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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

WARREN.-S. ID. Allen has sold his trottng
stallion, Black Dan" to Jack Dyer, of Boston
this horse leaves town with better record than
any horse ever raised in Mad River valley. ....
Warren was visited by very severe hail storm
ON Tuesday, August Sth Hail stones measuring
six and seven inches in circumference and weigh
ing nearly two ounces were picked up. Many OF
the farmers in the west part Of the town had their
crops damaged Mr. George Sterling, Mr.. IIoff-
man and Mr. Alonzo Ralph suffered the most, all
their crops being almost totally ruined large
quantity of window glass was broken in town 49,.
The sharp shooters of Warren and Waitsfield
have been having good deal Of rifle practice for
the past TWO or three weeks, and last Thursday
they had rifle match ON the farm of John Glea-
SON. in East Warren The following score shows
the result fifty being the highest possible score
distance one hundred rods: L.. A. Heath scored
nineteen; C. Billings seventeen; H. B. Parker,
thirteen Erving Heath, thirteen; j. H. Senter,
twelve; J. Josyn, eleven; W. Lamphier, ten W.
Rice, ten; NJ. Gleason nine; d. C. Geer nine
Elias Cardell, seven; II. W Lyford, seven; George
Drew, five; size of bulls eye twelve inches 1t
was very windy day, which accounts for the
small score The result showed that the muzzle
loading rifles made by Clark Billings, of Warren,
are hard to beat, all OF them standing ahead OF
the other guns.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15
MIR. BIiss--.Agaiu.

We publish by request the following letter in
reference to the controversy between Mr.. Bliss
and DIR. IIoskins in reference to the best way Of
setting milk:
CORNWALL, August 4, 1877.
NJ. Bliss. Dear Sir Enclosed send you an
article which ! have clipped from the Middlebury
Register, from which infer that f. D. Douglas
claims to he the inventor Of the deep setting sys.
TEN, in the article the term Mr.. Douglas I'M
patented arrangement is employed. Now wish
to tell you what know about the matter and you
can make such use Of it as you see fit In the
summer Of 1870, visited the farm Of the Hon.
George W. Hoffman at Elmira n. Y, who at that
time was setting his milk in pals seventeen inches
deep in reservoir through which flowed the
water from large spring. was very much in
terested in the matter as ! saw that Mr.. Hoffman
got great amount Of cream, and the idea was
new TO me- at least never saw n practical
Illustration Of it before. | came home and told
+. d. Douglas what had seen telling him the
per centage Of cream and my confidence in the
system. The result was that the next season, |
think it was, he got some pals and tried the ex-
pertinent, and this is the origin Of his invention
cannot say but he had thought of it before, but
the representations made is what induced him
to move in the matter. Mr.. Hoffman was then
and think is now, President Of the Elmira Far
mers Club. Yours truly. n. B. DOUGLAS"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

PROBATE CouRT.-The following business was
transacted in the Probate Court for the District Of
Washington during the week ending August 18th,
1877; August Sth-Leonard Ellis estate, admins
tration account referred to August 18th; Lyman
T.. Woodward's estate, Marvin Roberts, admins
traitor aud +. S. Pitkin and q. A. Gilman, APP
praisers and commissioners; Rowland Owens es-
tate G. A. Edgerton, administrator, and j. C. B.
Thayer and g. II. Crane, appraisers and commits
sioners; Lucinda Stevens and Willie f. Jacobs
estates, commissioners reports returned, and lat.
ter administration account referred to September
ith; Carlos Bancrofts estate, administration ac.
count referred to September ith; A. NJ Badger,
guardianship commissioners report returned
August 9th-losah Butteriieds estate, commits
sioners' report returned. August llth-O W
Drews estate copy of will referred for probate Il
September 4th; G. W. and c. g. Golfers guar
dianshp william utton, guardian; Daniel IIar
rs' estate hearing ON application for license u
sell real estate adjourned to September Sth Au
gust l3th-Lewis Woods estate, administration
account referred To September LIST
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

