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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,


Jacob Warwick in his own right and as Trus-
Tee ana
To Lewis Hartman, Executor of Michael G.
Hartman. decd, Caroline v. Hartman, Alexan-
der Hartman, George E. Price, Sophia Watson,
John Larguey, Thomas H. Shumate, Executor
of Thomas Shumate, decd, Robert g. Bickle.
and all other parties, plaintiffs and defendants,
or in other way interested in any of the above
ance of decree of the circuit court of Augusta
county, pronounced IN the above styled causes
on the 18th day of December. 1878, the under
signed will proceed at his office, in Staun ton,
on Saturday the 18th day of January, 1879,
to take, state and Sc tile the following accounts
1st, An account Of the personal assets eff the
estate of Michal G. Hartman, decd, which are
chargeable to his executor and of his admins
tration of the same.
End. AN account of all real estate in this Com
monwealth owned or aliened by NJ. g. Hartman.
decd. or Asher W. Hartman, which is subject to
the liens q the JUDGMENTS OF the Merchants
3rd. An account of all liens binding such real
estate in the order of their priority.
4th, What is the probable sale value and an
aual rental value OF such real estate.
5th, What disposition was made of the secu-
rites received by Michael G.. Hartman upon his
bill in said first named cause and who are now
the holders of the same.
9th, What sums have been realized, or Sc
cured to be realized to lien creditors of said
Hartman upon his transfers to them of collater-
al securities.
Ttn, w nat are Inc 1actS as TO Inc sale to George
E. Price mentioned in said amended bill mate
rial to the determination of the rights of the
complaints.
Sth, What are the facts as to the sale to So
phia Watson.
9th, What are the facts as to the sales to Alex
ander Hartman of the Tate farm" and the "Mill-
brook farm and what, if any, balances are
due thereon.
10th, whether, and to what extent, the Wild
ow, Caroline V. Hartman. is entitled to dover
in any of the real estate in the proceedings
mentioned; whether she has by deed or will
received q provision by way OF jointure in lieu
of dover, and if she retains title to dover
whether she consents to have the committed
dover upon proceeds of sales to be made in
these causes.
18th, The condition of the title to the tracts
OF land in the proceedings mentioned conveyed
by M. G. Hartman and wife and others to Jacob
Warwick, Trustee for Ellen Warwick by deed
dated January 1st 1876, with an account of liens
binding the same; what purchase money is
outstanding and due from said Warwick on
said purchase, and who is the holder OF the
same.
18th, Any and all other matters required by
any party interested in any of the foregoing
suits to be stated, or deemed pertinent by my
self; and all parties interested, and counsel in
terested in these matters urged to give their
attention to it at once.
Given under my hand as Comm'r in Chance
ry for the Circuit Court of Augusta county.
G. M. HARRISON, Com'r.
RANSOM and others counsel dec2t-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-24

chemical combination with the lime in
the soil, and thus produced the large |
quantities of limestone carbonate of
lime) which are to be found in all parts
of our county. He further stated that
if the people of Augusta would burn this
limestone, and thereby disengage the car
bonic acid gas and produce lime, and then
spread this lime over their lands, they
would greatly increase their fertility.
Lime is an important element in the
production both of cereals and grass,
and neither can flourish where it does
not exist.
If any one doubts the effect of lime
on the growth of crops of grain and
grass, let him ride down the McAdam
road, leading from Staunton to Harri-
sonburg, and observe the results which
have been produced by the blowing, by
the west winds, of the dust of the paved
road upon the contiguous fields. And,
if he will pursue his Investigations still
further into the Cumberland Valley in
Pennsylvania, he will find lands
brought up to the highest degree of fer
tility by the spreading of lime on them
for series of years. Lime is perma-
manent manure. It's effects can be seen
and felt for scores Of years. 1t is not a
mere stimulant, which leaves the land
more exhausted when its primary effects
have worn off. It is the addition of a
new and permanent constituentinto the
soil itself, which changes its character,
and is as durable as the land itself.
| Fortunately we have some few farm
srs in the county who have used lime
, en- their lands. We would be glad il
f some of them would give to the public
the benefit Of their experience.
We are persuaded that if one-tenth Of
) the money which has been expended
, during the last five years, in the pur-
: chase of artificial fertilizers, (many o.
which were of little vaiue,) had beer
f laid out in the erection of lime-kilns
9 and the burning and application of lime
< our county would now present a very
t different appearance. Our crops would
l be larger, and the pecuniary condition
e of our people much easier.
}. We respectfully invite the attention
Of our farmers to these facts. Whil'
e prices Of the products of agriculture re
r main as they now are, it behooves thu
g tillers of the soil to practice judiciou
' economy. AS long as they continue t.
s expend $4,000 in cash, annually, the,
e cannot expect to thrive. The barn-yard
# the stable, the cow-pen and the lime
: kiln, are the sources to which they mus
Il look for the means of improving thei
e lands and augmenting their crops.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-24

