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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

HARDwlCK. village came near being the
scene of disastrous fire on Friday afternoon last
and II seems almost miracle that il WAS discov-
cred before attaining such headway AS to be be-
yOnd control. II originated in the attempt 10
heat Mr.. Judevine's new residence, preparatory
for his return home from the legislative session
just closed, The man in charge made fire in
the furnace in the morning, and renewed ii at
noon, and short time before the mail trains ar
rival from the east he visited the house again, To
see II all was right, when he found the cellar and
several rooms full Of smoke, and fire well es-
tablished around the register Of the DINING room
little more time aud the fiery elements would
have gained such foothold rs to have defied hu-
man effort and swept the best part Of our village
with destruction The damage from smoke was
the most important. The listers have com.
pleted the grand list Of the town by the new real
estate appraisal From their report we CLEAN the
following statistics; Number of poll lists, three
hundred and sixty; number OF acres of land
twenty-five thousand three hundred and seven
valuation of real estate S3i6 766; personal
S460S7 total valuation S3't2 S53 To this amount
add the poll lists (S720 and we have the grand
list upon which the town and state taxes are TO bt
assessed, -, 64S 53 Apples continue plenty al
~ 10 per barrel j, T. Bunker received carload
last week, which he Is selling at that price for III,
Gently put large, new stove into Academy Hall
with which 10 keep the ambition and enthusiasm
OF his pupils warm the coming winter we sup
pose The benefit exhibition ON Saturda,
evening, for the aid Of &. 4, MeCnllis family
recently burned out, was pleasant entertain
ment, and realized about SCI, sympathy for In,
| afflicted family has been practically demonstrated
by liberal subscriptions from our citizens, aggrc
eating nearly 500, to relieve their mmediat,
necessities. Thanksgiving bali at Drenan's wa
attended by about forty couple. Kittridges Ian,
furnished the music.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

COUNTY OFFICERS The new board of county
officers elected at the September election took the
oath of office and entered upon the duties OF their
positions on Monday. Sheriff futile announced
the appointment OF the following deputies: Orrin
W. circuit, of RoxbuTy l.. W Avery and L. W.
Howe, Of Mortified; Horace W. Lyford, Of War
rem; Frank H. Atherton, OF Waterbury, and d.
W. Dudley, of Montpelier. John Voodiy and
Frank W. Tuttle Of Montpelier, are appointed
special deputies, to hold their Populations during
the terms of the court.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

WATERBURY, CENTER.-The students of the
Seminary gave an entertainment in the hall at
the close of the fall term, at which time the DRAMA
!" Down by the Sea-, was most admirably played
Each part was well presented. The winter term
opened yesterday with good number of schol-
airs, and prospects Off pleasant term. Rev. Mr.
Cowell has held service in the Baptist church in
this place for several Sabbaths past, at two clock
=. NJ, but owing to the quarterly meeting at
Starksboro, will not preach next Sabbath.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04
JACOB p. McCRILLIs, ESTATE.

y IUMMINSIONETS' NOTICE..
The undersigned. having been appointed by the Honor
able Probate Court for the District o. Washington Commits
siones to receive examine, and adjust all claims and de-
mand Of all persons against the estate of Jacob T. Me
Crlis, late of Marsheld in said District deceased and
all claims exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give
that will meet for the purposes aforesaid at the dwell
inghouse of the late Jacob r. McCrs the 18th day
January and 18th day of May next from o'clock
until 1--WE O'Clock each of said days, and that
months from the 18th day Of November A. D. ISIS IL the
time limited by said Court said creditors present their
claims TO us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Marshheld, this 2lst day OF Nov. A. ID. ISIS
GAG, I'M ni'fi 6 ~, En- Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04
Hnbatc Wnfrr.
VREAN ID. BoyT's ESTATE.

J. COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Washington Commission
TO receive, examine. and adjust all claims and
Of all persons against the estate Of rean D. Hoyt late
Cabot, In said District deceased, and ali claims exhib
tied In Offset thereto hereby give notice that will
for the purposes aforesaid at the dwelling house Fnoch
Hoyt, on the last Tuesdays Of January and April next from
one O'Clock, until 1--we O'Clock each OF said DAYS
and that six months from the Doth day of October A. D.
1875 Is the time limited by said Court for said creditors to
present their claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Cabot this PA day Of November, A. D. ISIS
ei-e6 T. IL LANCE Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

h STATE OF VERMONT, District Of Washington, ss
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier in and for said
District. on the 18th day of November, A. d. 1875:
An instrument purportng to be the last VIII and Tes-
lnen Of Rebecca Sawyer late Of Berlin, in said Dis
trict deceased being presented 10 the Court by David
BOwles the Executor therein named, for probate 1t is
ordered by said Court that all persons concerned therein be
notified to appear at session Of said Court be held the
Probate Office In Montpelier the 10th day OF December
A. d. 1875 and show If any they may have. against
the probate of said will for which purpose 1t further
dere that copy of the record of This order be published
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Waterman x
state Journal, printed nj Montpelier, previous said time
appointed for hearing. By the Court.-Attest
b1-bi MA, CHASE, Register.
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neafhS.


In Painned, November 30. HEMAN POWERS, aged 10
years.
In Brookield, November q, DANIEL BENEDICT, aged
70 yeafs.
In East Brookfeld, November "a, JESSE c, WHEAT
LEY, aged Il years.
In Emore. November 26 JOHN L. HALL, aged Is years
months and days
In East Montpelier, November 20, JOHN GOULD, aged
81 years and 10 months.
IN Washington. November 80, of typhoid fever, DIANA
CALEF, aged 50 years.
In willinmstown, November 10, DAVID FLINT aged 80
years, months and II days.
In East Montpelier November 20, ORLANDO GOULD,
aged - years and months.
In Marshned, November 80, HARVEY L. WOOD, aged
~ year,, months and q days.
In McIndoes Falls November q, MARY THAYER wife
Of samuel rhayer aged IS years.
In Middlesex, November q. HENRY n. SAWYER, son
of II. A. and Jane Sawyer. aged II years and month.
In Harris Gore, November a, FRED c.. only child of
George W. and Frances Martin Iynde aged years and
| month";
In East Montpelier the 18th ult LUCIE, wife of T. c.
Davis, and only child OF l.. T. Mallory aged Il
months and II days
In Harris Gore. November 49, LAURA A., only daughter
of the late Charles Lynde and Alice Martini Lynde, aged
year., II months and 10 days
In Topsham, November 2s, Of dropsy CAROLINE wife
Of Henry Leet and daughter of Calvin Mills aged IS years
months and 10 days,
In Cabot, November a. residence her son. Lyn-
don McA lllster Mrs. MARY HARLOW. widow of the late
frederick McAlister, Of stowe aged ~ years Vermont
papers please copy.l
In Cambridgepoft, November II, Mrs SALLY BRIG
HAM, mother of Mrs. David +. Cushing aged So years
She member of the Congregational church more
than NIFTY years Massachusetts papers please copy
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04
SALLY THREsuER,s ESTATE.

- COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
The erslgued having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Washington Commission
ers To receive, examine and adjust all claims and demand
Of all persons against the estate OF sally Ihreser late
Northfeld In said District deceased and all claims eXhb
tied In Offset thereto hereby give notice that will
for the purposes aforesaid at the dwelling house Of Jane
Peabody on the 9Th day Of December and 9Th day OF Ma
next, from ten O'Clock A. NJ until two o'clock eacl
Of said days. and that six months from the ih day of
vember, D. 1873 the time limited by said Court for
creditors TO present their claims for examination an,
allowance.
Dated at Sorthheld this 18th day of November ISIS.
62-6i ALoNZO TRACY Commissioners
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