ELY.-A tremendous shower Of rain visited this
place on Saturday, flooding the furnaces Of the
smelling works. and washing sand and dust into
the new grist mill, to quite depth. 1t reached
the boiler of the engine, but did no serious dam
age. Another pair of twins was added to the
population on Sunday, making four pairs since
the first of Maya match game of base ball
was played on Saturday by the Chelsea and Ely
clubs the Elys winning by fifteen to five. Ely
is pretty hard to beat The summer term Of
school has just closed in this place 1t consists
of two schools or departments, on account of the
large number of pupils. The upper school was
taught by Miss Agnes Coughlin of this place, and
numbered sixty-three pupils. The school made
good progress, and some Of the young ladies will
compare fayorably in arithmetic with much older
scholars. The lower department was taught by
Miss L. NJ. Fletcher, of Vershre, and numbered
about eighty in all. Most of these are Just be-
ginning to study, but have learned very well,
particularly in spelling, and both teachers merit
great praise. The school closed with a picnic in
the woods near the school-house, which was a
very pleasant affair The little ones were stuffed
with good things till they were full, and all went
home in a shower wet and happy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

lHE HARLEM EXTENSION RAIIRoAD.-That pOr-
ton Of this road leading from Rutland to Benning-
ton has been, since 1873 leased and operated by the
Central Vermont railroad. On Friday last it
passed into the hands OF a new corporation, named
the Bennington Rutland Railroad Company, Of
which company the directors are Augustus Schell
aud Cornelius Vanderbilt Of New York, and A. Is.
Gardner, r W Park and Benjamin r. Sears, of
bennington. 1t appears that this railroad was
mortgaged in 1867 To the Union Trust Company,
Of New York city, as trustee for the holders of
mortgage bonds To the amount Of five hundred
thousand dollars, which were principally owned
by Commodore Vanderbilt who advanced funds
At that time, used in the construction Of the new
road from Bennington 10 Chatham The interest
un these bonds WAS not paid, and in 1871 a for
closure suit was commenced upon the mortgage
10y the Union Trust Company. This foreclosure
suit was defended, and an action was also brought
in the United States Circuit Court, by Commodore
Vanderbilt against Mr. Park upon u personal OBJ
legation executed by him in connection with the
mortgage. The matter was brought To head u
few weeks since by the abandonment Of the de
fence u the foreclosure suit, and the dropping at
the same time Of the suit on the guaranty, 50 that
decree Of foreclosure was made in favor of the
Union Trust Company for five hundred thousand
dollars principal, aud about three hundred and
fifteen thousand dollars interest, which became
absolute August LIST. This passed the title Of the
road to the Union Trust Company, upon that
date, and they have passed the title over to the
new company organized IA above, All the ar
engagements for centennial trains To Bennington
this week are to be carried out according 10 the
published notices. as To the running of the trains
aud rates OF fare, and no inconvenience will re-
suit to the travelling public or to the visitors who
| are expected at Bennington.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

CABoT.-The summer term of school taught by
Miss Flora Nelson in District No. 3, closed on Sat
urday last In the afternoon nearly all the peo-
pie of the district, and some from adjoining ones,
met at the school-house to listen to declarations
Rotations, reading, etc, by the scholars, who
showed that they had made excellent progress in
the year that they have been under Miss Nelson's
instruction. At the close of the exercises at the
school-house they all repaired to a grove, where
table bountinly spread and beautifully decorated
with flowers, awaited them, This school has
numbered sixteen scholars Those not absent
were Florence Rogers, Frank, Sarah and Mary
McAllister, Carrie Smith and Gertie Walbridge;
Not tardy Florence Rogers, Frank McAllister,
Sarah McAllister Mary McAlister Mary Thomas,
Addie Smith, Carrie Smith, Gertie Walbridge.
Eddie Thomas, and Robert Walbridge; Frank
McAllister (aged eleven years., Sarah and Mary
McAllister twins, aged nine years., and Gertie
Walbridge taged seven years., all living over a
mile from the school, have necer been absent or
tardy. Mrs. Molloy is advertised to lecture at
Village Hall ON Saturday evening; at the church
on Sunday at four +. NJ. Chdren's meeting Sun
day evening at half-past seven. All are invited.
=. BY the recent change Of time of trains on the
Portland Ogdensburg railroad, the mail from
this place via that route leaves abont ten o'clock
a, NJ, instead of half-past six AS formerly. The
stampede at the Lower Cabot church on Tuesday
August 7th after the close of the funeral service
was caused by the settling of the floor three OF
four inches. 1t was found upon examination
that from want of air, the sleepers had decay ed
and given away under the pressure. :. Meetings
have been held at South Cabot for several Sab
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

EAST CALAIs-Mrs. Abbie W. Tanner of Mont
pelier, will speak at the "picnc pavilion - in the
sugar orchard of j. w. Leonard, near East Calais
on Sunday. August 18th. II the weather is not
suitable for a grove meeting, Mr.. Leonard will
try To accommodate those present at his house
near the grove, The meeting will be held at the
usual hours of church service The annual pic
mic of the Dwinells will be holden at the old
homestead on Thursday August 23d. A general
invitation is given. NJ Dwinell, of Georgia, is
expected to be present
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

