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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02
A Centeuarian.

| Mrs. Phebe Hazard, colored woman living
Just over the river" in Berlin, celebrated her
one hundredth birthday on Sunday last Nor
did she celebrate 1t alone, for goodly number OF
the village people called on her and entertained
her with singing and social chat and one of the
ladies presented her with wedding cake" APP
propriately ornamented and inscribed Other
things besides this were given her by friends.
The old lady seemed to enjoy the occasion very
much, and chatted as glIbly as any present. Mrs.
Hazard was born in Mendon, Massachusetts,, In
1777. and came to Vermont In 1902, She first
lived at Craftsbury going there with the family
Of Leonard Holmes From Craitsbury she moved
to Hardwick, where she lived seven years with
Mr. Warner, at his tavern; she has also lived 10
Danville, Hydepark, Greensboro, and other towns
In the state She was married twice-the first
time at the age OF twenty-one, and again In the
spring Of 1916. She has had four chdren-twodu-
ring her first marriage and two during her second;
and three OF these are living at present. She
came to Montpelier some forty-fve years ago,
and has remained here ever since that time. The
family first lived short distance up the Branch "
road, and has since lived near where the jail now
stands; also on Main street. on the site OF Mrs.
Charles Baey's residence aud near the ledge,
at time when 1t extended clear across what is
now Elm street Her second husband, Thomas
Hazard, died some twenty or twenty-five years
ago, being in the vicinity Of seventy-five years
old. He was born in Westminster, and while in
New York state he was sold as slave he had
nine different masters. During the war Of 1912
he enlisted, and thus obtained his freedom. No
others Of the family were ever in slavery The
old lady has been blind for number OF years,
but her hearing is very good and she is consider
ably active On Saturday she rode out into the
country short distance and on Monday morn
ing she was busy at the wash-tub Her memory
IL very keen yet, and she can recall an event
which happened when she was only three years
old. She remembers the time when Washington
passed through town neghboring to MeDdon,
though she never had the pleasure of seeing that
gentleman himself. She often entertains the
family with the recital OF events which occurred
during those Revolutionary days. SO far as one
can Judge, she has some time to live yet; for she
certainly shows no signs OF giving up the ship"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02

WATERBURY. There are some signs of more
life and activity in business. As the revival OF ma
lures spring time returns, so man and all animals
awake to activity. The farmer especially, with
the busy bee, must awake to industry. His abors
and sufficient answer to the complaint
OF nothing to do" But the farmers are not the
only workers OF this season-carpenters, ioiners.
masons, stone-layers, lumbermen, teamsters,
brick-makers, and indeed most kinds of useful
producers, are finding something to do Several
houses are in process OF building, and others are
being materially repaired or otherwise improved,
in this place. Mr.. C. c. Warren is building in
front Of the depot fine brick house which will
no doubt be an ornament To the village Mr. A.
A. Anterior has already nearly finished house
opposite the bank Frank Taylor has commenced
dwelling on Union street, near the residence of
Mr. Watts. Justin Moody, our postmaster, and
Mr. G. Smith making extensive improvements
ON residences recently bought by them ON the
same street, not to mention others. Mr.. Albert
Selleck, whose wollen and box factory was burned
some two years ago, and who moved last year to
Montreal, has recently returned from that metrop-
oils of the Canadian Dominion and is now about
| rebuilding on the old site, and purposes some
kind OF business Weare not informed just what
Mr. wheelers last Sabbath morning dis
course, on the subject OF the Judgment" wa,
considered one OF the best of his admirable ser
mons, and 1t was favored with an unusual au
dence Mr. Wheelers father Rev. o. q Wheeler
Of Grand Isle, one of the most popular minister,
OF the state, is to occupy the Congregational pull
| pit two weeks from last Sabbath.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02

