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

PLAINFIELD. Miss Rebeccah Perkins bought a
pig ON the oath day of May which weighed nine
teen pounds, and killed it on the eth of the pres
ent month, when it weighed three hundred and
thrty-seven pounds She also has II COW, hall
Durham, from which she has made three hun
dred and twenty pounds of butter since the 18th
of March, besides using milk forthree in family
Also six pullets, Matched in May, which have laid
ten dozen of eggs. Who can beat Rebeccah witt
pig COW and pullets? The annual meeting wal
held December Sd, when the following officer,
were elected Baiff, d. b. Smith; trustees, o
Knapp, Ira T. Page, Slas Willis and o. l.. Hoyt
fire engineers, n. C. Lombard, Edward Duke anC
Louis lapine; clerk, n q. Lombard; treasurer
D. b. Smith; collector, Dan |. Page.
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Boston Produce Market.

MONDAY December 10th. 1877.
FLouR.wisconsin and Minnesota patents have beer
selling ss6la2s u barrel Winter wheats range at s6A
a. for st. LOUIS. 5O6e750 Illinois, and s65Oes7
Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. Bakers extras at g
al for Minnesota and s5.5096 for Wisconsin.
GRAIS-Corn is quiet and prices easier The sales
old mixed and yellow have been at 6i@llc, and new Ut
636l66c n bushe Oats In fair demand and firm
t0hGic for No white AMI No. mixed and 3s39lIc fol
No white and No. mixed. In rye small sales have beer
made at 7S " bushel Shorts have been selling at $50
and hne feed and niddngs at s226t25 u ton.
wOOL-The demand Is mostly for medium feeces anC
deaine and combng selections. The latter have become
quite Ohio and Pennsylvania have been selling
2h016c for medium and 3-Qi3c for Vermont, New
Hampshire, Wisconsin and Michigan the latter price 70
choice Wisconsin medium. Combng and delaine selec
range i56lic for loose and up 50flJ6l
for good and choice. Pulled woods at 33@+5c " b.
Tor super and X, as to quality.
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LANES r., NoRcgoss' ESTATE. -

- STATE OF VERNON l, Washington Distflcty ~.
In Probate Court held At Montpeer In and for said Dis
trict the llth day OF December, A. ID. 1871;
samuel Keton Administrator Of the estate OF James r.
Nurcruss late OF East Montpelier In said District deceased,
makes application said Court, with the consent and
probation writing of the widow and heirs ut said deceased
residing this LICENSE sell ali o the real estate
Of said deceased which has into possession Of said Adj
innisalor by foreclosure Of mortgage OF said premises
being lately the home farm OF said deceased and conveyed
by him Wallace H. rersons representing that the sale
thereof would he beneficial I" IA l,H ul said decease,i
aud those interested In his estate,
whereupon, II Is ordered by said Court that said APP
be referred session thereof 10 be held nj
the Probate once In said Montpelier. on tho 2sth day
OF December, A. d. ISL. tor heare i ,csion there
notified hereof by publication OF notice Of said application
and order thereon three weeks successfully IN me vermont
Waterman A state Journal a newspaper published nj
Montpelier and which circuales IN the nelshDohood Of
before said time OF hearing that they may
appear said time place and they see cause Object
thereto by the Court.-Attest
1875 N, A. CHASE, Register
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ILBERT Hollis ESTATE,

IN STATE OF VERMONT, District OF W asnllgton, a.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier IN said district
the 2tih day OF November, A. D. lelI;
Adeline Holt, AdnnisairiN OF the estate OF Albert
Holt late East Montpelier ia said District, deceased
presents her administration account tor examination and
allowance, and makes application Tor a decree OF dis
trlbutOn and partition u the estate Of said deceise
Wheteupon, Il ordered by said Court That said acc aunt
and said application BE- referred 20 session thereof 10 be
held at the Probate once In said Monteler the 18th day
Of December A. D. slI Tor hearing and decision thereon
tufiher ordered that notice hereof he gwen 10 all
Interested hy publication ut the three weeks
successfully The Vernon yni,A S.de Journal a
new spaper published Montpelier. previous To said time
appointed for hearing that they may appeal at said time
and place and show II they may have, why said
account should be allowed aud such decree made
ny the Court. Attest
l2-A HARVEY TlLDEN, Judge.
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THE VERMONT BANKS PROTECTIVE AssocIA-
rloN-The Vermont Banks Protective Assoca-
lion which was organized two years since for the
purpose of mutually assisting each other, in cast
II loss by theft, forgery, robbery, burglary, il
securing aud Furnishing the criminal, and recover
ing, far as possible, any lost property, held 4
thinly attended annual meeting in Burlington OF
the 9Th instant. The following is n list Of the Of
iicers elected for the year ensuing President
John A. Page; yice-president o. z. Chandler
secretary, Sydney W. RowelI; treasurer, Charlie
A. Reed. Executive committee-W william Y. w
Ripley, n, 7. sprague, II. Harlow, George May
William II Dubois
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MARY l.. CURTIS ESTATE.