" you doubt the wonderful success Of Shilohs Con
sumption Cure. give trial. then If you are not per
fectly satisfied, return the bottle and will refund the
price paid It has established the fact that Consumption
he cured while for Coughs Iloarseness, Asthma.
whoopmg Cough and all Lung Throat Troubles, there l.
nothing like 1t for quick and positive cure and seldom
fails Ten cents, nifty and dollar per bottle II
your Lungs sore. Chest Back lame. use Shioh's
Porous Piasters. Price, twenty-five cents, Sold by
FRANK II. BASCOM,
DIR. Shiloh's System Nitaliher "a no doubt the most
successful cure for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint W.
have known otherwise could guarantee II. In
cases OF Consumption, where General Debility Loss of A-
petite aud Constipation exist 1t will and regulate
the system, while shilohs Cure alays the inflammation
and heals the lungs. Price, seventy Sold by
FRANK II, BASCOM.
Hackinetaok, Il rich and fragrant perfume. Sold by
by dealers generally Si-a5-eoW
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

GAYsvILLE-Ihe steam saw-m situated in
Stony Brook, owned by DIR. g. L. T.. Sparhawk
was entirely consumed by fire ON the night Of the
9Th instant The fire WAS discovered about eleven
o'clock =, NJ, and was under such hes,dway that
nothing could be saved, and no attempt was made
to give an alarm. Loss three thousand dollars
with no insurance, the policy having expired in
June last The burning Of this mill at this time
was peculiarly unfortunate for the Methodist 30
ccty, as the dimension stun for their new church
WAS " have been sawed there, calculations being
made 10 commence the work ON the next day
hut the church enterprise will receive but tent
ponry check, as all but some OF the longest tim
beIs can be sawed at a smaller mill near by, and
the work, under the superintendent OF d. !. Alb
bolt, master builder, will be pushed vigorously
forward 10 complexion. The telephone OPT
demic has reached this place, several being in
successful operation. But the one connecting the
post-oiiioe with DR., s II Sparhawks office gives
the best satisfaction, small brass wire being used
az the conductor In place Of the cord generally
used, thus overcoming the difficulty arising from
changeA In the atmosphere, which continually
change the tension Of cords.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

EAST BErHEL.-Our young people took hoi-
day on Friday last, which they spent in a visit to
Brookfeld Pond. We found the lake clothed in
all its beauty, as il in expectancy of affording
pleasure to some one. Our party consisted Of
twenty-four merry-hearted youths who went to
have good time and had it. We found good ac-
commodations at the Travellers House, and on
the pond. IA camping expedition to some of
the mountains in our vicinity is being planned by
the young men Of our village.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

MoRETowN.-The following is the school record
of district No s, in Moretown, taught by Alice n.
Hatch. Those having no absent marks: Bartie
Casey, Mary Jane Casey and Ella b. Gordon
those having no tardy marks: Adde Fitzgerald,
Bartie Casey, Alvin X. Leland, Johnnie McGrath
and Mary Jane Casey; those having only one
tardy mark: Fred b. Alexander, Mortimer H.
Kern Thomas Casey, Eddie Chase, Mary Nc
Grath, Gertie Alexander and Ella 49, Gordon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

