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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09

GRAND ARMY OF THE REpUBLIc. -Comrade r.
]. Coffey OF this place. goes to North Troy this
week Friday TO organize post of the Grand Army
of the Republic there. This order appears to be
in very furnishing condition in this jurisdiction.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09

IIARDwICK.-Th millinery store Of Mrs. c. W.
Warren was closed by creditors on the 18th, and is
now in charge or custody of Sheriff Woodbury.
90. The suit of T, C. Harrington rs +. I Bridg-
man. instituted by the plaintiff to procure settle
ment of accounts etc, between the parties, mainly
pertaining 10 certain stage and post route matters
in which they were partners, was partially heard
at this place during the past week, before Hon.
l.. Edwards, of Newport, rs referee, The COM
pletion of the case was continued to May oath
John II. Shedd has returned to llardwck and
rented the Methodist parsonage ut this place, for
a residence Cheney, the artist, has closed his
business here and gone away Frank Rowe has
rented the gallery, and purposes continuing the
picture business here. Mr. Rowe is one Of Mr..
Cheney's pupils, and is said to understand the
business well. Success to him, Many of our
people are gratihed TO learn that Rev d Levin
has received the conference appointment To pre-
side over the church here for the coming year.
This was anticipated from his recent purchase OF
a farm in the vicinity. COW belonging to l.
Hathaway of this place, recently gave birth To q
calf weighing one hundred and fifteen and one
half pounds. The Adyens support religious
service At this place half of the time the present
season; meetings Mt the Town Hall
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09

FATAL AccIDENT.-Mr Dickey, of Orange, was
fatally injured by circular saw the I'd Some
part of the machinery under the saw came out of
place After arranging it he attempted to get up,
but his head was caught by the saw and split
nearly in two
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09

New DoDGE.-An exchange gives the follow
ing as the modus operdIid of the so-called spring
bed swindle, now being transacted in certain COM
munites; The first OF the gang engages storage
room in the farmers barn. for spring beds, repre-
senting himself AS agent for the manufacturers,
lie gets the victim to write down his name and
address and departs Shortly afterwards another
stranger informs the farmer that the spring beds
he ordered are at the depot, aud presents his bill
for large invoice. The farmer disclaims the
transaction, upon which the collector shows him
his signature to large order for beds. If he still
refuses to settle, two more strangers visit him,
representing themselves to be the lawyers of the
company. They threaten legal proceedings, but
are willing to compromise for part of the claim
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09

FATAL ScALDiNG.-A little boy of Hollis Wells
of lrasburgh, about five years old, was so badly
scaded on the I'd instant that he died Of the same
on the 4th. His mother had poured some hot
water into tub setting on the floor, and stepped
ont doors for some cold water to put into the same
While she was gone the boy fell in, either in try
ing to reach the water, or else in fit, he being
subject to fits. He was burned from the shoulder
to the ankle, and from the middle of his back
nearly round to the pit of his stomach, that the
skin came off
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09
NARY ALLEYS y z EsTATE.

In Probate Court held Montpelier in said District,
the sth day Of May. 4. u. 1877;
oscar " May. Administrator Of the estate of Mary Allen
late of Waterbury,, in said Dist let. deceased, presents
his administration account for examination and allow
hnce, and makes application for decree of di.tribu-
ton partition of the estate Of said deceased. Where
upon sordered by said Court that said account and said
application he rrferre, session thereof to he held at tile
Probate ONCE, said MONTPELIER. the 2eth day Of
May, A. D. Isl for hearing and decision thereon; And 1t
IL further ordered that notice hereof be given to all per-
interested by publication OF the same three weeks
successively In the Vermont Waterman q state journal,
newspaper published nj MONTPELIER previous to said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear at said time
and place and show cause. If any they may have why said
account should not he allowed, and such decree made.
BY the Court.-Atest,
s2.4 y A. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09
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DHILO ARMS ESTATE
COW N

DHILO ARMS ESTATE.
A COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned having been appointed by the Honor
able Probate for the District Of Washington,
misioners, TO receive, examine and adjust all claims
md demands Of all against the estate of Phlo
Arms late NJ puNbury 10 said District, deceased and all
claims exhibited In of e thereto, hereby give notice that
will the purposes aforesaid the dwelling -house
Of Ann Arms In DuNbuy, the 2ll day Of May and 27ih
day Of November next from o'clock, p NJ until four
o'clock each OF said DAYS, and that six months flom
the 2ith day at April A. D. s7i the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims to us for
animation and allowance.
Dated Waterbury. this 9uth day Of April A. Il. ls17.
ALBERT DlLLtNGHAM,l f,,,,,,t..t,rors
sl-s3 WILLIAM DEAL, COMMISSIONER
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09

