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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

next annual meeting Of the Grand Lodge Of
1. .. e. T., is to be held IN Bennington,
commencing on Tuesday next. This. for some
years, has been the largest annual meeting
held BY any temperance organization in
Vermont. and the Society. as a regularly
organized and constantly working institu-
ton, and as to numbers and frequency of
its meetings, has continued to hold the first
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05
By Telegraph.
New York frovi.ion Market.
NEW YORK. Inn

New York frovision Market,
NEW YORK. Jan. ,.
COTTON steady; sales &C bales at Ia for mid.
ding uplands.
FLOUR Receipts s Gjg barrels; market ouoted
shade nrmer. more business. Sales Il SOD barrels
OF 70. 5oUj W; superine state and western at
4OT5 W; common to soOd extra western and
state I5aDJ 81; good to choice extra do at
70 at 10; common to choice white wheat west
ern extra ut Q u al u fancy white wheat west
ein extra at so "a o..5 Common to good extra
Ohio at so "a -; common to choies extra
81. Louis Al 5.sOaS75; patent Minnesota extra
sood 70 prime % q $50; choice to double OK ira
s15 20 Is. Market closing firm.
for superine. '-' -
CORN MEAL more sc,ive; Western, Jersey
ana Pennsylvania at soas2 20: western extra At
WHEAT-Receipts u 40 bushels ono cent bet
Yer, little more doing. sales o. OOO bushels at p
Gl " Tor ungraded spIins; ID for New York No. ,
spring " Tor NJ. Milwaukee; Il for poor winter
red western and No. J kilwaukee ; 35a35 for No. >
Chicago.
Jersey, Canada and state sales OF GUO bushels Of
BARLEY quiet; 900 bushels of slx-rowed state
at 81 !o1 OF New YORK rejected at IS4.
BARLEY MALT-Market Is quoted quiet and
unchanged.
MAY-firm and unchanged at G59:o.
HOPS-heavy and unchanged.
COPFEE-Rio firm, quiet; Is,a2lt gold for car
goes; ls1l3 gold fer JOB lots.
sUGAk-duil, heavy. 9.99! for fair to good re-
hning' II for prime, rehued steady aud lair de-
maud.
M0LASSES quiet and unch ,n.hd
RICE quiet sod steady.
PETROLEUM dull; crude ut l6, refined q.
Is; Naptha Is.
TALLOW-steady sales 900 lbs. at :. prime
country.
EGGS-frmer at % Cor State and Pennsylvania: %
H5J for western; lslpl3 Tor lined.
PhONlSlOSs-Pork dull, easier; mess at Il 90 /:
extra prime I %. Beef dull. Cut meat, western
quiet; middles held hi CHER At 81 tor western long
Sisar; VI for city do " bid for short clear.
LARD, BUTTER, E1C.-Lart opened hrmer and
closed heavy prime steam Il 4n1pIl Is. Butter
unchanged Cheese quiet at lIlDli.
LlNSr Ed -unchanged
WnlSkEY quiet at 10.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

Mrs. Matthews tells some extraordinary
anecdotes Of her husbands powers OF per
sonation of the stage, which were 50 mar
yellous that he could, without change Of
dress, assume character 20 completely ~
To deceive his most intimate friends. The
parsonage thus assumed went by the name
Oi Mr.. Pcnnyman once he was expelled
from behind the scenes of the Liverpool
theatre, where he was acting ut the time, rs
an intrusive stranger More than once he
played oil the same trick in the green room
uf Drury Lane amidst his brother actors
without his identity being suspected. ln
deed, the secentricities OF this suppositious
gentlemen became 50 celebrated, that one
night the Duchess of Devonshire came from
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

CRAZY ESOINEER. Monday morn
ing last, as the engine for tho mail train
had been fired up in the engine house at
johnson, preparatory to going on the road.
an insane man by the name of Msgoon.
from Hardwick jumped upon it and pulled
the throttle. The Waterman was near the
turn-table, but succeeded in getting into
the cab, and after the engine had got about
mile, and after a severe struggle. in which
the tools in the cab were freely used. over
powered Magoon and stopped the engine.
getting it back SO that the train left on
time. The Waterman Charlie COllins) de-
serves great credit for his part in the affair,
and it was fortunate circumstance Tor the
company that the turn-table and switch
were set so as not to derail the machine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

