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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19

William White Caldwell, of Montpelier,
died very suddenly early Monday evening
at his house, ut the head of State Street.
lie was born in Massachusetts, May y,
1893, AMI on the 30th of June, the same
year, when but seven weeks old was
brought to the house where he died
There he has lived ever since with the ex-
ception of two years of his married life,
when he lived few rods south of the old
house. Mr.. Caldwell married Miss Oaks,
in 1886; she died in 1851, since which time
he he has lived with one or more of his
sisters on the old homestead
He was for about forty years justice
of the peace and much of the time trial
justice of this vicinity. AT the time of his
death he was overseer, of the poor, an
office which he had long held and in
which he was very efficient, Dotwilhstand-
ing his advanced age. Mr.. Caldwell was
n citizen of the old time, with old time
ways and habits, and respected as an hon
est man. lie was one of the very few
Montpelierites of the last century. Mr..
Caldwell was about his usual business on
Monday, and his death almost instantly
followed the discovery by his sister that
he was not breathing quietly rs he was
lying upon the lounge in the evening. The
funeral is tomorrow.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19

Heliotypes are getting to be all The rage
nowi and certainly they are very pretty
and very desirable. Phinney has large
lot of them, from which you can make a
satisfying choice.
Pictures of all sorts-photographs of
stotuary, steel engravings, chromos, oil
paintngs-can be found at Phinney's.
There is nothing better for n holiday gift
than handsome picture. Go and pick
out what you want.
The best extracts for the handkerchief
and fine assortment of cologne, Callfor-
MIA and Florida waters for the toilet can
be found at very reasonable prices at
Bascom's Drug Store. They are Just the
thing for Christmas and New Years gifts.
A brace of Montpelier attorneys had a
lively ride last week on the Barre road.
Both drove and the black mare helped. The
latter came to time when it was called at
Barre, but the legal gentlemen threw up
the sponge, and pursued their farther
journey with Il more meek and humble
beast, They have since learned that Coke
on Littleton, has less interest for many OIL
their friends than Cowper on Gilpin.
Among the eOrecbS Of Life Insurance
Companies, the North-Eas ern. ut Brat.
tleboro, Of which Ex-Gov. Holbrook is
President, -scoms to stand erect, and re-
tain public confidence.
II is run on the mutual plan, with As.
sessments, to meet death losses, graduated
by the age of the policy holders. The In.
surancc being for life, this arrangement
makes it j~stto the young. DIT. Avcril
of Mortified, is the Agent of this County
for Dog River Valley.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19

Reader you can get a good Cigar Case
presented to you by buying 5 of Bascom's
celebrated cigars.
1here Is fine assortment of Christmas
presents and toys to be found at A. G.
stones, jeweler, in Union Block.
The second of the series of public u.s.
semblles, at the Pavilion, will be held
next Wednesday evening, December 2G.
G. w. Wilder has Il new and choice
stock of goods in the Book, Stationery and
Music line, suitable for Holiday Presents.
F2w
Rev. /. w. Bartlett of Massachusetts
has accepted the call TO be rector of St.
Mary's Church, Mortified. Regular Ser.
vices will be resumed Dec. 29d.
Everybody knows when Christmas
comes. But some of the children won't
know it in the right way unless neighbors,
more abundantly blessed than their pa.
rents take a little thought that none Of
the little ones are overlooked.
Christmas will be observed next Sunday
at the Trinity Church with sermon by
the pastor in the morning, and Il Christ
mas concert by the superintendent of the
Sunday School in the evening. Some of
the teachers will have class gatherings
Monday evening and Tuesday.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19