Nothing can be more wonderful than the remarkable
of scrofua recorded in Hoods Cook Book
persons Of undoubted reliability. II you have a friend
suffering from this terrible disease it's your duty send
this proof Of the efficiency Of Hoods Sarsapara pccu-
liar point Of Hoods Sarsapara h. strengthens and builds
up the system while 1t edcates disease. Hoods Cool
Book" sent free Send for CT Hoop Il Co, Low
ell, Mass
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

BRADFoRD.-Dr. Hiram A. Cutting, A. NJ,
State Geologist, delivered very interesting and
instructive lecture in this place Friday evening,
November 10Th, under the auspices of the reform
club. lie illustrated his subject Microscopic
Revelations" by many drawings.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

"Oh, the little beauty how pretty she did look afte
nurse had arranged her curs" with the beautiful WAN
FLOSS Hair dressing. Prepared only by Caswe a Co.
of Boston; propretors Of Caswel a Co.'S SLIPPERY
ELM LozENGEs, for Coughs, and Caswell's NEW
ELIXIR, for the Blood For sale by all druggists.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

OFFICE ~ SECRETARY or STATED
NoRri IBID, Nov. 30, 1878.
hereby certify that the foregoing true copy of a law
enacted by the General Assembly, at liz regular biennial
session Of ISIS published agreciby to the provisions
Section H. CHAPTER Of the General Statutes.
GEORGE NICHOLS Secre,ary Of State.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

MoRRsvILLE-The ladies Of the "Industrial
Society" will hold their annual oyster supper
and festival December 18th at the Congregational
church. There will be an od-fashioned spelling
match and other enjoyments All are most cor
daily invited to come and enjoy themselves.
Oysters etc. etc, will be served in the vestry for
all who want refreshments for the inner man.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

PERsoNAL-We understand that Captain W. +.
Dunshee, of Bristol, has been appointed sheriff in
place of Mr.. Trip. Captain Dunshee was Il
Senator from Addison county in the legislature
which has just adjourned
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

- STATE OF VERMONT, District of Washington, IS.
IN Probate Court held at Montpelier, within and for said
District, on the 30th day of November, A. u. 1878;
III Holden, Administrator of the estate Of Susan Ann
Holt late of Barre, In said District deceased. makes
patun 10 said Court for license TO sell all of the real
tate of sAt deceased To wit About one-half of land
lying In School District No. Is, in said Barre, with small
barn standing thereon together with all the interest Of the
said deceased in about OF land decided u
sentng that the sale thereof necessary for the
of the debts OF said deceased and expenses Of admin
istution of his estate. Whereupon, IL ordered by said
Court that said application be referred thereof
10 be held at the Probate Office, In said Montpelier the
2Oh day of December A. d. 1878 for hearing and decision
thereon, and Is further ordered that all persons inter
ese be notified hereof by publication OF notice OF said
application and order thereon three weeks successfully In
the Vermont Waterman State Journal printed Mont
peler before said time of hearing that they may appear
at said time and place and they object thereto
BY the Conu.-Attest,
Gi-g6 HARVEY TILDEN. Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

MlDDLFsEx CENTER -. d. Jones has sold his
place to l.. K. Wells for fourteen hundred and
seventy five dollars. Mr.. Jones has bought in
\orth6pld
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

IMPROVED. THE st. Adams Messenger has been
put into new quarters and experienced change
in its makeup" 1t comes out clean and
bright as a dollar" and apparently much the
better for its new departure.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

The profit on Village Hall amounted to S267.7 10.
A tax of twenty cents on the dollar was voted
to defray the expenses OF the village for the COM
ing year. An appropriation of fifty dollars was
also voted to help in the celebration of Decora-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04
Harper's Weekly.
1870.
ILLUSTRATED.
NOTICES or THE PRESS.

NUTItEN OF THE FhENS'
THE Weekly remains easily at the head of Illustrated pa
pens by its fine literary quality the beauty Of Its type and
woodcuts.-SprinQfeid Republican.
Irs pictorial attractions superb and embrace every
variety VI subject and OF artistic treamentZi0ns Herald
Boston.
The Weeliyis potent agency for the dissemination of
political principles and powerful opponent of
shlms, frauds and false pretenses-EreiiHg Erpress
Rochester.
The Volumes of the Weekly begin with the rst Number
January OF each year When time mentioned it
will be understood that the subscriber wishes to commence
with the Number after the receipt of his order.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04
Uew advertisements.