ENGINEERS SrKIKE-The long -heralded
strike Of the locomotive engineers on the
Grand Trunk railroad commenced Friday.
At 9 o'clock that evening every driver on
the road, 600 in all, from Island Pond to its
western terminus, a distance Of LOO
miles. left his engine. The railway COM
pany, although anticipating the strike, was
not fully prepared, and there seems to be
some prospect that it will accede to the
strikers demands.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

sBuRGu.-Cummings Post No. 81 q.
A. X has elected the following officers for
the year 1877: Post Commander. A. L.
Jodoin Sen. Vice Post Commander, Alex
Roland Jun. Vice Post Commander, j. Ii.
Leonard Adjutant. Loren Walker Quar-
termaster. j. G. Mansur; Surgeon. j. +,
Miles Chaplain. John Allen; U. D.,
James Cowden U. G.. Hiram Bassett
Sergeant-Msjor. Benz. Charles Quarter
master Sergeant, Benz. Jerough. Delegate
to the Grand Encampment. j. II. Leonard
Substitute, j. &. Mansur
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

ANNIyERsARIEs-Among the anniversaries
falling due this week we note the following :
Saturday is the feast Of the Epiphsny-in-
stituted A. d. Sl3, to celebrate the mani
:estitation Of the Saviour, by the appear
ance Of the star which conducted the Magi
to the place where he was found 1t is also
Twelfth Day, Of famous memory, and was.
until about century ago. Christmas day.
In Saints days, Wednesday was that of St.
Genevieve 1.-THE patron saint OF Paris) /;
to-day, St. Titus Friday, St. Simeon Sty-
lites Sunday, St. Distatf. In secular ami
versaries. yerterday was the 1884 anniver-
sary of the birth of Sir Isaac Newton. and
to-day is the 92d anniversary of the
treaty Of peace with England, after the
Revolutionary war.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

REFORMED MEN's CLuB-At the reg ular
meeting Of the Reformed Mems Club, last
evening. the semi-annual election Of officers
took place and the following officers were
elected
PRESIDENT. Jerome Flanagan.
Vice -Presidents-C. p. Currier, Andrew
Stone. Chas. f. Knights.
Secretary-- Mckeand.
Asst. Secretary-W. s. Langworthy
Trsasurer-E. A. Fuller.
Chaplain-Rev. A. L. Therrien.
Executive Committee-E. p. Shaw, Geo.
T. Smith, j. N. B!ethen, James Madden,
David Crane.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

ANOTHER RAILROAD AccIDENr.-Thel large
snow plough Of the Rutland railroad was
following the Boston mail train, Monday,
and when near Healdville station, the snow
plough dashed into the rear Of the passen-
ger car, lifting it from the track, knocking
out the trucks from under the car. Fortu-
nately none of the passengers were injured
Four of the men upon the snow plough
were more or less injured. one Of them
having three of bis ribs broken.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

MnroN.-The Milton dramatic club will
give an entertainment at Austin's Hall. in
this town, on Saturday evening. Jan. 9th.
for the benefit of the poor. They will play
the new and popular drama. "One Hun
dred Years Ago; OF, Our Boys of l776;" also
the exceedingly lsug hable farce. Wanted
a Thousand Millions
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

The Snow SroRK.-The recent storm ab-
pears to have covered larger extent of
country than any yet recorded. Snow fell
at Shreveport. La, it was severe in Tennes-
see, swept down upon Washington and
came northward to New England. leaving
from six to twelve inches OF fine snow.
Railroads were blocked, navigation by
rivers and sounds impeded, and at present
writing. probably. the United States gener-
ally is covered with goodlier proportion
of 1.-The poor mans fertilizer" than ut any
one time for several years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

BITTEN BY DoG.-A thirteen .year-old
boy named Charles Collins was bitten and
severely injured by dog. Tuesday after
noon. on Church street. A gaping wound
was made in his under lip and be was other
wise scratched and bitten. The lads
wounds were dressed by DR.. Bingham.
The dog, We are told. has heretofore shown
himself OF a vicious disposition. and ought
to be extirminated at once.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

The impaired constitution can be brought to a
sanitary condition by the use Of HUNTS REMEDY.
For Dropsy, Bright's Disease, Kidney, Bladder and
Glandular Complaints, Pain in the Back and Loips,
Gravel, Diabetes a,d Uterine Affections and In
temperance, use HUNTS REMEDY. Family
physicians freely prescribe HUNTS REMEDY.
IsrALLIBLE EYE WASH cures ipdamsd Eyes.
27wlt&deoi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05
ARUNAH LYONS ESTATE

