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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-10

HARDwicK. The temperature record Of the
six days ending July ith has, we venture to say,
never been equaled before In this region for in
tensity OF heat for that number OF days in sue
cession. Thermometers in the shade indicated as
follows respectively; $50, 1910, $50, 1920, $50 and
96o. Exposed To the sun the mercury rose to
12lo -. The celebration OF the Fourth was well
attended and successful, Exhibitions OF rum aud
rowdysm, so often attending such occasions, were
rare, and good order generally prevailed. The
evening display OF fireworks was somewhat lin
tied by the accidental destruction Of large part
OF the material, which seems to have been placed
too near the dscharging stand for safety Happily
no one was injured from the rapid explosions,
though sudden stampede of Young America -
resulted from the event Millions OF potato
bugs are " frustrating in every potato field in
this vicinity, and Paris green . Ia in great de
mand. The time for mild remedies seems to
have passed, and everybody is fully convinced
that "heroie" treatment only can save the crop
from destruction. About forty couples attended
the grand Independence ball at Drenan's no
tel ON the evening Of the ith,. "A serious drouth
IL impending In this section unless soon relieved
Nv rain. The heated term still continues though
It's intensity has somewhat abated or been modi
ied by smoky atmosphere
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-10

CABor-No unusual sound disturbed the quiet
of the Fourth OF July in this town, except a few
fre-craekers in the hands of Young America. The
entertainment given by the Amateur Association
in the evening drew crowded house, and the
different scenes in the drama Peep U Day"
were received with loud applause, and the very
earnest way in which the parts were brought out
showed there had been no pains spared ON their
part to please the audience The tent meetings
here are still attracting large audiences. The
different subjects presented at the tent are the
general theme of conversation among all classes
The delivery of the poem Sunday occupied an
hour and quarter, and was listened to with
marked attention. Many, not satisfied with hear
ing it once, procured copies OF the lecture to pc
ruse at leisure. The discourse Sunday evening
was designed to show the power and wisdom Of
our Creator as displayed in the perfection and ex-
tent OF his creative works. Meetings will con-
tinue as long as the interest demands, ..,..
The extremely hot weather of last week brought
a large quantity OF potato bugs. Last Saturday
evening nearly every man coming from Sprgue
& Wells had in his hand paper of Paris green.
The bugs seem to be determined TO say what the
harvest shall be. Quite smash-up occurred at
the tent meeting last Sabbath. Several wagons
were considerably demoralized, hut no one seri.
| ously hurt
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-10

NoRTHFIELD, THE Mortified Congregational
Sabbath.school, by invitation of the Congrega-
tonal Sabbath-school OF Montpelier attend the
basket picnic held at the Queen City Picnic
grounds, Thursday, July 18th. The excursion
train leaves Mortified at twenty minutes past
seven in the morning. Tickets for the excursion
can be obtained at the store Of Chauncey Denny.
e. Grasshoppers are very plenty in some parts Of
the town, and are entirely destroying the feed in
the pastures. John Henry informs your reporter
that they have eaten up the feed entirely in his
pasture, and that he must feed his stock, or they
will starve. Others complain nearly rs badly
about the grasshoppers, while the potato bugs are
numberess in every field in town, and the supply
of Paris green has not proved equal to the de
mand. .. Union Temple No. II, holds its regu'
lar monthly meeting at the Good Templars Hall
Tuesday evening, July 10th. A full attendance
is requested as an excellent lecture for the goot
of the Order is expected, and business OF import
ance is 10 be transacted. :. Mortified Juvenil,
Temple, No, /, has changed the hour of holding
its meeting from half-past two p. NJ. to quartz
of four T.. NJ The next meeting will be held Jul!
Goth Officers for the ensuing quarter are To b.
elected at that meeting, and parents are requested
10 remember the hour three forty-iye r. NJ
sharp, and see that their children are in READINGS
to attend the meeting.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-10
A Crooked Career.


