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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

TuE following bit of romance was tele-
graphed from New York to the Troy and
Albany evening papers on Saturday:
1.-The Concre. sional delegation from Yer
mont had agreed on District Attorney
Flfed as district judge in that State, and
hIs name was to have been sent IN Thurs
day. A telegram announced Mr.. FIfeld :
withdrawal in favor of Mr.. Poland. The
Vermont delegation preferred lloyt II.
Wheeler, and his name was sent in. Mr..
FIfield now announces that his name was
withdrawn without his consent"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

THREE six: een-yesr-old Port Henry youths
one day last week, managed to get railroad
tickets to New York snd surreptitiously
started out together for the Black Hills
They were stopped at Saratoga and sent
home. Their combined cash assets when
oyerhauled amounted to So.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

VERMONT FISH CULTURE.-The fish CON-
mission OF Vermont. are proving successful
with some interesting experiments. Among
the rest they have transplanted the smelt
from the salt water to the fresh waters OF the
State without diminishing the iecundity
and with Improvement IN their quality
The fresh water smelt. as raised by DR..
Gold -miGh, Is the arlstocrat OF his race.
Herring have also been transplanttd into
some OF the larger and deeper Vermont
lakes. manly to serve as food to the lake
trout and pickerel.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

governor FAlRBANks, as will be seen
from his excellent proclamation. has made
the appropriate selection of Good Friday,
for the annual State Fast
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23
HAIRY NEwsL,,s ESTATE.

NyE, THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been ap-
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate Court
for the District OF Chttenden, Commissioners TO
receive, examine and adjust the claims and demands
OF ali persons against the estate Of HAIRY new III
late Of rn, hum, in said district deceased and
also all claims and demands exhibited in Offset
thereto; and six months from the day OF the dats
hereof being allowed by said Court for that purpose
we do therefore hereby give notice, that We will
attend To the business OF our appointment, at the
dwelling hous' OF Henri \. Newell OF >heiburn,
said District, on the lat Tuesdays o: March
and august neYt, ut 10 o'clock A. NJ, on each
of said days.
Dated this ID day OF March. =. -. is''.
Lee TEA rSat commissioners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

lS Beekmantown, the other day, girl
of eleven years died from the effects OF PIN
which she had drawn from her mouth into
one Of her lungs, while coughing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

The Cabinet Confirmed by the Senate,
And our statement OF good Writing Paper at low
prices, is being daily confirmed by the public who
acknowledge that the Paper at the Free Press of,e
is good and cheap. March Is. dltwIt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

DIR. A. J. Flags Cough and Lung Syrup will
cure cough and GOLD in few days, and has proved
itself to be the only remedy known that can arrest
the developemcnt of tubercles on the lungs or re-
store the vital functions Of these organs. Try it,
March a dkxIt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

For years I was sufferer ir, IN hollis. 80 that NV
III. be came weari,ome through their frequent End
persistence recurrence. A c-rr uncle ~hicn ulti-
mately occupied ipace of three or io"r square
inchos formed in the small ~ nv back. During us
progress large piece of deeomposei flesh were
every day or two cut away, and the prostfation
and gene raj disturbance Of tho ~ stem great
! eE,rs had recovered rom this attack two small
er carhun,les hTuke out higher up. and ! was
again th satened with recur ence OF the suiefin 5
10 which had long be, n subject. IL WAS at this
time that | commenced taking tho isHuyiAS
hYRuP | continued taking It until had used five
bottles since then have had nothing Of the kIud.
attribute this improved state uf ny system To the
Peruvian SYEuP; and feel that cannot 'Nur IS
my obligations To Il III terms too strong For years
l OF the greatest sufferers other m' dicinv-
gave me par, ial and Temporary ielei, hu: this fc
matkahle remedy, with kind OF iDtuttIye SENSE,
went directly To the root Of the evil. and did is
work with thorcughnessNor o. it, established
character" TltueUdlw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23
II. BALDwIN's ESTATE.