"E, THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been ap-
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate Court
Tor the District Of Chittenden, Commissioners "
receive, examine and adjust the claims and demands
Of all persons against the estate of Arunah Lyon.
late Of shelburn, in said district, deceased, and
also all claims and demands exhibited in Object
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 TO the business Of our appointment at the
dwelling house Of Mrs. Aseneth Lyon. Of Shslburn,
said District, on the third Tuesdays o. January
and June next, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, On each
Of said days.
Dated this goth day Of December, \. y. lS76.
GEO. Whitney, f..u.-:.,
27w3w LESLIE GREGG COMMISSIONER
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

BRIsToL-Rev l. l.. Walker received
about $50 clear of expenses at the oyster
supper and donation given for bis benefit
ut the Bristol House, Thursday of last
week.
Snow iell about eighteen inches here, last
Friday.
Dir. + q. Prime removed scirrhus tn
NOR for Mrs. o. Stedmor. last Monday, with
excellent success.
The opera of Queen Esther" is to be
rendered next Thursday and Friday even
ings.
James Lampson had tin wedding party
Monday evening. Lots of fun.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

Many valuable discoveries and much useful
knowledge is Kept from the world. because o: the
immense expense in making them known to the
people. This is not the case with BOsCHEE's
GERMAN SYRUP. although but a few year, intro
duced into this country, its sale now reaches In
every town and village In tho United States. Its
wonderful success in curing Consumption, Severe
Coughs, Asthma, and all ether diseases of the
throat and lungs, was first made known by dis
trbutins every year, for three years. over 400 900
bottles to the afflicted free Of charge by druggists
No such test of merit ever given before to
any other preparation. Could you ask more, Go
10 your Druggist and get bottle for rs cents and
try 1t. Sample bottles ~ cents.
Oct 6-deod kweuwu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

OLD English chronclers wrote that when
Christmas and New Years came on Monday
the year would be one of storm and turmoil,
and the beginning of this year certainly
did no. belle the prediction. Fortunately
there is another and an eminently consoling
saying that bad beginning makes good
ending. which may prove true this time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

MONTPELIER AND WELLS RIVER RAILROAD.
Tho annual meeting Of the stockholders
of the Montpelier and Wells River Rail
road was held at Montpelier on Tuesday.
Jan. ,. But few were present and the
meeting was not 50 energetic in its action
as that of q year ago, when such rumpus
was kicked up. The number of directors
was reduced from nine to five. and the
following gentlemen were chosen: |. N.
Hall Of Groton. s. Z. Shurtlef of Montpe-
lier, Joel Foster, Jr. of Montpelier. G. B.
Fessenden and d. K. Sortwell Of Cambridge
port. Mass. No other business was trans
acted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05
Written for the Free Press aud TimeJ.
The Red, White and blue.

The Red, White and blue.
NY PAY q. NICHOLS.
Shoulder to shoulder. and eyes to the front,
With lips firmly set, and hearts beating true,
Thus our brave foreiathsrs stood the fierce bruht,
or each furious onset, 'galnst the Red, White and
Blue.
Oh, tho Red, White and Blue. the Red. white and
Blue,
Emblem Of freedom and liberty true.
Guarded BY those who Its vslOr well knew.
They gave to our keepln. the Red. White and Blue
Hearts were united, their purpose was ono,
Freedom from tyranny. the object in View
Earnest. determined. they yielded to none,
But boldly defended the Red. While and Blue.
Oh the Red. White and Blue, &c. &c,
Peace, with her olive branch next filed tho land.
flushed was the tumult Of war s dismal hue,
While from Atlantio's far-reaching strand,
10 stormy Pacific waved the Red, White and Blu,
Oh the Red, White and Blue, &C., &c.
Then, Ike demon from the dark flowing styH,
Secession uncoiled its form to our view.
But the sons OF tie heroes OF Seventy Six"
Rushed forward ~ rescue the Red. White and
Blue.
Oh the Red, White and Blue, &c. &c.
A cycle has ended, and united meet,
To welcome the dawn Of a century new,
Nations with homage Columbia greet,
While over all wave the Red, White and Blue.
Oh tho Red White and Blue, the Red, White and
Blue.
Let this te tho watchwori. for me and for you.
With shoulder to shoulder, aud hearts bestng true
Fer will we cherish the Red. White aud Blue
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

