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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-03-01

Whom have in Heaven but Thee and
there is none upon earth that | desire be-
sides Thee" Mr.. Stafford dwelt upon the
universal belief in the existence OF God
the expression of dependence upon Him.
the sense of siniulness and the desire fol
deliyerance. ln closing, he very happily
and fO.cibly referred to the changes that
had been made and suggested that the
people should continue to build upon the
old foundations with Christ Jesus as the
chief corner stone. and suggested that on
that occasion with this offering OF their
house unto the Lord there should be new
and hearty rededication of themselves unto
Him. The choir furnished choice and ap-
propriate music for the occasion.
10 the evening following, gospel meet
ings were commenced under the d.
rectiOn OF the acting pastor and
the executive committee of the Young
Mems Christian Association, which were
continued through the week and over
the Sabbath Deacon Ciosson, of Thet-
ford. who had the general charge OF tie
meetings, was ably assisted by workers from
St. Johnsbury and st. Adams. X
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DEDICATION At JERICHO CENTRE Last
week Wednesday was day of great reOic-
ing for the Congregational church and socie-
ty at Jericho Centre. Their house of wor-
ship. built about forty years ago, has for
the first time been thoroughly repaired
The old elevated pulpit, the high gallery
extending nearly around the house, and
the painfully straight-backed pews have
been removed, the upper and lower win
dows united in one large window. and the
old beliry and steeple exchanged for a new
one. The audience room has been thorough
ly renovated and the walls tastciully
frescoed. fiity-two circular seats, uni
iormly upholstered. black walnut pulpit
furniture, sliding inside blinds, carpet Of
beautiful pattern, and suitable lamps and
chandelier have been provided. In short
the dismal and uncomfortable house OF one
year age has been exchanged for one OF
unusual comfort and attractiveness Wed
nesdsy the 10Th was the day appointed for its
70 dedication. At an early hour the people
from this and adjoining towns began to
gather, and When the time for the CON
mencement of the services arrived every seat
was occupied as well as extra seats in
the aisles and upon the platform
The house was literally filled. Rev.
A nazeD, the acting pastor. offered
the Invocation and read tho Scriptures.
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STATE NEWS.

