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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-20
Z I.
Civil Sheriff of the Parish of Orleans.
no2O 80 dell q
The City of New Orleans VS.. Miss Virginia
FlorY; same VS.. Widow Louis Chauchon;


Flory; same VS.. Widow Louis Chauchon !;
same VS.. same; same VS.. Mrs. Robert Dean
SUPERIOR DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
y parish of Orleans, Nos s2.172, 35,o72 81 1894.
1920 81 1881 and 1o55By virtue of six writs oferi
facias, to me directed by the honorable the
Superior District Court for the parish of Or
leans. in the above entitled causes for city taxes
of187o 1871 1873 1874 1875 and 1876 will proceed to
sell at public auction at the Merchants and Auc-
tioneers' Exchange, Royal street. between Canal
and Customhouse streets, in the Second District
of this city, on MONDAY, December "a, 1877, at
u o'clock M. the following described property.
A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND. sit
uated in the Second District of this city, in
square number three hundred and twenty two,
bounded by Dumaine. ST. Philip, Dorgenois and
Roeheblaye Streets designated as lot number
four. measuring thirty-seven feet front on Du-
maine street by one huncr5d and seventy-five
feet in depth.
Seized in the above suits.
Terms cash on the spot.
THOMAS Il. HANDY,
Civil Sheriff of the Parish Of Orleans.
noM de4 "A
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Cunningham b Soma Vs. John Grayer.-verbsl
exception of defendant in rule against James
Reagan to the form OF proceedings over-ruied,
reserving the right to plead same In writing IL he
make return to rule setting up substantial right
~ mortgage.
Louis Leconte vs. Samuel Dopald.--Judgment
for defendant with costs.
Ne,, suits Chas. Lafitte VS.. Paul Sarribres-
solles; H. T. Lawler vs.. Paul Donlut ct al.
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Succession of Alfred Penn.

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
~ ish of Orleans, No. SO, 365-Notice is hereby
given to the creditors of this estate, and to all
other persons herein interested, to show cause
within ten days from the present notification, if
any they have or can why the second annual
account presented by, the testamentary execu-
trices of the deceased should not be approved
and homologated, and the funds distributed in
accordance Herewith.
By order of the court.
de12 16 q JOHN HERBERT Clerk
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4 CHARLES TROUiLLY,
81 -..-...,.-. Charities Street .57
II Corner Bienville.
Just received by the last steamers from Eu
rope. a
LARGE INVOICE OF FANCY ARTICLES
h FOR
christmas and New Year Presents

\ Jewelry Boxes, Gloves and Handkerchiefs
Boxes, Fans of every description, Backarat
crystal Ornaments, Bronze Articles, Jouyin
and Fancy Jewelry. Chatelains. Gravats, Black
and White Lace, Spanish Mantillas, Shell
Combs. Flowers, Bridal Wreaths, and a large
assortment of other goods too long to be emu
[merated, but all unsurpassed by their fresh
|pess and elegance Special saloon for Ladies'
Hair Dressing. Mandatory for Wigs and all
kinds of Hair Work. All orders promptly at
Tended to. Branch SO St Charles street. Gents
Furnishing Goods. Barber Shop Saloon, with
Eaalr brushing machinery. de9 6u Tu TIL I'm
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succession of George Y. Bright.

CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
y ish of Orleans, No. 80, 3s3-Notice is hereby
given to the creditors Of this estate and to all
ether persons herein interested to show cause
If any they have or can why the final account pre-
sented by Louis J: Bright, dative testamentary
executor Of the deceased, should not be APP
tributed in accordance Herewith.
By order of the court.
deli is 2O* JOHN HERBERT. Clerk.
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Succession of Feiicit. Baptiste.

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
y parish of Orleans. No. 4O.oo4-Whereas
3. T.. Parker, public administrator. has petit
toned the court for letters of administration
on the estate of the late Felicite Baptiste. de-
ceased. Notice is hereby given to all whom it
may concern to show cause within ten days
why the prayer of the said petitioner should
not be granted.
By order of the court.
dp1G OK HOLM HERRERT Clark
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SECOND DISTRICT COURT.

Euccessions opened: or jean Baptiste Michond;
Jas. and Susan J. Cox; Valentine Oecksner;
Francois Eilma Abadie and Marie Senaok, his
wife; Absolom r. Legett; Henrietta Labiche,
widow j. r. Laudun; Juan Montecon.
Emancipation OF Bertha Louisa Brauns.
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Succession of Minnie Estelle.

