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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02
CuAnprAN >orIcr to sell Real Estate.

In Probate Court held Montpelier, Nlthn and or sait
District. the 22d day of December \. d. ISIS
Hattie +, rike, guardian Of Henry j. Griffin and klNin
GRIMM, children OF william H. Grhn, late Of warren. IN
Lake county and state OF Illinois der~s" makes apica
ton said Court license sell the following des' rtei
real OF her said wards, to Wit The shares Of said
children In the real estate Of Emily H. GRIMM tate of Water
said District, deceased, representing that the sale
thereof, Tor the purpose OF putting the proceeds OF
such sale interest investing the IN stocks
real would be- hrnene Al 10 said wards. MheeuInn
u' red by said Court that said application be referred
session thereof be held at the Probate Ofcc, IN said
Montpelier, the 18th dag oi Jtnity, A. D. ISIS, tot
hearing and decision heleon and, ia further ordered
that an Interested be notified her of by publication
Ice OF said application and orer thereon Three weeks
snccessiveN the Vermont Waterman a state journal,
published at Montpelier before s.d time OF hearing that
they may APPEAR said tim ana plire, aud If they
cause, object thereto. iiy The Court Attest
ISL \. A. CHASE Register,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

ORANGE, No more talk of balmy October days
in December. The New Year comes up blithe and
cold. While the funeral services of Hardy
Johnsons child were being attended, the supposed
wife of Charlie Mills-and sister of Johnson's-
died As p j. Lord was on his way with her
casket, he was met by messenger with whom
he returned to select a cstsket for Nancy Carpen-
ter the youngest child of Converse Carpenter, and
u sister of Mrs Iohnson-diptheria being the aw-
fu disease of which they died, The other cases
are reported as doing we'll. Preparatory lee
ture Thursday evening by Rev. J. L. Harrington
All are requested to be present
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02
rUULDAH AIDRICH's ESTATE.

Tie undersigned having heenapponte by the Honorable
Probate Court the District ot Randolph, commissioners
receive and adiu-, All claims and demands Of all
persons against the estate OF iudah Adrc late OF Orange
in District deceased and all claims exhibited IN offset
thereto, hereby notice That "" Will meet tol Tie pnr-
ION in Orange on the It'll ay March and LIST day Of lane
next, from o'clock A untl four o'clock p NJ, each of
said and that six months from tile 4 day OF Dece
her, D. 1871. Is the time lmt by said Court for said
creditors present their claims To Us for examination and
allowance.
Dated At Orange this lih day OF December, \. d. 1871
LEWIS HUTCHINSON, tco,,r,,ss,,na.s
l4-l6 ROBERT A. RICHARDSON'S
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02
IRA RICHARDSON'S ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, District of Washington, -.
In Probate Court. held Montpelier, In and for said Dis
tict the 2ih day of December, 4. u. lell;
An instrument purpoting 70 be the last VIII and Tesla
men of Ira Richardson, late Of NMsteld In said District,
deceased being presented to the Court by Ira F. Richardson
MeIeden H. kch rson, the executors therein NAMED.
Prohate II ordered ny said Court that all persons
therein be notified 10 appear At session OF said
Court to be held at the Probite Oce In MONT eer on the
18th day January A. D. 1873 and show IL amy they
may have against the Probate of said will for which pur
pose further ordered that copy of the record OF this
order be- published three weeks successfully In the vermont
Wntchman state Journal printed at Montpelier, previous
said time appointed for hearing BY the Court Attest
s l5-l1 HARVEY TlLDEN, judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

WILLIAMsrowN.- The last sociabe OF the Con-
gregational society was held at the residence Of
Judge Lynde. Among Others who spent an agree
able evening there was Mr. j. Walker, Of Wash
ington, D. c., who is at home for short time.
-. Last Saturday night Mr. Ebert jackson,
while driving very fast, collided with Mr. Joel
shepherd team in front Of the Town Hall. The
thills were broken in both wagons Mr. jackson
was dragged some distance but finally succeeded
in stopping his horse. DR.. Molloy, formerly OF
East Montpelier, who has been practicing for a
few months in Roxbury, is now boarding at the
Travellers Home, and is ready to engage in the
duties of his profession
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02
Personal.