The subscribers, having been appointed by the Honor
able Probate for the District ot Washington Commits
siOners receive examine, and adjust all claims and de
mands all persons against the estate OF Mary L. Curtis
late Of Warren said District. deceased. represented M
solvent OF months from the 2Oth day Of
October 1871 being allowed hy said Court 10 the creditor
OF decreased exhibit and prove their respective
clans before give notice, that We viii attend 70 The
duties our appointment the dwelling house of \, L.
Dickinson In Warren s,d District. the 2sth day OF
December aud 2ith day of April next nj ten O'Clock In N
forenoon, on each OF said days.
WILSON ANERlLL, -
Warren November 2lth, A. ID. ISL, l2-@
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Marriaaes.

In Montpelier, November p. by Rev T. Brown, ADD
son D.. HAWLEY, Of Waterbury, and MELISSA
RANDALL, Of Manchester, \. II.
In Walden. August IS. NELSON HUNT, Of Walden an
CORDELIA H. WEEKS. of Hardwck
In Barre, December 8. by Rev W. II. wight, oRvILLI
W. DIN, Of flanheld, and MABEL GLE, Of Walden.
In s. JohnsbuTy November Is, by Rev. b. NJ. Totson
WILLIAM T. MORSE. Of Randolph, and LYDIA X
BLISS, Of StraYurd.
In West Randolph, December l. by Rev. j. s. Goolal
BENJAMIN BEM1S and CYNTHIA WINTERS, both OF
West Randolph,
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The Peabody FOrgerles.

meeting Of the holders OF the notes alleged to
be forged by X. 4, Peabody, was held at Wells
River yesterday. Messrs. Van Dyke and Merrill
whose names were forged, were present, and all
of the twenty-five notes, with one exception, were
brought forward Peabody ayers that he forged
the notes for the purpose Of relieving his father
who had been ruined financially by the formers
career Aided by what Peabody had told Mr.
Van Dyke, the notes, each for one thousand dol
lars were divided, the sheep from the goats, and
it was adiudged that those held by the follow
ing parties we're good or bad ~ per the follow
ing schedule.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

The finest teeth will decay, and drop out Of the denta
line. unless due taken to neutze the impurite
with which they are liable to be infested
sozodont Is the only preparation at present known tina
accompshes this object with absolute certainty and KEEP
the enamel spotless.
spadngs Glue makes broken things stronger than
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

FATAL ACCIDENT George Morse, of North
Troy, aged sixteen years while numbering in the
Jay forests, Saturday afternoon was fatally in
jured by falling tree. A tree which Morse was
chopping unexpectedly fell striking him in the
head aud smashing the skull, but fortunately 81
far forward that the brain was untouched. Phys
cians have got the skull back into place, but
Morse is in most intense agony and cannot liv,
more than two or three days longer. lie is uni
yersally respected and the sad accident is deeply
1 1pnlnrpd
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Run boys, rum
We're too far from Canada
Run boys, run!
From the backs Of all the bitches,
From the sh ,de Of every stump;
Boys see the sons Of BIS,
The cursed Yankees iumpl
IHt VWTstU lNHhtt1 INIHPI
A. nnnnunnnl tLnt thu ruui.In