These days of conference have been very en-
joyable. The people enjoyed the company of
their guests and the guests seemed to enjoy their
temporary homes. The preachers and their wives
after year of toll and separation, enjoyed the
social intercourse which these five days afforded
They came to stay, Many Of them had completed
a ministry of one, two or three years, and were
now to enter new fields OF labor, aud it was pleas
ant for them to enjoy Sabbath OF rest before
forming new acquaintance, and attempting to
make new conquests for Christ.
Most OF these public meetings were very at
tractive Not only WAS the best home talent
brought forward, but several of the strongest men
in the denomination were heard again aud again
Bishop Foster is himself no ordinary speaker
DIR. Townsend, of Boston University. DIR, Foss
President OF the College at Middletown, Conn,
Rev. Mr. lansing, of Georgia, spoke on several oc-
casions, and they spoke with power.
IL was refreshing ~ hear these men advocate
and urge the Importance of a liberal education I,
and 1t was beautiful 10 see how well they illus
trated It's value in the culture which they them.
selves eyinced. Though they admitted that ii Is
still advisable 10 encourage some men TO enter
the ministry whose scholarly attainments have
been small, yet they say we need aud must have
In those who will influence the thoughtful men Of
this age, the aid OF continuous thought and sound
learning.
The last hour Of the conference was perhaps,
the most impressive OF all II was then that the
Bishop addressed the preachers aud assigned them
their fields OF labor; which will be found else
where, lie told them that some of them would
be disappointed and that some Of the churches
would be disappointed but he eounselled them Ia
receive their assignments as from the providence
OF God " make no complaints, but 10 20 cheer
fully and submissiyely, aud try 10 mako their new
homes ~ desirable an may be. lie then tenderly
and lovingly commended them 10 God In prayer
and after this read their assignments for the year.
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Grand Army Of the Republic.

HEADQuARrERs DEPARTMENT or vRRMoNT,l
BURLINGTON, March 18th, 1917. I
Comrades: Once more the time approaches for
us to perform the beautiful but sad duty Of deco
rating with flowers the graves OF our "nobe
dead You will therefore make the necessary
preparations for the due observance OF Memo
rial Day." May Goth, 1877, performing the cere-
mony in Your own way; but remember that no
soldier or sailors grave should be neglected.
would suggest that when practicable the school
children be invited to participate with you at this
time that they may grow upto revere the memory
of those brave men who died that " the nation
might live"
Let us not forget while we are cherishing the
memory OF our comrades gone before" that
their widows and orphans and our manned heroes
are left with us, and we owe a duty to the living
as well as the dead
Where there are no Posts of the Grand Army,
1t Is expected that the veterans will attend to this
duty, and then organize Posts, II possible
Post commanders will furnish report Of pro-
ceedings; also, copies Of local papers containing
an account OF Memorial Day for file at depart
ment headquarters.
T. S. PECK, Department Commander
EBEs TAPLrS, Acknowledgement
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02

PROBATE CoURT.-The following business was
transacted in the Probate Court for the District oil
Washington during the week ending April Goth
1877; April 24th-Philo Arms estate. G. c. Arms
administrator, Albert Dillingham; and VIM. Deal
appraisers and commissioners, and c. n. Arms
guardian for J. W. Arms, and Ami +. Arms for
Minnie Arms April 26th-Joshua Lawrence
md J. W. Shepard's estates, trustee accounts al
lowed. April 27th-H. II. Mahuron's estate, Ii.
,ense to sell personal estate granted; H. A. Nc.
Crlis' estate application for license to sell real
state referred to May 10Th April 2Sth-lsabela
julvers estate, license to sell real estate granted
guardian and administration accounts allowed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02

THE BENNINGTON CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
The Vermont Centennial Commission has de-
termined to raise the sum Of ten thousand dollars
for the expense of Centennial week, next August.
The committee appointed for this purpose has, SO
far, met with fattering success. This sum, with
the two thousand dollars which the state appro-
prated at the last session Of the Legislature it is
thought, will ensure the carrying out of the pro.
gramme, at least SO far az money is concerned
No definite arrangement Of programme can be de.
termined on until the Commission, or rather the
Bennington Battle Monument Association, which
is the custodian of the funds of the Commission
has decided how much money it has at its dispo
al for celebration purposes, The moneys raised
for the monument are not available for the eel
ebration Nothing absolutely certain has yet
been DONE except to invite the President OF the
United States and few other guests to the eel
ebration OF the 18th and 10th. The legislature,
of Massachusetts, and New Hampshire have beer
invited to the 10Th The question Of money deter
mines the rest.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02