In another column is noticed the death
of John Gray ("Uncle Jack'D of Mont
pelier, who died at the residence of j. A.
Wing, Esq, on the 18th day of December
A. d. 1877, at the advanced age of 81
years, 4 months and days Mr.. Gray
was born in New Bedford, Mass, August
8, 1856. His fathers name was John Gray
and his mothers Mary Gray. The family
moved from New Bedford to Montpelier
in October, 1871, when the deceased, then
John Gray. Jr, was eight years of age the
August before. The family Of John Gray,
senior, consisted of four boys and five
girls, of whom John Gray, IT., was the
youngest. with the exception Of three
girls. John Gray, senior, soon after his
arrival in Montpelier, bought Il lot of wild
land near Calais line little west of North
Montpelier, which by the aid of his sons
he cleared, and on which he made IL home
for his family, where he lived until his
death, December %, 1881, Mt the age of 81
years / months and II days. His wife
died July IA, 1920, aged GO Yeas. John
Gray, Jr., was married to Sally Mcknight
II daughter of Samuel Mcknight Of Mont
pelier, Nov. 81, 1922. He lived with his
wife on the land owned by his father until
the death Of his wife, Jan, %, 1914, since
which time he has lived at different places
but most of the time with his nephew,
Joseph A. Wing, in this village, when a
boy he had little chance to get even COM
mon school education, as at that day the
inhabitants lived far apart, and there were
few school houses or schools for years
after the family came 10 Montpelier to
live. The family shared in the privations
of the early settlers of Vermont. Mr.. Gray
was man of more than ordinary ability
and energy, and throughout his long life
was an honest man, II good citizen and
faithful friend to all who dealt honoraby
with him.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19

i"s urand Army boys were greeted
WIN crowded house at their Camp Fire
mage Hall on Friday evening of last
'''N' Kew n. Newton Glazer read an
h,"''S On "camp life " including several
. '''''Osuns letters written home by him
u '' ~ III camp during the late war. Mr..
u w. LuIl read his very thrilling tale of
n.y." months confinement in Anderson.
,D' fFlSon, Mr., Lull mingled much :" wit
' "u,lor in relating his experience of
's'' ''Ie' lie was very important wit
T 80 ~ the trial of Wertz, the keeper of
P''o"' who was hanged at Washing
D. "'''E Tile war Very excellent singing
n, ''"uerei by the quarlette club COM
,,1 y. VI MeSsrs. Sault, Shipman, Pitkin
Man. limo. Merrill, Jr., and Charlie
,. ."'y favored the audience with several
e.. '' songs each well executed. The
n,r went out with Branigan's Band by
,,.ii.S ' Merrill and Forbdsh, the boys
b,, ''us much applause from this piece, it
be-, 1 o, vaFt'ed out in every feature in the
,, ~ Style Altogether it was a verv in
h G. entertainment, "and not soon to
n NJ. Sp''en'' The boys did not realize
d, Ian OF benefit as we hoped, only
lion ,nl', Lelog received by the collec-
dv h. "'',cIi was rather small for a five or
tea INJURED house, the admission being
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19

A very pleasant entertainment was
given by the young people of the Church
O the Messiah, at their vostry, last
Wednesday evening. The play, Lend
Me Five ShiIlings," was presented in an
admirable manner, and the shadow pam
o@Ime was quite successful, apparently
SNng good satisfaction to the children.
Mf Bancroft, although suffering from
AoalSeness,i sang two songs in very
pleasing manner, and WAS heartily APP
Panded. The characters in the play were
all well sustained. Mr.. A. w. Ferrin, in
Tie dlilicutroe of Mr., Golightly, render
~Ine part with much credit. Mr.. G. j.
HUBBARD as Captain Phobbs, gave his
"H@Tsonation with much earnestness and
Vlcct Miss Hattie NJ. Ferrin, as Mrs.
NIJ1r Phobb5, and Miss Lizzie B. Wing,
MIS- Captain Phobbs, successfully
acquitted themselves in their separate
v4'FacterS' The character of Sam was
IieIyi personatel Mr.. Z. II. Merrill, Jr.
w.t. Jonn Il. Wing, as Mr.. Moreland, and
'''' D. Ware Foster, as Captain Spruce,
give excellent renderings of the parts
assigned them.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19
n o I | G L +.
NJ o L &c +
HOUSE FOR SALE =!

Desiring to go West, offer for sale my House and
Lot on Terrace street. in the village of Montpelier
The Lot is pleasantly situated, commands fine view
aud has frontage of nearly fifteen rods. On it are
abundant springs of excellent water, some fruit and
shade trees, grape vines, ETC. The house is nearly
new two storys high contains nine rooms has front
and sle verandss ard is fitted with blinds and double
windows The place is only three minutes walk from
the State House and eight ten from post Office and
the business part of the village
Further information cheerfully furnished and op-
rortunty given to examine the house and premises.
FIsw8 AAHLON TAPLIN, Montpelier, VI.
NnvN
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19