CALAIs.-The Reform Clubs Of Montpelier,
Worcester, Woodbury., East Elmore, and Calais,
held picnic in Wheelers grove last Thursday.
This grove is OF the best in the vicinity and is
becoming iustly noted AS an excellent resort for
,leasnra nar,ias IN, This ~ nm nro,ions oc.a-
49,
sohsi MT ana MIS- Nheeier proved thelr apiitN
to extend hearty welcome to strangers by way
Of chaarfnI and ,,anar,n. bosni,,Ii,y and sbo,,od
-, -
'"o' hoon '"'o'o'' W ""u ''"p"'"s io' '"o 'e"'-
peranee movement by doing everything in their
mower Ia make the pienie a success large com.
-, ,.,,t,.,i -, -, 81 ,a,. IA =, hst, GO,
P'"' s"'''' ~ %" ''''' "'',' anu Nv n''' P"''
ten the exercises were opened by an address oil
welcome by the President of the home club Mr.
Arden Marin Revs Messrs Warren and Mat
-,
o"'i 'hon '""uo sno't anu encouraging 'e'n"'hSi
after whom Hon. Mr.. bradshaw, an eminent
lawver frn,n New York citv ,vas introdured and
.,,.o.o, .,,o ,,,,,,,. =. ,,,.,i, -, A.. ,,a.,i.
""u'o''e" Wv o''l""s az ''ns'" u" wv f"eS'''"
OF the day. Mr.. Bradshaw Is An eloquent, ear
nest speaker, and ON this occasion made u telling
., ,...l d. i'll, Il, ,,,.o.,,i, . .,.. .,,.,.
f1' "
ahce reiorh' Ills speech VIII lohs pe felhelh-
bered by all who heard it. At the conclusion of
his remarl,s refreshments we're discussed and fnr
an hour 'ho eohlH'hS gave N"e'"seNes UP !" Tue
freedom of the woods, and the enjoyment OF each
others society. Few scenes in New England life
ora ,ia.u,a ,h,,, ,lso ill., ,li. ,a,,, ara ,,,,,
90 P'e"s""'o' '"." '"'ao Inv '""' ~" "'0 '''o''
truly indicative oil the firm brotherly love exist
ing between neghbors, townsmen and commu-
nities Dinnerover and the president announced
Mr Dnrant Of MuntneIier who snake in his n,yn
earnest and hearty manner giving moi theorie.
bnt farts and exneriences from reai Ife Althongh
somevyhot iengthv Mr. nnrant rnmmandad ,,ns,d
nttentinn and was listened to with evident relish
Iinnn retiring Irom the floor MIR Dnrant VERY
nireiy introJnced Mr. Nnilnv ihs chief sttrs,s
lion ~ The dav and the sneaker most of The con-.
nap, had cnmn ~ Near si,hongh in noor hea,h
Mrs MoIloy fnilv sustained her hish renntation
nm ,his occasion and ma ,,reater nrisc can he sid
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

II generally supposed 10y certain class OF citizens who
not practical experienced that Dyspepsia not in
varably he cured but pleased say that GREEN 5
AuGusT FLOWER has never, 10 knowledge, failed 10
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint in all It's forms, such
Sour stomach Costyeness, Sick Headache. palpaun
Of the Heart low spirits etc out Of thirty thousand dozen
bottles sold last year not single failure reported
but thousands OF complimentary letters received from drug
gists wonderful Three doses will relieve any
Fry ii. sample bottles ten cents Regular size seventy
five cents. Fol- sale by Frank II. Baseom. ily-eow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

FATALLY ScALpED-Ilais Benedict, infant son
of DR.. C. NJ. Ferrin of Essex Junction, was scalded
ut the tea-table August Sth, by teapot of hot
tea being tipped over part of its contents falling
upon him, and burning his face, breast and arms
that he lived but twenty-four hours. His age
was one year and twenty days
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

lIARDwicR. Lieutenant v. H. Bridgman, United
States Army, is now at home on furlough lie
is suffering from III health the effects of malaria,
but is conyalescont, There are signs of competi-
ton in the job printing business at this place.
Shattuck has huns out his shingle" and adyer-
tises for work in that line Guess Vim. H. will have
to come down now, after the manner of Crockett's
" Coon perhaps. swerdleger the miller, has
been repairing the dam and fume to his MILL while
waiting fof the water THAT is To Gomez Water is
unusually precious this year change has come
over the prospects Of the potato crop. The vines
IN many fields are rustng, dying u full month In
advance OF the best natural conditions, which
must materially reduce the Yield and impair the
quality of the product Early kindsar safe, and
yield well. The evening mail train ON the Port
land and Ogdensburgh road has averaged more
than an hour late since the new time table went
into operation July ;Oth, Whose fault is it, and
can II not be remedied2. The fall term Of our
academy commences Tuesday, August 2sth 1t
will he under the instruction of Professor Me-
Loud rs for some time past, aided by competent
assistants fol the lower grades. Those DESTROYS
Of enjoying superior educational advantages will
consult their interests by coming here and aid in
making the new term a successful one..,..D. T.
skinner, ESQ, of Valparaiso Ind, is in town, re-
visiting for the first time since 1916 the scenes of
his early life. Mr. skinner IL the eldest sou Of
John K skinner, ESQ, u somewhat noted lawy er
who formerly resided and pmcticed his profession
At this place The son Il reputed n successful
business man aud President Of u banking corpora
ton at Valparaiso.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

BUTTER MARKET At the st. Adams butter
market, Tuesday, the receipts were better than
last week. Common sold at from ten to twelve
cents; good to choice fifteen to twenty-one cents
selections, twenty-three cents per pound, and
higher price was paid for some diaries.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

BENNINGTON CESrESNiAL-We go To press in
the very midst of the centennial so fondy and
wisely anticipated and so highly honored All
accounts show that in respect to decoration Of
Bennington, order ON the grounds, state pride and
patriotic feeling, honor at home and abroad the
brightest expectations of Vermont's enthusiastic
citizens are being more than realized
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15
SAMUEL g. TURNER'S ESTATE.