II ~rATE OF VERMONT. District OF Washington, IS.
In Probate Court hell At Montpelier in said District
the Sih tlav Of May. 4 u. 1851:
Oscar ". MAY. Administrator Of the estate Of Edward
D-me late of Waterbury In said District deceased pre-
-euts his administration account Tor examination and
llnwance, and makes application for decree OF dt-t1-
hutton and partition OF the estate Of said deceased Where
upon, L. ordered by said Court that said account and
said application be referred to session thereof, 10 be
held nj the Probate Office. I'm said Muntpelier the
2ih day Of May. A. u, ISL for hearing and decision
thereon; and Is further ordered, that notice hereof be
gwen 10 ali neisnns Interested 10y publication Of the same
three weeks successyely the Vermont Waterman state
journal. newspaper Published at Montpelier, previous TO
sud time appointed Tor hearing that they may appear at
said time and place, and show any they may have,
why said should be allowed and such decree
mnde. By the Court.-Attst.
sl-,i "a. CHASE Register
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09

SHOOTING AFFAR-A serious shooting affair,
that may prove fatal, took place about two miles
from Silnonsville in the town Of Andover, Satur-
day evening. Volney j. Wood was at work few
rods from his house, when he heard the report of
a gun, and on looking in the direction of his resi-
dence he saw his little boy, five years old, reel
and fall to the ground On reaching the boy he
found bullet had passed through the little fel-
lows side, The ball entered just under the arm
and came ont about three inches from the back
bone. All the explanation the boy could give
was: "The man shot him." Some of the neigh
bors set out in search OF the supposed tramp
They soon overlook the man and found him to be
one David Howard, disreputabe character liv-
ing in that vicinity. pocket rifle was found in
his possession. On being questioned, Howard at
first denied firing the gun, bat afterwards ad-
mitted that he fired at squirrel on the bridge
near the house This seems improbable, as the
ball would have gone in different direction from
the one taken, Howard was taken to Chester,
and lodged in the lock-up for safe keeping. The
general opinion Of those who are acquainted with
the character of Howard is that it was purposely
DONE but it is probable the examination will prove
the shooting to have been accidental The child
At last accounts was quite comfortable and with
the chances in favor OF recovery,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09
Distressing Calamity.

One of the most shocking casualties of the sea-
son occurred near st Paul. Minnesota, on satur-
day, the 2sth ultimo, by which the only two sous
Of Hon, John NJ Gilman, of that place-John G.,
and Marcus c. aged sixteen and eighteen years
were drowned. Mr.. Gilman is brother of NJ. D.
Gilman, Esq, of this village, and half-brother Of
G. G. Eaton, Esq, of Middlesex, and is u native
of Calais lie was here with his sons last sum
mer, on visit to their friends. It seems that as
Saturday was holiday in the high school, the
boys took boat and went about three miles from
the city to pond duck hunting. They ordered
their driver to return for them 1t five o'clock In
the afternoon. Nothing was seen of them until
about four o'clock, when Frenchman living near
there states that he heard cries for help, and going
down to the margin Of the pond he saw boat
apparently overturned, and two boys clngng to
it. At that time 1t was very cold and the waves
were running very high. Not having any boat
but small leaky affair, he was afraid to put ont
In IT, He saw first one and then the other fall oil
and drown. The Frenchman went to st. Paul
and told the story to some parties about small
hotel, but did not go to police headquarters, or
inform any one who took interest enough in the
matter to look It up
search after the boys, continuing the same up to
ten o'clock, when he returned to the city, and in
formed Mr. Gilman. The latter, although much
frightened, trusted that the boys had found shell
ter somewhere and would return during the night
or in the morning. At an early hour he was
driven to the pond, where he learned of their ter
rible fate from the Frenchman. Mr. Gilman re-
turned to St Paul, and organized a party to go
down and hunt for the bodies, which, however,
were not discovered until Tuesday.
These young gentlemen were both members of
the high school at st. Paul-the elder, one of the
graduating class and the younger, one year later
They were great favorites in the school and city,
and their loss will be greatly fet'outsde the fam
lily circle. Appropriate resolutions were passed
by the members of the high school, and the desks
they formerly occupied were draped with mourn
ing emblems and beautiful bouquets
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09
MarriaaeS.