The edition for 1878 of the sterling Medical An.
nual, known as IlOstetters Almanac is now ready
and may DO obtar4ed, free OF cost, OF druggists
and general country dealers in all parts OF the
United states and British America, and indeed in
every civilized portion nllhe western llcmis here
the preservation and restora ion OF health large
amount OF interesting and amusing light reading
and the calendar, astronomical calculations,
chronological items, &c are prepared with great
care, and viii be found entirely accurate The
issue OF llostetei's Almanac for 1878 IN the En-.
fish, German III ench, Welsh, Norwegian, swedish
Holland, Bohemian and Spanish languages, VIII in
all probability lie The largest edition OF medical
work ever published In any country. The prOpre.
tors, Messrs. llostetter 4 Smith Pittsburgh, Pa.
on receipt Of a two cent stamp will forward copy
by mail 10 any person who cannot procure one in
his neighborhood. F49ml
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19
NANCY LUTHERS' ESTATE.

The subscribers, having been appointed by the hon
able Probate Court for the District of Washington
commissioners to receive, examine. and adjust ali
claims and demands Of all persona against the estate
OF Nancy Luthers late OF Marshhed in said District,
deceased represented msolyeut and the term of six
months from the l4th day November 1871 being allow
ed by said court to the creditors of said deceased to
exhibit and prove their respective claims before us;
give notice that we will attend TO the duties Of our APP
pnntment at the dwelling house Of Daniel NJ Pike,
In Maashfed said district the second Saturday
of February and May next one at O'Clock the after
noon, on each OF said days.
F5OwB ELI s. PITKIN, oohutis
Marshfeld, Nov. cod, A d, 1877.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19

The Patrons of IIusbandry who put up
at the American House during their stay
in Montpelier last week were so well
pleased with their accommodations that
they unanimously adopted the following:
ReSoigcd, That the Patrons of Husbandry who put
up at tile American House through this session Of
the State Grange, return our sincere and heartfelt
thanks to the proprietor, his wife, and his help,
the kind and generous way in which we have been
cared tor and should we ever have occasion to visit
Montpelier may their lives be spared to care for us
again (Sgned) II KING,
For l5J others
Montpelier, December "a, 1877
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19
IIrnhnfn Nnmrt.


HARVEY rrLDEN Judge. n. CHASE, Register
The following business was transacted
in the Probate Court of the District of
Washington during the week ending
December Il:
Dec. IL. j. r. Norcross' estate-appli-
cation for license to sell real estate referred
to December 20. w. S. Woodbury's
ardianship-guardian account allowed.
Dec. 70. Abah Bemis' eslate-com-
missoners' report returned. Anna X. Shell
don's estate-trustee account allowed.
Dec. ID. Aura S. Clark's estate-com-
missionerS' report returned; administration
account referred to January s.
Dec IA. Mary L. Curtis estate-license
to sell personal estate granted. Mary M.
French's and Fred h. Horr's guardianship
guardian accounts allowed.
dec. Is. Hubbard HIPS estatc-trustCe
account allowed. Roswell Ayers guar
dianship-guardian account allowed.
Dec. II. Alex Somorvile's estate-W.
j. Somerville and Geo. w. Buckley, adj
ministraLors Seth Boyce and j. p. Boyce,
appraisers and commissioners.
SCHENCK'S MANDRAKEPILLS
Will be found to possess those qualities necessary
to the total eradication Of all bilious attacks,
prompt to start the secretiOns of the liver, and give
a healthy tone to the entire system. Indeed it is
no ordinary discovery in medical science to have
invented remedy for these stubborn complaints,
which develop all the results produced by here
tolOrc free use OF caome, mineral justly dreaded
by mankind, and acknowledged to be destructive
IN the eXtremee to the human system. That the
prophecies of certain vegetables comprise all the
virtues OF calomel without its Injurious tendencies
is now is now an admitted fact, rendered indispu-
table by scicntins researches; and those who use
The Mandrake Pills will be fully satisfied that the
best medicines are those prov idea by nature in the
common herbs and roots Of the fields.
| These Pills open the bowels and correct al
| bilious arrangements without salvation or any Of
| the injurious effects of Calomel or other polsons
The secretion OF bile Is promoted by these pills as
will be seen by the altered color of the stools, ant
disappearing Ofthe saOw complexion and cleans
lng OF the tongue.
Ample directions for use accompany each box oil
pills. Prepared only by J. Ii. schenck II Son, Al
their principal Office, corner Sixth aud Arch
streets, Philadelphia, and for sale By all druggists
and dealers.
Price d cents per box. FMiaml
Al. w. sntNf1l
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19
CALVIN COLLARS ESTATE.