0GDENsBuRo AND LAKE CuAxPLAIs Rail
RoAD.-The application of the President
and Directors of this road for q Receiver,
which was granted by Judge Landen of tho
Supreme Court of New York on an eI-parte
hearing, has. alter a full hearing OF the
case on both sides. been maintained, and
the present Receiver, William |. Ayerell.
Esq, of Ogden.burg, the nominee of the
Ogdensburg and Lake ChaLplain Board
will continue in Office, and the road will
be operated by the President, John c..
Pratt. as General Manager.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

ONE HUNDRED DEATHS PER WEEK in Now York
and Brooklyn from diseases Of the throat and lungs
Ia it not awful And yet HaIes Honey ofHorehound
and Ta,, taken in time would prevent sevsn-e yhts
Of this ightful mortality. No cough or cold can
sst this balsamic remedy. Sold by all Druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in ono minute.
Dec ~, DAWN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05
LAvATER =. WHITES EsTATE-

nrsrprcr ov ru,,-rvxnv ca fcerned in the estate Of
Lavater ). White, lats
Of Shelburn, in said District, deceased,
GREETING:
At Probate Court holden at Burlington within
and for the District of Chittenden on the 18th DAY Of
December, A ID. ls75, an Instrument. purportinx
70 Dc the last VIII and Testament, Of Lsvster 4.
White, late of sheburn in said District. do
ceased, was presented to the Court aforesaid, Tor
Probate and it is ordered by said Court that the 18th
day Of January, A. ID. ISL, at the Probate Court
Rooms in said Burlington, be assigned for proving
said Instrument and that notice thereof be gwen
70 all persons concerned by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Burlington Weekly
Free Press, a newspaper printed at sIid Burlins-
ton, previous TO the time appointed.
therefore, you are hereby notified to appear before
said Court at the time and place aforesaid and con-
test the probate Of s1id will, If you have cause
Given under my hand at Burlington in said Dis
trct this 18th day of December, A. D. 1876.
NW3w ,R. \. TAFT, Register
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

HYDEPARK.-At the present term Of the
Lamoille county court. Charles Hsrring-
ton. of North Hydepsrk, q youth of twenty
six years, was convicted of rape upon the
person Of Idells j. Vose. of Wolcott. aged
le years, on the first day Of July. 1875.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

MlpDLEBuRY-Tbe annual sermon was
preached in the Congregational Church
last Sabbath. by the pastor. reporting 400
members also u weekly prayer meeting at
the jail. Sunday. at 3p. IN.
Christmas passed of with no great
Demonstration here.
The q. A. L. are to give a drama called
the "GuerrIla's Doom" Proceeds to be
applied to the widow aud orphan fund Of
the q. 4. X.
TIL. Mcleod. Esd, is slowly recovering
and bupss are now entertained tor him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

VERMONT CENTENNIAL DAYS IN l577.-
January 10, l777.-DeclaratiOn OF New
Connecticut as an independent State, by the
Convention at Westminster, January 18th
and 10Th, III.
June 4, III. Name Of the State chang
ed to Vermont, and exclusive jurisdiction
assumed, by the Convention at Windsor.
July 7. l.7.-Battle at Hubbardton.
July &, l777.-First constitution adopt
ed. by the Convention at Windsor. July 2 Z.
I777.
August 10, I777.-Battle at Bennington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

The FREE Pass ALMANAC has just been
published and has already been distributed
to most of our subscribers. Those who
have not yet received copy are requested
to notify US at once and they will be sup
piled. 1t contains full lists Of officers of the
city government; religious and secular
organizations. etc. ETC.; full astronomical
and other data usually found in publica-
tions of the kind; ana large and
varied amount of interesting reading
matter, literally illustrated with fine en-
cravings; and is altogether of no little in
terest and value. Advertisers wishing extra
copies can be supplied on leaving their
order at our counting-room
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

reaction Of to /! followed by partial recovery
at the close. Principal activity 10 Lake Shore
Delaware, Lackavannz and Western and N chi yau
Central.
Transactions aggregated $3.50 shares. Lake
Shore, ~, 700; Deleware, Lackawapna and Western
81 400: Michigan Central, 9SUU; Western Union,
600
GOLD closed at lO76!
MONEY at 4G9j per sent
GOVERNMENTS dull and steady.
STATE BONDS nominal
srlfkS md
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

TIE Superintendent Of Water Works
found in this city 2se extra water faucets.
l3l bath-tubs, and 1926 water closets. 1t is
to be hoped that this is not fair count. as
some OF the items are ridiculously dispro-
portionate to the size of the city. The above
items gave the city an increased revenue Of
something over eight hundred dollars
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

