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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

BARRE.-On Monday of last week the selectmen
had session, and opening the bids, awarded the
contract for building the new covered bridge
just above the village on the road to the South
Village, to Mr. II Webster, grocer and grain dealer
The best informed upon the matter are Of opinion
that there was some chicanery practiced in the
decision reached, and fail to the fairness after
1t had once been announced that the time for
handing in proposals had ceased, to accept sup
Elementary bids and decide matter In that way
Duplicty doesn't With an eye to public
comfort and convenience our popular postmaster,
Mr.. W. A. Perry, has secured the laying OF new
floor in the post-otiice, an improvement that was
needed, and we are glad to see is being fully ap-
preciated A good, faithful and obliging public
servant is credit to a community and in this re-
spect Barre has abundant reason to feel proud
There is on exhibition at the drugstore Of Mr. W.
II. Gladding, bunch of rye grown from one
kernel Of grain that contains forty-two stalks
which will average over four feet in length. It
was raised by Mr.. William Bancroft, and cut be-
fore it was fully matured
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

While it is fresh in my memory, let me tell Il
story which came to me direct last night from
party who was Interested in the matter Wewere
discussing the subject OF the Lincoln assassina-
tion and The avdty with which each particular
Of that crime was now devoured by the hungry
pubic ana he told me how by almost an acct
dent, the life OF President Hayes was preserved
on the DAY oil the Inauguration. On the evening
oil the I'd young man went to Roman Catholic
priest in TINS CITY, and said he was in great trouble
and had come Tor advice. With few words Of
encouragement from the monk, he proceeded to
state that he had met during the day an acquaint-
ance gentleman from Chicago, who told him he
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

EAST MONTPELIER The school in district No.
taught by NJ. K. D. Dingwall, closed Friday
July Goth Those not tardy were: Myrtle Cove
Belle Jersey, Helen Goodwin, lnez Dingwal
Hattie Foster, Henry Foster, Burt Ilersey, Eddie
Ormsbee, Wallace Goodwin Norman Goodwin
and Cortez Dingwall Those not absent were
Belle Fiersey and Iuez Dingwal Myrtle Cove
Helen Goodwin and Wallace Goodwin were absent
less than two days. Belle IIersey and Norman
Goodwin eXcelled in Rotations and Myrtle Cove
was perfect in department Rev. j. + Wright is
expected to preach in the Morse school-house in
East Montpelier, next Sunday at two o'clock in
the afternoon.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

PLAISFlELD.-Natha Skinnerh has obtained this
season one hundred and forty large loads of hay
on his farm, from thirty acres-ffty loads be-
ing procured from ten acres, which he top-dressed
last spring On several acres there was at least
four tons to the acre. Mr.. Skinner feeds about
two car loads of corn meal and one of bran to his
stock per year; uses absorbents and houses his
manure, thereby retaining all its fertizing prop
critics, and the land to which he applies it yields
him rich remuneration. In Carrying on his farm
Mr.. Skinner uses brain as well rs muscle, COM
binng theory with practice, and is one of the most
successful farmers in the county.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

WILLrAMsTowN.-Ge Carr, Of Barre
slippery" young man who recently gave our wary
constable the slip, while under arrest for stealing
n couple of watches from the house of Mr. o. s.
Martin where he had been at work, was rear
rested in Plainfed last Sunday and brought here
for examination. hearing was had before Jus
tico I.ynde Monday evening The young man re-
fused counsel, plead guilty and was bound over
to the County Court under two hundred dollar
bonds. The village school, which has been I'M
der the charge of Miss Ida Answorth the past
term, closed last Friday. A picnic had been plan
ned and on account Of the rain they betook them
selves from the grove to the Town Hail. where the
exercises, consisting of declamations, singing
etc, were rendered in very pleasing and credit
able manner. The children thought the goodies &"
were quite AS nice as they would have been in the
grove. During the recent examination by the
school superintendent in District No. r. the ques-
ton was asked: " What is the chief occupation
of man in this section Of the country % which
met with the ready response from smart eight
year-old Picking potato bugs"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

