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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

ACCIDENTAL HANGING.-A small fve-year old
son Of Joseph Japan, blacksmith at West Enos-
burgh hung himself, Saturday afternoon, acct
dentally. 1t appears he went into chamber to
swing on swing hung there just after noon.
His mother, surprising he was in the blacksmith
shop took no notice of his absence until about
four O'Clock; going to the shop and not finding
him there led her to the chamber, where she was
met by the horrible sight of her dead son, hang
ing with the rope under the back of his neck. lie
had entangled himself by some means in the
rope, and had been strangled. The body was
cold and must have been bereft of life some two
hours previous to being found.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28
WILLIAM M99nE', EsrArE;

In Probate Court held 40 Montpelier, IN said District,
the 2lst day OF March. \. u. ls7li
4. ". H. DNine Administrator OF the estate Of William
Moore MaTshnrld. In said District deceased, pre-
SCENTS his administration account for examination and al
lowancc makes application decree OF distribution
partition the estate of said deceased MheeupOu ills
ordered by said Court that SAID account and said Appca
be- referred session thereof be held at the Probate
ONCE IN said Montpelier the 10th day of April, A.
D. ISL hearing and decision thereon And Is further
Oretl that nore hereof be given To all persons Interested,
by publication of the same three weeks successfully IN TIT
Vermont Waterman A state journal, newspaper pub
lshed at Montpelier, previous 10 said time appointed for
hearing, that they may appear AT SAID time ami place. and
show cause any they may have why said account should
not be allo ned, and such decree made
By the Cour.-Attest
1918 HARVEY riLDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

FREs,-N. Is. WillistOns carriage mandatory,
with the exception of store-house connected
Herewith, at Battleboro, with Newell's barn ad-
joining, were burned by an incendiary on the
morning of the 25th instant. The carriages and
wagons manufactured and in process of manufac-
ture were saved. The loss ON the building and
tools was about six thousand dollars; insured for
one thousand six hundred dollars. A dwelling
house and ell in st. Johnsbury, belonging to the
town, was burned on the Goth instant. Loss about
eight hundred dollars; no insurance. 1t was oc-
cupied by Charles Mutt, whose loss is about three
hundred dollars, Mutt, who is totally deaf, was
asleep and alone in the house, but was awakened
by his dog scratching and pulling him in time to
save himself
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

CABor-L. d. Smith and wife celebrated the
tenth anniversary of their married life with tin
wedding Thursday evening the 22d all that were
there said it was good time. Mr.. Lyman
Hopkins formerly Of this town, but for the past
few years of Boston, committed suicide by cutting
his throat Friday, the 23d. His remains were
brought to this town for interment
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

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-
sonary physician who long resident Of Syria and the
East and who has freely given this valuable specific 10
thousands Of kindred sufferers with the greatest possible
benefits and he feels his sacred Christian duty 10
part this wonderful invigoratns remedy and
will send FREE the original recipe complete. with full di-
ieotions, to any person enclosing stamp for reply.
6l-ssJ DIR. CLARK A. Robbins,
(p. o. Box 761 Greeley Block, syracuse \, Y.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28
WEST TorsuAM.-chester Nj. Huckins, of Ea

WEST TorsHAM Chester NJ. Huckins, of Fast
Topsh I'm, was arrested one day last week on n
requisition from Governor Rice, of Massachusetts,
and taken to Boston to answer to charge OF OBJ.
tanning eleven hundred dollars under false pre-
fences from L. c. Chase Of Boston. There is II
good deal OF excitement throughout Orange county
at the present time in consequence Of the delivery
of the atlas of Orange county, that an agent can
vassed for last summer Some refuse to take ii
on the ground that it is not what they subscribed
for others that they were to have it for one dol
lar, two dollars three dollars, five dollars and so
on; others that they only gave their names to in
fluence Others, and were not to he held AZ sub
scribers. The smell OF eleven dollars, in our
opinion, Is the great objection.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