r ID - L.
STATE OF VERMONT, The Honorable the
DISTRICT OF cHIrTEsDEs, S. District Of Chittenden.
To the heirs and all persons Interested the estate
of Frederick H. Baldwin, late of hinesoursh, in said
district deceased dREErlNS-
WHEREAS. application hath been made to this
w Court in writing by the atminist ator oil
said estate praying for license and authority to
sell the real estate of said deceased, setting
firth therein that it would ne ene1cisl ~
the heirs and all persons interested in be estate
OF said deceased to sell the VIII Of the real estate
Of said deceased and convert the same into money
and having brought into court the written Guns Mt
OF all the heirs in this state. to said sale.
WhereupOn, the said Court appointed and ssgned
the 10Th day of spaTcn. ~ d. lSsi, at the Probate
Court Rooms, in said District to hear and decide up
on said application, and petition, and ordered pub
lie notice thereof To be given to all persons inter
ested therein by publishing said order, together
with the time and place Of hearing, three weeks sue
cessivey in the Burlington Free Press. a newspaper
which circulates the neighbOrhOod OF those
persons interested in said estate, all which pub
tcatons shall be previous to the day assigned iOr
hearing.
Therefore You are hereby notified To appear be
fore said Court the time and place assin-d. then
and there in sand q urt to =ire bones. a. The Jaw
directs Tor tine pay ment or eets, and oh rye. q.
administration, and make your objections TO tho
granting such license, If you see cause.
Given under my hand at the Probate Court
Rooms this Sd day Of March, A D. ISL.
37w3w X. S. TAFT, Register
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

Ought not to DO neglected. Ask any dentsst, and
he will tell you that the quality Of the second set
depends upon the care taken of the first. So rub
away with SoZoD0NT on thor little grinders, and
they will thank you for it when they grow up.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

TERRIBLE to weak lungs is this Indictment season
Arc YOU hoar.o-tormentsd " tn u cold-c1nvulsei
with hard cou,h-annoyed with sore tbra -
troubled with difficulty Of breathing II 81, lose
not an hour in procurin. Mates Honey Of H"''t,"r1
aud Tar, the sole and sovereign remedy Tor such
complaints Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in ono minute.
March q. -dAN vim
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

CAMBRIDGE. A curious article in the
warning TOR the last town meeting was to
vote whether the town would return or
pay for lot OF liquor seized at Chadwick g
Hotel. N 1876. There was an exciting dis
cussion over the matter in the town meet
ing. resulting in vote to dismiss the ar
ficla
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

STATE OF VERMONT } To all persons con
DISTRICT OF cHTrrESpEs. m .sa Benows, late o
Of Essex, in said District, deceased.
GREETING.
At Prob tie Court holden at Burlington. within
and for the District Of Chitrenden the 18Th day OF
n.reh, A. u. ISL an Instrument. lurpOrtng
% be the last Will and Testament, OF Anssa
Bellows, late of essex, in said Dis. let. de-
ceased, was presented to the tUurt aforesaid, iOr
Probate and il is ordered by said Court that the 5Ih
day Of April. A. ID. Is77, at tho Probate Court
Rooms in said Burlington, he assigned fol provln.
said Instrument and that notice thereof he given
to all persons concerned by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Burlington Weekly
Free Press, i newspaper printed at sud BuTling
ton, previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you hereby notified to appear before
said Court, at the time and place aforesaid and con-
test the probate Of said will, if you have cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington in said Dis
trict. this 18th day of March, A. d. 1877.
3sw3w r. ). TAFT Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23
Mar | -deod&w2n 3p

Tho only preparation in the market for cleaning
and Identifying silver ware jswelry, etc., without
leaving the slightest scratch upon the finest surface
Is now sold by jewellers and druggists, under the
name Of CARROLL. We chcerfully recommend 1t to
every family and can assure them that after ono
using, they will never allow themselves to DO with
out it.
CARROLL is prepared In London and sells here for
twenty cents package.
July 5, d Sat Mon Thur kxu
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

ST. PArRIcKs Day was celebrated with
much oclat and considerable Erin go
Bragh, :" in Rutland. There was process
sion. headed by the St. Mary's Band, of
this city, and composed in part of the fire
companies of the village; and in the
evening there was a dramatic entertain
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

ANY person so liable, who shall cii 10 comfy
with the foregoin. requirements Will be subject T.
severe penalties.
Persons or firms in Chittecden Frnrklin and Grand
Isle Counties liable 10 pay Of the SPECIAL Tax
es named above must apply to Z. 3. tat, Deputy
Collector OF Internal Rese"uc at bari nj Ton add
paw for and procure the special Tax - 'mn or
\ amps thew neat prior to May, |, III, and
WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.
Special Tax Stamps will he transmitted hN Ha's
only on receipt from the pers, or firm orderI tho
same OF specific directions so to do, together VIA
tbe necessary postage stan ps or the amount T.
CURED to pay the postage. The postage gu ,ue
stamp Is three cents and on two stamps six cr"ts
Ii It isdesired that they be transmitted by rs-st
ed mail ten cents additional should accompany the
application.
Office Of Internal Revenue,
Washington, d. e. January o. 81.
GkrtN Is. RAUM,
3lsIt Comm ssioner o. Internal Revenu'.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