WEST ToPsHAM.-rhe summer term of school
in the village district, taught by Miss c. l. Peck
OF Barre, finished last week. The school was
superior one. We can recommend Miss Peck a.
A No. teacher 1t is expected she will teach the
fall term and limited number of students from
out of the district will be admitted on application
Rev W. A. Neatly and family have gone to
the seashore and expect to be absent three or
four weeks. Mrs George Elmer narrowly es-
capped serious accident or death, one day last week
by being run away with
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

BRAINTREE.- On Monday, July 22d, at Shows
Vile, most singular and fatal accident occurred
to bay mare belonging to Mr.. George W. Flagg,
under the following circumstances Mr. Flagg had
driven mowng-machine up to McIntire's black
smith shop for repairs. The mare being released,
commenced feeding and in some manner got the
reins confined in such a way AS to draw her back
upon the "cutter bar, so that the hind feet were
forced in between the guards upon the knives.
In trying to extricate herself from this situation
both feet were so badly cut just above the hoof
that the cords were completely severed, Notwith-
standing several persons were standing near it
was impossible to prevent the accident and the
only assistance that could be rendered was in
killing the animal The mare was q splendid one
for farm work. Of IIambletonian blood, and had
colt by her side six weeks of age As an express
sion of sympathy among neighbors and friends
subscription is being raised, as Mr.. Flagg can i'll
afford to sustain the loss. Mr. j. W Martin,
highly respectable farmer and gentleman, is re-
covering from n severe sickness, which is most
gratifying to his large circle of friends
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

PROBATE CoURT.-The following business was
transacted by the Probate Court for the District Of
Washington during the week ending July Goth,
1873; July 22d-Alvah Richardson's estate, COM
missioners' report returned. July 24th-N. D..
Benefits estate, will referred for probate to Au-
gust nth; W. o. Lilley's estate, commissioners
report returned; Fred L. Ilorr's guardianship, b.
p White, guardian. July 2Gth-L. A. Strong 5
guardianship, guardian account allowed; Rebecca
Dewey's estate, commissioners report returned.
July 27th-W w. Cadwels estate, commission
ers' report returned Isaac Batchelder's estate,
license to sell real estate granted. July Goth
jeremiah Browns estate, administration account
referred to August I'd Francis Fishers estate,
license to sell personal estate granted; Philo
Arms estate, administration account referred to
August oath; c. w Storrs' estate, administration
account referred to August 9th Silas Wheelock s
estate, will proved, b. p. White, executor; Moses
Bancrofts estate license to sell real estate granted
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

SOUTH WOODBURY.. city boarders in this
vicinity, and some of the young people here, gave
an entertainment at Union Vestry Hall, Tuesday
evening, July 23d, for the benefit of the church.
The entertainment consisted of tableaux, charades,
pantomimes, songs and instrumental music. The
admission was ten cents The receipts were four
teen dollars. The affair passed very pleasantly
and was enjoyed by all .. There will be a lawn
party in Mr.. Sydney Fosters grove Tuesday even
ing, August 9th The grounds will be well lighted
and good floor will be laid for those who wish to
shake the " fantastic toe" Ice cream and cake
will be sold on the grounds for refreshments. The
proceeds to go to the Ladies' Aid Society here
Come one come ALI. The sheet and pilow-case
party at Mr.. S H. Fosters on the evening of the
2Sth was very enjoyable time as it was new to
most Of those present and the unmaskng created
considerable fun
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

NoRrHFIELD.-Just now there is prospect OF
having an observatory on the top of Paines
Mountain. party recently went from the Depot
Village to reconnoter and look out point at
which to build the structure. 1t Is understood
that very feasible route was found and SPLEEN
did location; one that commands a fine prospect,
not only of this Village and Dog River Valley,
far up and down, but a long sweep OF the Green
Mountain Range including Cancels Hump and
Mansfield; and on the east far away view of the
Valley Of the Connecticut and the White Noun
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