GAysvILLE.-The wooden mill owned by the
Gays is to be put into operation as soon as
some needed repairs can be made d. W John
son, hotel-keeper at Stockbridge Common, has
settled with his creditors for sixteen and two
thirds cents On the dollar. Many of his friends
and townsmen are suffering thereby Mr. Fran
els Davis has sold his farm to Emeus Knowlton
for two thousand four hundred dollars
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

ORANGE,-Clinton Bugbee was badly injured
by the exploding of gun that he was carelessly
playing with last week. Boys, take heed and be
careful when you fool with firearms. . The ex-
hibitiJn at the Town Hall last Wednesday even
ing proved a success, and all present seemed to
enjoy themselves very much. There are a large
number Of persons leaving town this spring and
still their places are being filled by others.....
The farmers are hard at work upon their sugar
places and expect large amount Of sugar
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

MARsHFIELD.- The hosts OF friends Of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Wooster surprised them on the fifth
anniversary Of their wedding, Wednesday last
The guests came clearing gifts, among the more
noticeable Of which was milk cooler presented
by D. b. Wooster, 7. W. Smith aud Mr.. Whittier
For the visit and the presents MIR. and Mrs. Woos-
ter desire toretnrn their hearty thanks. We hear
it slyly rumored that Franks brother George was
so pleased with the occasion that he has almost
determined to follow his worthy brothers ex.
ample, and Ego and do likewise" Better early
than late but better late than never.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

ARRESTED Henry Weldon, the baggage mas
ter on the Grand Trunk railroad from Rouses
Point to Montreal, was arrested on Thursday
evening last and taken to Albany by two United
States Marshals on charge of smuggling large
quantities of hastings" consigned to New York
boot and shoe firms. The evidence is supposed to
be conclusive, as his handwriting was identified
and sworn to by Mr.. Orvis, of Pattsburgh. He
has been released on bail and made his appear
ance in our streets on Sunday. His examination
has been postponed till next Thursday
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

THE LOUISIANA CoMMIssioN.--It is ascertained
that four gentlemen have accepted appointments
as members Of the Louisiana commission, and that
only one vacancy remains to be filled The names
will be withheld until the commission is complete
Governor Brown, of Tennessee, is one of those
who have accepted, and it is generally believed
General Harlan, of Kentucky, and vice-President
Wheeler are others of the commission.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28
IeaaI aNofres
IL. LORDS ESTATE.

w STATE OF v EEMbNT ], District NJ Washington, -,
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier In and Tor said
District. on the Poi day OF March, 4. D. ls77t
An instrument purpOrtng TO be the last VIII and Tesa
meni Of lhtm II. Lord late Of Montpelier. in said Dis
ct, deceased, being presented the Court by John A.
Page, Of the executors therein named probate; It
ordered said Court that all persons therein be
Notified To Apear session Of said Court be held Mt
he rnblte Office. In MONTPELIER the IAN day OF Anr
A. D. ISL and show cause, II they muy have,
he probate Of said will for which purpose further
Tered that copy the his order published
weeks successfully In the Vermont Watchman
lornal printed at Montpelier, previous said time ap
pointed for hearing. by the Court Attest.
1918 HARVEY TiLDEN, Judge,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28
SALLY MooRT,s ESTATE.

IN Pr0haie count held % Monipeler, m sad Dslrcl
the 2lst dag OF March, 4, u. ls71.
q. W n. nWincl, Administrator of the estate Of sally
Moore, late Of Marhneld In said District, deceased,
his administration account Tor examination and
allowance, and makes Application for decree OF distrt
button and Partition OF the estate OF said deceased Where
upon Is ordered by said Court, that said account aud
said application be referred 10 session thereof, TO be
held al the Probate once In said MONTPELIER. the
10th DAY Aprl A. ID. 1871 FOR hearing and decision
thereon, and, It further ordere that notice hereof be
given 10 all persons Interested BY publication VI the same
successfully the Vermont Waterman State
Journal, newspaper published Montpelier previous
appointed io hearing, that they may appear at
said time and place and show cause, any they may have
Why said account should not be allowed and such decree
made Ry the Cuurt.-Attest.
HARVEY TIIpEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28
oLARK,s EsTArE.

