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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

CHELSEA Joseph Smith accidentally shot him
self in the arm and body the other morning, and
died of the injuries thus received, lie was about
twenty-five years old and unmarried. The hall
Of j. b. Bacon's block, formerly occupied by the
Free Masons, has been very finely fitted up, aud
WAS taken possession of last week by Otis NJ
Rice, who has rented the same for dental office
The rooms are easy of access, well located, and
every way well adapted for such use. Mr. Rice
is young man of good habits, and has, by his
industry and close attention To business in the
few years that he has been located in town,
established for himself reputation for good work
in his line second to none in the country lie well
deserves his success as those who patronze him
will abundantly testify. The cornet band now
use rooms in Tarbells block In which to rehearse.
They are taking great pains and paying much At
tention to their exercises nearly every member
being present each night Of meeting The Chel-
sea Grand Army Post il weekly increasing in
membership, and its success is assured. Their
meetings are at present held in the grange hail. in
Union Store block 1t is shame that village OF
the pretensions of this cannot be the possessor OF
II hall more suitable for public gatherings than
the grange hall now is
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

MoRRIsviLLE.-A petition has been in ciIcua.
ton in this village To be signed by the business
men, requesting Postmaster General Key to change
the name of the little office in Barnet called Nor
iisvile On account of the similarity of the
names OF that place and this, the mail matter
of this place goes 10 that, and rice uerSd. .,..
School for the winter commences Wednesday
December 5th with the same corps of teachers
winter than ever before. Our village fathers
have seen fit u give ms two plank street crossings
We want more, but small iavors thankfully re
ceived and larger ones In proportion -. IN,
ent. Poplar wood is bringing three dollars PEI
cord there.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05
A LBERT HOLLIS EsrATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier, said district,
on the 2lih day Of November, A. u. 1875
Adeline Holt AdministratriN OF the estate Of Albeit
Holt late East Montpelier Ia said District, Deceased,
presents her administration account Tor examination and
allowance, and makes application for decree OF dis
truton and partition of the estate OF said deceased
Mhereupon ordered by said Court, that said account
and said application be referred 70 session thereof 10 be
Of December A. ID sli fo hearing and de!slon thereon
And ID l. nun her ordered notice hereof he To all
ursons Interested by publication OF the same three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Waterman staie Journal
published Montpelier previous TO said time
appointed for bearing that they may appeal al said time
and place aud cause they may have why said
account should not be allowed and such decree made
By the Court. Attest,
ta1a - - HARVEY TILDfN. Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

A FAMILY GATHERING Several weeks ago IL
was proposed by the children of Joshua and
sarah j. Walton TO have a social visit On the
10Th OF November 1t being the national Thanks
giving, they met at the residence Of their father
aud mother, in llardwck, with their families, to
have visit under the parental roof. At AN early
hour the session began at the old home. Not
wthstandng Ii was stormy through the day, the
time passed away too quickly. At an ea ly hour
In the afternoon the tables were loaded with every
thing suitable TO Thanksgiving occasion. The
tables filled second time that all might get
n bountiful supply. The last part Of the day was
enjoyed Ia listening to music, Instrumental and
vocal, from family home talent showing they
we're natural musicians The number that met
for the visit were thirty, old aud young At ten
o'clock, r. NJ, tue company dispersed 10 Their
several homes or friends II was moved by the
riends that there be au annual visit with some
one OF the friends and carried, The occasion
passed pleasantly " all,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05
1esal Notirts
MARY L. CURTIS ESTATE,

M COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Ihe subscribers having been appointed BY the Honor
able Probate Court Tor the District q Washington Commits
siOrrs examine and adjust all claims and de-
mands Of all persons against OF Mary Curtis
late of Warren in said District deceased, represented In
solvent OF months from the 10Th day OF
Ocoer 1871, being allowed by said Court 10 the creditors
deceased, exhibit and prove their respective
claims before US; give notice. viii attend TO the
duties OF our appointment the dwelling house Of ~ L.
Dickinson In Warren, In said District the 18Th day OF
De,ber and can dag OF April next at ten O'Clock In IN
forenOon, each OF said uayr.
NoRroN |; DICKINSON, Commissioners.
WILSON ANEKlLL, '"'N's'
Warren November 9th, A. u. ISL. H-l4
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