,,, =. .-,,a ,lo h,lidn, =
Nch-r Rhs'phNl "r,in" P''''' WV
~ MS nome III Ma'one' ~
HoN. DoRMAN u. EATON mas Purchaseu OF
George Folsom the Pe'tls iarm' near west 'Ner'
in Brttleboro, which he VIII occupy as summer
residence
WILLIAM DARLING, NJ. d., lecturer on Anat-
omy in the medical department Of the University
of Vermont, has been elected foreign correspon-
dent of the Societe d. Anthropologie, of Paris
p,,covI ,ves p,psoSs and wife of Essex
,otoh.,,o1 ,boir ,,,tdo, ,,oddi,,, an tho o7,h of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

CoRINrH-The mining company at Pike Hill
stopped work and discharged all hands, saturday,
december 18th OF course the stores at once re-
fused to let the miners have more goods credit,
and as they had not been paid oil for some time,
twenty-five or thirty families were left to manage
as best they could without money, fuel, food, and
in some Eases, with but very little clothing some
found work at the Ely mines, dozen or more
have been furnished by the town with money to
90 to their friends, and some still remain to be
cared for by the town or private individuals.
Cornth is unsteady inclined at present Mr.,
Granville Powers teaches sngng-school at Cor
NTH Corner Mr. s. Hastings has school at the
Meadow, Mr.. W, Corss teaches at West Cornth,
and Mr.. Charles Rowe teaches at the East VII
lage, al.o AT CooksvIe. There is u be must
cal convention at East Cornth, January I'd, 18th
aud 9TH, under direction Of Mr., Charles Rowe. -.
The Barker Family are 10 give AN old folks con
cert at the Academy Hall in Cooksville Wednes-
! day evening, January I'd. Christmas was pleas
antly observed at Cornth Corner by festival in
the Methodist Episcopal church. The children
were well prepared with Rotations the singing
was excellent, and the hee loaded with gifts,
useful ornamental and in a few cases very yalu.
/ able 49,. The people OF Coz tsvie started at the
HiereHW hour 10 prepare Tor Christmas tfee AZ
the Academy Hall Although the time for prepa
ration was very short, the little folks had theil
reoititions well learned, and the singing by a
choir of five little girls was very good. Miss
Jennie B- sargent, aged four years made hel
dtbW as u solOlst 10y singing " Pull for the shore
II would seem that musical talent decreased viii
age, judging from the success On Of the male
quartette long line and two trees wer, filled
with gifts, and much praise Is due the ladies fol
the tasteful arrangement Of the articles upon the
trees. Santa Claus was present long enough Il
distribute his gifts, but left early ON account q
being wanted in 50 many places at once We
think the children will vote him right good Eel
lOS, as IN many eases he gave just those article
Tor which they mad been Wishing, aud we think /
he makes it in his way 10 call again next year h
will receive u hearty welcome.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

N STATE OF NEkMONls lstilrt OF Washington, IS
In Probate Court. held at Montpelier, in said district
ON the 3lst day vt December, 4. d. 1871
:. : Kelon, Administrator OF the estate Ahlt
Whrelock, aie Worcester in said District, deceased
presents administration account for examination nnt
allowance, and makes Application for decree ol dis
trlution and PARTITION of the estate of said DECREASED
Mherrupom ordered by said Court, that said acronn
and said application be referred session thereof 70 he
held at the Probate ONCE In said Montrer the I'D dal
January A. u, ISIS, tor hearing hd decision thereon
And further ordered, that notice hereof be gwen 10 al
persons Interested by publication of The same three week
succes-iyely The Vermont Waterman state journal
newspaper published at Montpelier previous TO said tim
appointed Ton nearing, that they may appear al SAID TIM
and place, and show IL they may have why S
account should be allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court.-Attest.
lG-is y. A. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