Il STATE OF VERMONT, District OF Washington. IS.
Probate Court held Montleher In and for said DIS
trict, ON the 18Th day Of MaIch, \. u, 1871;
An Instrument purpOriing 10 be the last Will and tes-
lament OF Horace Clark late OF Cabot in said district
deceased being presented to the Court by Allen Perry,
the Executor therein uune for Probate # Is ordered
by said Court that all persons concerned therein lie
tined appear Of said Court, 10 be held at the
Probate ONCE IN Montpelier, on the Sd day Of April,
A, D. 1871 and show cause, II any they may have against
the Probate OF said will for which purpose It is further
dered that copy the record Of this order be published
three weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman state
journal, printed at Montpelier, previous To said time APP
pointed f0r hearing BS the 0uuu Attest.
i4-i5 HARVEY TiLDEN Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

II Il COMMISSIONERS NOIltE.
The undersigned having been appointed by the Hon. Fro
bate Court for the District of Washington Commissioners to
receive. examine and adjust all claims ami demands Of all
against the estate OF Hiram parcher late OF DuI-
bury said District deceased and all claims exhibited In
thereto, hereby give notice that will meet for the
purposes aforesaid the dwellHghouse of Henry j.
rarche said DuNbury the lst day Of MAY and 9TH
day Of September next from ten o'clock NJ until three
o'clock, each Of said DAYS, and that six months from
the 10Th day Of March, A. II. Isl Is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors present their claims
for examination and allowance,
Dated at Waterbury, this 96th day OF March, A. d. lsl.
EBEN Il. HUSE, lc,,,,,,ss,o,srs
76-7s FRANK y, SMITH. COMMISSIONER
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SusAN NJ. CREE's ESTATE.

' y u =
In Probate Court. held IN Montpelier, In and for said
District, the 18Th day of March, 4. II. ls16,
Instrument purporting be the last Will and testa
OF NJ Cree, LATE OF MONTPELIER, In said district
deceased being presented the Court by Leander ines.
Executor therein named, fof Probate II l. ordered
hy said Court that all persons concerned therein be not
appear session of said Court be held at the
Probate ONCE In Montpelier, on the IN day OF April,
H. ls6, and show fany they have against the
probate OF said viii for which purpose further ordered,
that copy Of the record this order be published three
weeks successivey IN the Vermont Waterman and State
journal printed At MONTPELIER previous 10 said time APP
pointed Tor hearing, By the eOult-Attest
1911 HARVEY TlLpEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28
nANIEL sKINNEK,s ESTATE.


In Probate Court, held ut Montpelier In and for said Dis
trict. the 26th day Of March, A. ID. 1877;
instrument and codc purporting be the last VIII
and Testament OF Dauie skinner late Of wasfeld In sd
District deceased being presented to the Court by D. H.
Hastings, the executor therein named, for puhate 1t Ia
ordered by said Court that all perons concerned therein be
notified appear session Court he held at the
Probate ohce in Montpelier on the 18th day Of April, 4.
u. ls7 and show II they have. against the
Probate OF said will for which purpose is further ordered,
that a of the record OF said order be published three
weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman & state
journal, printed Montpelier previous said time APP
pointed for hearing. BY the Conrt.-Atest.
1918 HARVEY TlLpEN, Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

GREENSBORO BEND.-The old hunters from Il
neighboring town came to see the animal that
was killed here on the sth inst After a careful
examination of his body, feet, legs, ears, head
and teeth, they said he was dog Our young
hunters have come down peg or two. They
don't like to hear anything said about the bear
hunt. They think in the future they will be able
To designate between dog and a bear.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

MoRRIsvILLE-The temperance lecture by Rev.
Mr.. Hewes on Monday evening Of last week, was
well attended, and was of such length that the
order OF exercises arranged for the evening were
not carried out; consequently the club adjourned
until Monday evening April I'd, at the Methodist
chapel, with the same order of exercises Hon.
g. W. Iendee and wife arrived home Thursday
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

