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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

GoDDARD SEMINARY The fall term Of Goddard
Seminary, in Barre, closed with examinations last
week Monday and Tuesday Tuesday evening an
entertainment was given by the students in the AIT
dence room of the seminary building. The en-
tertainment commenced with piano solo by W.
A. Wheaton, after which farce, The Spectre
bridegroom" was presented The character of
" Mr.. Nicodemus y was well acted by N. Currier
II, H. HOLSTER did well as Squire Aldwinkle."
b. l.. Gale took the part of Captain Wanting
ton c. j. Hubbard as Dickory brought down
the house. His oomical appearance kept the au-
dience In laughter throughout the play. The part
of paul" by T. Is, Mcdonald, was well done
Georgiana " was well played by Miss NJ. l.. Ho-
lister, and Miss l.. T. Huntington did credit to
herself as Layinia" After this play was a
recitation, Robert of Sicily" by Miss h. J, Til
den The piece was well committed and the
rendering was admirable. After music by Miss
Shaw and a song by IL. II. HOLSTER the temper
ance drama, 1.-THE Drunkard," was presented
The characters of Edward Middletown," by A.
S. Murray; Lawyer Gibbs, by !. A, Priest, and
civilian DOwton," by A. W Dana, were eX-
ceedingly well taken Miss Spindle, by Miss
j. A. Richardson, WAS uneXcepti0nable, Miss h.
g. Calef played well las Mary Wilson" Both
plays showed perfect preparation on the part Of
the actors On the whole the entertainment was
success Yet the audience would have been
satisfied II only one play had been given and
they had been dismissed about ten O'clock in
stead OF twelve. The hall was comfortably filled,
stormy weather and bad roads kept away many
| who otherwise would have attended.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

WATERBURY If you are in want Of anything
in the line of rubbers rubber boots, over shoes or
beaver boots, beaver shoes, warm slippers, etc.
go and examine j, C. Griggs stock of these goods
and you will find just what you want. Ladies'
wanting anything for fine French kid, French
goat or any style OF ladies' misses children =
shoes, will do well to call at Griggs shoe store
and examine stock and prices, The fall term
of the graded school closed here last Friday with
a lyceum in the evening Although 1t was rainy
and quite muddy the school-room was packed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

DAsrARDLY-Three times within week ties
have been placed across the track of the Port
land n Ogdensburg railroad between Sheldon
aud swanton, by some miscreant as yet unknown.
Twice they were discovered in season to stop the
train before reaching them. The other night the
engine of freight train struck pile, but for
tunately threw them from the track and escaped
injury. Extra vigilance is being maintained aud
If the villain who thus criminally endangers life
should be caught it will be likely to go hard with
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

PolsoNED.-On Sunday the 18th Mrs. Andrew
Buchanan, of Ryegate died from the effects Of
accidental poisoning. She had for some years
been out OF health and was under the doctor =
treatment. About midnight Saturday night, she
got up to take some medicine, and, supposing she
understood the positions of the bottles, did not
light lamp, and by mistake took a spoonful OF
medicine from the wrong bottle, which was a
NIL n,iaon
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

FooD ENOUGH FOR ONE DAY.-William La
duke, of Vergennes, made hog of himself on
Wednesday, by eating, on a wager, within ten
hours, two pounds of pork steak, four large pota-
toes one-half of a pie two slices of bread, each
one and quarter inches in thickness, quarter of
a pound of butter, drank two cups of tea and ate
one-half bushel of apples. The amount at stake
was the munifcent sum of three dollars.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY The annual
meeting of the Vermont State Agricultural So
ciety was held in Woodstock on the Goth. The
report of the finance committee shows the receipts
of the last fair to be S42s2 80; expenses 4,453,
&C; deficit including premiums and medals due
Si07 81 Total assets of the society including
cash in the Treasures hands, stock bonds, etc,
81, 2si J6-an increase for the year Of SG33,2l.
Substantially the old board of directors was re-
elected, and the following officers: President,
George A. Merrill of Rutland Vice-Presidents
Henry Chase of Lyndon, c. Horace Hubbard Of
Springfield Silas G. Holyoke of st. Adams, H.
Henry Baxter of Rutland; Treasurer, Noah B.
Stafford of White River Junction; Secretary
Henry Clark of Rutland. James A. Shedd
Crosby Miller, p. s. Benjamin and the President
and Secretary were appointed committee to To-
cate the next fair 1t is understood that Montpe-
ler is particularly DESTROYS of securing it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27
Remedy for Hard Times.