The other day Bennington fisherman
caught, under sixteen inches of ice, apicker-
ell in the intestines of which was found live
polliwog.
The dwelling and barns of j. Lefiords, OF
Barre, were burned recently, with their en-
tire contents, including two cows. Loss
about $1,000.
Rutland lodged and fed G?6 tramps during
the past year.
The people at East St. Johnsbury have
what they call Legislature, with speaker,
and seven committees to whom are commit
ted all bills They make their reports TO the
house. where they are discussed and tabled or
passed according to the opinions of the
members. They have abolished the hunting
laws and have settled that tobacco is not in
furious to the system.
The temperance revival continues, down in
Bennington county. At Pownal there are
three Christian Union Temperance Associa-
tons, in different parts of the town.. each
holding weekly meetings. with addresses by
home and foreign talent Nearly every one.
men and women, are engaged in the work,
the hotels are closing their bars. and the
movement generally is very encouraging. At
North Bennington the temperance society is
not content with inducing men to sign the
pledge, but has established a free reading
room, and is now organizing a series of eve
ming schools for the benefit of those who
are unable to attend the day schools. From
Arlipu nnl several Othar n
the county similarly encouraging news reach
es us.
Woodstock owes sll3, 7O3 ~, paid out 81
9SS. 63 for the poor, last year. and is taxed l75
cents on the dollar S27, 900.
Down in Benning ton county, when one
man doesn't like another mans style he Just
takes a shot gun and inserts cold lead into
him This is what Philetus Knapp did to
Patrick Quinan, the other day. planting forty
shot in the broadcast portion of his anatomy
Mr. and Mrs John Smith. of East Con-
cord, celebrated, the other day, the siXtieth
ami versary OF their marriage. Mr.. Smith
is 50 and his wife Il years old both as live
ly rs crickets.
The Passumpsic railroad has Just discharg-
cd half a dozen of its employees for using in
toxicating liquor. and is going to do so some
more.
Micheal Geary. tramp. has recently been
inserted in St. Johnsbury Jail for the self
confessed crime of arson
Randolph had butternut tree measuring
4 feet in diameter and II in circumference,
from which over four cords of wood was OBJ
tanned
A l6-yearold sheep has recently been kill
cd at Weston.
The other morning. Ira F. Preston was
discharged from the State Prison. to which
place he was sentenced from Rutland Coun-
ty, in April, 1877, Tor one year, for grand
larceny. but while on his way to the depot he
w..s ivalrested, charged with the crime of
burning the building of Hon. W. NJ. Harris,
of Windham
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JAMES NoKsE,s ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT. , The Hon. the Probate t.
DISTRICT OF cHrrrEsDEs, IS. Of Chttenden len ''' -
To the heirs and all persons interested in the
estate Of James Morse late Of Burlington, in said
District, deceased GREETING.
WHEREAS, application hath been made to this
w Court in writing, by the administrator. with
the will annexed Of said deceased, praying for license
and authority to sell the real estate Of said deceased
for the payment of debts, and charges Of admin
istration, and to carry out the provisions OF the
last will Of said deceased and setting forth therein,
the amount Of debts due from the said deceased,
the charges Of administration, the amount Of per
sonal estate, and the situation OF the roa estate.
Whereupon the said Court appointed and as
signed the 9Th day Of March. A. u. ISIS, at the
Probate Court rooms, in said District, to hear and
decide upon said application and petition, and or
deredlpuhlc notice thereof to he given TO all persons
Interested therein, by publishing said order to-
gether with the time and place Of hearing, three
weeks successfully, in the Burlington Free Press, a
newspaper which circulates in the moi ghbOrhOOd Of
those persons interested in said estate, all which
publications shall be previous to the day asst gned
FOR hearing.
Therefore, you arc hereby notified to appear be-
fore said Court at the time and place asst gned 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 18th day Of February, A D. 1873.
3iw3w R. 5. TAFT, Register.
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FactSfor thePeOple

Cattle were first brought into New
England in 1924 Their flesh is considered
excellent meat, and Mckilhp 4 Walkers i ;
good place TO buy it.
The Whale Fishery OF the United States first com
menced at Nantucket in l69O. MeKillip & Walker
do not deal in whale. but they do keep splendid
Georgia Bank Cod Fish.
The Potato Ia native of Peru, and was first intro
duced into Ireland in 1856. Several varieties can be
seen 1T Mckillip & Walkers.
Beans Peas are natives Of Egypt They make
good Soups, are very nutritious. and are sold by
Mckillip x Walker, at loves rates.
The Greeks called Butter BOHturOs-''cow- cheese -
Mckillip Walker sell the best improved grades.
Cucumbers originally camo from the East
Indies. They are now made into Pickles, and sold
by Mckillip Walker.
Lucifer Matches were first made in ls29. They
have been much improved. and now on ex-
hibiton at McKillip and Walkers
Kerosene was first used for lighting purposes
In 1926, and Is now sold with or without cans at
Mckillip Walkers.
Tobacco is native OF Virginia, and was first
cultivated by the English in l6l6. It's quite a
curosity-a relic OF barbarism. Specimens can be
procured at Mckillip 4 Walkers, College street.
Do not fail TO call. Fell % dAwtt
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HORACE N. CURTIS, ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, ! The Honorable the
DISTRICT OF cHrTESDEy pSriet Of Cbtt tgr
To the heirs and all persons interested in the estate
Of Horace N. Curtis, late Of Adsmsville Canada,
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. includ d
the raversion 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 adminstra-
ton the amount Of personal estate. and the s!tu.
ton of real estate.
WhereupOn, the said Court appointed and asst gned
the Ind day of 1larch, A. ID. ISIS, 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
cessvely in the Burlington Free Press, a newspaper
which circulateS in the neghhOrhOOd of those
persons interested in said estate, all which pub
icatons 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 gned, then
and there in said Court, to give bonds the law
directs for the payment OF the debts. 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 9th day of February. A. d. 1873.
3iwJw R. S. TAFT, Register.
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THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER.
Shooting Affair at Waterbury.