ATTEMPTED MURDER.-An attempt at murder
was made at the house of c. ID. Purnort, in North
Troy, last week Wednesday night. His wife was
awakened by the report of a gun and the crash Of
a window. 1t was found that shot had been
fired from the outside Of the house at Mrs Pur
mort who was sleeping in bed The shot struck
in the bed, without injury to the lady. The dark
ness rendered an attempt to pursue the would-be
assassin impossible. No arrests have been made.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

FlNANcIAL.-The National Banks of Vermont
have an aggregate capital of eight million seven
hundred and twenty-five thousand three hundred
and sixty-nine dollars, and pay annually state
taxes of one hundred and seventy-nine thousand
eight hundred and seventy-fve dollars and ma
tional taxes of ninety-on thousand seven hun
dred and seyepty-seyen dollars
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

THE PorE.-The Pope is worse His legs are
badly swollen and numbed. lie WAS insensible
three hours Sunday morning This symptom is
not new but the ht was unusually prolonged, lie
takes his illness very choerly. II h said that a
consistory will meet In the pontin' bedroom, and
the report is looked upon as significant, and as
betokeniug the beginning OF the end
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

FINAL HEARING.-A final hearing upon the
question of the dissolution of the injunction
served on the Woodstock road, enjoining the
road from constructing the White River Junction
crossing. will take place at st, Adams, December
oath Testimony to be submitted to the chancel-
lor is now being taken at White River junction.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

THE HuRos-lhe sea continues 10 give up the
dead of the ill-fated Huron Thus far seventy
four bodies have been recovered aud buried be-
tween hle-saying stations four and five. The
bodies we've horribly mutilated, so much so that
Identification will be almost impossible Divers
have examined the wreck. he upper works are
gone, aud the vessel is otherwise in very bad
condition
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05
CrArx or vEEM3lNT, =, " ,sn,xorox ~

~ nINTKTII OF WASHTNNTON, -.
In Probate held at Montpelier IN and Tor SAID DIS
trict ON the 18Th day OF November A, p 1871
~ Hambet, qua ran Of Della j. hanblet OF Wofce~-
ter said District makes application 70 said Court fol
sell the folio Aing described real estate OF his said
ward all her right title and Interest In house lot
In Montpelier village, 81 ont 70 her and Yuma A. hambei
In common by the commissioner OF division of the real
estate Of Chester Bugbee late OF Calais In said District de-
s representing that the sale thereof Tor the purpose
Of uniting proceeds said sale interest investing
the sae real would be beneficial 10 said
ward Whereupon Is ordered by said Court, that said
ni,~iion he referred 10 session thereof be held at
Inc Probate once, IA siil Munucllr- nl the SUI day
Of December A. D. ISL hearing anu decision there
ON and II Ia further orere that all persons Interested be
notified hereof by publication OF notice o. SAID Application
and order thereon three weeks sucsey IN the Vermont
Waterman a state Journal a newspaper published AZ
Monueer and which circuaies In the nelghborhood Of
Those Interested before said Of hearing that they may
appea at said place, and they SEE cause, object
nareto Ky ths Court.-Attest,
i0'l2 n, A. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

MIGRATORY QUAIL AGAIs.-The migratory quail
introduced into Vermont from Europe last spring,
whose flight for the South was noted and followed
as far as Eagle bridge, N. Y, have been recently
heard from in Carteret county, N. c., and between
Cape Hatteras and the Bermudas several having
alghted in the rigging of a vessel
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

WILLIAMsTowN.-The citizens Of this place were
favored last Monday by a visit from the State
Superintendent, Edward Conant, Professor Leav-
enworth and Colonel Mead The town hall was
moderately filled to hear the lectures of these
gentlemen, and had it not been for the Indictment
weather, no doubt much larger gathering would
have rewarded their labors In the afternoon Mr..
Conant lectured on the Metric system" and an
essay by Professor Leavenworth followed, after
which came a debate on grammar, in which some
of our fellow-townsmen took part. In the even
ing an historical essay by H. S. Davenport Esd,
was read by George Adams of Montpelier Sem
mary, as Mr.. Davenport was absent, and Colonel
Mead delivered an address to the farmers sons OF
Vermont. We would not forget to mention the
music, which came at the right time and place
and assisted to make the entertainment more en-
ioyable
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

RUSSIAN DEfEArTA dispatch from London,
dated the lth, says the Russians have been de,
ieated near lirnuya,, with a loss Of three thou
sand men dispatch from Erzeroum says heayy
SHOWS have fallen in Asia, which have stopped
all further army operations
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

