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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

In Probate Court held at Montpelier. IN said District, on
the 18th day OF March, 4. H. ISL
Albert JOhonno Executor Of the estate of 7. j. Baneh-
ard, late Barre In said Dist let deceased, presents
his administration account for examination and allow
anee and makes application for decree of disrhu-
and partition Of the estate OF said deceased Where
upon, isordere by said Court that said and said
application be referred session thereof to be held at the
Probate once, In said Montpelier the 18th day Of
April A. D. 1871 for hearing and decision thereon and
further ordere that notice hereof be given TO AL PER
Interested, by publication of the three weeks
successfully In the Vermont Waterman & state Journal.
newspaper published NJ Montpelier previous 10 said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear nj SAID time
and place and show 70 they may have, why said
account should not be allowed, and such decree made
by the Court Attest,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11
SALLY Mo0EE.s ESTATE.

In probae Court, held Montpelier, in said District.
the 2st dny OF March, \, D. ls,5!
q. W H. DWlnel Administrator OF the estate VI sally
Moore late OF Marsield In said District, Deceased, PIE
sents his administration account tor examination and
allowance and makes application for decree OF dstn-
button and partition OF the estate Of said DECREASED. Where
upon, II ordered by said Court that said account and
said application be- reiervd 10 session thereof, 10 be
held the Probate OflOe, In said Montpelier. ON the
10th day Of Apl A. u. 1871 for hearing and decision
heeon ana Il Is further uerul that notice hereof he
gwen to all persons nteresie by publication at the same
three weeks successVely IN the Vermont Waterman state
journal spaper published Al Montpelier previous TO
said time appointed tor hearing that they may appear at
said time and place and show cause, II any they may have,
Why SAID account should not be allowed, and such decree
made hy tile Guur.-Attrst
HARVEY IILDEN, judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

IMPORTANT SESTENcEs.At the close of the
Windham county court, Wooley, the fratricde,
was sentenced to imprisonment for life Towns
bend, twenty years and Stone twelve years at
hard labor in the state prison for arson in Dunn
merston last February. Stone confessed having
set the fire, being hired to do so by Townshend
Sentence was not pronounced upon Lewis, his case
going to the Supreme Court upon exceptions
Airing, who testified against him at the trial. is
remanded to the state prison for safe keeping,
and trial at the September term for completely.
lie has made q statement to the jailer and others
since finding he is not to be set at liberty, saying
that he was hired to testify as he did by others,
and threatened by detectives and others with
trial as principal in the crime il he did not do So
and promised release He now says there was
not word of truth in his testimony on the stand
regarding seeing Lewis having morphine on the
day Demng died, or that he told him he had or
was going to use it upon Deming. The case is
taking a novel turn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

ATTEMPTED SUICIDES On Monday forenoon,
at Fairfax, Chauncey Alfred, Il young man about
twenty years old, son of S. D. Alfred, was found
in a barn, shot in the head, apparently by his
own hand, arevolyer lying near him A bail had
entered one cheek near the eye, and then passed
up into the head where it lodged, pressing out
one eve on its way. Medical assistance WAS or
der from st Adams At the last accounts, the
young man was alive, but insensible.
The wife of Mr.. James Royce, of Richford, Vt,
attempted to make away with herself while at
Abercorn, 7. Q, on the 9th instant Mr.. Royce
was at Glen Sutton at the time of her attempt to
take her life. We have not heard whether she
will live or not. She took II dose of poison, and
now lies in II low state number Of doctors
were called in and are doing all in their power for
her, and she was still alive at last accounts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

In Probate Court held at Montpelier. In and Tor said
District, on the % day of March, ~ D. lsl1l
An instrument purpOrug to he the last VIII and Iesta
meni Of lillian II. Lord. late Of Montpelier, in said Dis
tct, dece-rd, being presented To the Court by John A.
rnge. OF the executes therein name for probate 1t
ordered said Co n, that al persons concerned The Elm be
notified To at Of said Court 10 be held at
he trhle Oce. In Montpelier, tile IAN day OF April,
\. u. 1871 and show cause hey have, against
he probate OF said wills for which purpose is further
ered, that copy OF the record of Till order be published
weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman state
Journal. printed ut Montpelier, previous to said time APP
pointed for hearing. by the Court.-Attest,
1918 HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