INSURANCE LAW-DECIsIoN OF THE
COURT OF APPEALs.-On Thursday
week, the Court of Appeals sitting In
Richmond, in the case of Sutherland a.
gainst the Old Dominion Insurance
Company, decided that, where party
was insured in two companies, with slip
ulations with each that the assured
should not be insured in another COM
pany without the written consent of the
company, the policy in the first COM
pany was not impaired, though that in
the second was nullity. Judge And
erson delivered the opinion Of the ma
jority of the Court. Judges Christian
and Burks dissenting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-12-24
nell and ais VS.. r:eIr. widow ,na ~

Deli and ais VS.. Bells Widow and ais.
co1rt of Augusta county, entered in this case
March 18Th, 1873, and November 2Sth, 1878, I
snail proceed at ny Office. irr.Stannton, on
Friday. the Eth day q ya3ihlry. 1879,
to take the accounts therein required. iraclud-
ing the transactions of Geo. NJ Cochran ir
special Receiver of the land fund.
dec2I-4t JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22
knights OF Honor.

Nessrs Editors Permit me through your
columns to tell Of a very enjoyable occasion in
dulged in by sixteen members Of the Knights Of
Honor, from the Capitol Lodge, who made fra
ternal visit to the Barre Lodge Of Knights, last
Monday evening, riding up in John Adams big
coach Going directly to the Knights Hall we found
them ut work with Dictator Priest in the chair,
and opposite vice-Dictato Blackwell, who had
attended to the Fire" in season this time With
two such accomplished presiding officers, assisted
by Past Dictator Tilden, need we add that the
workings Of the lodge were simply perfect. Our
Knights OF Honor think we have pretty good
working order, but we give the Barre Lodge the
credit Of being our superiors. Two candidates
were initated and II Brothers Nye and Holden
hold out MS they commenced, we guarantee that
neither fire, nor water nor vctuals, nor drink will
ever have any effect upon either one; and as for
OK riding, why, Brother Nye knows all about 1t.
After the work OF the evening was finished,
Brother Tilden intimated there was another duty
to perform, and that If we would go with him he
would refresh the body; which we accordingly did
by making forced march to the residence of Mar
tin Andrews, where we were seated TO the number
Of sixty to AZ fine a banquet a. any knight might
ueSTet ana tne le9Ast III relson ana now OF Soul
were partaken Of for couple Of hours in such an
enjoyable manner that we all desired a repetition
of the at the earliest time practicable. Short
speeches were INDUCED in, on the fraternal bene-
fits Of theorder, by Brothers Priest, Tden, Wood
ruff and Bradley Of Barre, and by Brothers Story,
Coffey, Houghton and Farnsworth OF Montpelier
Brother Jackson presided MS toastmaster, and
right pleasantly did he perform his duty. We re-
turned home at midnight, feeling that our visit
had been much more than we anticipated both
practically and socially,
One word here, Messrs. Editors, AZ regards this
order 1t was inaugurated in the State of Ken
lucky by a Massachusetts, physician six years
since. 1t numbers now some thrty-fve thousand
members 1t has but two salaried officers, the
two receiving only twenty-five hundred dollars
Its practical benefit Is two thousand dollar life
insurance; no one can receive more. Its system
is perfect its details are carefully arranged and
the safeguards are all there. Its brotherhood
numbers the best men in the states To the
farmers who, as a class, are not much given to
insuring their lives 1t is by far the most preera-
bic insurance they can obtain. To all temperate
minded and acting men 1t commends itself very
quickly. II. NJ. PIERCE, Reporter
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22
A Pen Picinre.