CABOT The Seventh Day Adventsts who have
been holding very successful tent meeting here
for the last five weeks, have decided to pitch their
tent in Marshfied village and commence meet
ings Wednesday evening, July 3lst The subjects
for investigation will embrace the following:
" Prophecy" Existence of Satan" Modern
Spiritualism' Signs OF the Times" "Three
Angel Messages" " The Millennium" Final
Abode of the Saints" Ministraton of Angels "
and Free Salvation" the most glorious theme
of ALL Repentance, faith and Christian life
all necessary to salvation the lectures are illus
trated by large pictorial chart Elder A. S
llutchins, of lrasburg, will be present to assist in
the meetings
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

HARDwICK-A barn in the north part of Wood
bury owned by A. +. ludeyne, of this place, was
struck by lightning the morning of the 2lst in
slant and badly shattered. twas used as store
house for wood. Rev. Mrs McKinstry Advent.
of Beebe Plain, preached Mt the Town Hall on Sum
day, the 2Sth instant The hall was well filed at
the afternoon service. The sermons were gener-
ally regarded rs both able and interesting &c.
Rev. Samuel Thurber is announced to preach at
the Town Hall next Sabbath August 4th Mr.
Thurber, we understand has recently resided in
Wisconsin, but for many years in earlier life re-
sided in this vicinity, and is well and favorably
known as a preacher throughout northern Yer
mont and large portion of the Province Of Quebec
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

and also Arsinault's building adjoining, caught
fire, and the latter was damaged about 100; i'm
sured The former was damaged about 500.
Hiram Pratt's frame stone building was damaged
about 500; insured Colonel Jewett had his
hat machinery and stock in stone building in rear
Of his store Damage to machinery and stock
$500; covered by insurance.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

tains beyond, not to mention the many things
worthy Of observation nearer by. The structure
Is to be sixty feet high and will be so built, no
doubt, as to afford shelter to visitors from show
ers, etc. This will soon become favorite resort
for tourists, picnic parties and the like, as a tri-
fling expense will open a carriage road direct to
the proposed location
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

WARREN.-The school in District No /, taught
by Eva f. Goodspeed, closed July 18th Those
scholars having no absent marks were Susie
Gleason, selah Drew, Nora Williams, Lucy Mort
arty, Alice Lamb, Eiiie Goodspeed, Katie rillot-
son, BERTHE Stearns and Willie Harmon. Those
absent less than three days were Ora Steele and
Eddie Sterling. Whole number OF scholars,
twenty-four; daily average, nearly twenty.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

WEST RANDoLrH-There is very pleasant
party ofpeople from this village and Mortified
camping near West Brlintree. The camp is To-
Gated about one-haf mile from the depot, and
easy Of access by n good carriage road It is 10
Gated in maple grove, on land owned by L.
Spear & Son, who have shown great kindness to
the campers. The camp consists Of one large
dining tent and ten cottage tents, occupied by
about thirty individuals, among whom are r. T.
Dubois and family. James Hutchinson, Ir., and
wife, l.. b. Atwood and wife, NJ Bryant and
family, Mrs Smith and daughter, A. H. Beedle
and family, two children Of W " Dubois. all Of
West Randolph; g. W. Soper and wife, J. c. b.
Thayer and wife, and Henry Kenyon, wife and
two children, from Mortified. The campers speak
in high praise fthe kindness Of the Messrs. Spear.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-31