Many Of our readers will remember one ]. G.
Slocum, who lourshed about the Pavilion during
the summer and winter Of 1861. His alleged
object here was to recover large sum OF money
out Of which he claimed his brother--A. NJ slocum,
OF Berlin-had cheated him in connection with
some New York railroad contracts j. G. left
town between two days, leaving many financial
mourners hereabouts. After leaving here he was
occasionally heard from, but not In manner en-
tirey satisfactory to his creditors. copy OF n
st. Louis paper has Just been received, which
gives, in part his subsequent career. It appears
that his landlady In Western New York became
nervous about her board bill against him, and
sought to collect 1t, whereupon Siocum disap-
peared He was next heard Of in Hannibal, Mis-
souri,, where he represented himself as New
York capitalist, and proposed to erect In Hannibal
magnificent hotel, provided the sum OF ten thou
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-10

STANDARDIZATION the Sd large number went
from Springfield TO the first reunion OF the Six
teenth Regiment of the Vermont Volunteers.
Three hundred members and their families par
ticipated. At eleven o'clock procession was
formed and marched through the principal streets,
along which public and private houses were beau
tifully decorated The address was delivered by
Colonel veazey, and was frequently applauded
after which sentiments were responded to by
different members of the regiment. The number
present was estimated at six thousand. The
Fourth was unusually quiet here, excepting the
loud noise the little boys land some big ones)
joyfully made. number attended the picnic at
North Springfield in the afternoon. The band
went up intending to surprise them. To the dis
appointment OF all, a sudden shower broke the
picnic up, just as the tables were filled with the
good things to eat, as usual. Last Sabbath was
childrens Sunday at the Methodist church. and the
house was beautifully trimmed with flowers and
plants; some ones pet canaries were among the
plant mound on the altar, and all through the ser
vice their sweet music was heard, though theiI
| little hearts could not contain their joy OF being
| in such a beautiful world. There was no sermon
but a simple talk to the little folks, by Mr. Perry
| the pastor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-10

BRADFoRD.-By invitation from Superintend-
ent Folsom and the directors of the Lyndon 1roti
ting Park, the Bradford Guards, escorted by the
Bradford brass band, celebrated the Fourth at
Lyndon The horse trot was the main thing, but
the guards received a cordial welcome. Mr.. Fol-
som passed the Guards and band free to and from
Lyndon, and the ladies gave them their dinner
and supper free In reply, they return their sin
cere thanks to the people of Lyndon. The re-
form club met at the Town Hall on Friday last,
to elect officers Friday evening, July 10Th, there
will be a play before the reform club, entitled
"The Last Loaf" in two acts. July 9Th was
one of the warmest days Of the season, the Their
mometer indicating one hundred and two degrees
in the shade. The average for the past twelve
days has been about ninety-eight degrees.
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Fires In Vermont.