NoRTHFIELD-lt was about shutdown last
Thursday, that Willie Averill, Miss Maria Howes
and Miss Alice Averill drove down Main street
and turned a rather short corner into Elm street
and, as they did so, the wagon suddenly cap
sized aud threw them most unceremoniously into
a pile by the roadside. II proved most danger
GUS manner of unloading, as a few exciting mo-
ments proved Miss Averill was thought at first
to be killed, IA the conclusion produced insens-
blty, and she lay for a short time limp and ap
parently lifeless Consciousness, however, soon
returned, and she proved to be not seriously in
jured. Her escape from sudden death was
very narrow; as her neck was famed, and EVIL
IDENTIFY came quite too dangerously near being
broken. But she came off much the best Of the
trio" as Mr.. Averill found his left shoulder dslo-
Gated, and Miss llowes realized at once the la
mentable fact that broken and dislocated wrist
would force her for an indefinite time, to 6 rest
from her labors" Her injuries are severe, pain
full and damaging. Had Il been her ieu Instead
OF her rqM wrist that was no completely disabled
she could, perhaps, in short time, use her shears
In her vocation OF dress-makng =. At the annual
meeting OF the Mortified Library Association,
ID. /. Averill was reelected President Z. s. Rich
mond, Clerk, and George b, Is Denny, Treasurer
Charles hcClearn WAS elected Librarian and Col
lector for the year ensuing and II. X Brown and
Frank Howarh, Directors for three years C. s
Richmond, Clerk, was made ey-OBiciO Director by
vote OF the association. An assessment OF fifty
cents to be paid July lst and of ffty cents tn be
! paid December LIST, was voted The directors were
| authorized 10 re-catalogue the library. -. At the
regular meeting Of Mortified Lodge Independent
Order OF Good Templars, No, l75, the following
were elected officers for the quarter ensuing
Worthy Chief Templar, Dr. W, W, Bryant; Wor
| thy Vice Tempar, Alice Sylvester; Worthy Secre-
tary, r. X. Bates; Worthy Financial Secretary
Emma Thomas Worthy Treasurer, David Sloan
Worthy Chaplain, Rev. A. Is. Truax; Worth,
Marshal, l. A. Dodge; Worthy Guardian, Mrs. T.
| s. Clark Worthy Sentinel, &, NJ Johnson Wor
| thy Organist Miss Alma Huntley. b.. Lucretia
Borgia was played Friday and Saturday evenings
In excellent style, to large aud appreciatiye audi
ences. Rev A, u. Truax is returned tn us foi
| another year, 10 the eminent satisfaction of all
Rev. X. A. Greene has been regularly called u
the Second uniyersalist church Of Lowell Mass
.. Mrs, Lucy smith kimball, a young married
Lady, daughter OF Dr.. ], D. Smith, died instantly
ON Saturday afternoon, though usually well up u
that time. i'N
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02

FIRE IN RrTLAND-NARRow ESCAPE FROM A
BURNING DWELLING. -The house OF Patrick LOT
'us, in Rutland, was burned Sunday mornng, and
the occupants, Mr.. and Mrs. LOTUS and three boys
arey escaped with their lives. Mr.. LOTUS passed
me boy ont Of the window, and in attempting t.
-cape with another in his arms, fell headonp
Town the cellar stairs lie managed to climb u
nd escape with his child through window |
vas then discovered that one OF the children wa.
till in the burning building, and he was discov.
red lying senseless on his face. The boy could
carcely gasp, and was laid on the grass for dead
short time, however he revived. and is pro-
,ounced out of danger, though he WAS cut about
he head and severely injured. MIR. LOTUS wa'
ady bruised and cut, having a long cash in hi
wrist The oldest boy ia also considerably hurt
having cut about eight inches long on one ankl,
ind foot Mrs. LOTUS escaped unframed Mr.
LOTUS loss is about two thousand dollars house
and furniture; insured for one thousand two hun
1red dollars,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02