MoRErowN Most OF the farmers have finished
haying. The wife Of Mr. John McCaffry-who
left his home in 50 singular manner short time
ago-received letter from the landlord at Bris-
toll, Vt, that Mr. McCaifry was in that town
One Of his former neighbors went after him. lie
found where he had worked at haying, but had
settled NJ and moved on that morning to parts
unknown. The Good Templars elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing quarter last Satur-
day night Worthy Chief Templar, A. E. l.oveioy;
Worthy Vice Templar, Phila Spear; Worthy Fl
nancal Secretary, Frank Hathaway: Worthy Re-
cording Secretary Alfred Fassett Worthy Treas
urer, Mrs j. b Fassett; Worthy Chaplain Rev.
c. A. Smith; Worthy Marshal, Eddie A. Pierce;
Worthy Sentinel, Lizzie Thornton Worthy Out
side Guard, Philo rowle
Feliciana sentinel., 1878-12-07


AN CCIDENT AND PRovIDEN-
T1AL E>cAPE.-Un Tuesday last, as
The Carriage of Mrs. h. Weocr was
ascending the hiIt, for sumo cau>e
the borse 'e;u~ed to pull, and coms
menced backing The left hind
wheel of the carriage ran inlo the
deep di'ch ON the lett side Of the
sliII, ard the vch Gle was urse,. the
occupaUts ly ng on tie inside of the
top OF the carriage. Fortunately
'hc horse vas hrown on his back
and So e"targlcd in the harness as
to he Unable 10 make any move
men, that could endanger the oc,
cutan's. At the ume of the acci-
dcnt the carriage was occnI,ied by
Mrs. e. Weber, MIS-. D. a. Web
er and her three children. VIII"
were extricated from their periIous
position by gentlemen who were
near the scene of the occurrence.
Strange to say. that with the ex-
ception of slight con u.io"-, nei'h>
er OF the lad e. or children sustain
cd any injury. When we con~'de'
all the circum stances, this looks
Indeed like providentia! inierven.
ZION. The vehicle, with the ex
ception CT bent top, received u"
damage. The harness was consid.
erabIy cut up. in order 10 release
the horse.
Feliciana sentinel., 1878-12-07

BUSINESS 7: osPECTs.-At u.,,
mom"at our Two towns are in til.
e'J",mcnt of q tide Of buslne.- :
-nch a. has no. been experienced
here since ante bellum days. From
points far hcl ond Liberty: even al
nccnt to the line tf tie N. O. C.
d -. l.. Railroad, cotton j. being
han ed in large quantities to o".
merchants. and produce ard good,
OF every kind are returned in OK
change. Ami'e and Wilkinson
counties, and Eas, Fe!,c,ana are
also pouring cir quotas IN upon
u, and from Freynan's store 10
the Iev"e is one scene OF lite and
;raffick. The cause of tlis new in.
f"x OF custom is readily to he per-
evcd the superior advantages
Possessed hy nur CONNIE cia! men,
20 .ay nothing of their own enter.
prise and business standing, renders
this the most desirable point tor
The trade Of the interior. Wes:.
"rn produce is laid down on our
wharf at as low rates a. at Now
Orleans. while ont merchant. a.c
not hampcrcd with The enormous
ex en-cs attendant nj on The pu,
su't OF business IN that city hence
they can sell cheaper. The TAR
meIs, not only in cur Immediate
vicinity but at dista, PORTS, have
rerceiv,d this, and the cXueiicncc
gained by them in actual cnmmer.
clal lutcrcnu"sc has but served to
sustain their impression in this re-
gard. Let The feecy staple pour
in. We can freely say, on the
part O! our b..sin,-s men, that tn. v
nave 'hc Will end ability to meet
all d IN 'nds upon them, in the way
Il! good bargains aud rcnumerallve
transactions
Feliciana sentinel., 1878-12-07

The following from the Pointe Cou-
pee Pelican doubtless relates to the tor
nado we described in our last issue as
having approached us from the Pointe
Coupee shore on Moday afternoon, 25th
ult:
"Last Monday, about o'clock, 4 torna-
do passed over False River, unrooting
several out-honscs on the premises of
Messrs. C. f. Roy and Sanchez, and
leveling down fences generally. 1t was
stated thar fishes had been blown on the
dry land but for the last part of this
story we do not vouch--it looks rather
too 'tishy."
Feliciana sentinel., 1878-12-07

