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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21


The members of Ethan Allen Engine Com
pany. No. 4, started on their excursion t.
Portland, Wednesday morning, under tn
most favorable auspices. The recent rail-
had cleared and cooled the air and laid tn
dust, and no better day could have been de
sired and everything promised yerv pleas
ant trip. The party is accompanied by the
Sherman Band of Winooski .and preceded
by that organization. its members marched
to the depot in season for the 7:35 train ovel
the Burlington and Lamoille Railroad. and
were Joined there by the honorary mem
bers and invited guests. In all there
were about a hundred-the band. about
two score members OF the company. and a
number of their friends who participated
in the excursion-amOng the latter being
A. G. Whiitemore. President of the Board
of Aldermen A. 5. Drew. Chief Engineer
of our Fire Department Alex. Crosby,
Assistant Engineer Edward Lyman, Esq. ;
Hon. Milton R. Tyler. Judge OF the City
VI
Benedict, Mr. e. N. Mead, Mr.. Don A.
Wilkinson. and other gentlemen. Senator
EImpnds sccomnanied the marty as far as
&. I,h,.h
Tho p,h.,s ,ooL.t fn.,r :, THAR oIsoa,t
now rn,f,rm. and bs,,or comnanv never
o;, .h,ood Tho
how. will 40 crod;, n ,bsmseives and Rurl
80 Tbara,o for.nno,o in o.crr;,o tho
s0r,;c.s Of ,ha sherman R.r,-one Of the
has, honds :, Now Ennlond. and aI-
,ono,ho, ,hov oonno, beln ,;sino onr
noiabbo-s of M.;ns an em;non,ly favorable
on;n;o, =, ,,o O,oon C.r
l.. A., .,,h ;, ,ho do,o. M. ~, ,o.s.
:; - ,oa D. w;u;.
,-a.,.aa =, -, w., N,ss uo,so uho
w.s a,,;red in eorceo,s Continental ,os-
tums-sxallow-tau nurnls coat knee
h-eecbes and cocked hat all trimmed in
,o,d-ord ubo hor. q brco ,o,o,ot ord
vas tho obs.,vcd of all observers The
proresso- wen, i, tho canaci,v of q, ,erer-
wb;ob 10 sueHc;snt guaran,ee that the hove
will he we'll nrovided for
A,-2,,be train movs5 on, of tho denot
the Etbans receiving a salute from the large
crowd which had assembled The train WAS
in charge of the CAPABLE and popular Con-
ductor Winnie. and in his care the trip as
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

SHARP SHOOTING b. Pickup. Of the
Ogdenrburg Rifle Club, shot string of fif-
teen shots over the i,0O0-yard range, one
day last week, and made his fifteen consecu-
tive bull'seyes TIC feat Of fifteen cunsecu-
tive bullsoyes over ,000'yard range hss
never been performed but once before. and
that was by Miller of the Irish team. Mr.
Pickup proceeded bis core with two sight
ing shots. the second OF which Wa bulls
eye, consequently he made Ii bullseycs IL
succession. Mr.. Pickup has always been
one of the steadie>t and most uniform shot,
of the Ogdenshurg club Ogdensbirg Jour
nal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

FIsSY.-In this city, Sept. 18th, Mrs. Sarah II
Finney, aged 20 years.
BEAUPEE--In this city, Thursday, Sept. 18th
Oliver Beaupre aged 60 years.
FAILEr.-I this city. on Friday, Sept l4th. Of
typhoid pneumonia, Isabella L., oldest daughter o.
Thomas and Isabella failey, aged Il years and 1
months.
FIELD In this city. Sept. 10th, Ira $. T Field
aged a years.
Troy papers please copy.
LINsLEY. In this city, Sept nth. Katie f.
daughter Of Il. l.. and +. W Linsley, aged Il
months.
SUILvAN.-In this city, on Monday Sept. eth
of consumption, Daniel sullivan. aged about =
years.
CoLLAMER.-In Bristol. VT. ofquick consumption
on Monday, sept. 10th, Abblc, daughter OF Henry
and Ann tollamer, aged Is years.
BLoBGETT-At Essex Junction, Sunday, Sept. l6
Luther T. Blodsett. aged 6' years.
SMIrH.-In Richmond, Vt, Sept. u, ISL, of can
Ger, Miss COrnella Smith, aged 50 yeaTs.
NICHoLs.-ln Bristol. Sept nth, ls;7. MIR. james
Nichols, formerly OF Richmond aged ~ years.
PHILLIPs.-In Huntington sept. 18th, lS77, Mr.
Wilson Phillips, aged = years
HoLuES.-ln Underhill Flats, on Tuesday, Sept.
llth, OF consumption, Nellie J. Holmes aged -
years.
Vermont papers please copy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