A TIMELY BooK.-The Men of the Revolution,
and the thrilling story of their adventure and
heroism, have furnished fruitful theme for the
historian and poet for generation of time, but
we believe that faithful portraiture of the
Of privation, suffering, and more than Spar
tan bravery, even unto death, which marked our
struggle for independence, and especially the new
settlements upon our Western border, would
clearly establish the fact that women have borne
their full share Of suffering and matryrdom, and
are equally entitled with their husbands and
brothers To wear the hero's crown. 1t is with a
feeling Of deep qualification, therefore, that we are
able TO announce new work. entitled "Woinan
on the American Frontier" being history Of the
heroism, adventures, privations, captivites trials
and noble lives and deaths OF the pioneer mothers
OF the Republic The work is prepared by viii
liam W. Fowler, Esq, gentleman Of fine liter
airy attainments, and published by S. S. Scranton
& Co., Hartford, Conn. It contains over FIVE hun
dred octave pages, illustrated with numerous en-
cravings by the best artists In the country and II
furnished at a remarkably low price for a book
elegant aud interesting This work is sold BY
subscription only and we are happy to say that
our townsman, Mr. J. S, Sterling, who made such
highly successful canvass for the History OF tn,
Centennial Exhibition, has this work In hand
and will call on our people. We trust he will b,
met with encouraging words and generous pa
| tronage.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02

BARRE.-The fire company Of Barre village, at n
meeting held the 2ist of April formally disbanded
The cause of this is said to be the dissatisfaction
of its members, because the town, at the late an
nual meeting refused to exempt their polls from
taxation; also refused to vote them any compen-
saton for services. This step, by the company, is
certainly to be regretted, and while no one can
blame the members for refusing to bear the bur
dens to which fremen are subject yet it is u mat
| ter that demands the immediate attention and ac-
ton Of the good citizens of Barre
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02

STocKBRIDGE-Rev. T. S. Hubbard, lately of
Rochester, has bought small farm ON Stock
bridge Common-some forty acres Of land. When
Mr.. and Mrs Hubbard were first married they
kept house few steps from where they now have
bought Mrs. Hubbard's father, DR.. Fay, lived
for years and years in this place 1t will seem to
Mrs Hubbard like going home. Mr. Hubbard
has engaged to preach to the people OF Rochester
another wear
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02

y SIATt Of NENMON 7, DIsIrrt OF WhshlngtOhl
In Probate Court held NJ Montpelier. in and for said Dis
tiict the 10Th day Of April. A. ID. 1871;
Edward W Bailey Administrator Of the estate Of Charles
W. Bailey, late OF Montpelier In said District deceased
makes application said Court. with the and appO
hion writing OF the widow and hers Of said deceased for
sell all of the real estate Of said deceased excepting
the therein, but including the homestead and eyersiOn
said dower representing that the sale thereof would be
the said widow and heirs and those interested
In said estate Whereupon, Is ordered by said Court
that said application be referred session thereof
To he held the Probate Office, In said Montpelier
the 18th day Of May, A. D. 1871, for hearing and de-
cson thereon; and further ordered, that all per-
nterestei be notified hereof by publication OF
notice OF said application and order thereon. three
weeks successivey IN the Vermont Waterman 4 State
journal newspaper published Montpelier and which
crcuAtes the neghboIhoo those Interested before said
hearing that they may appear said time and place,
and, II they cause object thereto.
By the Court.-Attest,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02

EAST BErHnL-stll that dreadful disease, diph-
theria Is raging In our midst Out Of eight severe
cases seven have died. Two little sisters were
buried In one casket In a few days their brother
was laid beside them. Still others are coming
down with It, Every case seems to be traced 10
one house, by attending the funeral of the
first and In taking Of the second one that had
it. Physicians say that when 1t is treated like
smallpox II will stop. II friends aie so pre-
sumptuous as 10 make a useless display OF their
dead, will not some one look 10 il? viii not the
town authorities put a stop TO the spread OF this
feaifuly fatal disease? Young people and chill.
dren are more liable 10 take the disease than
elderly people; therefore they should be kept
away from all houses where they are sick with T.
They should attend no funerals, no coffin or cas-
ket shoHld be opened In u house or church great
care should be taken by those who have the care OF
or watch with the sick they should use disnfec-
tants freely In rooms, spit dishes, etc also care
should be used in handling spit-cloths or clothes
used about the sick Que man, an uncle OF the
first that had 1t, while with the most anxious care
WAS attending his nephew got some Of the virus
on his finger where the skin was slightly broken
aud came near losing his life 1t was only by
prompt and thorough treatment that he was saved
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02
ELIJAH MARsHALL,s ESTATE.