FINE RAILROAD CONNECTIONS At present all
freight billed over the Burlington & Lamoille rail-
road for points on the Portland ogdensburg has
to be re-billed at Cambridge Junction, and all
charges paid before it can be delivered to the
cnnsignees
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

BUTTER MARKEr.-At st. Adams butter market,
yesterday the attendance was fair, with light re-
cepts. November butter sold at from eighteen
to twenty-four cents, and fall selections at TWEEN
ty-six cents per pound
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

DouBLE MURDER Darius StllmAn and wife
an invalid couple about seventy years of age, were
murdered at sheffield, Mass, in their own house,
on the 10th ult. colorod man has been arrested
on suspicion, and there Is considerable evidence
against him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

GODDARD SEMINARY The annual catalogue Of
this institution shows it to be fiourshing. 1t has
graduated eghty-six students The past year
seventy three ladies and seventy-four gentlemen
were in attendance
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

RAILROADS IN CouRr-lt is understood that
the petition of the Vermont Il Canada railroad for
receivers for the Central Vermont and leased road
will be heard before Judge Wheeler, at Rutland,
70. daY.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

RoxBuRY Rev. George S. Guernsey will preach
in Roxbury, next Sunday, December 9th
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

TINS IMPERIAL PAaoDA TEA COMPANY sell the
choicest tea in fye-ponnd parcels and upwards at
ieholesdie prices.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

HARDwIoK, Professor Mcloud arrived in town
from Boston on Monday evening, where he had
been with quantity of poultry, to minister to
the Thanksgiving gormand'zing habits Of
the denizens OF that metropolis, lie reports a
large amount of poultry In market, and also many
sober faces among dealers, who, in numerous in
stances, can count their anticipated profits rs
losses, The chief sensation OF the week has
been the elopement of one Charles Batchelder
with Miss Mary Clark, seventeen ears-Old
daughter Of 5 S, Clark ~ this town. Both were
in the employ OF NJ l., Billiard Batcheder has
wife living at East Elmore, lie hired Benjamin
smith team 10 20 to Albany on Tuesday even
ing, aud when ii was discovered that he went in
another direction, and that Miss Clark went with
him, pursuit was Immediately made by Sheriff
Woodbury. and Mr., Clark, the girls father.
Their efforts were crowned with success on FRI
day, in the arrest Of Batchelder In East Mont
pelier, and the finding Of Miss Clark In Williams
town. They returned here on Saturday, and
ljatchelder was immediately arnigned before
Justice Perley on charge OF adultery, u which
he plead not guilty. The further examination OF
tue case was continued till Monday OF this week,
Mt ten clock, A. NJ. There WAS Thanksgiy-
ing ball At Drennans on Thursday evening
About forty couple were present and participated
in the festivities Of the occasion. December
came In with strong and decided winter Hour
sh, as being winter month, II had an I'M
doubted right 10 do. Temperature ON Sunday
! morning, the I'd, six degrees below zero.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

CALAIs.-The school in District No. D closed last
week, after term Of eleven weeks The school
opened with seventy scholars the number after
ward increasing to ninety-one. The aggregate at
tendance was four thousand forty-three; average
daily attendance, seventy-nine Those having no
absences were: Alden Brown, Ernest Brown Ma
ria Celley, David Fuller, Jay lersey, Charlie
Kent, Byron Marsh, Kate Morgan Nellie Morse,
Gertie Ormsbee, George Slayton, Asa Wheeler,
Flora Wheeler, Clarence Wheeler, Bert White,
Elmer Blake, John Bates. Henry Bancroft, Leon
ard Drown, Charlie Holt Loyna Goodel Myra
Jacobs, Luther Wheeler, Clara Pike, George
Brown, Hattie Hawkins, Eddie Wheeler, Mary
Watson Charlie Guernsey, Dora Kent, Glee Kent,
Vancey Persons, Sammie Reed linda Robinson,
Winnie Voodry, Abbie Steward, Cherrie Morse,
Everett Morse, Mary Coke, Leon Sanders, Lucy
slayton, Jennie Jacobs, Ina Robinson, and Charlie
kelton. Those having one mark each were: Fred
Ainsworth Frank Fuller, Bert Harris Ella Vim
cent Mary Wheeler Evie Wheeler, Ella Vincent,
Jane Wheeler, Elmer Jacobs Mertie Lilly, Maggie
Lilly, Fred Fuller and Delber Persons The same
teachers have been secured for the winter term,
which opens December 10th. I...
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05

Remember. Bancroft's Eminent cures Summer
Complaint, Cankerrash and Diphtheria. sa-4t
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05
Fire Record for the Week.