PROBATE CouHr.-rhe following business was
transacted in the Probate Court for the District
of Washington during the week ending December
3lst 1877 December 25th-W W. Cadwels es-
ate s. S, Keton, administrator and H. W. Iiea-
ton &. C. Shepard aud NJ. u. Gilman, appraisers
and commissioners; John Gray's estate, will re-
lerred for probate to January 18th. December
26th-Ioseph Sawyer's estate, L. j, Gleason, COM
missioner, in place of !, Richardson deceased.
December 27th-,Iane Sewers estate, commits
sioners' report returned December 2sth-Gideon
Mann's estate commissioners report returned
W W Cadwells estate, license to sell personal
estate granted Ruth Hopkins guardianship, guar
dian account allowed Perley Davis estate, ad
ministraton account allowed Emily Burnhaln'
estate administration account referred 10 January
18th December 2!hh-Abijah Wheelocks estate
commissioners report returned, and administers
ton account referred to January I'D; Orion CLARK
estate will referred for probate 10 January l0th
George W. Ilendees estate, will referred for pro
bate 10 January I'D; j. Il, Norcross estate, Ii
cense 10 sell real estate granted December alst-
| lurien Webster's and g. IL. Wells estates, com
| missiuners' reports returned; T.. Gary's estate
| Elyira l.. Gary guardian for W. II II, Gary, anC
application for license to sell real estate referred
| 70 JaRuary I'D.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02
UNIVERSAL SATISFACTION.

a. ENTLEMES:-We have sold SANFORDS RADI-
~ CAL CURE for nearly year and can candidly
that we never sold similar preparation that gave such
universal satisfaction. We have learn tie hfs
plant yet.
We not In the habit recommending patent me,i-
cnes, but preparation the wants Of tho
and we think those afflicted should be convinced Of Us
great merit that their suffering will he relieved We
have been In the drug business the
constantly, and sold everything for Catarrh but yours
leads all the rest II you proper you this letter
or any part Of 1t that you wish
Very truly yours, ID. BALDWIN 4 co.
Wholesale md Retail Dealers In Drugs, Books and Sta
tionery. Washington, Ind, February %, 1875
Each package contains DR.. Sanfords Improved nhalng
Tube and fun directions for In all Price, 81 co.
For sale by All wholesale and retail druggists and dealers
throughout the United States and Canndas. WEEKS &
POTTER General Agents and Wholesale Druggists, Bos-
ton.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02
IeaaI Wofres
GEORGE W. HENDEE's ESTATE

GEORGE W. HENDEE'S ESTATE.
" STATE OF VERMONT, District of Washington. -.
In Probate Court, held Montpelier, and for said DIS
trict. on the 2.fh day OF December, A. D. ISL
An instrument purportng To be the last will and testament
OF George W endee, late of Mortified. in said District,
deceased being presented to the Court 10y Kosayn Hendee
the therein named for Probate: II Is ordered
by said Court that all persons concerned therein he
titled appear Of said Court to be held the
Probate Office in Munueer. the 22d day of January,
A. D. 1858. and show cause, II any they may have, against
the Probate said will for which purpose IL further
lered that copy the of this order he published
three weeks successfully IN the Vermont Waterman state
Journal printed at Montpelier previous to said time
pointed FOR hearing. By the Court Attest,
| D. y. \ CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02
TNRIoN CLARK's ESTATE.

~ STATE OF VERMONT, District of Washington
In Probate Court. held in Montpelier. In and for said
District on the 18th day OF December. A. u. 1877
instrument purporting To be the last will and testa
mrn OF Orion Clark late Of Berlin IN said district de
ceased being presented to the Court by Harriet Clark
ENecurix therein named, for Probate Ii il ordered
by said Court that all persons concerned therein be not
appear session of said Court to be held al the
Probate Office in Montpelier, the 18Th day of January
A. D. 1873 and show cause any they have against the
probate said Will for which purpose It H. uGerO ordered,
that a copy of this Orer be published three
weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman and state
journal, printed at Montpelier, previous TO said time APP
pointed for hearing. By the court-Attest,
l6-S \. A. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

WATERBURY, CENTER. Joseph Barnes has raised
on his farm the past season, ON two and fourth
acres, seventy bushels Of nice wheat. threshers'
measure. More and better wheat has been raised
the past season in this section than before in
many years. While in School District No. & in
Duxbury few days ago, we were Informed that
more than seven hundred bushels of wheat had
been raised in that district the last season, in
instances the yield being thirty-five bushels
per acre Last Sunday evening Mr. Freeman
preached very impressive sermon upon " The
justice of the last judgment"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

LIFE INsuRANcE-1he fact that Justice is over
taking the officers of some of the rotten, swindling
life insurance companies, will work to the benefit
of the really sound and safe companies among
which should be reckoned the " Northeastern, -
at Blattleboro of which Ex-Governor Holbrool,
is president, and D. T. Averill, Of Northfied is
the agent for Dog River Valley.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02
SANFORD'S RADICAL CURE

