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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

ABoT,-The select school taught in this viii
lage by Mr. Gaylord is giving good satisfaction
We hear him spoken of as very clear and
methodica teacher, Moses Whitney has
bought the meat business in this place and is
running it in good shape His market is clean
and tidy, and people can rely on getting good
meat and on regular days.. The potato crop
now being harvested on large share of the
farms is nearly failure. The yield is very
small and many of them are badly affected with
rot. We understand that business nc the
carriage shop is soon TO start mp. Mr.. Jason
Britt and Oscar +. Morrill, having been appointed
receivers by the court. 1t probably will take
several months to complete work now begun and
dispose of 1t with that on hand. Quite large
number Of our townsmen attended the fair las,
week at St Johnsbury, and all pronounced it the
best fair they ever attended. There is also quite
a large delegation in attendance at the fair now
being held at Barton. The parties that stole
the bell from the school-house belfry, at tn,
lower village had better bring it back.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

MUSICAL CoNvENrIoN.-The musical conven-
ton at Panfied which commences next week
Wednesday and continues three days, closing
with grand concert Friday evening under the
direction of c. f. Dudley, is expected to be sue
cess. W. A. Wheaton is to be pianist and Miss
Cheney, of Montpelier, soprano she having one
of the finest soprano voices in the country, which
has been trained under the instruction of Mr. G.
W. Dudley, of Boston. The old favortes, Mrs.
Spencer and Mrs. Putnam, both of Marshfeld,
also to assist. Return checks will he given
over the Montpelier and Wells River railroad,
and singers from distance will be entertained
by the citizens free Of charge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02
Fire Record.

In ORANGE.-Alvin Smiths house, shed and
horse barn were destroyed by fire last week
Wednesday afternoon It is supposed TO have
caught from the pipe in the chamber.
In ST. JoHNsBURy. Romeo L. Brockway 4
house, two barns, granary and contents, includ.
ing all the seasons crops, near st. Johnsbury,
were burned Friday insurance sl,7OO.
In Isle LA MorTE,-The house Of Nathaniel
liolbrook was burned on Monday. The fire then
caught to the house and barn Of Dyer Hill, eighty
rods distant, which were totally consumed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02
Sudden Changes!

The proprieton Of Downs Elixir frequently hear II
remarked by those not in the trade that cough medicines do
not sell much during the summer months. This ia y mis-
taken Idea The sudden changes to which this climate
subject at all seasons of the year renders 1t necessary
ways have reliable cough remedy hand. Downs
Elixir Is sure cure for Coughs, Colds and whoopng
Cough, and all Lung Diseases when taken in season. and
one dose we have doubt, has many times prevented
Consumption and death The best certificate that be
given for any medicine Ia daily accorded to Downs
Elixir in the fact that 1t has survived the and
tempests of nearly half century, and Is to-day the most
popular with those who have known longest. It has
gained this great favor with the public entirely s
merits, having had less advertising done in the whole
time than IL done for medicines in single year For
sale everywhere
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

DARTMOUTH CoLLEGE.-Mrs. Nina Gregory
Slayton, of Chicago gave reading in the college
church last Friday evening. Her execution of the
gramme was very fine, and called forth hearty
applause and encores from the audience It is
very hard To select anything for special notice,
but the song, THE Day is Done" and the read
ings, " Creeds of the Bells, and selections from
My Opinions and Betsey Bobbett's" were per-
haps the best, though nothing was much inferior
to these. Mr.. Henry NJ. French class Of 76, now
in the Medical Department, sang in costume, 81
am II Fiiar of Orders Cray and received a
hearty encore Mr. d. A. Rollins of the present
Senior class, acted as pianist, Pach, the class
photographer, from New York, is in town taking
the views and groups. The University base
ball nine went to Brattleboro Saturday and played
two games with the Brattleboro nine. The re-
suits were both in favor of the University nine,
the first score standing ten to nine and the second
thirteen to two. Athletics next week Tuesday
and Wednesday The University nine will play
q match at that time
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