The subscribers, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Washing
ton Commssioners to receive examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons, against the estate
of Calvin Collar late Of Calais in said District
deceased, represented nsolveut and the term of six
months from the 18th day of Nov 1877 being allowed by
said Court 10 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 Omer Wheelock
in Calais, i'll said District on he 10th day of
January and May next at one O'Clock in the after
noon on each of said days
=. II STICK Ely, Commissioners.
nln Nor.A A Ln...n
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19
FRANK H.BASCOM.
:, A MInnM AND Her CuILn.Y

a singular instance of superstition came to light
not long since which is thus related: Going into
neighbours house, one day last week, found one
of the children suflerlngtr0m severe cough, and
expressed my opinion that it was Il case in which
mother of The boy agreed that 1t was very bad, but
said that before calling in a doctor she intended to
try cure that she had long used in similar cases,
and never found to fail, On beng pressed to com
munlcate the prescription, she gravGy informed
me that the charm consisted in IIale's Honey OF
lorchound and Tar, and that 1t could be obtained
by all the druggists. Price % cents and 81. Great
saving by purchasing large size. Depot Citizen
ton, sixth avenue, New York City.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19
IhE freeman.
MONTPELIER. VT.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10, 1877.

We desire to make the FREEMAN particularly valua
e for it's news from all parts of Vermont, and our
friends in different parts of the State especially in
Washington, Orange and Lamoille Counties will con-
Ger great favor upon us and our readers by sending
MS intelligence. Gveus facts and we wllarrapge
them for the paper
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19
A Card.

Mr.. EDITOR Dear Sir: l wish to ex.
press through your columns the pleasure
| take in making the following public.
The past week the Patrons of IIusbandry
met at Montpelier and 4 large part Of the
members convened at the American House
to the number of some one hundred and
thirty; and in all my experience in hotel
keeping can truly say that more civil,
courteous and earnest class of ladies and
gentlemen | never had the pleasure of
entertaining. They had business of their
own to transact, and did it in quiet and
dignified manner, to the satisfaction of all
After which, on Friday morn
ing, December n, most of them left for
their respective homes, with the kind
wishes Of their many friends attending,
and hoping that the future may often see
them in our midst.
CHESTER CLARK
Proprietor of the American House.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19

Letters UncalIed for at Montpelier, VT. Post
Otiicc December ID, 1871.
"a 10 obtain these letters persons must give the
above date.
LADtEs-Miss Elizabeth Curley, Miss Aura Midget
Mrs, Joes Preston, Adine Smith, Miss Lucy Stone,
Miss Clara Sargent, Miss Anna White.
GENrIEMEN c. Pierce. r. II. Robarts.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19

WLLIAMSTOWN.-T vocal concert nj
WillamIown on Tuesday eve, the l1th
inst, was rs usual IL success, there being u
full attendance, notwithstanding the in
clement weather. The absence of Mr.
Harrington, Of st. Johnsbury, who fur
nished some spirited instrumental music
for the concert II week previous, and was
expected to be present on this occasion,
was regretted by every one, but the efforts
of Mr.. G.. w. Blanchard rendered the
evening II pleasant one to all. We think
Williamstown should congratulate itself
upon possessing Il singer of Mr.. Ban-
chard's merits
Some of the members Of the old Brass
Banl, together with Others the musicians
of the town, are endeavouring to establish
another band IN this place, and have been
holding semi-weekly meetings at the Town
Hall, for musical practice, for some time
past, under the competent leadership of
Mr.. Fred l.. Webster, formerly leader of
the Brookield Band, and well known
among the musicians of the vicinity, not
only us cornettst, Int us violnist of the
highest promise. 1t is to he hope.i that
they will be successful in their plans, as
there is certainly no lack of promising
musicians in the town.
WORCESTER. - Post Hall, Worcester.
have changed the night of their regular
meetings from the I'd Tuesday to the 81
Saturday Of each month They are to
have special meeting the 81 evening in
January, for the installation of officers, to
be public, and will also have an oyster
supper the same evening in their Hall.
|
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19
CUSHING'S MANUAL
D A E N t s
r. II. d D D Y