stop spending much nne clothes, rich food and
style Buy good healthy food cheaper and better cloh-
ing get real and substantial things of life every
especially stop the foolish habit of running after
pensiye and quack doctors using much of the vile
humbug medicine that does you only harm and makes the
propretos rlch but put your in the greatest OF all
simple pure remedies Hop Bters that cure always ut
trAng and yon will better times and good health
Try it once. Read OF 1t in another column.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27
4 NDREw j. BRALEY's ESTATE.

In Probate Court held Montpelier, in said District
the 9th day of November, A. ID. lS1S
Margaret Braey Administrative of the estate Of Andrew
j. Braey late Montpelier, in said District deceased,
administration account for examination and al
owance, and makes application for a decree Of dis
rbution and partition OF the estate of said deceased.
whereupon, il is ordered by said Court, that said ac-
and said application be referred TO session there
Of to be held the Probate Ofice, in said Montpelier,
day November A. D. 1878 for hearing and decis
thereon And IL further ordered that notice hereof be
given to all persons interested by publication of the same
three weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman state
Journal newspaper published Montpelier previous TO
said appointed for hearing that they may appear at said
and place and show they may have, why
said account should allowed and such decree made
by the Court.-Atest,
6l-63 HARVEY rILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

We speak knowingly when assert that Halls Veget-
able scian Hair Remover il the hest article of the kind
on the American Continent. Personal trial has demon
smed this and the article is elegant and clearly one,
wthut which think toilet complete Messrs. Johns
ton Holloway Co. 602 Arch street. Philadelphia the
agents for the article and when our Philadelphia friends
turn from Cape May they should certainly procure some
fit weknow OF such article eXtan for the hair, and
thus speak in such decided aud emphatic TERMS. Ocean
g,,t Nm
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

UNDERWEAR AND HosERY.-rhe first step to
be taken in order to preserve perfect health at
this season of the year is to obtain substantial I'M
dercothing Messrs Shepard, Norwell 4 Co.,
are now offering great bargains in this kind OF
goods for both ladies and gentlemen. glance
at their price list cannot fail to ensure an inspec
ton OF their stock
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27
Deaths.

In Cafsbury, November 70, DAVID MOODY. aged 20
years.
In South Mewbury, November q, r. J.. DOE, aged
Is years.
aged ~ years.
In Craftsbury November l6, ELISHA CHAMBERLAIN,
aged "a years
aged 50 years
In Duxbury November 49, wife Of the late Aonzo Hay
den, aged a. years,
In Crafisbury, November 4, Mrs. sEwALL sTuRTE-
WANT aged % years.
In Braintree, November 90 ABIGAIL BASS, widow OF
William Bass aged o. years and 10 months
In Cabot, November 20, of typhoid pneumonia, SUSAN
T.. BLANCHARD, widow of the late James blanchard
aged ~ years.
Ia sherbume, November II, Of apoplexy EUNICE W.,
wife of Daston Estabrook, Esq, representative Of the
town, aged 50 years,
In Montpelier October at the residence Of g. W. Rip
ley suddenly Of heart disease CHRISTINA b. CHASE,
widow Of the late Rev. Nathaniel Chase formerly Of Man
chester. n. H.. aged s. years New Hampshire papers
please cory,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

An old physician, retired from practice having placed
his hands by East India missionary the formula OF a
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and permanent
cure of consumption bronchitis eaarrh asthma, and
all throat and lung affections, also positive and radical
debility and all nervous complaints, after
cases has felt II his duty to make il known to his suffer
ing fellows. Artuaed by this motive and desire to
eye 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
| " IoMera, Blnek. Ronhester n Y. 3l-sseoW
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

GRANGE MEETING.--The quarterly meeting
of Central Vermont County Council, Patrons OF
Husbandry, was held at Middlesex, yesterday. |,
was quite fully attended. prime dinner and
afternoon session ensued. full report will be
given next week The next meeting will be held
at West Berlin on the last Tuesday in February.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27
JACOB p. McCRLLIs, ESTATE,