Is Ir A SEA SERrEST?-'rhe Port Henry, N, ",
Herald, publishes letter from Professor Marks
of the University of Pennsylvania, and Mr.. L. j..
Owen, Principal OF the Sherman Academy, in
which they assert that recently, while sailing they
saw monster in Lake Champlan. They say
Without any difficulty we could discern mon
ster proceeding through the water at rapid
rate having Just back of the head two large folds
projecting above the water, and at some distance.
say fifty feet or more, behind, two more folds at
what was apparently the tail. As it passed along
in its course the head would go under the water
and lift itself above at a distance easily discern
be The motion was similar to that of snake,
sinuous and undulating We could easily dis
tinguish the head as it appeared above the water
and the motion Of the folds. 1t was within plain
sight for some five or more minutes"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER ?, 1878.
Travellers Guide.
The Daily Journal.

That the facilities afforded by a Montpelier
Daily Legislative journal for furnishing fuller re-
than can be given to any other Journal away from
the Capital must be apparent to all. Full re-
ports Of the hearings of important bills before
committees will also he furnished and all
action pertaining to the very weighty matters
to come before the present Legislature will re-
ceive candid and full consideration.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

MAsoSIc.-The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of
the 25th; Edward S Dana, High Priest, presiding.
Subordinate chapters were well represented In
his annual address the High Priest spoke cheer
fully Of the condition of the order in the state
Most of the subordinate chapters have been Wis
tied and found in excellent condition. lie said
there could be fear as to the future of Capitu-
lar Masonry of Vermont The forenoon session
was occupied with various reports and routine
business. At the afternoon session q resolution
was passed changing the time of meeting OF the
day following the meeting of the Grand Lodge in
June, Officers elected and installed Edward s.
Dana Of New Haven High Priest Alfred A. Hall
of St Adams, Deputy High Priest William S
Hopkins OF Vergennes, King Homer NJ, Phelps
OF Burlington Scribe; j. w T. Washbum of
Montpelier, Treasurer, W. II. 5. Whitcomb Of
Bennington, Captain Of the Host. Officers APP
pointed and installed 1haddeus 7. Stewart Of
South Burlington, Chaplain Walter Underwood
Of Fairfax, Assistant Chaplain; William Brns-
maid Of Burlington, Principal sojoumer; Edwin
b. True of Newport, Royal Arch Captain Collins
l.. Piper of Bmttleboro, Master Third Vail; Henry
| W. IIutehins OF bellows Falls, Master Second
! Vail Charles II Smith of st, Johnsbury, Master
of First Vail Frank A. Goss of Vergennes Lee
turer; Daniel C. Barber of Burlington, Steward
Charles J. Soper of Mddebury Sentinel; Emory
Town of Waterbury, Grand Tyler.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02
You Must Cure That Cough.

With Shilohs Consumption Cure you can cure
yourself 1t has established the fact that Consumption
be cured, while for Coughs, Bronchitis. whooping Cough
Asthma and all Diseases OF the Throat and Lungs it Is alb
soutey without equal Two doses will relieve your
child OF Group. 1t pleasant to take and perfectly harm
less to the youngest child and mother afford he
without it, You twohirds Of bottle and II what
say not true will refund the price paid. Price 10
cents 50 cents and 81 90 per bottle II your Lungs
Chest or Back lame, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster.
Sold by FRANK II. BAsCoM, Montpelier, VI.
Have you Dyspepsia. are you Constipated, have you
Yellow skin, Loss of Appetite, Ieadeche2 II don't fail
to use Shioh's Systematic vitalizer. 1t ia guaran-
teed to relieve YOU and will you continue suffer, when
you he cured such terms these2 Price 10 cents
Wells Persian Perfume, "Hackmetack,' is rich and
fragrant. Try IT, sold by PRANK II. BAsCoM, Mont
pelier. VT s2-3ieow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