In Thetford, May T. by Rev. G. y. Morse, WILLIAM NJ
ROBINSON and MARY y. AVERY, both Of Thetford
III Woodbury., March lG by Rev. =. u. Bailey, ALTON
bury
In Woodbury., May I, by Rev. @. y, Forbes HENRY c
EATON, Of Wilton, n. H. and ELLA D. LIFORD, Of
Woodbury..
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09
leaihs

In Montpelier, May 4. D. @. corr, aged % years
In East Montpelier, May s.JoHN Q. DAVIS. aged II
years.
In Bradford, May SARAH A. DAY, wife ct George W.
In Northaeld April rs, Lucy A. SMITH, wife Of orrin
kimbnll, aged q years.
In Woodbury.. April a. OF typhoid fever EDDIE son Of
Dea. John Thomas, aged Il years
p In woodbury., Apr :. Of dphtherIa, BYRON NJ, son OF
In Woodbury., MAY 4. JENNIE DUGAR daughter Of
Truman aud Harriet Lawson, aged ~ ycars.
a Lowell; Mass luril %, NELLlE WORCESTER, wifi,
In IInyerhll Mass, April 10, OF consumption, NELLIl
and months
In Calais Anril =. RUTH wHEELoCK relic Of the lat
Col Jabc1 Moore aged ~ ycirs rnd 10 months, Mr.
Moore was the daughter Of Peter wheeock, Esq the h
Iepesenive and first town clerk Of Calais, and had al
ways resided in that town.
In oakand, Cal, Aoril u, JOHN W ALGER, son OF
i i6 o 4 ss sig Of ~ Saratoga y and grandson o.
Was for tine student ia or village sShoo and vii b
,snemheted by many asa lad Of ntelignce and promise
year ago he went 70 California. with the double purpose OF
lettering rs heath and finding encouragement in his pro-
'essloh' Tie Latter he found hut alasl In vain
nc IN sMT9 no Nay esg proteced and pni M
event has bronaL erd ~ n egs ~ yand ,be rc
u her immeli,te family. MIR. Lninson was woman
more than ordinary natural endowmenis, aud she held
Ugh nnce In the e.teem and affection OF all who knew her
ns wv pc Ge,iy missed 10 lhe community IN which So
conscientious member and e The Sabahschoo in whicl
ainced In the closing hous II her life deeply lmpre.se
hoie who saw her and heard her pre- ous words and ai
Christ " Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord"
In Lacolle. r. O., March "a. SUSAN NJ THAYER, wifi
4 than Ihayer' ind oldest daughter OF william end l. c.
Fierce Of Warren w. ag % years. 3monhs and y days
gently passed away from cath to spirit land leaving
Kind husband and three little OF her saviour
Early denartnre bright were her homes The future and
she felt that she Ind much TO cndear her to this world ana
lies OF friendship bound her close To the hearts
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09
SrArE OF VERMONT, Orange County =,
Ransom picker ". Estate ~ Benjamin Cheney
Udrti CheHeU, Il ais.