few months weeks, since her palid counten-
the very type Of ruddy heathc delight Of the
school aAd the pride Of the household She always
welcome wherever duty pleasure led her. Diligent,
punctua and exemplary in the classroom, obedent
loving At home, she the hearts OF ALL But alas those
glowing cheeks and lips banched by consumption
The voice enchanting in laugh and song ia feeble,
husky and broken by hollow cough. Let approach
not shudder because of feeble passionate grasp The
hand once and plump shows It's bony outlines,
while the cords and touous plainly mapped upon
s surface. The pulse that bounded with repleIon npa
Ing beauty vvaciiy health and strength to the system
delicate touch The enervated heart feebly propes
the thin, scanty blood. Must her while yet so
young and fair? No. There is relief But something
required than the Observance Of hygenc rules
enfcebcd calls for aid and she must have IT, Ad-
minister this pleasant medicine. II is nvgorang 1t al
lays the irritable cough improves the appetite and Digestion
and sends healthy tngle through her whole being The
blood enriched power increased and the heart
bounds with impulse. Her face brightensthe blood
returning her voice clearer and her requests
longer delivered that peevlsh fretfu deadenng
sympathy. Her step Is still faering but strength rap
idly returning Let take her out in the warm, egving
sunshine In few weeks she will go without aid and
be able to Join companions their pleasant pastmes
and feel her whole being warmed and expanded into per-
fe" The change great that think she is
sweeter and nobler than before. All the medicine
which wrought this transformation, look upon
blessing humanity for there other loved to be
rescued the grasp of the nsidous destroyer Dr.
Plerces Golden Medical Discovery has raised her. II will
raise others.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22
The State Convention.

The hour Of the assembling Of the convention
is 30 near ut hand that all argument or specula-
ton as to It's doings Is useless. Judging from
present indications, and after hearing from some
two hundred and fifty towns, Colonel Proctor
will have a very large majority Of the delegates
and Of course unless in the event Of some unfore-
seen contingency, receive the nomination. This
will be all the more gratifying from the fact
not only OF his eminent fitness in every respect
for the high position but that he well deserves to
he indicated from the unjustifable assaults
which have been made upon his qualifications
and character, the sources and motives Of which
are well-known and understood. II, however, by
any and every means, his enemies should succeed
in comprising his defeat, we predict that the
choice will fall, not upon their candidate but
upon some new man--not unlikely Colonel Veazey
or Hon. A. L. Miner. Either Of these gentlemen,
we need not assure the good people of Vermont,
would most worthily fill the executive chair.
For Lieutenant Governor, we have atterly heard
increasing mention made Of Hon. f. p. Cotton,
Of Irasburgh. He is a capable and worthy gentle
man, and would make a good officer Locality
may also aid his selection, as Orleans county has
had no state officer since Lieutenant-Governor d.
NJ. Camp. .
For Treasurer, we do not expect to hear any
other name mentioned than that OF the present
incumbent-IIon John A. Page
As we have said elsewhere, we trust the con-
vention will give full utterance to warm and
hearty support Of the national administration.
Let the common and eminent peril heal all jeal-
ousies and animosties, and unite the Republicans
OF Vermont as one man in support OF President
who they all believe to have been legally elected,
and whom they also know to be "honest, capa-
ble and faithful to the constitution"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22
Boston Produce Market.

TUESDAY. May q, 1878.
FLoUR-The flour trade is very dun. No material
figures The trade purchase in small mmeat want
HAY AND srRAw-fhere has been steady demand
i " ton. Medium grades move slowly at sisSs RyS
straw is easier, with sales at sa@lS5o II ton.
MEAL, ETo-Corn meal has been in fair demand with
been small a, sitxs y barrel 9t meal sells at ss52,
fancy brands
GGssmsqes have been made a.l2lsc for Eastern
viii soon stop coming in large quantities. they seldom
turn out well II warm westher and dealers viii work
PoTAroEs-There has been very unsatisfactory mar
yet for potatoes most Of the week and prices have ruled
Nose but at the close the best stock commands $1,000
Pfe are shade I et 70 veil VIII sa 5s Ssshe ShSs'
Seedlings and other varieties at iO5Oc " bushe
GRAiSnThere is steady demand for with con
low have been at 5s5sc q bushe Oats are in fair de-
white s@5slIc Tor No. White and No mixed and ss@
SIC for No white and No 2mxed In rye the have
dngs sales have been made at slsS ton. rec coarse
shorts are now worth about much fne middlings
the market Ills week Receipts Of Se% 6 5sS S
but the 1uality continues poor and while there
have been made above iOc u ~ Strictly choice new vii
yh r, 4, ou, a present cannot be found and
Fine old cheese is sought after at 3l3c. but II out
quotations next week.
BUTTER-There has been liberal supply, and price,
have further eased of but the decline not marked
the week previous and at the close there indications
steader tendency some dealers think bottom has
touched, while Others look for a decline Of to &c n n
more. Sales commenced at l92lc dropped of 10 Il
2Oc for best dairy lots Of New York, and the clos
holders who have strictly choice refuse to sell under
but strictly choice full grass made, and tn,
greater portion Of the receipts hay and
sales have been made at lsc and under than at hghe
ngnre It Is diient to give reliable range this week. oil
account Of the wide difference In quality but the follown.
will about the market; Choice New York and Yer
mont made, s2Oc; fair good hay and grass l6
lsci common. l2@i5c ~ h. 1t may be difficult 10 get owe
INC for most OF the straight lots hut think this rang
/ will he maintained.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22