Tho Hon. Probate Court for the D.strie; oi
Chittenden
To all persons interested in the estate Of .nirew
Isham, Irving lsham. harris lshsp and ShsrmaQ
Isham, Of Shelburn, in said District.
GREETING
WHEREAS, application in writing hath been
w made to this Court by the guardian of said
ward for license to sell me real estate OF said
ward. setting forth therein that his wards own
a piece OF land in shelDurn Of sixteen acres which
taken by the guardian Tor SAID wards m the dis
tribution by agreement OF those interested, tao
estate OF their greaf-zrandfather william HsrtSnn,
decreased. and that it would be conducive to the
interest Of said wards to sell and convert tho s.me
into money, for the pu pose OF quitting the sans Ut
interes
And thercupon. the said Court appointed and as
signed the Il day of @Prl, A. ID. ISL. at the
Probate curt RO in said District, to hear
and decide upon said application, and ordered that
public notice thereof he given TO all persons
interested therein, by publishing this order three
weeks succt sSivey in the Burlington Weekly Free
Press, newspaper which circulates in the neigh
bprhoOd of those persons interested therein,
all of which publications shall be previous to the
time appointed for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court at the time and place aioTe,aid then
and there to object to the granting of such license
if you see cause.
Given under my hand, at T. Probate Court rooms,
this lith day OF March, A. ID. ISL.
3sw3w r. S. TAFT, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

DISTRICT OF cHTrrESDEs IS. Of John Mc, :I,
late o. Burlington, in said District. deceased.
GREETING:
AT 4 Probate Court holden at Burlington. within
and for the District Of Chttenden. the day Of
March, A. ID. ISL, Instrument, puIpoftns To
he the last Will and Testament. of JOIN dcGr-vr,
late of burl ton. said District, deceased, was
presented to the Court aforesaid, for Probate. ami il
is ordered by said Court that the ID day Of April,
y ID. l>19, at the Probate Court Rooms in said
ment and that notice thereof he given to all per
sons concerned by publishing this order three weeks
successfully in the Burlington Free Press, news
psper printed at said Burlington, previous to The
time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified TO appear be-
fore said Court at the time and place aforesaid and
contest the probate Of said will If you have cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington, in ssid
District, this 9Th day Of March, A. u. 1877.
.zswsw Il. s. TAFT, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

TINS last time that Judge Smallev was out
was To go to the polls IN the Fifth Ward.
and vote for Mr.. Sutton, he expressing
large interest in the result of the election
IN that Montpelier Argus.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

py relcgraph.l

PRIME Mercantile Paper at 3!l95.
fLfAklNOb, $YuuO.Hn
Custom RECEIPTS s;Aa 600.
TREASURY disbursements s? , Op.
RAILROADS generally quiet.
STOCKS were strong early in the day, advanced
/ to =, chitn IN coal stools. Euoyabcy Of thes.
sIures was cau-e'l ~ tie announcements OF n meet
ins al presidents of coal and transportation com
psnics would bc held to-day. When 1t b-cAtnt
known that the meeting had accom- plished nothin,
the leading coal stocks neclintu q to ., and the
whole maj ket tell III at Close, the general list wa'
firm and higher.
Transactions aggregated 2l7.OO shares inclufing
Lake shore, 81 40; Western Union. 1000; Della
ware and L,ckasana- ~ 30; Delaware and Hui
son, 1890. n. y. Cent, 500.
COLI closed At luls.
MONEY ut pa cent.
GONEnNMrNT BUnno steady.
y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23
Burlington and Vicinity.

JUDGE PIERroINT is able to be about, and
no permanent inconvenience is expected to
result from his recent accident at Chelsea.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

Is nearly over, yet the fine line of Box Papeteries
at the Free Press Office, is larger than and moro
on the way. March %, wlt-deOdIw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

More cases Of remarkable cures o. coughs, colds
asthma and consumption have been effected in the
past tour years nv hdamson's Botanic balsam than
all other medicines that hav. been advertised for
twenty Years past, Price IS cents. Try it.
39dcod kwlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23
NOTICE
u. =. INTERNAL REVENUE
SPECIAL TANES,
MAY l, ISL, To APRIL 80. ISIS