Shooting Affair at Waterbury
A JEALOUS LOVER SHOOTS WOMAN AND THEN
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE POOR PISTOL PRAC-
TIcE-rHE YOUNG MAN IN JAIL.
Tuesday evening, the quiet village oil
Waterbury was startled by shooting affair.
the circumstances being as follows:
Mr.. George ii. Stranshan. Jr., most in
telligent and Industrious young man. has
for the past three years paid his attentions
to Miss Martha f. Demmon, who, during
this time, has been in the employ of Mr..
Stran ahan, ST., a tailor. The relations
existing between the two families have al
ways been of the most friendly character,
until few months ago when young Strana-
han found the proverb true anent the course
of true love; and last Monday evening Miss
Demmon assured her lover that she could
not receive his attentions any longer. This
was said in the deep conviction that their
union would not prove happy one. That
night they parted as friends but Tuesday
evening. having requested another inter-
view, Mr. olThnhIhu appehieu ~ -'Ai' D
mons's. about half past six. There were
several persons in the sitting room, across
the hall from the parlor. Alter con-
versing about an hour. Miss Demmons
started to leave the troom. but as
she stood in the door way, declining again
to receive him, he drew revolver and fired.
The bail pierced the lapel of an ulster which
Miss Demmon wore and hitting large
button beneath it. glanced and lodged in
the casing of door. Miss Demmon dsrted
into closet near BY and the friends rushed
toward tho parlor. Another shot was fired
and third. when Mr.. Demmon secured
Mr. Stranahan. The third ball Stranahsn
evidently intended for his own heart but
the wound inflicted was slight. Strana-
han is now under arrest. All the parties
concerned in this sad event are most highly
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Ix BANKIsUPsCY.

TN the District Court of the United States for the
L District Of Nermont.-ln the matter Of Samuel
A. Drew, bankrupt.
filed in said Court, by Samuel A. Drew. OF
Burlington, in said District duly declared bank
rupt under the Act OF Congress of March I'd,
1867. for discharge ami certificate thereof from
all his debts ami other claims proyable under
said Act. and tina. the ID Gay o. April 1873. at .
O'Clock a. IL, before the Hon nOyt II. Wheeler.
Judge of said Cour,, at the 1. S. Court Rooms in
Burlington, is assigned for the hearing OF the came.
when and where n creditors who have proved
their debts. and ether persons in interest, may
attendant show cause If any they have why the
prayer of said petition should not be granted.
Dated at Burlington, en- the 10Th day of February.
ISIS.
3Jg3w i g. SNALl.EY, Clerk,
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An interview with Miss Demmon ELECTED
the following statement She had been
keeping company with young Stranshan for
some two years, and had been engaged to
him. He was of very irritable disposition,
and she had concluded it would be best to
end the engagement. He had not been to
see her for three weeks, ana last Sunday she
wrote him n note dissolving the engagement.
On Monday night be visited her and sought
to have her reconsider her decision, but she
was firm, and they parted apparently on
friendly terms. Last night he called again
and urged her strongly to take him back and
forgive him for what trouble he had made.
This she still refused to do, when as she was
standing by the door of the parlor he drew
his revolver and at distance of less than
five feet fired at her. The ball struck large
button upon an ulster cloak which she had
on. glancing and buried itself in the casing
of closet door behind her. She sprang
into that closet, closing the door behind her.
He attempted to open it and fired at her
again, then turned and shot himself, when
the young lady's father rushed in and took
away his revolver.
Stranahan is 81 years old and the young
lady 49, Stranahans grandmother was in
sane and insanity is said II be hereditary.
There was no other,man OF whom Stranahan
was jealous and his people do not claim to
blame her in this transaction.
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IN the District Court o. the United States for thu
i District Of Vermont-In the matter of Horace Ii
Wheeler. Bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that petition has been
filed in said Court, by Horace II. Wheeler, Of St.
Johnsbury, in said District duly declared bank
rupt under tie Act o: Congress of March I'd, 1867
for discharge and certificate thereof from all his
debts and other claims provable under said Act and
that the ID dly of april s7s at O'Clock Il. be-
fore the Hon HOyt II. Wheeler, Judge OF said Court,
at the U. s. Court Rooms in Burlington is assigned
70 the hearing o; the same, when and where all
creditors who have proved thsir debts. and other
persons in interest, may attend and show cause II
any they have why the prayer Of said petition
should not be granted.
nated at Burlington, on the 10th day of Fei =uary,
1873.
3jw3w b L. SMALLEY, Clers.
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IN BANkKUPTCY.