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
p ish of Orleans. No. 3ses7-Whereas. E. T.
Parker. public administrator, has petitioned
the court for letters of administration on the
estate of the late Minnie Estelle, deceased. No.
ticeis hereby given to all whom 1t may concern
to show cause within ten days why the prayer
of the said petitioner should not be granted.
de12 II IL ~ JOHN HERBERT, Clerk.
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Succession of Mrs. A. Adktns

~ ish Of Orleans, No. 39,949-Notice is hereby
given creditors this estate and to all other
persons herein interested to show cause within
ten days from the present notification, if any
they have or can, why the account present
ed by Alexandra Barthet, administrator of this
estate. should not be approved and homolo-
Herewith.
By order of the court.
dell 16 2O* JOHN HERBERT Clerk.
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RAILROAD DEPARTURES.

We note below few of the departures by the
Mobile fast line last evening: J. E. Pelton
kand wife, for Europe via New York; VIM. Killer,
louisville: VIM. Kelley and daughter Savan-
nah; 7. G. King, Mrs. s. s. King and Miss Bella
King. Ut Louis; Geo. s. Evans. New York /;
Capt. ". W. Hayman, Cincinnati; J. E. Wylye
New York; g Roth, Montgomery; L. T. Hess,
New York: James 81. Ward. Chicago: J. W. Ell
rod. Columbus; 9. B. Turner New York; G
Tripp, Buffalo; Major j. G.. Andrews. General
ton.
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Succession of Tomas GorgulIon.

GECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
E.. 7. Parker, public administrator. has Pc
titioned the court for letters of administration
on the estate of the late Tomas Gurgullon.
deceased intestate. Notice is hereby given
to all whom it may concern to show cause
within ten days why the prayer OF the said pc
titioner should not be granted.
By order of the court.
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THIRD DISTRICT COURT.
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.

Chastsnt W.. Roche, --In this case prayer for
Jury was filed and the jury ordered for January 7.
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THE COURTS.

merchants and others interested In cases in
The district conrts, 10 principals or ~ witnesses,
can be notified by telegraph when to appear in
court. thus avoiding the necessity OF constant
attendance.1
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RAILROADS.
/ n TREAT JACKSON ROUTE.
CHICAGO. ST. LOUIS AND NEW ORLEANS
RAILROAD y

CHICAGO. ST. LOUIS AND NEW ORLEANS
,u DOUBLE DAILY TGR9ueH TRAINS
street depot from November 10. 1877. as follows:
Express No. /. 100 pm. Express Ns No y 10 soe M
Express No 3 100 am Express No4 10 90 p.n
:, Nos l and run daily. and daily except
PULLMAN PALACE SLEEPING CARS
through to Louisville, Cincinnati and Chicago
withont, change NE. and for 81 Louis sleoperls
through without leaving the train.
Only one change to New York and Eastern
Friday evenings train makes no connection
Accommodation trains between New Orleans
Leave New Orleans 3:45 D. m. Saturday, and
xrriys at New Orleans at 900 a. m. and 1000
This Is the only line running double daily
through trains to and from all points North and
Tickets for sale and information given at O.
Camp street. corner e 81 Fl G9m nm2 NTH.
F. CHANDLER as shF Fass ase niek9t AGENT mt
THH NEE E6 SHHtEASs AEP }i MOBILE RAIL.
in 'Al EAsT . AoRTH AMI ho WEsr 10 THE
hG oEhHNSa f A ThE Gns YMa A Il Louis
Trains arrive end depart from Depot. foot OK
Canal street as follows:
DEPART ARRIVE
Express, Sun Express. 49,. s:s5 A. m.
day only. 49, 1855 q. m. Express, Sun
Express .... 500 D, m. day only $3.50 D. no,
Passenger. ex Passengerex-
pSan Basss Oars ext Saz u 3
Louisville. Nashville. st. Louis, Washington.
Baltimore and Phiadelph1a, without change
and only one change to New York and Eastern
cities.
Ticket Office. corner Of Camp and Common
street. opposite City Hotel
ID. b. ROBINSON, Superintendent.
mh2 tt j. w. COLEMAN. Ticket Agent.
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JUDICIAL REFRESHMENTS.
LEGAL NOTICES.
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
ISH OF ORLEANS.
MRS. KATE SHERRY CHASE va. CHARLES
I'll, CHASE, her husband.-No. 9is2.

+ HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ON THE
L tenth day of November, 1877. Judgment was
rendered in this court in the following entitled
suit in the words and figures following.
to wit
No. 94s2-Mrs. Kate Sherry Chase VS. Charles
Fl. Chase her husband.
On motion Of 4. Gilmore q Sons. of counsel
support of said plaintiffs demand, tho law and
evidence being in her favor, it is ordered. ad-
judged and decreed that the default herein en-
tered on the sixth day of November 1877, be
now confirmed and made final. and accordingly
that there be judgment in favor OF said plain
tiff. Mrs. Kate Chase lborn Sherry and against
said defendant, Charles III. Chase, her husband
decreeing separation Of property and dis
solving the community of acquests and gains
heretofore existing between them, and that the
said plaintiff do have and recover of said de-
PENDANT. her said husband, the sum Of eleven
thousand six hundred and twenty dollars. with
legal interest thereon from judicial demand
the property Of her said husband for said sum
And it is further ordered, adjudged and de-
creed that the lot of ground. in the square
bounded by New Levee, Race Tchoupitoulas
and Orange streets. number one. on plan If
George L. Dunbar. surveyor. dated the first of
January. 1s45 deposited es plan number seven
ty-one in the Office of J. b. Marks, late notary
Race street by one hundred and fifty nine feet
five inches in depth between parallel lines.
American measure, together with all the build
ings and improvements thereon, be declared
and decreed to be the paraphernal of said
plaintiff, Mrs. Kate Chase tborn Sherry 1t is
further ordered that defendant pay costs of
suit.
Judgment signed November 1G 1877.
N. II. RIGHTOR. Judge
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.

N. W. Casey, receiver, etc., vs. Annie l.. Ten
ney and husband Plaintiff sues as receiver OF
the New Orleans National Bank to recover on q
note for 1904 as.
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SUGGESTIONS of James and susan :. Cox,

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
Cox has petitioned the court for letters of ad-
ministrasion on the estate of the late James and
to all whom It may concern to show cause Within
ten days why the prayer Of the said petitioner
should not be granted.
By order of the court
da1o Ok 19% TOHN HERRERT C1ark
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o. ), COMMIssIoNER,s CoURr.

Emanuel Gonzales was committed for exanina-
tion OF complaint Of j. Fl. Thompson, special
agent, In default OF $1,000 bond, on q charge or
having in his possession manufactured tobacco
contrary to the statutes Of the United States.
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deco % 29* JOHN HERBERT. Clerk,
successions Of FrancoIs siIma Abadie

SUccessIOns OF FranCOis SfImA Abadfe
talias Abady) and Marie Senack. his wife.
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
- ish of Orleans, No. 40.013-Whereas. Marie
ters Of administration on the estate Of the late
Francois Silma Abadie and wife, deceased. No
tice is hereby given to all whom it may concern
of the said petitioner should not be granted.
By order of the court.
deco rs 29* JOHN HERBERT, Clerk
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FIFTH DISTRICT COURT,

City OF New Orleans w. Southern Bank ct al
Argument was heard this morning on the excep-
tion of Dubuclet, and further hearing continued
Gill January 8.
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SUCCESSION NOTICES.
Succession of John Clark.

SECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
~ of Orleans, No. 3926l-Notice is hereby
given, to the creditors of this estate. and
to all other persons herein Interested, to
show cause. within ten days from the present no.
LITIGATION. If any they have or can. why the
provisional account presented by Miss PAMELA
Clark, Administrative Of this estate, should not
be approved and homologated and the funds
distributed In accordance Herewith.
By order of the court.
de2O 25 29* JOHN HERBERT Clerk
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Call at Miller & Dielmanns and get your Cali
are very low.
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W. W. FARMER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
MONROE T,OuTsTANA

Practices In the parishes of Ouachita, More
house and Riehland. Claims taken for collec-
aging same In connection with attorneys resid.
ing there nose eThu1y
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In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of the said court at
the city Of. New Orleans, on this twenty third
day Of November, in the year of our Lord one
eight hundred and seventy seven.
L. 9. GUILLOTT.
dell 16 20 Deputy Clerk.
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lew American Sewing Machine, 1856 Canal
aat ~0 ~e~AAe@A
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THE ATLANTIC COAST LINE.
PASSENGER ROUTES TO ALL POINTS
NORTH AND EAST.