In MANCHESTER. The dwelling-house and con-
tents belonging To Martin Written in Manches-
ter were destroyed by fire on Friday of last week
Insured for $1,000.
In NORTH BENNINGTON. Thatcher & Welling's
paper-mill, at North Bennington, was burned on
Monday night Loss, $4,000. The fire was the
work OF an incendiary.
feet long, about half mile east Of Fairhaven,
was burned November 2Sth, but the delay to
travel was only slight.
In WHITING.-The dwelling-house, furniture and
carriage OF Joseph Needham, Of Whiting, were de-
stroyed by fire about twelve o'clock the other
night. The fire took in the wood-honse which is
a sure indication that II was the work of an in
cendiary. Insured for ST.
In STOWE Smiths extensive sash and blind
shop, situated about two and one-half miles from
Stowe village, was destroyed by fire last week
Wednesday. The factory filled with machinery,
tools, kiln-dried lumber piles of shayings satu-
rated with pitch and much stock nearly ready for
market, stood in the midst of other buildings, and
scarcely twenty feet from the saw-mil and starch
factory, but despite the horrible condition of the
roads, help was quickly on hand No efforts
were made to save the building in which the fire
originated, but to contne II there and keep 1t from
spreading, which was finally accomplished. Mr..
Smiths loss IL about "a 900 as near as ii can be
Appropriated with no insurance. He has one OF
the finest water privileges in the state, and may
rebuild again, but is not decided.
Elsewhere.
In PORTLAND, Mich. A fire at Portland, Mich.
on the 18th ult destroyed Hunters dry good,
store, Orvis Il Co = hardware store and Walcott',
grocery. Loss, $40 900; insurance, $40 600
In AToHISsoN, KAN.-On the Goth nit a brick
building occupied by George K. Hall, boots anc
shoes, and Seyanze, cigar mandatory, was de
stroyed by fire Loss, $4,000; fully insured.
| In AsHBuRNHANI George Blackburn 4
Co $ warp mill, in Ashburnhan was burned OF
| Wednesday night OF last week The picker-roon
boilers and water-wheel were saved. Loss, $40,
600; probably insured
| In WASHINGTON, d. C-The hotel grand stand
forty-ive stables and quantity Of fencing at tn
| Washington Driving Park, at Bennngtons sta
ton, owned by T. p. Hill, have been burned
| The police succeeded In saving nineteen stables
Damage, S25, 900; partially insured.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05
Temperance In Its Religious Aspects.

wa are i,tormad and arc hanpv To announce,
| ,ba, In acoo.donco Nth tbe snbioiped circular
| fron, ,ho national oroap,va,,ou Messrs HIncks,
r,i,o, clo,,.r and wish, will devote their
| manning disco,rsos noxt sabbath 10 the cause
| of ,ern,o,onco aud ,la, %, tho following Thurs
dov union pra will he held at Bethany
| h.ne ,b. ,ar,,c,la,s Of ,yhicb will he announced
,r,,n ,he se,oroi r,,i,s,s M, Tho Sabbath. } ~
| ..ua.... - ....'......,.,,.,,,,, r,sr,vo
| Avn ,,,.vrp
The convention In Chicago. III. October oath,
o5th o6tb and 27th ado,ted the following;
| That ,ve invite opr s,s,ars in the lands beyond
,ho anna In Co,ada ond IN tho di.,ant Isles. 4,
mite with us in tho observance of the second
rh,,sdoy 4, Docouhor 1877 asking tba, a fuller
| ro,;o,co ,,.,r c,,d and mona ,horougb unun of
aar,es, praver mav be sac,red ,h., will lie To all
,ho hn,,r,r a, .,ro,a,h ,vh,c,, e. ON ,uch needed
in or, worL, and ne the cu,s. of ,u,emuernuce IL
felt and denlorcd the remeav may he sought and
fonnd ,bronch nni,ed forcc of hover in praver
| which INNS, and uiN nrovai, That the pledae of
noo,.dav si,ent ,,r,ver bv nil the members of
the Womans Christian temperance Unions We re-
newed and faithfully observed mat the leauer7
hour, and topics for prayer be presented. We
recommend the following topics:
| Firsf-'The SPEEDY restoration to health Of
temperance workers. as all ar und us earnest
women are falling from their posts Of duty from
physical inability to perform the labor. We
would suggest that the hour from two to three
| =. NJ be spent in earnest supplication for the
,. ,.,,,. a.,
b. oa,,soora,o n,,so Am, o. ,,,,s ,arso also
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05
Readiw cNoGres.