IN the District Court o. the United States for The
L District Of Vermont-In Re. Robert i. Styles.
Bankrupt.-In Bankruptcy. No 735. District Of
Vermont,
Notice is hereby given that \ petition has been
filed in said Court, by Robert Styles, Of Bur
linstog. in said District, duly declared bankrupt
under the Act Of Congress OF March 2f. 1867, Tor
discharge ard certificate thereof, from all his debts
and other Claims provable under said Act, and that
tho Cd day Of April, ISIS, a. o'clock q, N.
before the Hon. HOyt II. Nket Ter Judge OF said
Court, at the L. 5. Court Rooms in Burlington, Ia
assigned for the hearing Of the same, when and
where all creditors who have proved their deb:s.
and other persons in interest, may attend and show
cause ifany they have why the prayer of said
petition should not be granted.
Dated at Burlir gton On the 10th day Of February,
1879.
35w3w Il. b SiIA..LEY. Clerk.
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ANOTHER DEATH AT RIcHFoRD Alice,
daughter Of Alonzo Button, aged Is, died
al Richford, Monday, of typhoid fever
supposed to have been caused by drinking
the water Of tho contaminated well-making
the fourth death, thus far. Mr. Button
lives about two miles out of the village
and bis two girls and two OF hers attended a
party in the village Just before this sick
ness commenced. in family which resOrted
to this we'll Two did not drink the water
and have not been sick One took little
and is very III, while Alice drank freely and
is dead. II there were any doubt remaining
as to the water baing the osuse Of the
prevalent sickness. the case of this family
must strongly tend to remove it.
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Bankrupt Notices.


T'lllS is to give notice. that the 10th day Of
L February. Ap. is 4 warrant n Bankruptcy
was issued against TIE estate If Heman Hopkins
Jr., 0! Montgomery, in the county Of Franklin, and
State OF Vermont, who has been adjudged a Bank
rupt on his Gwn petition: that the payment Of
any debts and delivery Of anv property belonging
TO said BanErdp-, to him. for his use, and the
transfer OF any property by him. are forbidden by
law: that at M etns OF the creditors Of said bank
rupt. TO prove their debts, and tn choose or
more asst gnees Of his estate, will be held at Court
Of bankruptcy, T. be holden at the Office OF
Davis d ems in t. Adams in the county OF
franklin, and State q; Vermont before John
L. Edwards, Esq, Register. the 18th day OF
March, A. d. ISIS, at 10 Ocloek A. NJ
GEO T. FOSTER,
United States Marshal, SIS Messenger.
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IN BANKRUPTCY.

IN the District Court Of the United States for the
i District OF Vermont. In Re! Edison Kinney,
Bankrupt.-In Bankruptcy. No 6ss. District
OF Vermont. SIS
sIg:-Nctice is hereby given that petition has
been fled in sail Court. by EdsOn Kinney, OF
Lowell, in said District, duly declared bankrupt
under the Act of Cor gress Of March I'd. 1867. for
discharge and certificate thereof, rom all his debts
and other claims pruvable under said Act and that
the I'd tlay OF April, ISIS, at O'Clock a. before
the Hon. Hoyt II. Wheeler. Judge Of said Court. at
the L. S. Court Rooms in Burlington, is assigned
for the hearing Of the same. when and where all
creditor who have proved their debts. and other
persons in interest. may attend nd show cause If
any they have why the prayer Of said petition
should not be g anted.
Dated at Burlington, on the 18th day of February,
1873.
3jw3w B. B. SMALLEY CLERK.
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NAMES WANTED.-As the record Of the
names OF the soldiers in the battle OF Ben
nington is quite incomplete, the Benning-
ton Battle Monument Association would be
grateful to any one who will send to its
Secretary, Charles NJ. Bliss. the names and
residence of any descendant of any soldier
who fought under Stark. at Bennington,
Aug. 10th, III, that such soldiers names
may be engraved upon the tablets for the
monument.
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Legal Notices.
wILLIAH 8. HAIL,s ESTATE.