MAY /, 1877, To APRIL 80. ISIS.
The Revised Statutes Of ths United States Sec
tions 1872 3237 323S and 39, require every person
engaged in any business avocation. or employ ment
which renders him liable To a SPECIAL fAN, TO
PROCURE AND PLACE CONSCIOUSLY IN
HIS ESTABLISHMENT OR PLACE OF EUSl-
NESS a STAMP, denOting the payment OF sad
SPECIAL TAX for tho special Tax Year beginning
MAY l. ST. before commencing. or continuing husi-
ness after April 30, lss..
A return, as prescribed on Form II, is also
quired by law OF every person liable To special
TAKE as above.
The taxes embraced within the provisions Ui the
law ahove quoted are the following, viz
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23
Graal 0Otitss.
LLVAH y, M~CLALLNN's ESTATE
sTANLEY w. B.LDwIN,s ESTATE.

VVE, THE SUBSCRIBERS, having been ap-
w pointed by the honorable the Probate Court
for the District of Chttendcn, Comm ssioners b
receive, examine and adjust the claims and demands
OF all persons against the estate o: Stanley ~ nsld-
win late of Hln-sbu Oh in said District. deceas ed
and also all claims and demands exhibited in offset
thereto and six months from the day Of the date
hereof being allowed by said Court for that purpose,
we 90 therefore hereby give notice. that We win
attend to the business OF our appointment. at the
town clerks Office. n iline.burgh said District
the first Tuesdays OF Jule and S-pt -tuber next,
at 10 O'Clock a. H., each Of said days.
Dated this l3Lh day Of March, 4. ID. IS7s.
39w3, sc. RAY, SComnlsslohefs-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

Hos. DANIEL ROBERTS, OF Burlington, is
mentioned H. prominent candidate for
Judge OF the Supreme Court IN the case OF
vacancy. IL SAID he will be largely endors-
ed by the bar OF the State without reference to
locality. The objection that he Is not q
resident OF the circuit is met by friends with
the reply that Judge Wheeler wa- not a
resident Of the circuit nor never has been
Rutland GiObc.
Mr.. Roberts has been repeatedly mention
cd in connection with an appointment to
the Supreme bench Of our State, but he has
heretofore been unwilling to accept such a
position, his practice being worth much
more to him than poorly paid and labori-
/ Gus jujgeship. II no would now accept the
| place, he would bring to 1t an ability and
experience as a lawyer, possessed by no one
that has been named as candidate and IL
would be recognized everywhere a. a most
fitting appointment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

When Vermont editor gets up and refers
to Wisconsin man as Wisconsnner. the
latter simply telegraphs back that he wants
nothing more to do with Vermontstroslty.
CHICAGO Journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

Music-wedding Observation-Disclosures.
I. The Genius OF Youth, hurry Henry Towsley.
.. Tie American Indian, Gideon -heidon Fuller
). The Classical Languages as a Means OF Disci.
4. A National Literature as Record Of National
FRANK Jefferson Blodgett.
:. The Cultivation Of Taste for the Beautiful,
Mary Brown.ll .
C. American journalism, Erwin Henry Thorp.
:. Education as . Precundition Of eufrase,
Chester BentiDe Mclaughlin.
MusIc-Anselmo waltzes- HOlmberg.
s. Industrial Cooperation,
william Kerr Sheldon.
9. Physical as the Condition Of Mental sanity,
Lille Helen I ram.
10. Municipal Reform. John DeSey'.
Charlie, Eli Mitchell .
70. Ferdinand de soto. Robert Carlos satt!ey.'
Henry Cadle Tenney.
Il. The Roman Forum, Frank Newell Lewis.
MusIc Tell mo. ye Win ged Winds. Arranged by
Holden.
Is. The Defeat Of the Republican Party,
DAVIS Rich Dewey.
&c. The Development Of American Railway sys-
TEN, WorIhlngtOn Tracy cmith.
Il. Polit cal Science, Henry Wade
Is. The Proposal TO Divide the School Fund
sedgwick swift Brlnsmaid.
John Parker Rich.
Music Rock Point Wsllz,s-Iolmbers.
Excused.
The young gentlemen generally appear
ed exceedingly well, had their pieces well
committed, and delivered them with fair
self possession. The opening piece was an
Interesting exposition of the achievements
OF young men as statesmen, warriors, and
in other fields of labor and distinction.
The second speaker set forth effectively the
wrongs of the red men and some phases OF
the Indian problem. Nj. Thorp's essay on
American journalism showed good ap'
probation of the subject, but the speaker ;
scanty volume of voice hardly gave it fair
chance as an Grafton. Mr.. Mclaughlin
spoke with earnestness ard put many oil
his points exceedingly well. Mr.. Sheldon
piece exhibited the working OF cooperative
stores, especially abroad, and showed the
value of corporation as q means OF improv'
ing the condition Of the Industrial classes
1t was well spoken. Mr.. Tenney's piece
was Que OF the best, putting Its arguments
in favor Of the classics and mathematic:
with dircctness and force that wa
quite effective. Mr.. Lewis description
of the Roman forum was interesting il
its matter. end delivered with noticeable
ease. Mr.. Davis Dewey's chapter "a polit
zeal history showed not the defeat" OF tn
Republican party but its failure fully tC
solve the problems left to it by the war. ii
has an unusually full bass voice. and witt
care and training will make more than al
ordinarily effective speaker. Sedgwicl
Brinsmaid's Grafton was an exhibition 0
the failure of sectarian education. and al
earnest protest against any division of tn
Common School fund in the interest of an
sect. Mr. Rich's piece was one Of the mos
original and interesting essays of the even
ing, and was excellently delivered. Tn
young gentlemen were literally applauded
and several OF them received bouquets
thrown by their lady friends.
The very acceptable music WIS iurnishe
by Prof Holmberg's orchestra.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23
ms, lO1pi2c
REMARKS.