ol"rke'- Tooth Ache Drops cure fnnanay. 1897
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-05
DIVORCES,

The following divorces have thus far been
granted. Several cases have been continued, and
several are yet to be heard; John A. Jack, Of
Cabot, from Melissa Jack for adultery. Charles
Ainsworth, of Mortified, from Laura Ainsworth,
for wilful desertion. Rose L Ingalls, from James
n. Ingalls,, for wiful desertion, and custody OF
the children Charles II. and Eugene c., given to
the mother. Lucy A. Young of Montpelier, from
Moses J, Young, OF Astoria, Oregon, for wilful
desertion. Martin W. Wheeock, of Berlin, from
Hattie W. Wheeock. Lois f. Fisher, of Barton,
from Alonzo G. Fisher, Of Burlington, for deser-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1877-12-14

his father. They directed him to the
office Of the County Recorder, He
went and found his fathers name r.
corded upon the book of deeds rs i
farmer in Washington township Ar
irving there, he enquired whether John
Cressout lived thereahouts lie was eli
rccted to large, comfortable house,
surrounded By spacious barns, and hav-
ing the appearance I'LL around Of thrift
and wealth
Let us suit the picture Ii is Thanks
giving Day, Everything is busy iii John
CroSsout's kitchen, The large table iii
the spacious dinins-room is being loaded
with Savory food The ovens are steam
ing with crisp, brown turkeys, dressed
in the most fragrant trimmings that the
sl<illtul hand Of il housewife could pre-
pare. The parlor i filled with i happy
party Of friends and neighhers Of Mr.,
CreSsout, who have gathered 10y invita-
tion e. partakc If his Thanksgiving hos
pitallty There is 4 knock 1T the front
door. Mr. Crcssout attends to ii. \
Stalwart handsome young man, With 4
bright look end Il perfect form, stands
IGlClt llllEl. IlC lllRIlllS WY SUdllSIl
that this is the homo If Mr.. John Cress-
out. He is invited into 4 private room,
and Al his request Mrs Cressout is SUM
moned, rs the stranger informed MIR. G.
that he has few private questions 10
ask them Mrs Cressout appears and
seats herself hy the side of her husband.
The stranger asks them if they had II
son hy the name Of Robert, who was
lost III Chicago some seventeen years
ago, They reply with anxious breath
that they had. The stranger rises and
makes himself known. Let us withdraw.
The scene is too sacred for the public
gaze 1t is the reunion of loving hearts,
the return Of Il wandering son. II was
u day for thanksgiving indeed. Il was
red letter day IN the home Of John
Gressout No happier home than this
could be found III all the domain Of
Nature, With the Patriarch Of old
could they oNclaim, Rejoice; for my
son that was dead is now alive; lie that
was lost i found "
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1877-12-14

ating 4 sound knowledge of Indian corn
and creatnga fondness for il among
the nations that now ign1rantly reject
It. The present yeariS a good ono for
the experiment, us this crop promises
10 hc the largest ever known. though II
may not reach the l.3S0. 900 600 bushels
which we have seen estimated Ms the
products If tho season There il ne
need ST cNagemtiug the figures tn make
an argument II favor nf extending the
market for Indian enrn The possible
yield Of this staple III the country pccu-
LARRY is homo unlimited. We could
grow enough of il tofccd all tho peoples
Of the earth il they would sink their
stubborn prciadices against it, The
statistics OF the production iii tho hist
three federal cenSuSeS are rs follows:
For 1850, 592,O1l LOT. CO.. $50, Sos.
92@l2 Tor 1870, 5GN,9ll,,lM bushels.
The annucl average ot crop forn $50
20 Isl | MAS 992, 2aS99O bushels. These
amounts could easily bc doubled a.
treblcd i The world would freely eat
our Indian corn,
While Mr.. Hewitt is TRYING to help
the export trade hy teaching foreigners
how y turn cur maize into palatahlc
food the producers themselves may do
far more IN this direction without amy
external aid " taking i little more
pains III drying the corn and preparing
il for market. The fact that Indian
corn has been heated ON the passage
across tho ocean because il was not
sufficiently CURED for the voyage has
probably had quite Us much 10 do with
I'll, foreign prejudice as the want of
skilled cooks III foreign kitchens, The
hint, If properly acted on, viii do more
for the export trade than Mr., Ilcwctts
project, even should That hc success
fully carrier out