Ransom Dictey vs. Estate " Benjamin. Cheney,
Ddctd Cheney, e. ais.
Hhereus Ransom Dickey, OF Orange, In said county has
hed lii petition In said Court setting forth ~ substance
executed TO Ben min Cheney Of loham, IN said county,
mortgage Of the following lands in Washington Al the
hands ned by I'D David at said date ing east OF the old
Turnpike road and south of the old road leading 10 The
dwelling house OF L. T., Barron; and all the lands lying
west OF old Turnpike road decided to said benjamin
Cheney by jesse Cheney, by deed dated Novemnr 49, l4i
farm decided Cutting r. Cheney by Icnas smith, March
L. ISIS and about Two ACRES decided 10 said Culing T. by
B w. Bartholomew Juy ~ lshl, being all the lands decided
sad David hy said Benz Nun, January % of4 fonol-
toned 10 pty notes of the last NAMED date, all
with interest annually SAbetO SAID Benz min or ueatvi
one Tor SIX hundred dollars, ON demAndi thirteen ior one
ing Anr si; three for two hundred dollars each, aNa-
able one each successive year commencing Api l. lsi,.
That January % s6i the petitioner took, In due form, an
ct said notes and mortgage nom SAID htiu,
and that at the time sad benjamin signed said notes,
and became responsible 10 the same 10 the petitioner
That large number OF said notes ana large amount OF
interest due and unpaid, and The petitioner Is the sole
owner OF the said mortgage and the balance dine on said
notes That said benjamin Cheney deceased ana Ches
Ter Dekey o. Ounge aforesaid -misi Htor Of his estate
That prrlry C. Jones Cheney and Willie Cheney OF Boston,
in Massachusetts AlphOnso Cheney, OF Franklin In the
state OF New Hampshire; and Frank Cheney and fayette
Cheney, Of said Washington, clnn some interest IN said
David OF Otherwise And pray ng for 70 eclusue Of said
premises against all persons, agwetns 10 law Ana SUI
Wna being duy issued, and IL appearing that some Of the
noye named reside out OF the Steol Vermont
Court OF Chancery Ia Hnd Tor said orange county Go he
held Chelsea the inst tuesday OF june neal, 10 an
to said petition 10y ihr publication o. the substance OF
sail ntion tUrne with This order three weeks sneces-
svel, la tie Vermont Nuichman a state journal new
tsner printed Montpelier, In his STATE, the lat OF
hlch publications shall lie At least twenty days before the
@. WILDER CLARKE, solicitor s-s9
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- u.
~ mel DlckclmAn. ot Muiain-loNh, IN the county OF
Orange aduin.luor OF the ehAttels OF estate Of
f1th nckemai ate OF chelsea Ia shid county deceased
mas ne leiition tote lu-ute win tie Olk OF lhe
Con oi Cha Gerry aud the county OF Orange against
Martin lAine ie OF hrukhrld iu su county bu nov 81
rts unknown George uoodrt, 81 sail Chelsea set
daV OF Ami A. H. 1876 du executed 10 satu George tood-
h mortgage desi of certain hnd m said hiookntl lie.
1ibed as oliuWs Beig all and the same lhd ana al
estate described tn uotigAgv dee 81 Mhrlln lHme 10
William r. Chamberlain, lated March 1873, ami recorded
In Hook ls page 40 of ne land irtofl- OF The town OF
rookned-rterence had 10 dee and land records Tor
drr acres the ltss conditioned tor the
payment OF tour certain pointsuty notes beag even
nie with said mortgage derd On demand win Interest an
nuay isnrd los the said Martin Fame for value reviewed
and pvailr TO George Goudiich order the mt tor th
snn OF four hundred dollars the second Tor i've hundred
dollars the third Tor thousand dollars the ionflh ioi
tyo thournud three hundred aud thirty uur dollars hieh
said uotes are jus N due ingi ana fufthef set
ng forth that the SID mortgage d. ed has been dul IS
oh that the said Geort Goodrich claims some right litlt
Interest aud To said m Ugage premises bs allac
or otherwise and further setting toth lhh me value OF
said premises much ess than The amount OF said notes
And nm wing that time redemption may be short
enei and puiyg that the equity OF redemption OF tt SAID
Martin Paine aud Geoige Goodtlch may ps lois,osed
apurah To the statute In such ease made and pfoNd a.
being made 10 appear that the said Martin laine Il
residing this state that no service by an officer can
be made upon HIM u Is therefore oider'l ,ad te saia
that he appear before the Court of NhAcefA next 10 he
holden AT CHELSEA within and TOT the county of age, on
the mt nesday Of June, A. D. MI TO answer 70 SAID pc
eether wh th order weeks successfully IN the Yer
mont Maiehman state Journal new spaleI puhHed ~
puhcations shall he at least twenty days previous 20 SAID
hrsi tuesday III June and which publications IN " Ne
dr,inei sufficient notice for said PANE 10 appeal anu an
paied al dieisea' this 10Th day Ap A. p 1871,
L. @. hlNckLEh' Clerk.
s.B, HtbAno, solicitor ~-a
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09

a MORE THAN CENTENARiAN.-Joh Martin,
Of westfeld died recently at the residence of his
son, in that place. at the advanced age of one hun
bred and four years MIR Martin was born Mt
Nicoet Canada, in the year 1913, and could relate
many amusing incidents which occurred during
the first French war. He retained the full use of
his faculties until his DEATH although he had been
a confirmed user of tobacco for over sixty years
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09
HALL ESTATE.