No. rs STATE STREET, OPPOSITE KILBY, Boston,
Secures Patents in the United States; also in Great
Britain France and other foreign countries Copies of
dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington. No
Agency in the United States possesses superior Facilities
FOR obtaining Patents or dscertdinin0 the Tdentd btV
If inpentiOns, r. q. EDDY, Solicitor of PatentsI
TESTIMONIALS.
"Iresard Mr. Eddy az ono Of the most capable and
Wccssst practitioners with whom have had official
CHAs. MASON Commissioner Of Patents"
thy capable Of securing for them early and
favorable onsideration at the Patent Office"
EDMUND BURKE late Commissioner of Patents"
BOSTON, October 10, 1870
r. H EDDY, Esor-Dear Sir: You procured for me,
in $780, my first patent Since then you have acted for
and advised me in hundreds Of cases, and procured
many patents, reissuee and extensions. have
sionaly employed the pest IN New york Phil
the whole Of my business, in your line, and advise
others TO employ you. Yours truly,
BosroN. Jan'y 1877. FbyI
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19
CtLEAR YOUR LAND OF
STUMPS AND BOULDERS.
r E n D R 0 9 K

The Most POWERFUL and Safest HIGH Erplosjre. yet
invented, Is especially adapted to all Lodges and sub.
marine work 1t is invaluable for blasting III walls
and clearing land of Stumps and Bpulders. and can
DO used with cap and common blasting fuse
. An experienced workman furnished If desired
For circular aud further information address
GEO II SAMPSON, N L Agent
Fi9w4 rs Congress st, Boston
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19
MAR RAG Els.
D EAT H S..

In Montpelier Dec "A, MrJohn Gray aged 81 years,
months aud days
In NortuHed, De, Eth, aftera vacy short illness.
AIM 4, wife of NJ Emerson, aged 30 years, aHd
mouths Though still young man, this is the sec
ond time Mr. Emerson has been called to mourn the
death of a Wife.
InGureyvilie, Conn, Dac9h. by Row L Latham,
Mr. LOYIhL l. DART, Of Somers Conn, and Miss
ANGIE T. LATHAM Of Gurleyyille, sister Of thu
Off ciCiating minister.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19

LUCKY is the baby whose Mamma uses GLENN's
SULPHUR SOAP, with which to wash the little inno-
cent. No prckly heat or other rash, can annoy the
infant cuticle with which this cooling and purify
all Druggists. Hips Hair 4 Whisker Dye, black
prb hDp
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19
DOllar-and-a-Half for Ten Cents.

sToDpARTs MUSICAL LIBRARY Just publishing, II
pages, full size best and most popular music for 10
cents Aetr and PopUldr Songs, Dance and InStru.
mental Music, OPERAS Hymns, etc, etc For sale by all
newsdealers Postage cents to be sent in addition to
above, ii ordered iron the publishers
j NJ STODDARr Il co,
FM4ow3 723 Chestnut st, Philadelphia
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-12-19

If young Ladies with Blotches on Their skin,
which are enormously attributed to irregularities
of The liver, would discard cosmetics and mercurl-
ais, and would adopt the practice of taking warm
Soap us companion, the unsighlly blemshes
would soon disappear and the lily and the rose
would.take their place. This is a secret which the
fashionable are fast beginning to find out to their
per cake, | Box G. cakes, 7jc sent by mail pre-.
paid ON receipt OF price, Z. n. CRrrENroN, pro-
pnetOr, Sixth avenue, New York. FMjlml
llall's Hair and Whisker Dye, Black or Brown,5O
HEALTH is an ineslimabe jewel. The cough
thai deprlves you of it may take your lie too,
One bottle of llde's Honey eff Horchouud and
Tar Will avert the evil and save you from con-
sumption. VIII you weigh Life against half
dollar? Sold by all Druggists
Pixies loothache Drops cure in minute
FMjlml
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n o T I g E

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UOIIIDs can't get gold you can get green
backs. We need person in every town to take sub
scrpons for the largest, cheapest and best Iustrat
come a successful agent The most elegant works of
art given free to subscribers. The price is so low that
ing over $3.50 in week lady agent reports taking
over 400 subscribers in ten days All who engage
business or only your spare time. You need not be
away from home over night You can do it as well as
Elegant and Expensive OUTFIT free. II you want
profitable work send address at once. 1t costs
nothing to try the business No one who engages fails
to make great pay Address, The Peoples J0Hrndl,
Portland, Maine. FAESgyl
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