In BENNINGTON. David Crosler's house and
barns were burned the 4th; loss 5000; insurance
5000
In BENNINGTON CESrER-A dwelling and two
barns belonging to Martin Cone were burned Fri
day Loss 81, 800; insured for $500.
In SOUTH PowSAL.-Michael o'Gradys barn
was struck by lightning the other day, and
burned, with ten tons Of hay. No insurance.
In WEST FAIRLEE-The dwelling-house Of
George Whitney was burned recently, and the
occupants lost all except the clothes they had on
AT BuRLISGToS.--On Friday morning last the
breakwater was discovered TO be In flames, but
the fire was extinguished before much damage
was done
In PouLTNEy A fire broke out In Ripley &
SANKEY'S steam sash and blind factory on Tues
day afternoon Of last week, destroying the fac
tory, with a lot Of logs and lumber. Loss 500
insurance $1,000.
In SFARsBuRGH. David Crosier's dwelling,
barns and outbuildings, in searsburgh, fourteen
miles from Bennington Fast, were burned, with
most OF their contents, last Wednesday night
Loss about three thousand dollars; insured for
two thousand dollars.
In MmroS.-Tate Monday night fire broke
out in the tn-shop of C. b. Irish, at Milton, and
burned that building, and also the Methodist
church, directly opposite Mr. Irish had $500 in
surance on his stock and 5000 on his tools, which
pretty much covers the loss. The building was
owned by George Ashley, and was worth about
$500; uninsured The Methodist church was also
uninsured; but in former years had been insured
for 50, 500, which was about its value at the time
OF its destruction.
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SUIcIDE.-Joshua NJ Dana, of Woodbury., COM
mltted suicide by hanging Wednesday of last
week. Many years ago Mr.. Dana, who was a
somewhat cratic genius, lived in Montpelier and
kept restaurant. Subsequently he removed to
Woodbury. and became quite an extensive land
owner. He was in many respects bright man,
and was profuse contributor to the newspapers
Of this village. He had been suffering from
softening of the brain for some time, so that he
was undoubtedly irresponsible for this rash act.
He made an attempt upon his life in a similar
manner the week previous to its successful con-
summation, but WAS discovered by his son and the
suicide frustrated. He leaves Il BROTHER James
NJ Dana of Mortified, and a sister, Miss Hannah
Dana, of this village BY his request his remains
were inferred in the Cutler cemetery, beside those
OF his beloved daughter His age was sixty-eight
years.
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SOUTH WooDBURY.-School has closed in what
is known as the Harvey district in this town. 1t
was taught by Mrs. L. ], Benjamin. The scholars
that had no tardy marks during the term were
Wavey Far, .edde Laird Alton Wheeler, Wini.
fred Wheeler, Clarence Burnham, Charlie Har
vey, Allie Carr Willie Farr, Harry Burnham
Dolly Farr, Jennie Harvey, Rosa Carr, Hattie
Hopkins, Cora Wheeler and May Carr, and those
not having any whispering marks during the tern
were Wavey FAIR, Willie Farr, Harry Burnham
Sherman Lyford, Dolly Farr, Jennie Harvey, Ross
Carr and Hattie Hopkins. There were twenty
three scholars attending the school during thu
term. Quite a number Of the city boarder
have come already, and more are coming Thos
having boarders are J. W. Town, S. W. Ben
jamin, A. II. Holt of Woodbury., and S. II. Eos
ter of Calais
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Which Is BEST PA difficult problem for the
average purchaser to solve is the selection of the
best and most durable piano, from among the
large number advertsed-the prices varying from
one hundred to one thousand dollars. But a few
hints can be given in a brief mention, and among
the most important are, first, volume and quality
Of tone; second, elasticity and fine regulation Of
action third. evenness of tone and touch and,
fourthly, the most essential quality of merit Is
durability The adage that "the proof Of the
pudding is in the eating" has been demonstrated
in thousands of homes where the Steinway OF
Chickering pianos are now in use, many of them
having been in constant service for five, eight
ten, twelve fifteen and as many as twenty years
and which are to-day about rs good as new. II
will pay you to thoroughly investigate the matter
and examine these instruments, before purchas
| ing carefully selected stock may be seen At
G. w. Wilder's music store.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-07-10

RAILROAD ENTERPRISE. - The Kalamazoo
(Mich.) Daily Telegraph, alluding To our towns
man, James q. French, Esq, says mr.. French,
the gentleman who proposes to build the Lowell
road, has just returned from an inspection OF the
route and is very enthusiastic over the prospects
for profitable business. In addition to visiting
the rich farming country between here and Lowell,
he went into the pineries north, where they wish
the road extended to that community, and make
abundant offers of money for building the line.
The lumber trade h developing to an amazing
degree and will furnish all the ready business
that the road can do from the start" or the
proposed new road the Telegraph further says
at trayerses three townships which, according 70
the census OF 1874, ship more grain than any Other
three contiguous townships in Michigan, and thi,
statement will probably hold true of other pro
ducts II must also be remembered in this con
nection that Kalamazoo is a branch of the Toledo
grain market, and that this is u better outlet fo
the country northeast OF here than any othe
| point in Michigan" Mr., French is certainly for
tunate in falling In with scheme SO full OF prom
Use, and the people Of Kalamazoo are to be con
graduated upon the fact that they have found
man possessed OF the requisite energy and per
severance to meet all their reasonable hopes
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SUsAN N. CREE,.ss EsTATE.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in and for SAID
District the 7th day OF June, A. d, ISIS;
L. H. lIaines Executor Of the OF Susan NJ. Cree,
late OF Montpelier in said District deceased, makes appl
cation 10 said Court, In writing for license 10 sell all Of the
real estate OF said deceased representing that the sae
part thereof necessary for the payment OF the debts
and rgaces OF said deceased and Of administration
OF her estate, and that such part cannot he sold with
injury those interested In the remainder. Where
upon, ordered by said Court, that said application ba
referred "A thereof be held the Probate Of
nee Montpelier the 18th day Of July A. D. ISIS for
hearing and decision ereon and Is further ordered,
that all persons be notified hereof by publication
OF notice said application and order thereon three weeks
successfully the Vermont Waterman State Journal,
newspaper published at Montpelier, and which ciruulaes
the eghhorhood OF those interested before said time Of
hearing that they may appear said and place ana.
IL they cause object thereto. by the Court-Attest
ga HARVEY TlLDEN, Judge.
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You Must Cure That Cough.