1t was announced that the register containing
the name, age, occupation, place Of birth, present
residence or address, aud the date Of coming West
and settling in the State Of Illinois, of native Yer
monters was upon the table and ready for the sig
natures OF any one not yet included Severa
names were added to the fist which now makes
about one thousand two hundred. This register
is kept at the headquarters of the association il
the Historical Society building, and at all time,
may be consulted by every who desires to do so
There are at the headquarters also Vermont
books, newspapers, etc, at the service OF any
NermOnter.
The entire Arrangement for the banquet wal
left in the hands of the executive committee, wis
are determined to have good one 1t will prob
ably be held at the Grand Paehc-the larges
hotel in Chicago il not in the world.
Invitations are To be sc Il 10 AL Nernonters whit
may wish to Join in the festivities Of the occasion
REPORTER
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legal Wofires
DETER NJ. DICKEY's ESTATE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate the District of Randolph commissioners
Il receive examine and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate Of Peter VI. Dckey Late Of
Orange said District, deceased represented nsolven
and the OF six months from the sd day OF Ocober
1871 being allowed 10y said Court 10 the creditors OF sail de
CEASED exhibit and prove their respective claims before
rs Give notice. viii attend to the duties OF our a.
pnntnrnt AT the dwelling house OF the deceased In East
Orange in said District the 26th days OF January and
March next O'Clock IN the forenoon Of each of said
days {, G.. SANG ~, Commissioner.
Orange VI December lOth A. u. ISL. 1918
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Nor 500. S. Bliss, secretary of the Dairy
mems Association, writes to the Free Press that
the association has not settled upon Swanton as
the place for the winter meeting, He says the
officers of the association are not committed to
any other arrangement than to go to the town Of
fering the greatest inducements
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

REsIGNED-llon, S. S Pike owing to his fail
ing health, has resigned his office of Register of
Probate of Lamoie county, and Hon, NJ. o.
Heath has been appointed in his stead.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

WHAT THE RECORDS SAY.-Only one to one
hundred and thirty-nine is the ratio of crime be-
tween the women and men in this state, as it is
shown by the records Of the state prison.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

RAILROAD RUMoK-A Canada paper says it is
rumored the Grand Trunk intend to get posses
sion of the Southeastern and then extend it on TO
Island Pond, twenty niles from Newport in order
to get a shorter route to Portland
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

Boston ELEcTIoS-A GLORIOUS REsuLT-The
result of the election yesterday, in Boston, was the
election of Henry L. Pierce, Reformer, by a ma
iorty of over two thousand. Good enough
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ScANDALous-An abortion upon Winooski
woman, which caused her DEATH is reported, and
the body of the unborn babe was burned. 1t in
wolves Rutland doctor, and two other parties
from Wallngford.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

SURPRISE HALL.-There will be a social dance
and oyster supper at Moodys Surprise Hall, in
Middlesex, on Thursday evening, December Goth.
The public are invited
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The WAn-The Russians have achieved u
notable victory during the past week in tine cap
ture of Plevna, Turkish stronghold. 1t seems
now as II victory would ultimately crown the eff
forts OF the Russians
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BARRE.-The members Of the Congregational
church are to have u reunion In their house of
worship on Tuesday, the first day of January. 1t
is hoped that every one will be able 10 be present.
.... Arrangements are being perfected for a supe-
rior musical and literary entertainment to be given
In the Uniyersalist church in Barre, Wednesday
| evening, December 18th. Mr.. W. A. Wheaton
will preside a. the organ; the excellent quartettt
choir OF the church will render choice selections
OF new music, to which will be added the interest
| lug feature OF select readings by Mrs. Purple o
Chicago. II will be, in every respect, an enter
tainment Of the highest merit worthy Of the mu
| steal and literary talent engaged
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

RoxnuRY.-At a regular meeting of Summit
Grange, No. 10, Patrons Of Husbandry held Fri
day evening, December It'll, the following officers
were chosen for the ensuing year; Joseph Gold,
worthy master; II A. l.. Richardson, overseer;
Mrs. J. W. Williams, lecturer; T.. q. jackson,
steward; 5. +. Rich, assistant steward W. Is,
circuit, chaplain; A. Ayerill, treasurer Mrs.
Celia Wiley, secretary W. q. Wiley, gate
keeper Mrs Clara Spauldng, ceres Mrs. ;.
+ Rich, pomona Mrs. Sarah Richardson, Flora
Mrs Joseph Gold, lady assistant secretary.
Harvey Curtis for many years a prominent citi-
zen of Warren, died at the Summit House, where
he had been boarding the past few months, on
Wednesday evening, December 5th,... Mrs W
l. simonds while visiting at L. n. Spaulding' re
Gently, met with painful accident Mistakinl
the cellar door for the outside one, she fell into
the cellar and fractured her shoulder ard was
otherwise seriously injured. She now improving
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

To BE FoREoLosED. The holders of the first
mortgage bonds of the Vermont division OF the
Portland & Ogdensburg railroad have begun a
suit Of foreclosure, and there promises To be
another lively Vermont railroad war.
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CALLED.--St. Stephens Episcopal Church, at
Middlebury, has extended call to Rev. j. T..
Franklin, who has been supplying the pulpit since
November LIST
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VE II TINE!