SO TO $1,000 sISss n %s s sSss
mouth. Book sent free explaining everything. 09-53
Address BAXTER CO.. Bankers, II Wall ST. " Y.
I LIBERATION NOrICE.-This Is to certify that
1 have this day given my son, Eugene McCarty, his
time for the remainder of his minority. and will claim none
Of his earnings pay debts OF his contracting after
this date. her
HANNAH = MCCARTHY.
Witness q. NJ. JOHNSTON mark
Dated at Nurhned, this 9Th day OF Now. ISIS 6i-66
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

West RASDoLrH-Rey. S. W. Dixie II consld-
ering call from the Royalton Congregational
church.. Thanksgiving Union services were
held in the Christian church ... Mrs Haley
preached at the Christian church last Saturday
and Sunday nights, She draws full houses, aud
seems TO be doing much good. .... There was a
teachers examination In the graded school build
ing last Saturday &C.. The West Randolph Ladies'
Library Association will hold their annual meet
ing next Tuesday, nj two O'Clock =. NJ, at Mrs. T..
Y. uphams So. Monday afternoon II pair of
horses attached To lumber wagon got away
from George iiyzer, near Ben Chase's store, and
ran down Merchants Row, Railroad street and
over Kimbalrs hill. No damage was done. The
Episcopaans held service in their church Thanks
giving Day. Their chapel was appropriately deco
rated ....,,, The West Randolph Cornet Band
will have u leyee this week Thursday evening
In Dubois 4 Gays Hall, We hope u full house
will greet them, which they certainly deserve. see,
Phmnix lodge No. 49, Free aud Accepted Ma
sons had public installation Of officers ON Tues
day Rev 5, A. Parker, of Bethel, made AN add
dress. The lodge seems to be prospering. They
have one Of the best suite Of rooms In the state,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04
TESTIMONIAL.

This Is certify that have been afflicted for several
years with hbrous tumor and been cured by Madame Sc
cor -, D.. whose treatment I induced To Try by a
friend after having been given up 10y the plys
clans Who stand hish In their profession After this lived
year Ia great suffering before consulting Mrs. Secor but
she made rOnidn " am happy announce 10
the world that am now yell and entirely cured OF this
so-alled incnfahe Illness aud that by motaIH would
suffering 20 to Madame Stcor NJ. d.. aud be
cured. DO not risk your lives with, nor exlrnd your
money upuu doctors VIM do not know how treat This
terrible sconrHe of woman shall he most happy tn cunl-
nnucate with any by letter otherwise Who wishes
Information ON this point, regarding NY own case
MRS. A. II. LEWIS,
Cords street. Wakefield Mas,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04
Special Nufre.
no ALL LADIES
SUFFERING FROM
Ovarian or Uterine Tumors
NINE. SECOR. M. d..

Of 59 Warren avenue. Boston, and get cured without the
use OF the knlie. Thousands OF testimonials are
shown from the hrst ladies Of this country ana Europe
of whom will testify personally 10 the Doctors success
till daily.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04
Madame SeCor's Vegetable Pills
FOR THE RI,OOD

WIN curc ChroHic Constipation, Eruption or Discolora-
tons ~ The Ska II your blood his been contaminated
10y fpycrs, maarias, otherwise take them, Sent by
mail, postpaid to any Address.
PRICE FIFTY GENTS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-12-04

Ar White River Junction, last week Wednes-
day, Cornelius Whalen, freight brakeman while
stepping from his train To a side track was run
over by another train aud received fatal injuries
Both legs acre 50 badly crushed as to requiie am
putation, but Whalen died Thursday morning
Ills age WAS twenty-five years. b.. Mrs Oliver
Fairbanks, Of Woodstock, has received from
Texas the startling intelligence that her sou,
Charles d., has accidentally shot himself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-02-18
Gardner local Nems.