A FAnHFUL DoG.-An old man by the name of
Dixon fro Rouses Point, while ont on the ice
fishing, be.ween that place and Alburgh, last
Friday, in attempting to cross crack fell into the
water. lie called loudly for help and II dog which
he had with him set up terrible bowling, and
tried to pull the man out Of the ice. Not being
able To do this, the dog 10 the shore, barking
and caught hold Of man by the pants and tried
To drag him towards the ice; the man called assis-
lance, and succeeded in rescuing Dixon, but for
the sagacity Of the dog the man would probably
have drowned This dog ought To be exempted
from taxation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

WATERBURY. The winter Just past emphat-
icay one of political " discomfort, has been less
remarkable for religious revival influence, in our
community, than the one Immediately preceding
it, when scores of hopeful converts were added to
the churches, But it is believed that some con
yersions-the results of faithful pastoral abors
and grace dyne-will prove genuine At Ridley
vile, large proportion of the people have shown
a decided interest in the subject and quite num-
Der 1--WE are not able to state how many have
prOfessed to hope their sins forgiven through the
mercy of God to penitent sinners An interesting
Sunday school Of about sixty was organized last
sabbath At Duxbury Corners" too, religious
meetings of unusual frequency and interest have
been attended for several months past 1t is hoped
some, at least have entered upon better life
with hopes Of continuance In well doing unto the
end Mr. Wheeler exchanged, last Sabbath, as
lac has once or twice previously, with Mr.. Free
man, of Waterbury Center who has been supply
Ing the Baptist church some months past Mr.
freemans manner is decidedly impressive. The
csarness of voice and distinctness Of utterance
are pleasing 10 most hearers. These prime fea-
lures Of good eocution are elements OF power in
public speaker which might even atone, in some
cases, for defects in other respects. At the
Methodist church, last Saturday and Sunday, the
quarterly meeting was held The presiding elder,
MIR. McAnn preached Sabbath morning, his sub
jet being " Christ, the Light of the World" Mr..
| nderwood preached in the evening upon some Of
the similitudes of the new birth, or souresurrec-
ton, TO the resurrection Of the body from death
and the grave, Waterbury school district No.
| at ts annual meeting Tuesday evening elected
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28
Obituary.


ALBERT G. BATES ded in Washington, February
9th, aged thirty-seven years The disease, which
he received while fighting for his country's free
dom in the war OF the rebellion, and which has so
long preyed upon his mortal frame has at last
deprived us OF kind husband and an indulgent
father. He was not the person to place his hands
upon the pillow and then turn back, but with the
motto, Ever onward" was always industrious
and prudent, striving, with ncessant labor to OBJ
tain home for his family with untiring energy
and ambition he toiled many day beyond his
strength and ability Although suffering internal
pain from an abscess in his side, yet he performed
the labor Of two men during the hay season last
year The amount Of work to be done appeared
great to him that he did not realize his suffer
ing until he was compelled to abandon all work
entirely. During the last four months OF his life,
while PROSTATE upon his bed languishing under
the most torturing pain describable, which re-
duced him to a mere skeleton, he hardly ever
murmured word Of complaint concerning his
suffering, but sustained the belief to his last hour
that he would recover.
we've no abiding city here"
Sad TRUTH this to be our home;
But let this thought apirits cheer
We seek a city yet to come"
How vain is all beneath the skies,
How transient every earthly bliss,
How slender all the fondest ties
That bind us to world like this.
From this household chain, a link ia broken
The husband and the fathers gone;
And I, with my fatheress little ones,
Must Journey on alone
oh, how sorrowful It is to spare him,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

