthy soil may escape the sickness which, with.
out the and of this potent ally Of nature, will be
apt to oVGrtake the strongest. FMl0ml
Miss: word in your ear. The next fine after.
noon that you saunter out, buy a box of GLENN's
SULPHUR SOAP. That admirable purifier will re-
move every one of those pmples which detract so
much from your beauty. Sold by all Druggists.
There Is youth IN every bottle Of HILLS HAIR
DYE. FMlOml
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10
LADIES' FANCY WORK
BIEACHERS' INSTITUTE.

The Teachers Institute in Washington County. for
1871 vii be holden at Northhed October 18th 18th and
iith beginning Monday evening October 10th, and
closing Wednesday m, October 7th, The morning
sessions will open at o'clock, ,,
The superintendent OF Educatlon Will be alded Dy
competent instructors, -.
School Officers, friends of Education and all citizens
are invited to attend.
Town SIperintendents, Clergymen and others, are
requested to help extend the notice OF the Institute and
to promote general attendance,
EDWARD CONANT,
Superintendent n Education,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10
. ANNETT INSTITUTE

FOR YOUNG LADIES, BOSTON, MASS.
The path year will begin Wednesday, Sept g. 1877.
For Catalogues and Circular, apply to Rev Geo Can
nett, Principal 50 Chester Square, Boston, Mass.
0''' M3lw6
tVEAS The choicest in the world-Importers
l ELAA. Prires-Largest Company in America
stapIe artlcie-peases everybody-rrade continually
Irreasing-Ageuts wanted everywhere best induce
,nents-don' Il waste tme-Send for Circular to ROB
ERT WELLS, Pres't Of the Original American Tea
W. 20 wv ~ =" - =. M1am3
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-10-10

IN ANO Agents Wanted to sell our newly Pat
~ UUU ented Novelties, Chromos, Jewelry
Watches, Revovers, Engravlngs Books, &c. Station
ersi Packages $40 per hund. Special terms given 70
AGENTS everywhere. The best prices ever offered.
Mammoth Catalogue with SAMPLES free; s,. 4, =,
The Van Buren press., 1877-11-20
-Turkies arc in demand for Thanks

-Turkies arc in demand for Thanks
giving dinners.
-Hinkle Hall has been greatly i'm
proved since we visited it, a long time
ago.
One of the best men Of the county,
is John Johnson, Of Mountainburg. He
called on US, Friday, and reports his por-
ton of the county in fine condition, in
almost every respect
The Sunday school concert, Thurs
day night, was a success.
Nothing is now green, save the
mnguoilas anu ceriaI,.
The weather, the last part of the
week was almost as balmy as the breath
of spring.
Little May McIllvaigh sold 5000
worth of tickets for the Sunday School
Concert.
Van Buren's excellent amateur
string band orchestraized for the Con
cert, Thursday night.
The Pennywit Mill shipped 100
sacks of flour on the Maumelle, last
Friday.
aar We visited the popular house OF
+. R McKibben, to take glance at his
ptnply Of 1pnIo npI
sure our friends that they can buy more
goods for less money there than at any
house in the county. If
Mr.. R. NJ. Thurston was in town,
Saturday, on his way to visit his dangh,
ters, who are at school at the Convent at
Fort Smith. We thought there W as a
satisfied way about Minnie" that indi-
Gated new order of things, and on in
quiry, found that he had considered the
injunction that it was not good tor man
to dwell alone" and had taken unto
himself wife. Our best wishes 90
with our old friend and his good lady in
the new journey they have set out upon
in the summer of their lives
Sine, after giving us the rest fol-
which we teartuIly suppIicatod-not,
however, because of any disposition to
CRAFTY our desires, or mdisturb US il
our morning somnoIence, but rather from
lack of cotton has now got back a
his old capers, and whisteth at early
morn, and ginneth thence to dewy eve.
yP P5S fEl4d fE4d i o bb4w '4Ht 44tst 4dfemf5 Adfs 81
The Van Buren press., 1877-11-20
Hog Cholera

The statistics Of the Department of
Agriculture shows, as reported by the
Scientific Farmer, that, during the past
year, 4,0OO. 900 swine, OF all ages, have
died from disease, with money loss OF
more Than S2O,OOO,000. Arkansas has
lost greatly. by the disease, among hogs,
and, at this time, we are informed that
the disease is prevailing, to cons'dera
bic extent among the hogs i'll tins, Craw.
ford, county, more especially in the great
river bottom extending from Van Buren,
to big Mulberry. The loss entailed up.
on the farmer by the dread disease is so
great that it seems to US that all and any
prevcntatives suggested, should be tried.
Mai. John S. Miller, Of st. Louis, while
acting as Commissary in the Confederate
army, during the late war, claims to have
made the discovery that the use of tur-
nips is not only an infallible prevents
tive of, but sure cure tor hog cholera,
when the hog is not too far gone to eat.
We do not know what results have been
the trial of the use Of thrhips in this, to
the farmer, dread disease but it does
seem that remedy, SO simple, and
where so little expense and trouble are
required, and so easily obtained, should
be tried by our farmers and all interest
ed in the raising of hogs, there is GER
family everything to gain, and nothing to
lose, by trying the experiment.
The Van Buren press., 1877-11-20

ES- Dishonesty often defeats it's own
purposes. This occurs very forcibly to
man, when he sneaks down the alley to
get drink, and meets his pastor just
coming out of the back door, wiping his
mouth with the back Of his hand.
fs- A young man with helmet hat
thinks he is prepared for the bs tile of
brains. He is waiting now for the
bra ins.
Iss- A Turkish vessel, called the beard
of Mahomet, has been sunk in the
Black sea, and the Boston Globe says
the owners should try TO razor
ES- A society writer says: Blonde
hair is coming to the front again" Now
may he be hanged if it has not been
combed to the front for some time.
Eg- 1t is shocking to note that one of
our prominent city churches has base.
ball club that practices on Sunday. AT
least we heard one of the members of
the church say they wanted to engage a
new second base, for the old one was
going to leave town. Come to think of
it, however, there are several bass bawl
clubs in this town that practice on Sun
day Burlington Hawkeye.
re- A drunken legislator said that he
was ga self-made man." That fact F."
said Mr., Greeley, relieves the Almighty
of great responsibility
Fg- When is a bald eaded man apt to
be reminded Of his youthful days
When he thinks Of his top.
EF Twenty years ago it required over
five tons OF coal to make a ton of iron
rails now ton of steel rails may be
produced from the ore with half that
quantity Of coal.
Gts- Plttsburg physician says that
diptheria is not contagious. and that it
never attacks child whose system is
not depressed by bad health or by expo
sure to cold or dampucss
Es- lie mnrmured, / am q man OF
quiet tastes then went behind the door
took a flask from his pocket, and tasted
something,
A little girl in North Yarmouth. aged
about 3 Years, was taught to pray by her
mother, who, however, could not induce
the child to knceI. The infant was
willing to pray, but not bow the knee.
The other morning the family heard the
little girl say; please, God, send me
down a white rabbit 2' No answer WAS
vouchsaied, and the child continued
" DID you hear what said Why don't
~ Annthnr
the child spoke up spankily: "Oh, |
know what you want. You want me to
get on my knees, but | won't. = Port.
land Advertiser.
A dramatic company of negroes has
started on a tour.
Mrs Connors of Rochester stole
pair Of shoes 80 as to spite her husband
by being sent TO jail. -~