UNAVAILABLE MATTER No doubt many
people who seed parcels through the mails
subject themselves to the penalty of So
fine, by infringement OF the following regu-
lstion of the department
Packages containing liquids, poisons,
glass. explosive chemicals, live animal
sharp-pOInted Instruments, sugar. or other
matter liable to deiace or destroy the con-
tents of the mail, UT injure the person OF
any one connected with the service. are
unavailable "
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

HlNRsBURGH.-Agreeab To advice OF a
mutual council held ut Hinesburgh, Sept.
9TH, Rev c. f Ferrin has been dismissed
pastOrato of twenty-five years less one
month
A barn full of hay,-twenty or thirty
tons. in meadow hundred rods or so
from the house, belonging to Milo Lawrence,
OF Hinesburgh. was burned between eight
and nine o'clock p. m, Sept. l2th. No
cause of the fire is known.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

For Liver and Kidney Diseases, Nervous Debility
Vital Weakness and Depression; weak, exhausted
and gloomy feeling; energy or courage-the
result Of mental over-work, excesses or indiscre-
lions, &c., Is found in Dr. Cages famous al ER
kInSlN AND NFHN. PIIs.' which have port, rmed
more marvellous cures OF Dyspepsia, Ilahitual
COstiveness. Gravel, Liver ami Kidney Diseases
Nervous and Sick Headache Spine and Female
Diseases. Dizziness, Palpitation OF the Heart
and NervouT Debility ut either SEX than
any remedy cNtant. They are absolutely The
best vegetable liver piil offered to afflicted
humanity, and should ties in every house \ lew
doses will often save heavy doctors hills II
your druggist hasn't them. take no CHEAP and
worthless substitute. hut send - cents to Ir tin "a
TO-. Saratoga, n. v. and receive them hy mail
Sold in Burlington hy H. W. Carpenter A Go. md
by Wells, Richardson Go, at Wholesale
May 4, doowawly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

EXCURSION TO MONTREAL There will be
Il grand excursion to Montreal on the Cen
ual Division of the Central Vermont on
Wednesday of next week. On that day
round trip tickets will be sold at all points
on the line from North Georgia to Middlesex,
inclusive, for one dollar and fifty cents; and
at Montpelier, Barre and Mortified Falls
for tw dollars. Tickets from North Georgia
and all stations south, including Ridley's,
will be good days. Tickets from Water
bury and all stations south, including
Mortified. will be good days On Thurs
day Of next week excursion tickets to
Montreal will be sold AZ Roxbury. White
River Junction. Bellows Falls and all in
termediate points at equally low rates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

The only preparation in the market for cleaning
and Identifying silver ware, jowelry, etc., without
leaving the slightest scratch upon the finest surface,
is now sold by jewellers and druggists, under the
name OF CARROLL. We cheeriully recommend it to
every family and can assure them that after once
using the, will never allow themselves to be with
out 1t.
CARROLL is prepared In London and sells here fer
twenty cents package.
July Sat. Mon. Thur &wt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

GOLD AT lO3.-lt may surprise some pee
pie to know that the silver dollar, to-day.
ia Of less value than the greenback dollar
Yet such is the case. Gold, to-day, is quoted
at l03-the lowest quotation since the sus-
pension of specie payments in June, 1862
With gold at 1903, the paper or greenback
dollar is worth bare triie Ter 81 cent.
mills. The old silver dollar is-or would
be, if 1t were now in exIstence-wOrth only
81 cents 2I mills with gold at this figure
This is the silver dollar of 4l21 grains, 800
fine, which was formerly coined under the
law of January Is, 1887, but demonetized
in 1873 The silver coins at present in use
are now worth the following figures : The
trade dollar, IS to SO cents; one dollar in
halves or quarters, 95t to got cents. and
one dollar in dimes or half dimes, o54 to SO
cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