FIRE.--We rcg,e, very sincerely
10 note the following, which We
take from the Point Conpee Peli-
can On the morning nf the 9th.
the fine dwelling Of Nine Proves,
ty, widow of the la'e Augu~te
Provosiy Sr., caught fire from the
ch mnev, and in one hour was con
: ,med. Most Of the furniture was
saved through the "xert'nn Of 'h"
ncighbors, bnt we learn that SOM
valuable books. treating Of F,ench
aid itoMan laws were lost a'so
some rare volumes that could bc
found in no other library. We
symuntn,se with Ms. Provnsty
who has lost er om'"rtab'c home.
Feliciana sentinel., 1878-12-07
MURDER FOLLOWED BY SPEEDY RI.

MURDER FOLLOWED by SPEEDY Rr
IMbUr1oN.-On Saturday afternoon last
MIR. John Castillo, engineer for Mr.. De.
piaigne, near Hermitage La, was shot
and killed by q celored man named Vic.
tor Brown. Brown was arrested, and
placed in the Pointe Coupee Jail on Sat
urdny night On Sunday night large
body of disguised persons took Brown
from Jail and shot him to death. This
we have learned from a Trustworthy
source As regards the killing Of Castil-
10 by Brown, w. have gathered the fol-
lowing particulars from citizen of
Pointe Coupee:
1t appears that Brown, who was not an
employee in tho mill, was interfering
with the fireman, and Mr.. Castillo expos
tnlated with him in she endeavor to ST op
it. Upon recurrence of his interference,
MI. Castillo had an alteration with him.
which resulted in Browns departure
from the place. On the road he met his
brother, VIM. Brown, who instigated
Victor to return and renew the difficulty
lie old 80 in co .apany with his brother
ana drawing pistol, shot Mr.. Castillo
Immediately under the right ear, causing
instant death. The whole people
were very justly incensed at such an
outrageous murder, and it is not aston
lshing that they took the law into their
own hands.
Feliciana sentinel., 1878-12-07
POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS
ST. FRANCIsv1LE, La,
December 2nd 1S7S.

| AOSOAOcI <u(l 1910.
Police Jury met in regular session.
Present, Thos. Butler, j. J. Winn, Fhos
Raynham and c. Z. Decker.
On motion, Thos. Butler was elected
president pro tenn.
Resolred, That the res,riction placed
by this Police Jury on the payment of
the claims of D. A. Weber, already regis
tered to the continge. fund of of 1876
he and is now removed, and the Treas mr.
er authorized and d r.cted to pay Them . &
other registered claims against the par
| ish.
Resotred, That the Treasurer he author
| lied to pay bill of the Sheriff of Orleans
to JnO. } Barrow, for support of J. V.
bite, amounting to S1O4,4O, out of any
money on hand to the credit of special or
contingent fund.
Reeolred, That bill of sheriff, Sno. J.
Barrow, amounting to 5000 he approx
ed and paid out of criminal expense
fund.
Resolved, That bill of I. U. Ball, Coro-
ner, amounting to $1,000 he approved.
Resofrcd, That bill of Sheriff, for elec-
ion expenses be approved and paid ont
of contingent fund, amounting to s. ,O5.
Resolred, That bill of Thos. Raynham,
J. p, be approved and paid out of con-
tineent fund, amounting to $500.
Resolved, That bill of James Ba, ,row, J.
r., for 1877 be approved and paid out of
magistrate g. constable fund, amounting
to $500.
Resolred, That bill of Jas. Barrow, J.
p, for 1873 be approved and paid out Of
magistrate d constable fund, amounting
to $1,000.
ResotveF That bill of Thos Butler, po-
lice juror for 1878, II days Ut $3.50 be ap-
proved and registered, $4,000. Bill of j.
J. Winn, police juror for 1873, 3 days at
$3.50 be approved and registered, $50, 90. |
Bill sf c. L. Decker, police juror for 1873 |
13 days at $3.50 be approved and regis
tered, $3.50. Bill of V. d. Walsh, police |
Juror for 1873, 8 days at $3.50 be approx
ed and registered, $4,000. Bill of Thns.
Raylan,, police juror for 1873, IL days ut
$3.50 be approved and registered. $50.
Bill of c. Goodman, for salary as clerk of
police jury for El575, be approved and
A>@i''S'o', ~ Oloo.Oo. DllI
of VIM. Hammer, for services in taking
care of Court House &c, for October and
November, he approved and regist cred,
5000. Bill Of William Hammer, :jailor,
for month of November 1873, be approved
an1 registered, amounting to $500.
Resolved, That all the hill hands on the
Acklen plantation subject to road duty,
To l,a |
road.
Resolred, That the Sheriff be instruct
ed to put locks on the doors of the Court
House. and the Treasurer is instructed to
Jay the same out OF contingent fund.
On motion the Jury adjourned to meet
Monday the 9th inst.
TtOS. BUTLER,
President, pro TEN.
CALVIN GOODMAN,
Clerk.
Feliciana sentinel., 1878-12-07
ELiCIANA SENTINEL
BEAUTIFUL weather.