VERMONT AND CANADA RAILRoAD.-A meeting
of the stockholders of the Vermont and Canada
Railroad is called at Towns Hotel, Bellows Falls,
at twelve o'clock, April 18th, to take such action
as may be then deemed proper in regard to the
plan Of reorganization Of Vermont Central and
Vermont and Canada railroads, submitted by the
Central Vermont Railroad Company, and to take
such further action in relation to the disposition
of the Vermont and Canada Railroad, by sale OF
otherwise, rs may be deemed expedent"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

In Montpeer, April S. Bishop's Hotel by Rev j. Ed
ward Wright, j. A. BEERS and NELLIE E. MORSE, both
Of Bolton.
In Wells River, April l. by Rev f. j. Ranslow w ATsON
ALDRlCII, Of Littleton, n. H. and NELL r. LITTLE OF
EastOn. y. II.
In Wells River, March 2s, by Rev. Y. j. Ransow ROB-
ERi 7. DICK Of Bath, n. H., and Mrs MARIA ALDEN,
Of Ryegate Vt
In Washington April 2, by Warren Huntington, Esq,
WALTER T. CUTLER, Of Orange, and ELLA A. BAG
LEY, Of Washington.
IN Roxbnry, March 81 at the residence OF the brides
father by Rev. II. c. Howard GEORGE Il. HALL aud
EVALfN l.. PEARSON. both Of Roxbury.
In Wells River April at the Congregational church, by
Methodist church, Hnverhill, y, H., and MARY A. BiGE-
Low, of Newbury, VT
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

In Probate Court held Montpelier and for said Dis
trct, the 10Th day Of March, A, d. ISL:
An instrument and codic purporting To be the last VIII
and Testament Of Daniel skinner, Late Of Waished In said
District, deceased being presented the Court by j. H.
Hastings The executor therein named for pnlbate! II 10
ordered by said Court that all concerned therein be
notified to appear AT session VI said Court to I've held at tho
Probate ONCE, In Montpelier the 18th day Of April A.
D. 1871 and show cause any they may have against the
Probate of said viii; for which ppose is further ordered.
that copy of the record of said order be Published three
weeks successfully in the Vermont Waterman 4 state
Journal, printed at Montpelier previous to said time
pointed Tor hearing. by the Court.-Attest,
7b-7s HARVEY IILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC. colonel Theo-
dOre 5. Peck and Adjutant General Taplin or
ganzed in Bennington, on Wednesday evening ol
last week, II large post OF the Grand Army Of the
Republic, which is the preliminary step toward
the organization Of Bennington connty's old
soldiers regiment for the reunion at the Centen
NAL in August. After consultation with promi-
nent military gentlemen of the state, it was de
eided that the First Regiment of National Guard.
of Vermont hold six days muster at Benning-
ton, commencing ON the 10th Of August next A
fine post is to be organized at North Troy this
week. The membership of the order has largely
increased during the past year. And it is flourish
ing to an extent never before known in this state
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

WEST R,NpoLpH-Du Bots & Gay are making
preparations for rebuilding their block early in
the spring. They will build of bick three stories,
with Mansard roof, and much larger ON the ground
than before. We shall soon have building in
place of the old one that will be an ornament to
the place, Most Of the occupants Of the burned
block have found temporary quarters in buildings
near by, and are now doing business as usual
DR.. T. 7. Huntington died on Saturday at his resi-
dence in this village lie was one Of the first
dentists in the state, and as citizen he was uni
versally respected. Hon. +. l.. Tracy also died
on Saturday. He was formerly of Tunbrdge,
where he has held many public offices and was
for two years associate judge of the county.
l.. 7. Thayer, editor of the Herald, has gone to
Boston to get new press aud type for his paper,
as by the fire he lost everything except his books.
He expects soon to be going again as usual
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