The undersigned, having been appointed by the Honor
able Probate Court for the District OF Washington Commits
sioners receive examine, and adjust all claims and de-
ands OF all persons against the estate of Jacob T. Me
Crlis, late of Marshed in said District deceased and
ali claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give notice
that will meet for the purposes aforesaid, at the dwell
ing-hose of the late Jacob r. McCrs the 18th day Of
January and 10Th day of May next from one o'clock r NJ
until five O'Clock each OF said days, and that six
months the 18th day OF November, \. d. ISIS the
time limited by said Court for said creditors to present their
claims 10 : for examination and allowance.
Dated at Marsheld, this 2lst day Of Nov. A. ID. lsIs
NI-IIAEE lNOLlln.-loncLn.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27
Speriaf Mnfres.
ROYAL P5 bktEss


"RoYAL" has larger sale than all other baking pow
ders combned-because Of It's unquestloned Purity uni
form Strength IIealthfuness and efficacy Prepared from
GRAPE CREAM TARTAR imported expressly for this
peerless powder direct from the Wine district Of France
has received the Enforcement and recommendation Of the
New York Board Of HEALTH and Of eminent hyscans and
scientific everywhere Nofamly having once used the
Royal Baking Powder will ever be without IT,
Sold only In the cans by grocer.
" The nneat preparation in the world. Consumers
should observe that s perfect purity and strength not only
insures success in baking but makes onethrd further
than aduierated short-wegh kinds It will keep any
length Of time in any climate. iO-sl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

NORTH MONTPELIER. Saturday night, though
the travelling was extremely bad, called out a
good audience to hear Ii. NJ. Bryant, ESD, of
Maine, on the subject of Temperance. After
the lecture was over Lodge of Good Templars
was organized by Mr.. Bryant and twenty were
initiated then, six more signing the applca-
ton for charter and promising to join at next
meeting of the lodge, which is Tuesday night
of this week The following are the officers
elected; Worthy Chief Templar, Charles Hollis
ter. Worthy Vice 1emplar, Miss Ruth HOLSTER
Past Worthy Chief Templar, A, J. HOLSTER,
Worthy Secretary, Miss Edith Nye; Worthy Fl
nancial Secretary, Miss Ellen Nye; Worthy Treas
Wells; Worthy Guard, Erastus Hartman. Tuesday
night is simply an adjourned meeting and State
Deputy, Mrs. Batchelder, will install the officers
The regular night Of meeting will be Saturday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

KILLED INSTANTLY. james Vivian, a black
smith, was instantly killed at the Goddard cop
per mines in Corinth, few days ago. lie was
repairing steam boiler, which had been raised
by ropes, when one rope broke, and the boiler
fell on him, causing instant death.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27
A Card.

To Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Clark, Proprietors
Of the american House We cannot consistently
leave you without expressing our grateful ac-
acknowledgements and appreciation Of the interest
manifested by yourselves and your entire house
hold for our welfare during this session Your
care for us has been like that of kind parents to
children. Your bountifu table and comfortable
rooms, the department Of your clerk, walters
and in fine, all your help, commend them each
and every one to our respect and gratitude. And
more, and above all, we most devoutly thank you
for keeping n strictly temperance hotel, and we
most cheeriully pledge you our influence and
patronage +" So long as you maintain your present
standard" in the American House. Peace be
within thy walls" (Signed) Charles W. King,
Senator from Essex county; Chester Il. Leach,
Senator from Franklin county; W. d. Arnold,
Senator from bennington county; W. W. Stick
ney, First Assistant Clerk House Of Representa-
tives; o. Merrill Second Assistant Clerk House
of Representatives II. p. Cushing Chaplain Of
House; ]. H. Benjamin, Berlin Representative;
NJ. s. Adams, Royalton Representative; Milton
j. Stearns, Lincoln Representative; Charles w.
Black, Barnard Representative; J. A. Potter,
Sheldon Representative; William b. circuit, Rox-
bury Representative; Willard Chase, Concord
Representative; George +. Meader, Bristol Repre-
sentative-together with thirty Others
Gentlemen, Members Of The Legislature In re-
ply to your very 1attering compliments to me
and mine, thank you. It always affords me
great pleasure to be able to please my patrons
especially those who apprecate-yet we calculate
to treat all with the most respectful attention.
Al.
have especially alluded and for which am per-
sonally responsible, am grateful for the encour-
agement and will allow you to judge whether it
is strictly and truly a temperance house. And
again, gentlemen, thank you. My clerk and
the rest of my help join me in wishing you all a
safe and happy return to your several homes,
with the usual blessings which attend noble and
useful men. C. CLARK, Proprietor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27
62-ei ALoSzo TRACY, Comm
sAwYER,s ESTATE.