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Washington. Commission
to receive examine, and adjust all claims and demands
Of AL against the estate of Elijah Marhal late
NJ Waterbury, In said District, deceased and all claims
exhibited In Offset thereto hereby give notice that will
meet tor he purposes aforesaid at the Town Clerks Office
Waterbury Center the 5h day NAV and 9Th day of
October next from O'Clock until four o'clock
each Of said davs and that months from the 9Th day
of April A. ID. ISL j. the time limited by said Court Tor
said creditors 10 present their claims to for expmnaon
and allowance
Dated at Waterbury this 18th day Of April. A. D. 1877.
G.. ". SrEARSs, l ,,.,,,,,.s,,,.-.
1881 FRANK y SMITH. COMMISSIONER
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COMMITTED FOR RApE--George Perkins, twenty
wears old, was arraigned before Judge Grew, Of
Vergennes, the other day, charged with assault
with intent to commit rape on Rose Yattaw,
aged seven years. He was bound over to the
county court Perkins is considered half-witted
The parties reside In Panton.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02

CALAIs.-The Christian church is undergoing
repairs preparatory for the summer. The inside
is being painted and papered, and will be ready
for occupancy next Sabbath. Thanks are due to
Rev Mr. Davis for his efforts in this, as well as
every other project that has for its object the well
fare Of the church. The Sabbath-school concert
for May occurs next Sabbath
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02

BUTTER MARKET.-At the st. Adams butter
market, Tuesday, the attendance was good, with
better feeling and frmer prices. Wequote good
vt from fifteen to eighteen cents, choice at from
nineteen to twenty cents, and selections at twenty
one cents, with few well-known fancy diaries
selling at a shade higher rates
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-02

For consumption, bronchitis asthma catarrh, throat and
lung diseases. Also relief and permanent for
general debility dyspepsia and all nervous Affections by
simple vegetable medicine which cured venerable mis-
slonary physician who long resident OF Syria aud the
East and who has freely given this valuable specific
thousands Of kindred sufferers with the greatest possible
benefits aud he feels his sacred Christian duty to
npar to others this wonderful nyigorAtng remedy, and
will send FREE the original recipe complete with fun d
ections. to any person enclosing stamp for reply
6l-ssn DIR. CLARK A. Robbins,
(P. o. Box T6.l Greeley Rlo'k syracuse. y, "
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WILLIAM LETS ESTATE, :,

In Probate Court, held At Montpelier in said Ds et
the l2th day OF April, A. D. tS11:
James H. Holden. Administrator of the estate OF William
lee late of MOtown, In said District deceased presents
his adm ration account for examination and allowance.
Whereupun. ordered by said Court, that said account
md said application he referred ~ session Of said Court,
be held at the Probate Office, in Montpelier. the 5th
10y May, A. ID. 1871. for lie ring and decision thereon
And l. further cred that notice hereof be given to all
Interested nv publication Of the three weeks
.ucre.sively the Vermont Wat,hutn STATE Journal
published at Montlelirr previous To said time
pnointed for hearing that they may appear said time
mi and show II they have why said
recount shouli not oe allowed. By the COnrt-Ate,t,
1g-sl y. A CHASE, Register.
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SALLY CHANnLERs ESTATE;

T. WNsHInRlOnf
In Probate Court held Montpelier in and for said Dis
trict. the llth day Of April A ID. 1871;
An instrument nurporting To be the last VIII and
Testament OF sally Chandler late OF narre in said Dis
Deceased being presented to the Court by Harriet
Dckey The eNecurix therein naniel for probate 1t IL
ordered by said Court that all concerned therein he
notified to appear said Court he held the
rroh,te Office, in Montieer, on the 9Th day Of May A.
D ISL. and show cause II they have against the
r. of said will for which purpose IL IL further ordered
that OF tile ord OF this order be published three
Neeks successfully the Vermont Watchmun state
Journal printed at Montpelier. previous To said time
pointed for hearing BY the Court.-Attest.
1881 HARVEY riLDES, Judge.
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REvIvED.-The proprietor Of the West Randolph
Herald whose office was recently destroyed by
fire, has purchased new material and started bust
ness again. He has consolidated his three papers
the Chelsea Post, the Vermont Ne,os and the Green
Mountain Herald, into one paper, under the title
of the Herald and Neirs