THR depression Of real estate and the
small and infrequent sales are among the
notable signs of the times. During the
past year the market has been as Hat as
could well be imagined and the aggregate
transactions would make only compare
lively small figure. Prices, however. have
touched "hard-psn, it is believed, and we
hope not long hence to chronicle the long
expected better times
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

OUR ELECTORAL VoTE.-Hon. George
Nichols. Secretary of State and Messenger
of the Electoral College Of Vermont, left
Montpelier Friday morning for Washing
ton, conveying the official five Electoral
votes of Vermont for Hayes and Wheeler.
The Secretary OF State mailed, December 8.
to Washing ton, the first set. which was duly
received by the President OF the Senate.
George NJ. Fisk. counsel for Aldrich, the
self constituted Tilden Elector, says that
be telesrsphed Aldrieh to proceed imme-
diately to Washington
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

Castoria is a perfect substitute for Caster Oil.
without any OF Its objections for it Is pleasant to
tale. and does not nsuseate or grippe. For Costive
ness at any age, but especially Tor Sour Stomach.
Wind Collie, Worms and the Disordered Bowels Of
children. 1t is the most effective remedy In exist.
ence 1t is harmless. it is reliable and it is cheap
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

SouTH BURLNGroS.-Thomss Baker, Of
South Burlington, who was so badly burned
about two weeks ago by falling into
scslding tub while engaged in butchering
hogs, is now in a very low condition, and
there seems to be no hope of his recovery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

STATE OF VERMONT, To all person. con-
er W eH'rfESDES' S. Of John W. Iiyoei.
GREETING
AT Probate Court holden at Burlington within
AND Tor the District Of Chttenden on the st day Of
January, a. d. l7lT, an Instrument purpOrtinz TO be
the last Will and Testament of JOhn " IIvocr Ists
VI south burlington, in said District deceased Was
presented to the Court aforesaid for Probate; and
~ IS Ofuered by said Court that the 23d day u
January A. ID. lS17, at the Probate Court Rooms IN
sala burlington, be assigned for proving said
struhent' and that notice thereof be given to all
persons concerned, by publishing this order thres
weeks successfully in the Burlin .ton Free Press .
newspaper printed at said Burlington, previous 1.
the time appointed.
ihereiore you are hereby notified to appear beIurs
saiu court at The time and place aforesaid, and
contest the probate Of said will II Won have Gauss
oVen under my hand. at Burn stOn, in said Dis
rlct, THIS LIST day OF January, A. u. IS77
zo"SW X. 5. TAFT, Register
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

SiNos Ds- BRooKs.-In this city. at til, residence
OF the BRIDES father, on Thursday. Dec. 18th. by
Rev. NJ. A. Wilcox, Edward SimCnds, Vt Boston,
AID Lottie Brooks, Ot this city.
LEwIs-PALNER.-At Charlotte, Dec ID. ls76. by
Rev. C. c. TOrrey, Mr.. Frank Lewis and Miss
Clara Palmer, daughter OF Mr. q. Z. Palmer, both
Of Charlotte, VT.
ESo-Eso.-At Charlotte. Vt , Dec. q, Is:6, Mr..
VIM. 7. Emo. OF New Haven. Vt, and bliss carrie
A. Emo, Of Charlotte.
xsIK-WoLco,r.-January Ist is7.. by Rev.
c. h. Seaton. Ii. L. Hoxsie, OF Milton, and Miss
Jennie p. Wolcott daughter Of E. Nolcott Esq, o.
Colchester, VT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05


STATE OF VERMONT, , To all persons con-
DISTRICT OF cHIrrESDES Tsm ID Has :,
Of Charlotte, in said District. deceased,
GREETING.
At Probate Court holden at Burlington. within
and for the District of Chittenden, the 18th day
OF December, A. ID. 1876, an Instrument, pvr-
porting to be the last VIII and Testament. OF
Hiram ID. Hodge, late Of Charlotte in said District,
deceased. was presented to the Court afore-
said for Probate and it is ordered by said Court that
the sth day Of January, A. D. lS76, at the Probate
Court Rooms, in said Burlington, be assigned for
proving said Instrument; and that notice thereof
be given to all persons concerned, by publishing
this order three weeks successfully in the Burlins
ton Free Press, newspaper printed at said Bur
lngton, previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified 10 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 18th day Of December, A. ID. ls76.
26w3w X. 5. TAFT, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-01-05

Tue days are beginning to lengthen and
the weather is carrying out its part Of the
programme 10 good style By Strengthening
prodigiousy, the thermometer cavorting
around in the vicinity Of zero in q really
painful manner.