II 7 y T.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, in and for said
District, the 18Th day Of November, A. d. 1875:
instrument puporting be the last VIII and Tesa
mcn of Rebecca Sawyer late Of Berlin, in said Dis
tric deceased being presented To the Court by David
Bowles, the Executor therein named for probate 1t Is
ordered Ivy said Court that all persons concerned therein be
notified appear session OF said Court be held at the
Probate Office in Montpelier the 10th day Of December,
A. D. 1873. and show If any they may have against
the probate of said will for which purpose IT Is further
iered copy the record this order be published
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Watchman &
State Journal printed at Montpelier previous to said time
appointed for hearing. By the Court-Attest,
MA FL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

The Centaur Liniments are of two kinds. The
White is for the human family; the Yellow Is for
horses, sheep, and other animals. Testimonials OF the
effects produced by these remarkable Preparations
wrapped around every bottle and may be procured Of
any druggist or by mail from the ONCE of Tue CESrAuR
COMPANY, t6 pey Street, New York City. 1910
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27
CALLY THREsHER's ESTATE.

~ COMMISSIONERS NUTTIE.
The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Washington Commission
ers receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
Of all persons against the estate Of Sally rhresher late Of
Northfed said District deceased and all claims exlb
tied In Offset thereto hereby give notice that will meet
for the purposes aforesaid at the dwelling house Of James
Peabody the 9Th day of December and 9Th day Of May
next, from ten o'clock until two O'Clock each
Of said days and that six months from the 9Th day Of No
vember 1878 Is the time limited by said Cour for said
creditors present their claims to for examination and
allowance
Dated at Mortified, this 18th day Of November ISIS
o,., QSCAR MIbLEk, commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

Nothing be more wonderful than the remarkable
cures scrofula recorded in Hoods Cook Book from
persons of undoubted reliability II you have friend
suffering this terrible disease, IT'S your duty to send
this proof the efficiency Hoods sarsapara. pecu-
liar point of Hoods sarsapaa strengthens and builds
up system while 1t eadicates disease Hoods Cook
Book" sent free. Send for C.I HOOP Co., Low
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

How THE WHITE BRONZE MONUMENTS ARE
LIKED AFTER AN EXPOSURE or NEARLY Four
YEARS." City of Meadville, Penn, August 18th,
1s7s--7o tehom il may concern This certifes
that nearly four years ago purchased one of the
White Bronze Monuments, and erected it in the
cemetery at this place, (Meadville, PENN was
,oeu pleased with it when first erected, and now,
after nearly fotT years exposure, | can honestly
state that am STILL MORE so. 1t has all the
beauty Of monument fresh from the worbs-in
fact, If anything, it is more beautiful, it has
assumed richer, deeper tone, and is greatly ad-
mired by all who have seen it. 1t is my firm
conviction that these monuments HAVE NO EQUAL,
and were called upon to-day to select monu-
ment for my best friend, it would be a White
Bronze (Signed) William Thomas" Aaron
Bancroft, agent, Montpelier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27
Hobafe 3lofre.
SAMUEL ANDREWS ESTATE.