BARRE.-The anniversary exercises OF Barre
Academy occur June 9th to 18th, as follows; June
6th It'll and Sth, examination OF Senior and Middle
classes, June 9th, afternoon, annual sermon by
Rev. l.. Tenney; June 10th, 18th and 18th, exam
ination OF Junior and sub-Junior classes June
10TH evening, prize speaking; June 18th, evening,
rhetorical exercises by the Middle class; June 18th,
afternoon, anniversary OF associated aumni-on-
tor, G. II. Stone, ESD, OF Laconia, N. H., poet,
Rev o. G. Wheeler, OF South Hero; June 18th,
evening, anniversary Of Social Fraternity-orator,
Professor +, II. Higley Of Middlebury College
June 18th, morning, annual meeting OF alumni
special meeting OF Social fraternity, annual meet
ing Of trustees afternoon, rhetorical exercises OF
the graduating class. On Saturday evening
May 18th, the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lapon
met at their home in this place, to celebrate tn,
tenth anniversary of their marriage by a sur
prise pound party, there being about thirty pres
ent Owing to some members Of the band beinl
absent, they did not favor the company with som,
Of their fine music, as was expected. Amonl
those present was a brother OF Mrs. Iapoint from
| the West Mr.. A. G. Fisher, he having arrive,
that night Some who could not be present sen
| in their pound and wished TO be remembered. Nh
and Mrs Lapont seemed very much pleased tina
their friends had remembered them so kindly
The latter whose health is poor, seemed YER
much affected at such surprise Eyerythin
passed. of very pleasantly, refreshments bein
served, and at an early hour the guests wishe
their friends goodnight and many more happ
anniversaries. Delegates TO the Republica
Convention, Harvey Tilden. W. A. Boyce, Carlo
Carpenter and n. W, Baley. The frame OF tn
new school-house is up and the masons have begu
work. Rev. Mr. lerrick, Of Chelsea, preache
two excellent discoursos at the Congregations
| church last sabbath. One was from |. Peter l.
and the other from Psalms II; CO.. The funera
| services of Mr., Alvin Wood were conducted wit
Masonic honors at the Methodist church o.
Tuesday OF this week. The band was In attend
anee and furnished appropriate music. tn
band stand Is u sure thing, Work was com
monoed on II Tuesday morning and will he pushe
ON as rapidly as possible MIR. W. y. Bradford
the designer and executor Of the plan.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22

DON'T you forget that Charles p. Haydens
stock of plants will be ready for delivery next
Saturday, May 18th. There are plenty Of others
in this vicinity selling poor spindling trash that
they call the best plants, but don't you forget that
he throws away much better plants than others
SELL because they do not come up to his standard
Don't forget that he does not have TO send out his
plants to every one, to be sold on commission, in
order TO dispose OF his stock lie can prove what
he says by hundreds OF his old customers. lie
will be In Mortified, south side Of the common,
on Thursday, May 3Oth from nine A. M. to five p.
NJ with a large stock OF plants for sale; in Barre
on the common opposite the bank, on Friday May
3lst, from eight A. NJ, to six p. NJ. in Waterbury
at the drug store of NJ. o. Evans, on Monday
June Sd, from ten A. M. to six p. NJ in Stowe, al
the drug store of H. Il. Candall, on Tuesday
June 4th, from eight A. NJ. TO twelve NJ. in Nor
risvie, at the Morrisyille House. on Tuesday
June 4th, from two p. NJ to seven p. NJ, and alst
Wednesday, June 9th, till ten a. M. at the Amerl
can House, Hydepark on Wednesday, June 9th
from twelve M. 10 seven p. NJ.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22