SPRINGFIELD. o., February ~, 1877.
This ia 10 certify that have used YEGErISE, mNnu-
featured BY H. r. stevens Boston, Mass for Rheumatism
and General Prostraon Of the Nervous system, with good
success recommend yEGErlNE as an eiceileHt med
cine for such complaints
Yours very truly, CIV. yANDk0RIFr
Mr vandegrin OF the arm OF YandegIit - HUFFMAN, Is
we'll known business man In this place having OF the
iagest stores IN Springfield, Ohio,
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peafhS.

In Montpelier, December Z, WILLIAM H. GARY, aqed
~ years. months and days.
In Berlin December ?. ELIZA PRovoNCHER, aged q
years.
In Lyndon, November u.s. SALLY SHELDON, aged I;
years.
In vershire, November %, ALDEN CHURCH, aged I,
years.
In Roxbury, December 9, HARVEY CURTIS, of Warren
aged g. years.
In Norwich December s, LEVI BLAIsDELL, aged ~
years and months.
IN Gorham y. H., December 3, JOHN MOORE, formerl,
of Barnet aged 81 years.
In Lynn, Mass December 3. JACOB BLAKE, formerl,
Of sutton aged W years.
In Vershlre, November H. LUCY CHURCH wife Of
Jacob Church, aged II years.
In Bradford. December 10. Rev. S1LAs McKEEN, D. d.
aged 81 years, months and q days.
In Moetown. December s. at the residence OF Roswell
Child, JAMES STEWART, a well known and widely re
spected citizen, aged IS years,
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HARDwICK. The result OF the examination OF
Charles Batchelder, noticed last week rs under
arrest on charge Of adultery, was acquitta for
want of evidence 10 prove any criminal offence
committed in this town, to which the jurisdiction
OF the town grand juror il limited. Huntley
has succeeded in finding portion OF the goods
taken from his store some time ago These were
identified among the goods found In possession OF
the Me,srs. Darling, OF Lebanon, n. H., and
North llydepark Vt recently arrested for burg
larry at Craftsbury. Frank ellis, of this place.
mad a narrow escape from serious accident on
Friday morning last lie descended ntoa thirty
foot well for the purpose of cleaning 1t, when the
plank curbing around II showed signs Of weak
ness, warning him To get out without delay lie
had no sooner reached thesuriace than the curbng
gave way and the well was nearly filled up with
the surrounding soil. Frank admits that he was
agitated a little when he appreciated the situa
ton. ,. Mrs. Holton, Of this place, has sold IL,
ristown, for two thousand dollars. Another
change Of time on our railroad is announced ~ <,
into operation to-day (the l0th). BY this new ar
rlngement, AN express train II put ON between 81
lohnsbury aud Swanton, which will be grea
convenience In doing business with western stu
lions ON this line, aud also with Burlington. BN
the new time trains will leave this station ~ fol
lows; Going east-mail, "A A. NJ express, 1O'
l. Nj freight Except MOndays), 100 y. NJ. stocl
train Mondays only, b,5S A. N, Going west
mail, OH =. NJ express, III A. NJ freight, II
| y. MIA donation for the benefit OF Rev.
| Lewis Methodist pastor at this place, Is an
nounced for December 18th.
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HAScoCK. Our regular lyceuin Friday even
ing the It'll, was decided success The ques-
ton for discussion was; Resolred, That the man
who sells Intoxicating drink is more To blame than
the man who drinks IT," Affirmative, George
Marsh and NJ. 4. Bull; negative, j, G. Flint and
NJ. NJ Ball. Decided In the negative by the board,
upon weight ofargument. Besides the discussion
there were three selections Of music, which were
very finely rendered. two select readings and
last but not least, a very interesting paper
Taken together, we are having lyceums that any
town might be proud Of. Our seleetnen have
warned u town meeting for December l7th, Ia
elect constable and collector and oyerseer OF the
poor, to fill the vacancy caused by TIE death oi
Z r. Wilton, Besides losing an excellent town
officer, we have lost kind nelghbor, good eiti-
| zen and business man. Mr. Wilton was forty
| four years old, and leaves wife aud one child.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