MAY safely claim 10 be OF the few popular reuie-
AVE- dies receiving the approval u medical gentlemen.
who, In private not only freely recommend but
thei families ~ preference to any ot the preparations
ally prescribed hy pl ysicaus,
" You AWARE said distinguished city physician,
that my obligations to The Massachusetts, Medical Society
such that cannot publicly recommend prescribe the
R'd. Curei but since received 50 much reliei FROM the
Use of II myself after thorough trial Of the usual
dies, have privately advised ~ u~e and presume have
.eu e. store 10 le than hundred ct ny patients
o.,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

The present mild winter, whose weather so
many " never saw anything like, has its parallel
in that OF 1s47-iS. During that winter the lake
was scarcely frozen over, and no one crossed it on
the ice The steamboats, made occasional trips
after they were hauled off, and on New Years
Day, 1SiS Captain, now Judge, :. ID. Chapman, Of
West Charlotte, took nearly one hundred young
ladies from Burlington ON his boat an excur-
sion. While returning the party had dance On
the upper deck in the open air
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

GREENSBORO. Caspian Lodge, No. 81, Free and
Accepted Masons, celebrated st. Johns day, De
cember 9TH with n festival at their hall in
Greensboro. one hundred couple were pres
ent The tables were loaded with oysters, pies
of all kinds, coffee and tea with doughnuts and
biscuit The Rev Edwin Wheelock, of Cam
bridge, was present, and talked to the company an
hour ON the Importance of small things. The ad-
dress was excellent. At midnight the company
broke up and went home, all feeling that the even
ing had been well spent. II lake is a sheet
of glare ice and makes splendid place to skate.
There has not been such a chance for skating
here for more than twenty years,...A son of
William Rogers came near losing his fore-finger
by his brother bringing an axe in contact with it
while it was lying upon a log. 1t was not cut
quite of and the prospects are that he will have
a good finger. James simpson, while trying to
get his cattle into the barn, fell and dslocated
his shoulder 1t was reduced aftera little trouble
and he is now all right again,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

II yon doubt the wonderful success Of Shioh's Con
sumption Cure. give it trial. then If you per
fectly satisfied return the bottle and will refund tl
price paid. II has established the fact that Cunsumpo
can be cured, while for Coughs, lloarsencss Asthma
Whoopng Cough and all Lung Throat Troubles there
nothing like fora quick and positive cure; and seldom
fails. Ten cents, ify cents and dollar per bottle.
yonr Lungs sore Chest Back lame shiloh,
Porous Plasters. Price. twenty owe cents. Sold b,
FRANK II. BAsCOM.
Dr. Shiloh's system Vitalizer Is no doubt the mos
successful cure for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint VI
have known. otherwise could not guarantee it, II
Of Consumption where General Debility Loss of Az
petite and Constipation exist it will restore and regula
the SYSTEM while Shilohs Cure allays the Inflammation
and heals the lungs. Price, seyentyhve cents Sold b.
FRANK H. BASCOM.
HacISmetack. rich and fragrant perfume. Sold b.
FRANK II. BAsCoM, Montpelier, Vermont. Elsewhere
by dealers generally s3-35-eow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

SENSIBLE TALK.-During the first four weeks
of the present term of the Windsor county court
the aggregate of verdicts recovered was one hun
dred and thirty-sx dollars, Judge Barrett re-
lieved his mind by saying that this was sad
commentary Windsor county litigation, and
that the cases, with few exceptions were hardly
worthy of a trial by backwoods justice.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

CALAIs,-After years of uncertainty and incon-
yenience necessarily attendant upon a transient
mail, the west side people can at last congratu-
late themselves upon the establishment of regu-
lar mail between Montpelier and Calais, which
went into operation January lst under the fol-
lowing schedule; Mail leaves Calais Tuesdays
Thursdays and Saturdays, at ten A. NJ, and ar
rVes at Montpelier at twelve NJ leaves Mont
pelier Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Saturdays, at
forty-tive minutes past four =. NJ Not the least
cause for rejoicing is the fact that 50 gentlemanly
aud reliable a man rs Alonzo Wheeler is the car
rer He does business upon the square, and
those who deal with him will prove this FACT. ....
Nate Bancroft, not proposing to let last week ;
fine weather pass Tor naught, tapped about a
dozen sugar trees, with excellent results lie
says some trees yielded tub full OF " boss sap 30
IN twenty -four hours. The annual meeting Of
the Nestry Association for the election Of officers
occurs ut the yestry at six r. NJ Saturday, lanu-
AIRY 9th and that of the Calais Circulating Library
Al George Nelson's, Monday January 7th The
last general information meeting WAS unusu-
ally interesting and quite largely attended The
next is appointed for next Friday evening The
! graded school has sixty seven scholar
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