~ NTATE Of NEKMUN T. DIsTTT1f OF WHsNn1fOnt 3.
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier In said District
the 2Ith day of September, A. D. lsIs
Caroline f. Bancroft, Administrator Of the estate Of \.
j. Bancroft, late Of Barre in said District deceased, pre-
sens her administration account for examination and al
lowance, and makes application for decree Of distribution
and partition OF the estate of said deceased Wheeupon tits
ordered 10y said Court that said and said application
be referred to session thereof TO be held at the Probate
Office in said Montpelier, the 18th day Of October A. ID.
ISIS for hearing and decision thereon And further or
dered that notice hereof be given TO all persons Interested
by publication Of the three weeks successfully In the
Vermont Waterman & state Journal newspaper pub
nshed at Montpelier, previous 70 said time appointed for
hearing that they appear at said time and place and
show If they may have, why said account should
not be allowed, and such decree made
By the Court-Attest,
55-57 HARVEY TlLDEN Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

WoRcEsTER.-Rev J. NJ Rich, of the Metho-
dist church, and Rev. p. II. Carpenter of the Con-
gregational church, exchanged pulpits last Sab
bath. There will be " Bible reading" at the
Congregational church next Sabbath, at one
O'Clock p. NJ, in place Of the usual social meet
ing. All are invited to come and bring their
Bibles. Chauncey Harris has sawed about nine
hundred thousand feet of lumber this season at
Putnam's mill in this place, and expects to make
it one million feet before the season is through
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

FATAL ACCIDENT Ezekiel Miles, a farmer who
resided near Sheffield Hollow, was frightfully
manged by "A circular saw in the Chcsley saw
mill on Friday last, and died on Saturday. lie
stood behind the saw and in attempting to remove
a slab was thrown on to the saw. One leg was
severed and the lower part of the body was torn
in a frightful manner Mr. Miles was an in
dustrious, honest citizen. His age was about
forty-five wears
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02
The Heated Term

Mandrake Bitters Just the medicine to use during
the heated term. They rectfy orpdy Of the Liver give
tone TO the Stomach they act without gripping upon
Bowels they bile from the Blood they purify reg
uate and nvgoate the Body, thereby preventing many
diseases incident TO hot weather. The public the
medical profession and the press borne ample esti-
mony to the sterling qualities Of the Mandrake BItters
made by HENRY, JOHNSON q LORD, Burlington. Vt.
who the only propreor the genuine Price twenty
Eve cents per bottle.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

INCREASING BUSINESS. The proprietors of the
Bennington knitting mills report a large increase
of sales as compared with any period since the
panic of 1873 Fishers wooden mills, which have
been doubled in capacity the past year, are now
in full operation, giving employment to more than
three hundred hands A large number of build
ings have been erected this season, and work in
all the factories and shops has been constant
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02
CYRIL WHEELER's ESTATE. =,

In Probate Court held at Montpelier In said District on
the lst day Of October. A. ID. ISIS;
Charles T. Sahin. Administrator Of the estate Of Cyril
Wheeler late Of East Montpelier. In said District deceased
presents his administration for examination and
allowance. and makes application for decree Of dsrihu
ton and partition Of the Of said deceased Where
upon. Is ordered by said Court that said account and said
application he referred session Of said Court TO be held at
tile Probate ONCE In said Montpelier 18th day
ober A. D. 1873 for hearing and decision thereon And is
further ordered that notice hereof be given 10 all persons
Interested by publication Of the three weeks success
sivey In the Vermont Waterman state journal,
paper published at Montpelier previous 10 said time
pointed for hearing that they may appear said time and
place and show cause If any they may have, why said
count should not he allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court.-Attest
55-57 HARVEY TILDEN. Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