The VERMONT STATE DENTAL SOCIETY II ur-
stock, thirty Of the practicng dentists Of Vermont
met at the Pavilion Hotel, Montpelier, Wednes-
day March Dist, at half-past seven o'clock, =. NJ,
for the purpose oforganizng state dental society.
DR. Baker called the meeting 10 order and the
following gentlemen were elected officers for the
ensuing year, President, DR. James Lewis OF
Burlington yice-Presidents, DR. J. L. Perkins of
II. A. Baker of Woodstock Secretary, DIR. c. d.
Newell Of st. Johnsbury, Treasurer, DIR. O. r.
FOrbush Of Montpelier; Executive Committee, DR.
c. r. Pe Of Montpelier, DIR, l.. r. Iawton Of Rut-
land and Dr. S d. Hodge Of Burlington. con-
stitution and bylaws were adopted The society is
to be known as the Vermont State Dental Society
After the transaction Of the usual business vote Of
trail Vermont, Montpelier Wells River and Pas
sumpsc railroads for iavors shown the conven-
ton in providing free return checks their
spectye roads for those attending the convention.
Also TO Mr. Bailey, the gentemanly proprietor Of
the Pavilion" for kindly placing at the dispo-
sal of the society the eonyeniences OF this model
house, and for the reduction OF rates Of board for
attending members. The meeting adjourned 10
meet Thursday morning ut nine O'Clock. Thurs
day morning the meeting was opened by prayer
BY the Rev, DR. Hull After the readingo Of essays
aud transaction of miscellaneous business, the
convention adjourned To meet at Burlington the
first Wednesday Of September next, ut seven
% o'clock, y. NJ. The next annual meeting OF the
society will be held at st. Johnsbury, the third
Wednesday In March, 1878, at seven o'clock y. M.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

NARROW EscArE-A few days since j. A. Ma
son, of Franklin, had little girl narrowly escape
burning to death, in this way: a younger child,
some two or three years old lighted stick in the
stove and then touched it to the clothes Of her
sister, instantly setting them on fire. The screams
of the two children brought the mother, who was
out of the room at the time, and who by quickly
enveloping the child with a blanket, extinguished
the fire. but not until quite severely burned. A
moment longer and the child would have been
burned to death
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28
3tafrhtuan d NunrnaL
WEDNESDAY, MARCH %, 1877.
Take Notice.

The correspondent who sent us items from
Groton this week, and all others who write such
articles for the WAToHMAN, will please take notice
that the name Of the writer must accompany the
communication, II they ever see IL in print
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

GoULDsvILLE.-J. Gould & Son, at their factory
in Gouldsvlle, in the space of two weeks, got out
twenty-nine thousand five hundred and fifty yards
of flannel, with thirty-four looms. This isas good
two weeks work as can be done at any like in
-titntion
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

Through which the human voice issues should be-
rusty To keep the teeth forever free from blemish to
render their decay impossible Is only necessary to
Fragrant sozodont 1t is antseptc and supremacy whole
tits "never too late to mend" with spadlng's Glue "
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

VERMONT FISH CULruRE-fhe Fish Commits
sion OF Vermont, with DR.. Goldsmith at its head,
are proving successful with some interesting ex-
perments. Among the rest they have trans
planted the smet from the salt water to the fresh
waters Of the state without diminishing their
fecundity and with improvement in their quality.
The fresh water smelt, indeed, as raised by DR.,
Goldsmith, is the aristocrat OF his race, Herring
have also been transplanted into some OF the
larger and deeper Vermont lakes mainly to serve
as food to the lake trout and pickerel
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

POSTAL CHANGES following postal changes
have lately been made: +. West has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Arlington, G. R. Harlow at
Westminster West George Ribbens at Chester
Depot and L. r. Reed at Benson.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

STARTING Up-The st. Adams rolling-mills
started up Tuesday. The Advertiser says " Ex-
periments will soon be made with steel ingots,
with the view of making rails therefrom, If the
preliminary trials are successful
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

NEARLY COMPLETED AT the time Of his de-
cease, Dr. Lord had nearly ready for publication,
the life and writings of his father, DIR. Nathan
Lord for many years President OF Dartmouth
Enllnnn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

COMMISSION REcEvED.-Eon. Hoyt II. Wheeler
received his commission on Saturday rs Judge Of
the United States District Court for Vermont. lie
will probably hold a special term of the court at
Burlington next week
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-03-28

KILLED ny THE Cause.-The train which left
Rutland, Monday evening at ten o'clock, killed a
man at Valley Falls n. T., on the Troy and Bos-
ton railroad, between Eagle Bridge and Troy.
The engine struck him on the head, killing him
Instantly