WINoo. Sunday afternoon, the
Rev. Mr.. Atvill preached conservation
sermon in Trinity church. The historical
parts were especially interesting, apprO-
PIRATE reference being made to those friends
who have supported the Chapel from the
beginning. The whole sermon is worthy
OF publication. Many friends were present
from Burling ton, WinOoskl and Shelburp
The offertory was large, and given to the
debt fund. The entire occasion was en-
couraging. and it reached the eliminating
point. when the whole congregation arose
and sang "0ld Hundredth." Bishop
Bis>ell was present in the sanctuary and
gave the Benedicton. The missionary read
the service. The Rev. T. A. Hopkins was
also present. 1t was good TO be there.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21
Commercial.



sept. Is.
AMOUNT OF LIVE STOCK AT MARKET
Cattle. sheep 4 LAMBS SWINE
This week--...--. 1929 SglI 3Isq
Last week 1905 Sl6S 5Ji5
From Vermont. 3lI .Hp6
Prices of Market Bcei--A few choice 50 5OD -.
extra, s. 0oa9 b. first quality, s. p a Is: sec
ond quality, s. 10 "a - third quality, s. SO apG ~
Prices of Store Collaborating oxen per pair,
SIS, $3.50, $I75, s2Oa; Mlch Cows and Calves,
from S9jI5O; extra, sG0Gf75; FarrOw Cows, ssa30;
Yearlinss, Sl0dD2O; Two Years Old, tl543O, Three
Years Old, $2j9i5.
Prices of Sheep and Lambs-In lots s. -, 50 90
$40 each; and extra, s. u as No. or from / 10
sc Y N. Spring Lambs, 5yGGc V II. Veal Calves
4@6lc Rlb.
Prices of Hides Tailow and Skins Brighton
Hides, 7ids, Y h; Tallow, 6dGyc y ID; Country
Hides, "a &c Fih; Taliow, 5a5tc U h Shearcd
Pelts 25c Lamb skins SOC Calf Skins, IOlcl lc y H.
REMARKS.
Cattle-There is good supply Of cattle from the
North and West, and good prices on the better
grades are obtained
Sheep and Lambs are selling this week at &c
Pib.
POultry-The range is lie to lie q h. OF the same
as last week. Chickens l5c V 10.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

Do YOU have pain in your back II so. your
Kidneys are diseased. Do not use pias.ers, they
will do you good; hut take HUNTS REMEDY
and be cure. Dropsy, and all Diseases OF the Kid
neys, Bladder and Urinary Organs are cured by
HUNTS REMEDY.
CLARKEs TooTn ACHE DRoPs cure instantly.
Sent ~ dr1d&wlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

CITY DIRECTORY The FREE Press Assu-
CITATION have just issued the city directory
for lS77-7S. and it can now be obtained at
our counting room for fifty cents in paper
binding. or one dollar in boards, with an
elaborate map OF the city. The directory is
believed to be fuller aid more accurate than
ever before. and is of great value, not only
for present use, but also for future refer
encs. Btsdes the list of names. occupations
and residences, the book contains the names
and Cfices Of all the members Of the city
government the Board Of Aldermen and
its STANDING committees; ward oficers; Off
GERS of all the fire companies United States
ard county officials; Masonic bodies; teach
ers i'll the public schools; all the inccrpG-
rated and other public bodies and sssoca-
tions in Burlington; directory Of streets !;
and much other matter Of local and general
interest, together with a comprehensive
index by which convenient reference may be
made The book should command II large
and ready sale
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

Henry q. WARNER exhibited at the Stat,
FAIR the Cooks patent steel iron ploas
made by d X Patrick. of Hinesburgh. and
took the first premium, III competition with
An.es' and ReninY toms ploNs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21
&ssal gutifes.
LUCY DOTY,S ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, } To al persons con- q;
DISTRICT OF cHirrENDEN' S. Lucy DOty, late Of
Burlington, in said District. deceased,
GREETING.
At Probate Court holden at Burlington, within
and for the District Chittenden, on the 7lh day
OF September, ID. 1877, an Instrument, purportins
to be the last VIII and Testament, OF Lucy
Doty, late OF Burlington. in said District,
deceased, presented to the Court afore-
sld for Probate and it is ordered by said Court that
the 29th day ofSeptembar A. d. 1871, at the Probate
Court Rooms, in said Burlington, be assigned Tor
proving said Instrument and that notice thereof
be given to all persons concerned, by publishing
this order three weeks successfully in the Burlng
ton Free Press, a newspaper printed at said Bur-
lnSton, previous To the time appointed.
Therefore, you hereby notified to appear
before 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 said Dis
trict. this 9TH day Of September, A. d. 1877.
l2w3y r. s. TAFT Register
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