On the purity and vitality Of the blood depend the vgor
and health Of the whole system The heat
duces the life Of the blood and scrofula and
pures work vigorously and you think IT, too late
fatal disease has seated itself. Take the remedy
and eradicate the disease" No other article has such
concentration Of remedies that purify, vtalze and enrich
the blood "a Hoods Sarsapara. Sold by druggists. c.
HOOP 4 Co., Lowell, Mass
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02
CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, having placed
in his hands by East India missionary the formula Of
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and permanent
cure of consumption, bronchitis. catarrh, asthma and
all throat and lung affections also positive and radical
for debility and all complaints after
having tested Its wonderful curative powers in thousands
of has felt it his duty to make known to his suffer-
ing fellows. Actuaed by this motive and desire to
leve human suffering will send free of charge to all who
desire IT, this recipe with full directions for preparing and
using, in German French, English Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp naming this paper W. W. sherar.
lig Powers Block Rochester. n. Y. 37-sseow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

HOSE CHALLENGE-The victory won by the
Barnes Hose Company Of Burlington, in Chicago
recently, seems to have walked up the Western
hosemen, and now Bates Hose Company of Denver,
Col, challenges the Barnes company for the cham
pionshp belt and $40, 600 side, to take place
in Denver within two months of time Of accept
ance; $4,000 allowed for expenses.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02
ToHN WALKERS ESTATE.

Probate Court held Montpelier. In said District,
the 2Oi day OF september, A. ID. ISIS:
William +. Whtcomh, Administrator DE- h0uiS with
the will annexed Of the estate Of John Walker Late Of Barre,
said District deceased presents his administration account
examination and allowance, and makes application
Of distribution and partition OF the estate Of said de-
ceased Whereupon, It IL ordered by said Court that said
and said application be referred 10 session there
Of held the Probate ONCE In said Montpelier,
the 18th day Of October \. d. ISIS, Tor hearing and decis
thereon And It IA further ordered that notice hereof be
all persons interested. by publication Of the
three weeks successfully the Vermont Waterman state
Journal a newspaper published Montpelier previous
said time appointed for hearing that they may appear at said
time and place, and show II any they may have, why
said should be allowed and such decree made
Ky tile COurt-Attest,
HARVEY TIIDEN Judue.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

EAST BErHEL.-Mrs. Norman Fowler, who was
thrown from the buggy some five weeks ago near
Mr. Waterman's was more seriously injured than
was at first supposed. She has been quite i'll, bat
is now recovering under the skillfu treatment of
DIR. Perry. We learn that DIR. C. c. Perry is
prepared to remove cancers, either by the use of
instruments or the Magic Plaster" The af-
fllcted had better give him an early call. Office
at Isaac Thayer's hotel. Albert Smith, of Sum-
merville, Mass, is visiting friends in this vicinity
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

A SwISDLING CAREER.-Oscar Barring has been
convicted of larceny at Rutland. lie seems 10
have been quite accomplished as a swindler, and
has been, emnently successful " in the business.
Among his other deviltries he went into Central
Michigan and preached in many towns MS "a
converted jew" principally under the name of
" Rev Dr. H. b, Williams" On his travels he
usually stopped with ministers of various denom-
nations and frequently stole their silver and
iewery. Shortly before his Vermont operations
he worked for the Woonsocket Patriot, collected
advertising bills without authority and absconded
with the money.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

NoRrHFIELD.--We have received the following
corrections of the premium list published on the
first page from the secretary of the agricultural
society: first premium for two-yearold stallion, to
Henry Averill premium on two-year-old heifer, in
the class of " working oxen, etc. to H. N. Briggs;
and no premium awarded for second best bull
calf in the " Durham " class.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

WATsFIELD-M and Mrs. Lyman Fisk will
hold n reception at their home, on the evening of
Monday, October 18th, between the hours of half
past four and nine r. NJ. All friends who wish to
congratulate them on their fifty years OF married
life are cordially invited to attend. Moses and
Lyman Fisk have been subscribers to the WATcn-
MAN since its first Issue, when it was printed in
another part Of the state and under a different
name
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02
"You Don't Know Their Value,

They cured me Of Ague, Bousness and Kidney Com
plant, as recommended. had half bottle left which
used for my two little girls who the doctors and neqhbors
said could not be cured confident should have lost
both Of them night had not had the Hop Bers in
my house to use found they did them much good
continued with them. and they we'll That is why
say you do not know half the value Of Hop Bitcrs, and
do not recommend them high enough."-B Rochester, ".
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