THAT TowS BOND QUESTION: Representa-
tives of the towns of Bennington, SALISBURY, Ar
liDgton, Sunderland, Dorset and Wallngford had
a conference on the town bond question last week
The proceedings and deliberations were private,
but it is understood that an agreement was en-
tered into by the authorities of said towns to
further contest payment, notwithstanding the de-
cision upon constitutional questions by the Su-
preme Court of Vermont, each town contributing
pro rata its share OF the expenses in all future
litigation. The counsel on the part of the towns
are Messrs. Sibley, Davenport, Gardner and Har-
mon Meacham, with Kittredge Haskins of Brat
tleboro and Samuel J. Tilden Of New York, re-
tanned as counsel 1t is stated that bill in chan.
Gerry will be drawn Immediately by Charles n
Davenport and other counsel, sweeping in its gen.
eral scope, etc. Public sentiment is divided OF
this bond question. Republicans in favor o.
paying the bonds and accrued interest but demo
Gratis are opposed to it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22
Death Of DIR. Tyler.

Ano'"cr oi our wo'',Nnown ano so"''% ~, n 1' ~
no'o "'s o'o" s''"e'eu '" ''ie ',,' III.
,s'e, u'cu s"auony' u. h's ie''uo",o ",
s'',Y, On iuesaay morn'ns ''s'' "s'' ''s''' '''''
'i n,' @moo n O''' 49, T., choo,or
e.,a N n $50. , ',,' zoe ,I0 s,rdod a,
ro's, ~ ~ s'D'"S lou" i'"o n, M
e"s'0" so'' no''oko' y"s TO- ,sol ho snon,
1911, o."s p.''II .,.o,, ,,ro,oss,du.
n''io VIZ" V'''S yo",s III NC ~, ,,,, .
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22

In MEMoRIAM. Resolutions passed by Johnson
Post, No. %, Grand Army of the Republic, North
field, upon the death of the Senior Vice Com
mander of the Post, Comrade Henry C. Cady :
Whereas, Death has entered our Post and taken
from us our beloved comrade, Henry c. Cady, we
cherish his memory a kind friend, worthy
comrade and an affectonate husband and father
We, as comrades Of johnson Post, Resolue, That
while we humby bow to the will of him who
doeth all things well, we deeply mourn the early
death OF our comrade; and, ResoiUed That to
his integrity, usefulness and kindness of heart,
we bear grateful testimony, and pray his memory
may stimulate us to a more faithful service for
humanity; Resolued, That we extend to his af-
iiieted family our heartfelt sympathy, and implore
for them strength and comfort from our Great
Commander in the deep aflction. ResolUei, That
a copy Of these resolutions be presented to the
deceased, be entered upon the records of the Post
and sent to the county papers for publication.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22

MARsHFIELD.-Ou delegates to the Republican
State Convention are Charles Newton and Harri-
son Mears.. Three of our young men have taken
Horace Greeley's advice and gone West-Curtis
Wooster, Abijah Bemis and George Town. Eli
Pltkin has gone with them to reconnoiter,.
Things are looking little better in town. Mr..
Frank Cole has got new shop raised. Mr.. Hiram
Goodwins house is nearly done, or enough so
they have moved into it, Alvah Shepard has
bought Frank Ketchum's house and is fixing it
up nicely. New paint also makes things look
bright and new. Mr.. Hastings, the Methodist
PASTOR has returned and the new church il going
right up. Our new town agent says he never
saw so many sick fishermen as there this spring
passing through town to Peacham pond, Some
fine large strings of trout have been caught in
town from the brooks by the boys. Burt Shepard
has caught over one hundred, some quite large
Mr.. Chandler caught ten pounds in one day,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22

WATERBURY, Moses IIadley, of Waits
field, was in this place last Friday in pursuit Of
two tramps that had broken into his house and
stolen over one hundred dollars the Sunday
previous, while he and his family were away for a
short time. Mr.. Hadley had left the money in a
bureau drawer and did not miss it until the follow
ing Tuesday. Two tramps had been seen lurking
around his premises while they were away, and
upon investigating they discovered where the
thieves had entered the house through a bed
room window Reporters from Montpelier are
thick here nowadays, looking up that Glove
affar" where the young lady used the " NOR
phine, stomach pump" etc. but they fail to find
or to hear Of any such case having transpired here
90. Mrs. W. f. Henry has recently returned from
the fashionable dress-making establishment O
Mrs. G. H. Green, Of Burlington, where she hai
learned the Taylor system for cutting and tttinl
ladies aud misses suits She will do work of tina
kind at her home on Maple street, and will ais
teach and sell the Taylor system at the usual rates