Hunts Remedy CURES KIDNEY, Bladder and CLAN
dular Complaints, Diabetes. Gravel and Female Weak
ness, Hunts Remedy cures Retention and lncontin-
ence OF Urine, Pain In the Back and Loins BHghrs Dis
ease Excesses, Intemperance and Nervous Prostitution
Hunts Remedy cures Dropsy and all Diseases OF the
Kidneys, Bladder and Urinary organs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

SHOCKING MORTALITY. Reliable reports-as
reliable at least ~ the statements of leading ply
sicians-declare that there have been in Burng
| ton within n year past one Thousand cases OF
dphtheria Nearly two hundred Of these have
proved fatal The disease is mostly among chill
dren, from infants up to twelve years of age.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

CHEIsEA.-A man by the name of Murdoch,
while going from this place to Corinth the other
night, was set upon by two men aud knocked
down. lie quickly recovered himself, however,
and attacked his assailants causing them to beat
a hasty retreat, What the motive Of the attack
was IL not known
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

Life L. In jeopardy ~ long violent cough or cold
runs on unchecked, Remnnber this, and lose time in
resorting to DIR. =. ID. Howes Arabian Min Cure,
which acknowledged by thn ten thousand of our
prominent ply scans to be the valuable prepare
ton ever yet discovered for the consumption Sold
by 2 II. RAsCOM. Drngsi.l. Asen Tor Montpeller. IS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

For many affections peculiar to ladies, DIR. s. u
Howe's Arabian Tonic Blood Purifier IL IN
equaled by any other remedy Chorosis or Retention
Irregulary, Panfulness Suppression Of Customar,
Excavations, liberated scirrhus State Of the Uterus
LeucorrhTa Whites siety. and for all complaints In
cden to the 1t is prescribed extensively by the
eminent physicians and mdwives for eneebled and delicate
constitutions Of both and all ages. Sold by FRANK II
BASCOM, Druggist, Agent for Montpelier, Vt. 1915
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d" German Syrup

No other medicine in the world was ever given such
test Of lts curative qualities BOsCHEE's GERMAN
SYRUP. In three years two million four hundred thou
sandma bottles Of this medicine was distributed free n
charge by druggists In this country 10 those afflicted viii
Consumption. Asthma, Group Coughs Pneumonia
and other diseases Of the throat and lungs giving the Ane
can people undenabe proof that GERMAN SYRUP viii
them The result has been that druggists In every
town ami village In the United States recommending
to their customers. 90 TO FRANK II. BAsCOM, Drug
glst, Montpelier, VI, and ask what he knows about II
Sample Bottles 10 cents. Regular size rs cents. Thr,
doses will relieve any case. I-35eow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

GEORGE DEWEY registered at the St. Iohrsbury
house, the other evening, as from New York; Dor
rowed five dollars of the proprietor-and left.
Being afterwards arrested he made the officer
believe he was not the man. and got away. -.
Mrs. Polly Quimby who died recently, left in her
will one hundred dollars to the Lyndon Center
Institute. =. William II. Turner, who has served
as porter at the St Johnsbury and Avenue Houses
in st. Johnsbury, and who formerly lived in Bran
don, has been imposing on Boston commercial
travellers who supposed he was still in the en-
ploy of the first named hotel. lie has left fol
parts unknown.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-12-12

JOSEPH HARRIS freight conductor on the
Canada freight, got his foot caught between the
buffers of freight cars at st. Adams, Thursday
morning of last week, and was severely injured
....P. H. Ryan, of Fairfax, who was held fol
perjury under bonds of seven thousand dollars
and committed in default Of bail, has succeeded
in getting his bonds reduced to one thousand five
hundred dollars, and has been released, Messrs
Harrington and McGettrick becoming bondsmen
Customs officer Dean, of Swanton, recent,
seized a team and four gallons of whskey fron
Frank Johnson, of St Adams and a nice team ant
four gallons of whiskey from Canada MAI
named j. Bockus.