WIsoosKI Hon. F {. Kennedy has
commenced the erection of new brick
block ot stores. on Main street, corner ot
Centre, to be 80 feet front by 60 deep. This
necessltated the removal Of the band stand
on the corner ci Centre street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

BELvIDKRE has voted to issue the bonds
contracted to the Lamoille Valley Railroad
Company, when the company complies with
the contract, and not until then.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

ODD FELLOWS EXCURSION The Odd Eel
lows Of North IN New England are to hold
an excursion and picnic to lakewood Grove,
Crawford House, White Mountains on Thurs
day, September 9th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

WE. ALLEN. of Winooski. took at the
State FAIR eight irst and Two second ?remi-
ums on his poultry, and also premium for
the best display.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

The Central VeImoDt's excursion to Mont
real met with unprecedented success. In
this city five hundred tickets were sold, and
between here aud Rutland over thousand
were Disposed of
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HENRY d. SMITHS ESTATE.
STATE OF VERMONT. } The Hon. the Probate
DISTRICT OF cuITTEsDES, IS. of Cbittepd len
To the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate of Henry ID. smith, late Of Essex, in
said District deceased. GREETING.
WHEREAS, application hath been made to this
w Court in writing, by the administrator of
said estate, praying for license and authority
TO sell the real estate of said deceased. including
the reversiOn of the widows dover therein, for the
payment of debts, and charges of administration,
and setting forth therein the amount of debts due
from the said deceased, the charges Of admins
tratiOn, the amount of personal estate, and the
situation of the real estate.
WhereupOn the said Court appointed and as
signed the 22d day of September. AID. lS77 at the
Probate Court rooms, in said District, to hear and
decide upon said application and petition; and or
dered public notice thereof to be given to all per
interested therein, by publishing said order to-
gether with the time and place of hearing, three
weeks successfully, in the Burlington Free Press,
newspaper which circulates in the neighborhood Of
those persons interested in said estate, all which
publications shall be previous to the day assigned
for hearing.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court at the time and place assigned, then
and there in said Court, to give bonds as the law
directs, for the payment of the debts, and charges
Of administration, and make your objections to
the granting such license, if you see cause.
Given under my hand, at the Probate Court
rooms, this lst day Of September. A. D. 1877.
IIw3w R. S. TAFT, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

A SAD Casa Boy CRIPPLED FOR LIFE
BY Mans Bit Of FUN-At Essex juno
ton, Friday, a young apple peddler, a
boy of twelve years. son OF Mr.. Geo. Chase,
switchman at the station, sold an apple to a
man in a car As the boy handed it up to
the purchaser. the man. reaching down
through the car window, caught the boy s
wrist, it is supposed in fun, and lifted him
from the ground. The car was then in mo-
ton. and when released the lad fell with
his right foot upon the rail under the car.
the wheels of which passed over and crushed
his foot and ankle. Doctors s W. and e.
P. Thsyer, of this city. were sent for. and
amputated the leg nine inches above the
ankle joint. The car passed on, and who
the passenger was whose reckless and Grim
inal act thus resulted in Gripping for lie
a promising lad. is not known.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

ST ALBANs BUTTlR MARKET. September
ls.-With light receipts, the market vas
firm and higher for best grades. Common
sold at II to Is cents good to choice l6
% cents: selection % to a6 cents per
pound
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

OF the sos legal voters residing in Mont
pclier. at the time of holding freeman S
meeting, one year ago, 2O2 have removed
to other places and Is have died.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

BA-E BALL A match game If baseball
was played. last saturday, at Jonesville,
between the Stars, OF West Bolton. and the
0rientals. of Richmond. ScorC-Stsrs 10
Orientals 9.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

A ST. ALBANs correspondent plaintively
remarks "The 3O-odd rum-shOps OF tins.
the sc-caIled wickedest town OF New Fog
land, are doing a Furnishing business !,
nights are made hideous with the ceilings
of drunken men, peacoable citizens are
afraid to leave their homes after y O'Clock
at night, the town is without single
policeman during the night, and more than
all this is the utter darkness of the streets.
A vote that the lamps should not be lighted
was recently carried by a majority who are
opposed to good order" Don't take up
arms against sea Of troubles but come
down here, my boy, come down here
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