WE, THE SUBSCRIBERS. having been ap-
w pointed by the Honorable the Probate C0ur.
Tor the District Of Chitenden, Commissioners to
eeVe' examine and adjust the claims and demands
all persons, against the estate of William S. Hall
late OF burlington, in said district, deceased, and
also all claims and demands exhibited in offset
thereto' and six months from the day Of the date
we do therefore hereby give notice, that we will
attend 10 the business OF our appointment. at the
oihce OF Charles E. Allen, in Burlington, in said
District, on the second Tuesdays o; March and Aug
ust next, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. on each of said days
Dated this 23rd day Of February, A. d. 1873.
o. j. WALKER, lc..
CHARLES E. ALLEN, NOHA4ss4Onels'
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NoT:CE IN n,NKnVPTCY.

V'fllS is to give noti,e, that on the 10th day o.
i February ID. 1873, 4 warrant IN Bankruptcy
issued against the estate OF James II. Batchel-
der, OF Lincoln, in the county OF Addison, and State
of Verm oct, woo has bee" adjudsed Bankrupt on
his creditors petition that the pay ment Of any
debts and delivery Of any property belonging to
said Bankrupt, TO him, or for his use, and the
transfer Of any property by him, are forbidden by
law that meeting Of the creditors of said Bank
rupt, to Prove their debts. nd To choose
gners of his estate viii be held at Court OF
Bankruptcy, to be holden at the Office OF stewart
Eldredse, in Mddlebury, in the county OF Addison.
and State Of Vermont before W. q. Veazey, Esq.
Register. the Sth dry Of March, A. H.. 1873.
at 10 O'Clock Il. GEO. p. FOSTER.
United States Marshal, rs Messenger.
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TN the District Court OF the United States for the
l. District Of Vermont In the matter Of Frank
W BrOwnell. Bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that petition has
been filed in said Court by Frank W. BrOwnell. OF
Burlington, in sail pist-icr, duly declared bank
rupt under the Act Of Congress Of March I'd, 1867.
for discharge and cert hcate thereof, from all
debts and other claims provable under said Act and
that the ID day of April, ISIS AT O'Clock H. be-
fore the Hon. HOyt IL Wheeler Judge of said Court.
at the L. s. Court Rooms ia Bur IS asst gned
Tor the bearing of the same, when and where all
creditors who have proved their debts. and otner
persons in interest, may attend and show cIuse If
any they have why tie prayer Of said petition
should not he granted.
Dated at Burlington, on the 18th day Of February,
ISIS.
35w2w b. Is. SMALLEY. Clerk
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IN EtNKI.UPTcY.

IN the District Court Of tn United states for the
i District Of Vermont In Re. Joseph Bartlett,
bankrupt.-ln Bankruptcy. No. 73i. District
of Vermont, -.
Sir Notice is hereby given that petition has
been filed in saia coJrt, by Joseph Bartlett, Of
Plainheld, in said BEtIict, duIy declared a
bankrupt under the Act Of Congress Of
March ID. l-61 for a discharge and certificate
thereof, from all his debts and other claims
provable under said act and tsat the I'd day of
April, ISIS, at O'Clock A. n before the hon.
Hoyt ii. Wheeler, Judge o. said Court, at the U s.
Court Rooms in Burlington, Is assigned Tor tho
hearing Of tie same. when and where all CREDITOR
who have proved their debts and other persons
IN interest may at end and show cause Il any they
have why the prayer OF sIid petition should nut
be granted.
Dated at Burlington on the 18th day of February,
1873. Il. b. SMALLEY. Clerk.
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