~ Z =
In Probate Court, hed Montpelier, said District
the lSt tay OF MAY. \. u. ls17;
Ast spencer Administrator Of the estate Of Amasa
Halt late Marsth ID In said District, deceased pre-
his administration account Tor examination and al
oWance and application tor decree Of distribution
the estate OF said deceased Whereupon, Is
ordered by said Cont. that said account and said appt
referred session thereof, to he held III The Probate
ONCE, In sid Montpelier, the 18Th day OF May, A
D, s1I for hen aid decision hereon And, Is further
ordered that hereof be MI persons Interested
publication the three weeks successfully IN s
Vermont Waterman X state Journal newspaper pub
shed at Montpelier previous said time appointed for
hearing that they appear At sand time and place. and
show cause they may have, why said account should
not be allowed, and such decree made.
by the CouTt.-Atte~t,
a-ss \. A. CHASE, Register
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09

THE druggists of Middlebury have pledged
themselves to the ladies of the Women's Tenn
perance Union that they will not sell, furnish or
give away any intoxicating liquors. except upon
the prescription of physician in good and regu-
lar standing, and in no they will sell liquors
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09
CHARLES W. BAILEy's ESTATE;

siAIE or NEkNo y District OF Masnlnstohi =
trirt on the 9oh day Of April, A. D. 1871
Edward W. Bailey Administrator OF the estate Of Charles
W Bailey, late of Montpelier, In said District deceased.
makes nppca to said Court with consent ana Appru-
ton writing of The widow and heirs o said deceased for
license sell all the real estate OF said deceased excepting
tiedoWer therein, but including the homestead and revesion
said dONer representing that tile sale thereof would he
beneficial the said widow and heirs, and those Interested
in said estate Whereupou, ordeled by said Court.
that said application be- referred to session thereof
to be held the Probate Ohige, IN said Montpeler, on
the 18TH day OF MAY, A. ID. ISL, for hearing and de-
cson tere6n and Il H. further ordered, that all per
sons interested be notified hereof, by publication OF
notice OF said application and order thereon, three
weeks successfully IN the Vermont Waterman 4 state
Journal, newspaper published at Montpelier, and which
cfcutes In the neishb0hoOdof those Interested before said
time hearing they appear at said time and place
and, u they cause, object thereto.
by the CouIt.-Attest
sn-s2 Ma. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09
Prices are Lower

than the prices of other builders Of the work
Parties wishing consult their best interests, viii give
call before looking elsewhere. WOOL MATS in stock,
at low Also fun line of Carriage feathers and
Trimmings.
f. G. GILMAN.
Montuelier NAV lst 1877. s2-tf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09

FAYsroS. The following is a list of the teachers
employed for our summer schools In District No.
l. Emma Bragg No, 2, Carrie Porter No. D. An
ME Boyce, No. 4, Nellie Chapman, No. ), Ida L
Boyce; No. o, Miss Bates No 7, ----i No 4,
no school No, y, Miss Pierce.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09

G. W. TuwSsuEND, of Dummerston has been
arrested for extensive harness stealing, aud bound
over TO the county court Mrs. Sarah Stock
well, of Bmltleboro, has just celebrated her nine
ty-eghth birthday .,.,W ardsboro voted to aid
the Bmttleboro a Whitehall railroad, on Thurs
day of last week, 10 the sum of five thousand dol
lars, which will probably be doubled at future
meeting
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1877-05-09

Two young men in Cluechee were poisoned re-
Gently by drinking cider through lead pipe
Timely efforts prevented serious results A re-
ligious revival is in progress In Woodstock 90,
George Holt in the employ of D, l.. Priest, at
South Vernon, attempted most villaiuous out
rage upon the atter's daughter, twelve years old,
at that place, Saturday Afternoon Her screams
attracted assistance, and she escaped without Sc
rious injury, Holt has fled.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1877-09-03
THE UNITED STATES SENATE.

The republican majority of the next
Senate will be small, as the position Of
the members is at present defined. The
figures appear to stand thus; Republi-
cans 80; Democrats SO; Independent l..
There are three vacancies-one from
South Carolina, caused by the retirement
of Senator Robertson, and two from
Louisiana, one being the vacancy caused
by the retirement of Senator West, and
the other being known as the Pinchback
vacancy, which has existed for four or
FIVE years past The applicants for the
South Carolina vacancy are David I.
Corbin, republican, and M. G. Butler,
democrat The applicants for the two
Louisiana vacancies are William Pitt
Kellogg, republican, and J. B. Eustis
and James Lewis, democrats. Should
these vacancies be filled by democrats
the democrats would have thirty-siS
members, and counting the independent
as democratic the republican majority
will-be only two. Meanwhile, it must
be remembered that death and other
causes may affect both parties so as tc
render the actual majority, in specific
political cases, doubtful, as we'll in it,
nature as in its number.