with Shiloh's Consumption Cure you can cure
yourself II has established the fact that Consumption
he cured while for Coughs, Bronchitis whoopng Cough,
Asthma and all Diseases Of the Throat and Lungs Is alb
solutely without equal Two doses Will relieve your
child OF Crup. II pleasant take and perfectly harm
less to the youngest child and mother afford TO he
without II. You use two-thinis Of bottle, and II what
say not will refund the price paid Price 10
50 cents and sOo per bottle II your Lungs
Chest or Back lame, use Shiioh's Porous Plaster.
Sold by FRANK II. BAscoM. Montpelier. Vt.
Have you Dyspepsia, you Constipated, have you
yellow Skin Loss OF Appetite Ieadache9 II don't fail
to shiioh's Systematic Vitaixer. 1t is guaran-
eed to relieve YOU and will you continue TO suffer- when
you be cured such terms these9 Price, 10 cent?
and rs cents. Sold by FRANK II. BAsCoM, Montpelier
Wells Persian Perfume, "Hackmetack," IA rich and
fragrant. Try II. Sold by FRANK II. BAscoM, Mont
heller, Vt. s2-3leow
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CELEBRATION AT SOUTH RoYALToS.-A free
open air concert and dance was given by the South
Royalton Cornet Band on the Fourth. An i'm.
mense platform was erected on the common and
lighted by two large head lights, and Chinese Ian
terms. The South Royalton Cornet Band and
Sharon Cornet Band discoursed some of their IA
vorite selections we can say that the music was
very good A select orchestra composed of twelve
pieces, under the direction of Mr. Horace c. Moore
furnished the music for the dance, and it wa
pronounced by experts to be very fine. There
was, by actual count, dancing on the platform a
one time, one hundred and fifty-two couples
There were about two thousand people present
Messrs. d. C. Jones, NJ. J. Sargent, John Hewitt
and Ed. T. Smith acted as floor managers, ant
did all in their power TO please those in attend
ance Mr. Charles II. Woodward furnished thu
supper, and the bill of fare was one Of the yer,
best. 1t was one of the most orderly companies
we ever saw, and all seemed anxious to have I
good time. There was a large delegation from
runbridge, Sharon, Bethel, Randolph and som'
from Montpelier, Mortified, Chelsea, White Rive
Junction, STAFFORD, Woodstock etc. The dance
was kept up until about two o'clock, when al
seemed willing to adjourn until another Fourth
or some future day.
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FAysToN.-The school in district No, l, taught
by Ursula Bates, closed Friday June 2sth. The
whole number of pupils attending school was
eighteen, with an average attendance of fifteen.
The following are the names Of those having NJ
absent marks during the term: Lizzie J. Baird
and Maggie Kew. Those having no tardy marks
were Louisa Mclaughlin, Jennie S. Kew, Maggie
Kew, Ruth NJ. Buell. Miriam Buzzell, Della A
Thompson, Ida NJ. Thompson, Hattie +. Baird
Lizzie J. Baird, Hattie l., Fitzpatrick, Henry j.
Smith, Fred j. Baird, Richie Buzzell, Freddie
Buzzell and James NJ. Thomson. Hattie l.. Kill
patrick, Fred j. Baird aud James NJ. Thompson,
were absent only half day each.
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INDEPENDENT TICKET. The Independent county
convention, held at Bratteboro on Thursday Of
last week, was well attended by prominent cit-
zens from each town, representing about equally
both political parties Edward Crosby of Brat
tleboro, presided, with vice-president from each
town in the county. county committee was
chosen, stirring resolutions adopted, and the fol-
lowing ticket nominated. For senators, Edward
Crosby of Brattleboro, DR.. Daniel Campbell Of
Saxton's River; assistant judges, II. b. Bellows
Of Nottingham, J. II. Phelps Of Townshend
sheriff, f. l.. Roberts of Nottingham; probate
judges, Royal Tyler and Abishai stoddard, the
present incumbents high sheriff, David Stearns
Of Putney; states attorney, f. W. stoddard of
Brattleboro. Charles n. Davenport Edward
Crosby, A. p. Childs, Ashley Stone, S, T. Daven-
port and others addressed the convention.
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MoRRIsvILLE.-A number Of our town s-folk,
went away to celebrate the Fourth, some to Hard
wick and others to Fletcher The day at Hard
wick was sham and reflects much discredt or
the few who had the celebration in Charge.
Bully Boy Bradley Barlow, badly beaten al
Burlington. Rev, G. w. Bailey formerly O
this place. in town visiting his numerous friends
He occupied the Universalist pulpit last Sunda,
afternoon. There was concert at that church
in the evening
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ORANGE-Last week Thursday Lyman Emory,
of Washington, while chopping for Mr.. g. Smith,
cut a spruce which fell upon maple. The other
IN en- motioned to him to get away, but not know
ing where to go, he jumped under the falling
mass and his head and stomach were 80 badly
injured that he died Friday night. William
Wilson is building a large barn, eighty feet long
by forty feet wide, with horse-barn adjoining,
forty feet long by thirty feet wide. Charlie Ho-
brook is also building barn.
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SUDDEN DEArH--Dr. John Wheeler, of West
Concord, was found dead in his bed Monday
morning. He was as well as usual the day before.
His age was about eighty years DIR. Wheeler
was quite eccentric man. living pretty much
alone upon his large farm. He has been called
the richest man in the town, il not in the county,
and his estate is variousy estimated at from
| TO- 200 to 100000 DR.. Wheeler was never mar
ried. Harry and George Bingham, the New
Hampshire lawyers, are his nephews.
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Drunken Stuff.