WILLAMsTowN.-The Congregational church ia
being replastered and papered. Services were
held in the town Hall last Sunday. The sub
scrption of five hundred dollars, which is required
to insure us a new hotel, is nearly complete; and
Mr. Philo Hibbard ismaking preparations to erect
a building, modern in style and spacious in di-
mension, on the site Of the old hotel The Uni
versalst societies OF this town and Washington,
held union picnic at Barre Springs, September
oath. The band from this place was in attend
ance, and general good time was enjoyed by all
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

HoRRlnLE,-Ihe plausible, as well as horrible,
theory is advanced by the London Whitehall Re-
oie'0 that so large portion OF the eight hundred
passengers OF the Princess Alice lost their lives in
the recent collision with the Bywell Castle on the
Thames, because they were stupefed and pois-
oned by London's sewerage, which is discharged
into the river in raw condition at Barking creek
This horrible compound not only unnamed the
strongest swimmers, but also changed bright
olive dress to a dark brown In half an hour, and
caused the almost immediate decomposition OF
healthy bodies
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

How many suffer constantly, in some form, the
maladies that result from the errors of youth,
and would give all they possess to be restored to
sound and vigorous health so necessary to physi-
cal and mental enjoyment. Let such consult, in
our columns, the advertisement of the Peabody
Medical Institute" setting forth the character of
the medical works published by it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02
The vote for Congressman in the three Congress-
ional Districts Of the state was as follows:

THE Russian Court invited DIR. Aver and his
family to the Archduke's wedding in the Royal
Palace. The distinction was awarded him not
only because he was an American, but also be-
cause his name as physician had become favor
ably known in Russia on its passage round the
word-Puebio (Col.) People.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

BURGLARY the night OF the 2sth ult,, the
I" blue store " in st. Albans owned by New York
parties, and managed by Charles Calm, was burg
arized by parties unknown, who entered trough
the window and took jewelry, mems furnishing
goods and ready-made clothing, valued at three
or four hundred dollars A dozen suits of clothes
were found piled up outside the store, evidently
ready to carry away, when the burglars were
frightened or hurried away Harrison Maynard,
living on South Main street, lost a horse, wagon
and harness. which were probably taken by the
same parties
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02
Never Return.

1t said that out Of every four real nvads who 20
to Denver Coll to health returns to the East
or South except corpse The undertakers the
hotel keepers, have the profitable business This
cesve mortality be prevented and patients saved and
cured under the of friends and loved home
they will butIse Hop Btters time. This we know See
otIa
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

BUTTER M,RKEr.-At the st. Adams butter
market Tuesday, the receipts were fair and prices
one cent higher. We quote common to good at
from ten to sixteen cents; choice, eighteen to
twenty cents; selections, twenty-five cents per
pound, with some extra diaries ut higher price.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

ISLANDER SuIT.-In the Windham county court
in the case of ShurtletT rs Stevens for SANDER,
the jury rendered verdict for plaintiff to recover
S272 and costs. There was widespread interest in
the suit owing to both parties being well known
Congregational ministers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

WANTS a PARDoN.-A petition has been pre-
scented to the Governor asking for the pardon of
Horace Plumey, who is now in Windsor state
prison on a sentence for life for the murder of Gil
man, in Shrewsbury, some ten or more years ago
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-02

ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING,-Mr ID. III. Plaisted,
yard master for the Central Vermont railroad
company, who, with Mr.. Allen Cooper have been
camping the past week, was accdently shot the
other morning while out hunting for wild ducks.
Messrs. Paisted and Cooper were upon bank in
good range Of fine flock and the former taking
aim with his shotgun, the cap failed when he
turned round toward Mr. Cooper for another cap
and hitting the atter's loaded revolver discharged
1t, the ball thrty-two caibre--entering and
passing through Mr.. Plaisted's right knee It is
hoped that the leg can be saved.