NORTH AND EAST.
Reorganizcd for the summer OF 1877.
Working out Of New Orleans via the N. o. ana
lines to the attention OF ali North bonnd Tonr.
lists and Traveers:
Route No. I-AM Rail.
Via Montgomery, Columbus. MACON. Augusta,
81 Hours, New orleans 10 New York.
The same time always as by any other line.
Pullman Sleeping Cars to. Opelika.
Solid Day Trains thence to Augusta, With
p Pullman Sleeping Cars attached at Macon for
Through train, Wilmington to Richmond and
New York, with Elegant Parlor Cars attached 10
Richmond-thence Pullman Sleeping Oars TO
III III 1 CHANGES AT sEAsoNABLE HouRs
AND INTO CLEAN AND PROPERLY
VENTILATED CARS.
Route No. Ebay Line.
Over the same lines to Wilmington as by Route
Mouth mo- Va Then eeo $50 D. M Dali daily Iexcep
BAY LINE TO Baltimore. Thence By New YORK
4 sixty nine hours run-onIy seven ven hours E In
excess Of all rail time, with the advantage OF an
undisturbed nights rest and superior accom-
Route No. a-Ths Old Dominion Line.
The same Lines to Wilmington and Portss
mouth as Routes and 2. Thence. on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Saturdays at $50 o. m. by the
MAGNIFICENT sidswheel steamships Of the OLD
at their New York wharves at .. m.
A through run of rs hours, combining the
essential elements of Cheapness. Speed and
Comfort.
Passengers should leave New Orleans Batur-
days. Mondays and Thursdays to connect close
ly with this Line,
For Tickets, Checks, Time Cards. AMI all In.
formation. apply at the Offices Of the New or.
leans and Mobile Railroad.
A. POPE, General Passenger Agent.
]. H. WHITE, Southern Passenger Agent.
L. L. MCCLESKEY, Southwestern Agent cor.
ner Bt Charles and Common SITS. moi sra
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-09

Moderator, II. o. GIL
lett clerk, II. d. Blllou; seleclmeu, Il. l..
Roberts, NJ. y. Bishop, VIM. H. Lynde
treasurer and trustee, N. l.. Setson over.
seer Of poor, f.. G. Starr frs constable.
II. Cofkius listers, Wilbur DIX, j. w.
burlington, j. Il. Chase, N. l.. sherman
auditors, Leonard Brown, J. w. Hatch,
James Roberts; sup't Of schools, V. A.
Farnsworth.
WILM1NGTo j. II. Rus
sell clerk and treasurer, NJ. II. Crosby
selectmen, Israel Haynes, o. Il. Lawton,
Chauncey Smith; constabes, Ephrsim
Haskell, lst, T.. Il. Wheeler, I'd collector,
J. II. Stowe listers, Mills Brown, w. Il.
Boyd, j. G. Hubbard overseer Of poor,
Israel Haynes; town agent, Rev. II. +.
Ballou snpt. schools, Rev. A. c. Field
trustee, David Bills; auditors, Edward
Titus, b. l.. Barnard, s. B. Barnard grand
jurors, Liberty Wilder, f. L. Stanley.
WINDHAM.-Clerk aud treasurer, J. d.
Jones selectmen, G. w. Dimick, j. w.
Gould, Geo. Adams constable and collec-
to r, A. II. Mack overseer OF poor, Simon
Pierce school sup't, Mrs. A. NJ. Goodell I;
listers, Harrison Howard, James Il. White,
Henry Bemis; grand juror, s. c. Wood
burn agent, VIM. Harris, Jr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-09

Next Monday evening the select debat-
ing association will discuss the resolution
that "the press exerts a greater influence
than the pulpit"
Much more active interest was mani
tested Monday over the inauguration OF
Hayes aud Wheeler by the Republican
Juveniles OF our village than by all others
combined. The firing of numerous sa-
lutes and the music Of tin horns formed
the chief manifestations INDUCED in by
the youthful politicians.
"A birthday party was given TO Il. c.
Robertson Tuesday evening in commemo-
ration of his twenty first anniversary. His
numerous friends and acquaintance were
in attendance, and a m ore genial and cor
dial gathering seldom, II ever is witnessed.
"A grand masquerade ball will be given
in American hall this Thursday evening,
preceded by concert. Music by tue Brat.
tleboro orchestra. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-09

The Unlversalst festival held at A.
Whithed's hall last Tuesday evening was
decided success The entertainment consist
ed of quartette singing by Fred Brown and
wife, Lowell w. Brown, Mrs. Fred john
son and George +. Fairman. The drama
entitled 1.-The Last Loaf" was ably and ac-
ceptably acted by Miss Ella Stevens, Ellen
Brooks, Addie Davis, James Boyle, L. NJ.
Heard, George Barber, Eugene Wood and
James Allen. After which bounliful sup
per was prepared by the ladies which was
partaken of by the multitude that were
present. All who wished participated in a
dance at the close, music for which was
furnished by the Brattleboro Centennial
Band. Net proceeds, s92. There were many
guests from Hinsdale, BernardstoD. Gull
ford, and an extra train from Bratteboro,
with Rev. NJ. ii. Harris for special con-
ductor. The train arrived att O'Clock and
returned at half past twelve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-09