III IUNNTSSIONEKN- NUTTNE.
The undersigned having been appointed by the Hon. Pro-
the District OF Washington Commissioners, to
receive examine and adjust all claims and demands Of all
against tile estate of Hiram afcher late OF Dur-
bury. said District deceased and all claims exhibited in
Offset thereto, hereby give notice that Will meet for the
purposes aforesaid, the DIV eiRg-hOuse OF Henry J..
PaTchcr, In said DuNbuty the si day OF May and 9TH
day Of Sept enber next from ten o'clock A. until three
O'Clock, each Of said days, and that six months from
the 10th day OF March, D. ISL. Is the time limited by
said for said creditors present their claims
for examination and allowance
Dated Waterbury, this 26th day Of March, A. ID. ISL
1918 FRANK y, SMITH, COMMISSIONER
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

ANOTHER MURDERER Concentration, th'
West Rutland murderer, has been found guilty o
granddaughter. The penalty is Imprisonment FOL
not less than seven years and may be for life, il
the discretion OF the court. The Rutland Herald
says Patton has every reason to be satisfied will
the result of his trial. while the friends Of McCue
the murdered man, are disposed to growl ant
that it is thought that Patton will receive a sen
tence OF ten or twelve years.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

;
In Probate Court held In Montpelier, In and for said
District, on the lath day OF March, 4. ID. 1871
instrument purpoTtng bee the last viii and esta
OF susan NJ Cree late Of Montpelier In said district
deceased being presented 10 the Court by Leander ines
the Executor therein named for Probate 1t Is ordered
by said Court that all concerned therein he no
lied appear session Of said Court be held At the
Probate Ohce, in Montpelier, the 2lst day OF April,
A d. ISL and show cause any they have against tile
probate Of said Will for which purpose further ordered.
that copy Of the record OF this order be published three
weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman and state
Journal printed AT Montpelier, previous to said time APP
pointed for hearing By the court-Attest,
1913 HARVEY IlLnEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11
County Commissioner.


The given by the freemen OF the county OF wash
ngton, In their respective town meetings In March last
having duly returned into this ONCE and this day
yassed by appears by said canvass that STEPHEN
srENCER, OF rlAnneld, In said county OF Washington
has received plurality OF said votes.
Therefore In pursuance Of the Statute In such mad,
and provided, do by these presents make proclamation
that the said STEPHEN SPENCER duly elected County
Commissioner for the county OF Washington for the yca
ensuing. MELVILLE T., SMILE, County Clerk,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

HARDwIcK.-We understand that Joseph Ben
jamin, of South Woodbury., has the new contract
for carrying the mail between this place and Plain
field; service to commence July LIST, 1877. A
radical change in the management of this stage
line is desired. For long time past it has not
enjoyed-nor, we fear, merited-public confidence
and patronage. We hope and believe the change
in control will bring reform in the service aud re-
store confidence. ...W We think that Argus cores
pondent who announced the concert by the " Fair
BARN Family" at this place, adding his comment
on the character of the performance, got little
ahead OF his business, considering that the Fair
BARNS failed To put in an appearance, and conse-
quently the concert did not occur, Better wait
till an event occurs before attempting its descrip-
ton. Dewey Parks recently cut his foot quite
badly, while chopping for 5. C. Burnham The
first meeting of the creditors of Adams Philbrook,
voluntary bankrupt 10 present and prove then
claims before the register of bankruptcy, occurs
| May I'd.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