THAT BATTLE MoNrMENT.-'rhe Battle Monu-
ment Association have come out with u statement
in which they explain that they have not yet
dopted or considered any plan or design for a
monument, and will not consider any officially
except in conference with the Governors OF New
Hampshire and Massachusetts,. Designs are pre-
mature until it is certain how much the assoca.
ton will have at their disposal. 1t is not the in
tention of the association to make any attempt al
erecting "a monument until sufficient money shall
be in their possession to erect and maintain q
monument which shall be worthy of the three
states initiating it, and OF the great event com
| neInnrnlnh
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

GOLDEN WEppiNG.-On Tuesday night the
many friends of Mr.. and Mrs Putnam Mcknight
of East Montpelier, assembled at their residence
to honor the fiftieth anniversary of their happy
marriage. There were about one hundred pres
ent. Appropriate remarks were made by Rev
l.. Warren and Rev Mr. Morse. The occasion
was thoroughly enjoyed by all-Mr. Meningitis
chameterizations of dancing in the olden time
being admirable There were five persons present
who attended the wedding fly years ago.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

BUILDING MoNEY.-Ihe sum of SllS,5OO has
been expended on new buildings in Burlington
the past year-Si0 900 on Mary Fletcher hospital
$50, 600 ON Exchange block $500 ON Vermont
Life Insurance building $1,000 ION General Wells
house; So 600 on Congregational parsonage; ST.
900 ON c c. Posts house, $1,000 on Mrs. A.
Billiards. house, and smaller amounts on other
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

SHEEP EXPORTS. Large numbers of sheep and
cattle are being shipped from the state. Recently
carload of choice Merino sheep, comprising
twenty-eight bucks and forty-two ewes, valued at
thirty five hundred dollars, were started from
IIubbardtown, consigned for Texas.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

MIR. II. +. SLAYroN. who recently purchased
Mr.. L. o. ChurchiIl's interest in the stereoscopic
business has Just issued II catalogue of views
published by him, which includes some of the
most desirable New England aud Ausable Chasm
scenery, and is now prepared To fill large or small
orders lie also copies and enlarges pictures in
the best manner at reasonable rates, and keeps
constantly on hand stereoscopes, picture frames,
ETC. etc. We advise all wishing for any thing in
Ms line TO give him II call NJ he furnishes the
best Of work at the lowest prices. send three
cent stamp for catalogue Rooms in Ellis block
State street
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

THE Reform Club room was crowded last We'd
nesday evening, and the time was passed in the
enjoyment of Christmas festivities, Mrs Mollol
was present The exercises consisted of music,
recitatiOns and brief remarks. There were too
trees well loaded with gilt, which were distributed
during the evening. The ladies of the club are
not at all behind in the matter of getting up
good times" and the crowded houses at all their
entertainments prove that they are satisfactory
to those in whose interest they are naugurated
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

and A NEARLY NEW SET OF EXCELLENT BUILD
iNGS situated within less than mile OF the Court House
the bottom bridge" The property Is in arst
class oution and Will be sold AT reasonable rate, Per
DESTROYS OF purchasing invited 10 call and examine
the premises MkS. III THEIR BlABN.
Montpelier, December 81 1871, l6-tf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

MoRE RAILROAD LIrlGATIoN.-The Vermont X
Canada railroad, by their attorney, Colonel A. f..
Walker, have brought II bill in chancery for the
appointment of a new receiver for that and the
Central Vermont roads. 1t will be heard soon he
fore Judge Royce.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-01-02

APPEALED.-'lhe Central Vermont Railroad
Company has served notice on the Woodstock
company of an appeal from the award of the com
missionors for lands taken for the proposed cross
ing at White River Junction