On Tuesday evening, March IL, the
course of lectures will be closed by grand
concert, vocal and instrume ntal, TO be Civ
en- by home talent, assisted by Mr.. Barber
and Miss Villas of Bellows Falls.
Gospel meetings will be held at West
minister beginniug Thursday evening,
March Is, and continuing over the Sabbath.
On Wednesday morning the parsonage
wood pile was attacked by an army OF
wood sawyers under the leadership of Mr..
Samuel Sischo, and in a short time fitted
for the stove. Amer paying their respects
to about cords at the church, they called
at the house of Mr.. Geo. II. Allbe, who is
sick, and soon converted his cord wood in
to stove size.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-09

But few changes are made in our in
habitants this spring. Lewis Lamphear
has removed 10 Walpole, N. H., and lillian
Kingsbury of South Windham has taken
his farm for the ensuing year. Mr.. Sprague
OF Wardsboro has rented the Woodward
farm, and is now moving on to it.
Notwithstanding the storm of snow and
rain Friday afternoon and evening, the
festival at the town hall came of as adver-
tlsed, on which occasion the plays "Among
the Breakers" and "To oblige Benson"
were acceptably presented TO larger au-
dlence than could have been expected on
such an evening. The singing of Mr.. w.
ID. Harris of Deerfeld, Mass, and of Mr..
+. II. Harris of this town added much to
the enjoyment of the occasion. The gross
proceeds of the evenings entertainment
were $50. 1t is expected that the entertain
ment will be repeated some evening next
week, probably Tuesday, March ID.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-09

the services of Rev. A. b. Emmons for an
other year. Mr.. Emmons has been with
us some over two years, and has a strong
hold upon The esteem aud respect Of the
citizens and cannot we'll be spared.
The donation at The town hall Thurs
day evening, Feb. 9th, was well attended |;
the proceeds amounted to $40. Mr.. EN-
mons returned his thanks with warmth
and zest. Tho pleasure and happiness
which bedmed from each countenance told
palmer than words how highly the evening
had been enjoyed by all.
WIN. Barnes has improved his build
ings by coat of paint. Mr. Barnes is one
of the thriving men of this village. X.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-09

On Saturday, March Sd, over eighty Of
the relatives and friends OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Josiah b. Chase assembled at their resi-
dence, which is one mile from Jackson
vile, to celebrate their silver wedding, 1t
being the 25th anniversary of their mar
rage. On the arrival Of the large company
which proceeded from the village, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chase were taken wholly by surprise,
the preliminary arrangements having been
so adroitly managed as 10 keep them ell
tirely unapprised of the gathering. Many
choice articles of silverware, TO the value
of S4l.50, had been purchased and arrange
ments having been made, prayer was Of
fered by Rev. ii. Eastman, after which
y. a. Butterfield, Esq, with very appro-
pirate remarks, in behalf Of the donors,
presented the articles to Mr.. and Mrs.
Chase TO which Mr.. Chase appropriately
responded, ex pressing much gratitude for
the gifts aud great qualification for the
friendship and interest manifested. Poems
suited to the occasion were read by Il. Fow-
Ter, r. d. Brown, and Rev. II. Eastman.
Mutual congratulations were exchanged,
and rich repast provided by the liberal
ladies, was pariaken of Il. $. Allen was
the master of ceremonies, aud directed the
arrangements in his usually happy man
ner and ON the whole this was one of the
most interesting occasions of the kind
which has ever occurred in this vicinity,
and passed of greatly to the qualification OF
all present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-09
Wilmington.

That log which the High street ladies
sawed in five minutes was not five feet, but
two feet through. (Corrected.)
There was a pleasant donation party
and sugar festival at Rev. Mr.. Buckley's,
of the NJ. L. church, last week Wednesday.
The spring term of Wilmington high
school will begin next Monday, March II,
under the charge of Mr.. A. J. Rice, former
principal of Shelburne Falls academy.
Mrs. Asahel Boyd, of this town was
badly hurt one day last week by being
thrown down a bank over fifty feet near
Readsboro City, where she still is in very
critical condition. Her husband aud child,
who went over with her, were not serious
ly hurt.
The decease of Mr.. Elliot Kingsbury,
which occurred last Saturday, has filled
another mourning circle with grief and is a
great loss 10 the community. lie was a
kind friend, a valuable citizen and devoted
Christian. His sickness-pneunonia-was
short, only about ten days, but he has Icing
suffered severely with asthma, and there is
comfort In the thought that he has gone
"where the weary are at rest"