VERMONT CENTENNIAL COMMISSION The Yer
mont Centennial Commission WAS organized at
Bennington, last Wednesday, By the choice OF the
following officers; President, Edward j. Phelps
Of Burlington; Viee-Pfesdents, Ex-Goyernors Hi
land Hall of Bennington Ryland Fletcher of Cav
endsh, Frederick Holbrook Of BHttleboro Paul
Dillingham; of Waterbury, John Gregory Smith
Of St Adams, John b. Page of Rutland, George
W. Hendee Of Morrisyille, John W. Stewart oi
Middlebury, Julius Converse of Woodstock, Asahel
Peck Of Jericho Hon, W. IL IL. Bingham OF Stowe,
Hon Durham Martin Of Chelsea Hon, George
y Dale OF Island Pond General W W. Grout OF
Barton aud Hon Jed T. ladd of Alburgh Sec
retary Charles NJ Bliss OF Bennington Execu-
tive Committee, Henry g. Root, Milo e. Hunting
ton, and A. Is, Valentine Of Bennington, Colonel
George A. Merrill OF Rutland, and Perley L, Pit.
kin Of Montpelier Remarks were made by Hon
fIiland Hail. Messrs. Walton, Valentine and
| others Mr. Valentine said the soldiers reunion
will call together Ave thousand of vermonts sol.
| ders, aud applications have already been made
| by military companies In the State Of New York
| to participate in the ceremonies Hon T., L, Wal
| ton said the Vermont Historical Society would
present, in their celebration accounts of the bat
| tie Of Hubbardton aud of the conventions oil
| Westminster and Windsor and the preparations
OF papers had already been assigned to competent
gentlemen. The citizens of Bennington courte
| ously entertained the gentlemen from out OF town
aud took them 10 see various objects OF interest II
| the village
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11
WILLIAM MOORE, ESTATE.

In Probate Court held At Montpelier said DISTRICT
the 2lst day OF March, 4, u. ls77i
e. W, H. DWnel, Administrator Of the estate of william
Moue, late Marslh Id In SAID District deceased
-ents his administration account examination and al
low Ance makes application decree Ut distribution
and partition the estate of said deceased Mheculon, l.
ordered by said Court, That sad account and said applca
ton be- referred TO session thereof to be held at the lTohat
Ufice. In said Montpelier, the 10Th day OF April.
u. lsi Tor hearing aud decision ereoni And is turtle
ordered that notice hereof he given to all persons Interested
hy publication OF the three weeks successfully In tn
Vermont Waterman a state Journal newspaper pub
lshed Montpelier, previous said time appointed f.
hearing that they may appear at sand time and place,
show they may have, why said account shoul
not be allowed, and such decree made.
ny the CouTt.-AtteSt,
1918 HARVEY TiLDfN, judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

WATsFIELD The house and barns on the farm
recently owned and occupied by Wilder Drew,
about two and half miles from Moretown, on the
road leading to Waitsfed were totally consumed
Tuesday morning, about daylight The place
recently purchased by John Towe, Of More
town, and was unoccuped the fire was undoubt-
eddy the work of an incendiary. Insured for nine
hundred dollars
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

COOP PLACE TO SToP-Partes visiting Bur
lington should remember that the Van Ness Is the
place to stop at Rooms neat, clean and we'll
furnished, and table excellent, and provided with
everything the affords and in addition TO
all these attractions the terms are more than rea-
sonable for the accommodation afforded
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

A VALUABLE Glrr-ro every reader Of thi,
paper who is sick, OF has an invalid friend will
be furnished free, by mail, book which will eX
plain how Scrofula, Humors, Nervous and Other
chronic diseases may be permanently cured, Ad
dress p. o. Box 1927, Boston, Mass.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11


In Probate Court, holden In Montpelier, and Tor said
District, the 2gth day Of March, A. II. ls77:
Don r. carpenter, Administrator Of the estate Of Julius +.
Adims late OF Fayson In said Dtct, decreased makes APP
,irson aid Court extend the time heretofore allowed
him the debts due said and render his
administration account until some futnrediy Whereupon
Il ordered by said Court that said application be heard at
The Probate Office, in Montpelier on the 24th day Of April
md 1t Is further ordered, that notice he given To all persons
onc-rnsd by the publication Of this order In the Vermont
Waterman state Journal printed ut Montpelier, Three
weeks successfully, before said hearing.
1913 HARVEY TILDES. Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

NORWICH UNIvERsrTy.-Captain Curtis, the
new President of this institution, has secured as
Professor OF Latin, German and French, Charles
f. H. Gestrin, Phi. D.. n graduate of the Swedish
National University at Upsala.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