LARGE YIELD-J. NJ. willard, of East
Montpelier. claims to have raised IL bushels
OF oats from one acre and FIVE rods of land,
the present season.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

Twenty fv" Thousand consumptiv,s -
States are to-day us ny bk. y u. t.s.I-.
blAN MILK CT HE tnr rohumt,t,,.u q ia,
immri a." ".trl, with the tnr - ....uT {, 49,.
PEGS e l." ~ y rmintrtN ,tr.,d r... o., 30.
'"iis. H. ft.,tr.S t.tiFrh ,,iu s.faun. tf g ,;
iih'n r" ''mlly s.'uuid NJ /. t.. ~. y. .,... Ill,
al the 90 l." WITH, nj II 50 -i,. hour ,.iu,ItIt,
y here tlr:r aIr the chi dire is irr + ,,I,.
sln-lc" go a"i IL" MIN 'uru II tlk,n IA u no IA,
lilo.
Sold 10y We l., E'chnrdsun So phj,.,I,
Agents. aud Burnt nrus Retail gents Burltt,,.-
ton and ". L. Gre,n!eaf. Niuouski, Vt
Sept l9&25sl3wsw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

Dan LEIGHTON. of Danyille, was caugh,
i'll bear trap, the other day. while gather
ing fruit He was liberated by u companion,
but his leg was considerably liberated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

EAST CHARLoTTE-At the annual meet
ing of the East Charlotte Lecture AssOcia-
ton, the following officers were elected foi
the ensuing year President, W. II II Var
ney; Vice President, d w. Hazard Sec
-etary, Geo A. Foote Treasurer, d. W
HszArd; Auditor. W | Bradley; Execu-
tive Committee, D. W. Hazard. A. G Pal
mer and John Il. Sherman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

The old Baptist church in Bennington.
bull. in 1916, was demolished the l2th, prs-
paratory to erecting new edlhce on the
Soma site
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

RICHMOND MARKET. Sept. l7.-Market
active. Butter sold ut Is to 22c for good
% to 24c for fine. Cheese sold-iarm dairy.
at 9 to lie. sage 10 to lie; no factory
cheese offered Potates sold at 25 to 2sc
per bushel. Live hogs brought ~ to SC per
pound.
The regular term of the United States
Court. Hon. II. ii Wheeler presiding, will
commence at Rutland the second of October
10 November, Judge Wheeler goes to New
York city to told court for Judge johnson.
of the United States Circuit Court
Ar meeting OF Burlington CJmmandery
No. 2, T., lat evening, 1t was voted to
go t. WestpOrt next Tuesday. 25th inst,
and attend the dedication of the New Ma
sonic Hall. at that place On that day A
meeting OF the Ccmmahdery is called for
this evening, for drill.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

LAKE GEORGE has had more steamboat
travel this year than ever before.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21

The return o! DR.. Bryant is an event that
will be welcomed by many who are obliged
to seek his services for relief. lie was the
first to introduce this system of practice in
this region, and seventeen years ofpractlce
has rendered lin one of the most prominent
physicians in the country. lie will doubt
less greet his patrons with the same genial
welcome at his Office, $50 Powers block. aS
before his vacation. from which ne returns
looking very much refreshed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-09-21
GEORGE GATES, ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, , To all persons con
DISTRICT OF cHIrTESDEs, S. Of George Gates, late
o. Essex, in said District, deceased,
GREETING
At Probate Court holden at Burlington. within
and for the District Of Chtenden, the 18th day Of
September, AID. ls77 an Instrument purpOrtngt to
be the last Will and Testament, of George Gates,
late Of Essex, in said District, deceased, was
presented to the Court aforesaid for Probate. and it
is ordered by said Court that the 18th day OF October
A. ID. 1877, at the Probate Court Rooms in said
burlington, be assigned for proving said lnstru-
ment and that notice thereof be given to all per-
concerned, by publishing this order three weeks
successfully in the Burlington Free Press, news
paper printed at said Burlington, previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore, you 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 said
District, this 18th day of September, A. ID. 1877.
l2wew r. s. TAFT, Register.