Cattle This week We find a better supply o.
1.-Two stock. Trade Is fair.
Sheep and Lambs-There il ll-se supply Of
sheep market this week, aud prices have declined
&c r. h.
f"ultry-Best grades of Poultry selling at l2i cts
and mi xed lots at loo u h.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23
Commercial.
hnteTtown Lave stock Mark e &
March IL.
AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK AT MARKET.

AHUUNI W LIVE MUCK At HAKkKf.
Cattle. sheep & Lambs. Swine
This week.--..--. Hrs 2239 1877
Last week........ lui1 al 1856
From Vermont. 10 sol So.
Prices OF Market Boei-A few chOIco. s. 80 a -
extra, $ OlMS y first quality, s. W ID 81. sec
ono quality, 81 ~ a - third quality. S. o. as 30
Prices OF Store Ca:tle-Workins oxen per PAL!
$40, il2j, $50 si75. Mich Cows and Calves
from Sb'450 extra, s50GS0 farrow Cows. S2ua3J,
Yearlinys, fluI2O. Two Years Old, $l5df30. Three
Years Old, s2jalO.
Prices Of Sheep and Lambs-In lots. 81 30, 81 90
81 ~ and 81 - each extra, 81 25A6 10 from to
tic y. Spring Lambs, { Y ID.
frlce- Of ilidcs, TaIlOw anu Skins-- right0n
Hides GaG!c Y ID; TallOw. 6d6lc y h. Country
hides 66sic YIN, TaliOw, 5G SIC Hib Pelts, i5c6i
i = elchi Cali Skins, lOapl2c z b.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

sRwe expect soon. a line ofAlexandre's Dress
Kid Gloves in Gents sizes, and will be thankful for
any custom reserved US.
Respectfully,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23
j. Ii. WRITTEN.

March Is, dSwtf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-03-23

DICK THOMPSON. the new Secretary OF the
Navy, does not know the difference between
companion way and a lee scupper-N Y.
Sun.
And many people do not know the dif-
ference between the New York Sun and a
lie-scuOper
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-05-18
Women Bankers in the West.

Miss Frank McGrew has been recently
appointed assistant cashier of the First
National Bank at Huntington, Ind
Miss Bell Wallace is cashier for Wat
son, Huber 81 Co., bankers, Mechanics
vile, Iowa.
Miss Anna M. King for A. w. Mayors
bank, New Sharon, Iowa.
The banking business of A. X. IL +. H..
Young, at Fort Collins, Col, has for
some time been conducted by Mrs. T.. Il.
Young, the junior partner, who is said
to be lady of rare sagacity and expert
ence in money matters.
1t appears that the First National Bank
of Huntington, Ind, was the first one to
grace its Board of Directors with the
presence of a lady, Mrs. Anna A. Daily
having been elected director in 1868, and
Mrs. ID. j. Purviance in 1873.
OF the First National of Peoria, H.. j., as
has before been stated, Mrs Lydia Brad.
ley was elected director in 1875, and III
the First National of Canton, Ohio, Mrs.
Louisa Mccall is one of. the board
Cincinnati Commercial.