-Bautiful weather.
Proceedings of tho, Police Jury will
liz found in this issue.
-LOk at the advertisement of DR.. O
o. Brooks drug store in this issue.
-TlD bell of Grace Church was tollefl
all day Wednesday in respect to the
memory of Bishop Wilmer.
-"Chismas is coming" For articles
spp1orhte to tho season call at Brooks
drug sb'e.
w had the pleasure ofmeeting, OH
Wednesday last, Capt. J. c. Libano, the
corteous and popular commander of tho
palatial 4eau'er Jno. w. Cannon.
-Owrgs of property III Bayou ara are
directedto an important ordinance, pass
oil by tls city council, which appears
under tip head OFFS :Norpol alton notice."
Thenttention of Teachers is called
to MOTTO of Mr.. Bowman, President of
tho School Board, which will he found in
this issu,.
tors threeand four days i'll each week.
Orders from the country filled at short
notice. Gall and see him.
Our faends will not forget that Ben
Browns Barber shop is situated in Bayou
Sara in the building recently occupied
by Mr.. Fardy. Ben is a first class knight
ei the razorantl shears, and keeps all
the necessary appointments in apple pie
order. If va, want good shave or trim
ming, give lim call.
Mr.. Adam Decklar, at the Imperial
Saloon, keeps constantly on hand, Il |
Splendid assortment of pork sausage,
blood pudding, hogshead cheese etc. etc,
made expressly for him in the city of |
New Orleans and arriving by each pack
1t. Always fresh and of best quality.
70 the courtesy Of Mr.. Decklar we are
Indebted for samples of these articles,
and we can testify to their excellence.
On Wednesday last, just as Grace
'hurch bell began tolling, a fire in an
''
It. Francisville, gave the appearance, to
Observers in Bayou Sara, of fire IN onr
;!lase. Together with the sounding of
he bell false alarm was occasioued. B.
ara Fire Co., with it's usual promptness,
farted to turn out, but were furnished
18th proper information in time to spare
hem the useless trouble.
-Bchiud the bar Of Mr.. Decklar's I'M
erlal raloon will be seen the pleasant
of our affable young friend,
II. Isaac Schiessinser, who SO gracefully
lspenses the "good cheer" of the estab-
shment. In addition to his many other
Mr.. S. is an A l COM
onndcr of the various delicious bever
ses that assuage thirst and cheer the
inner man." Mr. Deckl;.r secs to it that
ne material therefor j. always Of the
'st quality