- COMM SS1ONERS' NOTICE.
The subscribers having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District of Washington, Commission
ers receive, examine and adjust all claims and demands
of all persons against the estate Of Samuel Andrews late
Worcester said District deceased represented nsol
vent and the term Of six months from the sh day Of No
vember 1873 being allowed by said Court to the creditors
Of said deceased to exhibit and prove their respective claims
before give notice. that will attend to the duties of
appointment at the dwelinghouse Of George L. Stone,
in Worcester In said District the 18th days Of January
and April o'clock in the afternoon of each Of
said days. CHARLES G. ABBOTT, Commissioners
61-Gi CIIArNCEY y. HUNT, { commissioners
Worcester. VT. November Is A. ID. 1873.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

WoRcEsrER.-Th singing-school is proving q
success in this place. Professor H. r. Ober teaches
the largest class that we have ever had in town
Last Thursday evening the class numbered sew
enty-six, and more yet are TO come in.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

LORENZO CLoUGH, of Bath n. H., was fear
fully injured at Wells River the other day by be-
ing caught in pulley His right arm was torn
apart at the elbow, and his left leg was horribly
mangled. His recovery is doubtful
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

MEssRs. JosErH BURNETT & Co, Boston, Mass Gen
teIqenThe constantly increasing demand for your tx
convnces they taking the place OF cheap and
impure brands They sell on their merits, and give entire
satisfaction jobbing trade.
San Francisco. Gal CUTTING PACKING co.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

MIDDLEsEx.-Joseph Chase, of this place,
killed three-year-old sheep last week. 1t was
grass and hay fed entirely and weighed one hun
dred and ten pounds and had forty-one pounds
of tried tallow Who can beat this?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

WREsTLNG.-At Boston, Wednesday night,
Owens, the Vermonter threw Common two out Of
three bouts, winning the champion belt 81, 900
prize money and 81 POO receipts of the house.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

MoRETowN.--The Good Templars are busy
making preparations for the Union on the 18th of
next month. At the examination of teachers last
Saturday, there were only two applicants present
John Taylor and Frank Howes. Three of our
winter schools commenced the LIST of November.
800. Potatoes are selling for dollar a bushel.. ..
Our grist-mill, which has been undergoing repairs
the most of the fall is doing its usual amount
Of business, which can be done with one run of
stone. Many of their farmers carry their grain
out of town to be ground.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27
You Must Cure That Cough.

with shioh's Consumption Cure you can cure
yourself II has established the fact that Consumption
be cured while for Coughs, Bronchitis whoopng Cough
Asthma and all Diseases OF the Throat and Lungs II Is alb
solntely without equal Two doses will relieve your
child OF Group, II pleasant TO take and perfectly harm
less the youngest child and mother afford be
without It, You two-thirds Of bottle and IL what
we say true will refund the price paid. Price 10
cents 50 cents and sO per bottle II your Lungs sore
or Chest OF Back lame use slioh's Porous Plaster.
sold by FRANK II. BAsCOM, Montpelier, VI.
Have you Dyspepsia are you Constipated, have you
yellow skin, Loss OF Appetite eadaehe2 II don't fail
TO use shiiohs Systematic Nitalizer. 1t Is guaran
tee relieve you and will you continue suffer- when
you can be cured such hese9 Price 10 cents
and 10 cents. sold by FRANK H. BAsCOM, Montpelier
Wells Persian Perfume, "Haokmetack," Is rich and
fragrant Try II. Sold by FRANK II. BAsCoM, Mont
peier, w. s2-3ieow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27


CALAIs.-The school in District No. IL closed
November 4th The resident scholars numbered
twenty three, their average daily attendance be-
ing nineteen and a half. The names of those
having no absent marks are Ada Bliss, Ada Blan-
chard, Flora Gray Bernice Rideout, Nettie Norris,
laura Burnap, Emily Cochrane, Myrtle Goodell,
George Hills and Eddie George Those being alb
sent a day or less, are Herbert Gay Nora White,
Nellie White and Mary Cochrane, There were
very few tardy marks during the term. The
graded school opens its winter term Monday, De
cember ID It should not be forgotten that the
tuition in this school is only about one-Sihh what
Is charged for the same studies in other schools
of equal grade in the county. Mr.. l.. A. Kent,
who left town last week for Aiken, S c., writes
that he is in Washington, D. c., and that he stood
the ride quite as well as could be expected
The annual shoots" advertised, indicate that
about the usual number of dead hens and turkeys
| will be consumed next Thursday. fonr teach
| ers were present at the examination last Satur-
day, three of whom averaged over ninety-fiye in
standing; the other over ninety-one,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-11-27

TUSBRDGE.-Gospe meetings will be held in
this place on October 29th and 3Oth, and Deem
her LIST