How many children and women slowly and surely
dying or rather being killed. by excessive doctorine the
daily use of drug drunken stuff called medicine
that knows what Is made Of who easily be
cured and saved by Hop Bittes, made of Hops Buchu
Mandrake, Dandeion, etc. which is pure, simple and
harmless that the most fra woman. weakest invalid
smallest child can trust in them. WIN you be saved by
them? See fourth page.
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leafhs.

In Washington, July L. LYMAN EMORY, aged 50 years
In Worcester, July 4, LYDIA BRUCE, aged II years
In Newbury July ., HASEs JOHNSON in the slst year
Of his age
In Worcester July 5, FRANCIS FISHER aged Is year.
and II months.
In Moretown. June 80. EyAJ. WELLS. aged 40 years
months and 10 days
In Denver, Mch June n, Of lung fever, MILES MANS
FIELD. He horn In Vermont, near Mansfield Noun.
tain In lhO3.
In North Hydepark June Is. oRlLLA W. ALLEN, relici
Of the late Wall Allen, Esq formerly OF Rhode Island
aged n years
In HARE. July a Of diIhtherla, ALFRED d, THoMP.
son, only son q Edwin and Fanny 7. Carleton, aged
years and months.
In Worcester, July I, LucY NEWTON WILLIS. wife OF
Cyrus Brown, aged u years. good woman and faithful
wife has gVne 10 her rest.
In Kewhury, June 80. ESTHER (CoBuRN) DoUsF
aged ~ years For nearly nifty yeaIs she faithful
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lady tells the first bottle has done my daughter
great deal of good her food does distress her
does she suffer from that tired feeling which she
did before taking Hoods sarsapara." second bottle
effected cure No other preparation contains such
centraon of vitazng, enrclng purifying and invgoa-
ting properties Hoods sarsapara. Thy bottle. Sold
by druggists. Hoods Cook Book sent free by c. T. Hoop
4 Co, lowell. Mass.
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DROWNING ACCIDENT. -Alonzo Coffee twenty
two years of age, while attempting to swim across
Westford pond, in the west part of the town, Sun
day forenoon, sank in deep water near the OPP
posite shore, and was drowned. The body was
secured the same afternoon and buried on Mon
day. Mr. Coffee resided at ChateaugaY, N. Y.
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MINING INDUSTRY. The White River Mining
Works, near Locust Creek, in Bethel, are now
employing some thirty or forty men, and will in
crease the number soon to sixty. The machinery
for separating the sand and reducing the
same to steel and iron will be in readiness in
about sixty days, with capacity to produce six
tons day of Charcoal Blooms" The prospects
are encouraging, and the parties seem to be in
earnest