In Probate Cont, held IN Montpelier In and for said
District ON the il-t daA Of July, 4. d. 1871;
An instrument pupurting Ia be the last Will and iesta
ment Of samuel C. Turner late Of Warren u said district,
deceased, being presented 10 the Court bS pny T., Lock
wood the Executor therein named, for Probate Is Orere
by said Court that all persons concerned therein he
hcd 10 appear session nf said Court to be held the
Probate ohcc IN Montpelier on the Si day Of August,
A. D. ISL, and show cause, It any they have against the
probate of said VIII for which purpose Is further ordered
that copy Of the record OF this order be published three
weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman and state
Journal printed al Montpelier previous 10 said time APP
pointed Ton hearing By the couTt-Attest,
ab-H HARVEY TILDEN, Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15
WILLIE y. JACOBS, ESTATE.

In Probate Court held Montpelier in said District on
the sih day OF August, A. u. 1871
Chester sawyer, Administrator of the estate Willie g.
JACOBS late OF Mashhed In said District deuetse pie
sents his administration Tor examination aud al
owance and makes application decree of distribution
and partition Of teestaie OF said deceased Wheeupon
ordered by said Court. that SAID account and said appca
ton be- referred to session thereof To be held the ruate
Once, In said Montpelier, the an day September
u. 1911 for hearing and decision henOn And, Is further
ordered that notice hereof be given 10 all persons
by publication Of the three weeks suctssiyelA The
Vermont Waterman * STATE journal, newspaper pub
shed al Montpelier previous To said time appointed Tor
hearing that they may appear at SAID time and place and
show case II they may have why said account should
not be allowed, and such decree made,
By the GOurt.-Attest,
A6-S HARVEY IILDEN, Judge,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

BoDY RECOVERED, The Free Press hears that
the body of a man in Il firemans uniform has
come ashore near Westport and the supposition
is that it is the body of William Maloney of that
city, who was lost in returning from the Port
Henry fireman's muster last fall
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15
a J.BANCRoFT's ESTATE.

~. COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned. having hecn appointed hy the Honor
able Probate Court Tor the District Washington Com
lnissulers TO receive, examine and adjust all claims
and demands OF all persons against the estate of A. j.
bancroft late OF Barre, In said District Decreased repre-
senied usuVent and the term OF months from the ah
day OF July, ls5 being allowed by said Couri to the cre
ton of said Decreased, "a exhibit and prove their respective
claims before give notice that Will attend 10 the
duties Of appointment at the dwelling house Of the
widow Of said deceased In HARE in said District the
lh day Of september and hh day Of January next
O'Clock, IN the afternoon, Vt each of said days.
JOHN \. WILSON, / ,....,..t..t.......
joins W. BlGkLow, COMMISSIONER
Barre, August d, \. u, Isl. 1891.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

FAIRs-The Mad River Valley Agricultural
Fair will be held at Waitsfield, Tuesday and
Wednesday, September 18th and 18th The fifth
annual fair Of the lAimoille Fair Ground Com
pany will be held at Morrstown, September 25th,
2lith and 9th
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Marriases.

In Uariwck July Is by Row d. Lewis EDWARD c.
LITTLE. of Hardwck and LAURA LEWIS OF Nor
flstnwn,
In West Randolph. August L. by Rev. e. 4. Smith, AN
TONY GILBERT and Mrs, LUCY kAiMO, both Of West
Randolph.
In Monroe, y. H., July %, by u. ,. Blodgett. ESD
lRENuS II. COLLINS and OUNCE A. WHEELER, both
nf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

MARROW EscApE.-A workman at the Suther-
land Falls marble quarry had wonderful escape
last week. The derrick-boom knocked off three
pieces of stone from the top, two of which fell on
either side Of him so close as to Craze his legs and
cut his boots, but not hurting him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-08-15

SUDDEN DEATH,-lt is reported, on what APP
pears to be reliable authority, that Mr.. Charles
Winch, formerly in business here, died very sud-
denly in Boston, on Monday last, from cholera.
lie was a son of Mr.. Joel Winch, of Mortified