TAKE NoTlcE-1hat the number OF policies
issued by the Vermont Life Insurance Company
Of Burlington, Vermont, during the first three
months Of 1877, is ninety-t,oo greater than during
the corresponding three months Of last year, and
that the amount of insurance written for the same
period of time ia one hundred and forty-seyen
thousand dollars IN eycess Of The whoie amount
tHritien during he year 1876
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

BENNINGToS's CENTESNIAL.-There is pros
pect of large attendance from this section to the
Bennington Centennial next August. 1t will I'M
doubleday attract the largest crowd ever as
sembled in the state.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

CABoT-IIenry Crosby, with several others from
this town. have gone to the Black Hills, some in
pursuit of u lost fortune, and others hoping to
gain what they have never had-plenty Of money
49,. The sugar-house OF John Tibetts, near Peters
Vile, with about fifteen pals of syrup, was burned
one night last week. ON Monday April I'd,
Charles NJ. Fisher gathered from eight hundred
trees seven hundred pals OF sap that had run
big Yield.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

WEST TorsHAM.-The sugar-makers have had
very busy time for the past few days; the flow
of sap has been very great many being compelled
10 boil night aud day for more than week.
The prospect Is that there will be an unusually
large quantity OF sugar made aud II il said to DO
uncommOnly good
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11
Hotel Burned!
Two Hundred Lives Lost.

The Southern Hotel, in St Louis, was destroyed
by fire this wednesday, morning Some two
hundred persons persisted in the flames
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

South WooDBURY,-r snow is fast disap-
pearing, and the farmers are expecting an early
spring. The officers Of school district No. g.,
elected at the annual school meeting, are as fol-
lows; Moderator, l.. j. Benjamin clerk, L. T.
Heath treasurer, L. w. HASKELL committee, An
drew Lance collector, Clark rrow. Voted To
have three terms Of school, and raised forty cents
on the dollar to support the same The sugar
makers were very busy last week, and there was
a large amount of sugar made, aud some of it was
OF the frst-best quality, rs twenty-one can testify
who went To Reuben Wilbur's, last Saturday
night. We must say it was the whitest and best
tasting sugar we ever saw or tasted, aud Mr. vii
bur has the best reputation for good sugar Of any
one in Woodbury. or Calais. ., There were forty
two dogs licensed at the town clerks office befor,
April 1st being one less than those listed last ear
go. The Woodbury. Temperance Reform Club nd
iourned Tuesday night, April ID, sine die, subjec
to the call OF the president We have had a seii,
of very good meetings, aud they have done
great deal Of good. We have n membership o
one hundred and thirty persons.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

SEMIsARY Hula room ON the first floor Of
the Seminary has been fixed up for the use of the
ladies who wish 10 study, without returning to
their rooms in the boarding-houses. Hereafter
the ladies will be permitted TO visit the reading
room only for the purpose of reddiag, B,se-
ball Is beginning to rage with the students APP
pearances indicate that there Is material for a
good nine upon the Hill this spring The next
catalogues will be issued in May, Those printed
last fall are entirely exhausted The class in
trigonometry and surveying are soon TO put their
knowledge to practical test by measuring the
height of some Of the surrounding hills.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-04-11

Hiram Arbuckle, was about thirty years old, un-
married, and son OF Philander Arbuckle, of East
Montpelier. In the family were three sons and
one daughter, and they had long been residents
of that place The murderer's father was always
drinking and quarrelsome man. Several years
ago he was indicted for an attempt to kill his son
Hiram, and forced to leave the state. He went to
Kansas and remained there until about two years
ago Mrs. Arbuekle is a sister OF Howard Ben
nett, OF East Montpelier, aud is spoken OF by those
who know her as a fine woman. The boys are
said to have kept the family together, and have
done well as general rule.
Hiram never was addicted to drinking He has
lived here in Montpelier most Of the time and re-
Gently worked for Mr.. Fales, at the hotel His
disposition is said to have been bad one, and he
was an ugly man to get along with. There had
been some trouble in the family for long time.
Previous to the shooting, lie had borrowed a re-
yolyer OF Mr.. A. n. Norcross; when the revolver
was looked for at the close OF the tragedy, it was
nowhere to be found.