The knickerbocker Ice Co. have filed their
South houses at Fsrmingdae, and complete the
McCsusland houses 10 few days. II is reported
that they will stack quite qualify on the Chel-
sea side of the liver.
The kennebec Land * Lumber Co. stopped
running last Wednesday, because the ice too
thin The cold wealth of the past few days has
remedied that difficulty, and they will resume la
Dor to day.
Capt Arthur Berry will commence filling his
Farmingdale houses this week.
The lecture at the Congregational Church, Fri.
day evening, on Russia, drew the largest audience
of the course thus far. About three hundred and
fifty were Yie-ent. Mr.. Park had the happy fac
ulty of eeing those incidents, objects and places,
during his travels. which are of peculiar interest
to his auditors; and his descriptions Of Russian
wonders attractive any yet presented.
MISS Gardiner very finely re ndered overture to
"Night III Granada" BY kreaEer, and GLORIA, "
from MOI arts 18th Mass.
J, siah ". Sprague Of West Gardiner, died in
stautly saturday morning, at 'hs home. Mr.
SpIague WAS a resident ot this city for many wears
and mao much respected for h 5 industrious hab-
its and excellent qualities.
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3Nallomell local Nems.
Birds Eye view OF uailoyeii.


We have examined with much interest y pencil
sketch, embracing every street lane, manufactur-
ing establishment, public building aud private
dwelling IN the CITY, together with view Of the
river, whsrves, &c; and when Autographed, a
perfect picture Of the city will be presented serv
ing the purpose OF a map as well as a complete
representation of the shape and appearance of
every house and building and their exact location.
Our citizens will undoubtedly appreciate the val
ne of this view, and will no doubt subscribe for
sufficient number to enable the proprietors to 60
on with the enterprise without loss or discourage
ment. Similar views have been made of other
towns and cities 10 this and other States; and in
view of the great expenseAttendng sketching and
ithographng, it requires large number of sales
to ensure fair remuneration. Mr.. W X. Patchin
IL engaged in obtaining suhscI lbero in this CITY,
and will afford an opportunity for all to secure
copies of the work. He is not one of the urgent
kind of canva-sers and no one will be in any dan
ger of being talked TO death" BY him
We regretted our inability to attend the musical
examinations Of scholars ia our public schools last
week. Mi Cla,aS. Stevens who has charge of
this department Of Instruction is deserving of much
credit for her faithful and efficient services for
series of years; and the progress made by her
pupils has been highly satisfactory to all con-
cerned
Mr.. Ira NJ True of this city has promising
colt which bids fair to be classed with those max
ing 40 time, OF less.
Messrs. Pariin & Morgridge display an elegant
sign over the entrance to their new place of busi
ness, corner of Water and Union streets.
Rev. Mr.. Parks lecture at the Methodist
church in this city will be on Tuesday evening
next instead of Thursday, as we enormously stat
ed in previous item.
The knckerbocker Ice Company have com
menced making a new field north OF their houses
already filled, on the Point, and preparing to
stock the additional quantity desired to meet the
demands of the coming summer
We learn that Rev. MIR. Parsons of Saugus,
Mass has accepted the call to the psstorate of the
South Congregational Church in this city.
Mr.. A. Nall has recently built house the
lot south Of his residence formerly owned by Mr..
thas. II. 5. White, adding materially to the at
fractions Of that locality.
Constable f. A. Luce, during the absence of
Mr.. Young, performs the duties of City Marshal
to the acceptance of all concerned.
The valentine fever seems to be subsiding, with
no fatal cases to record
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An old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed 10 his hand. by an East India mission
airy the formula of a simple vegetable remedy,
for the speedy and permanent cure OF con-
sumption, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma. and all
throat and lung all ctions, also positive aud rad
zeal cure for nervous debility and all ncr-
YOU complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands of
cases, has felt it his duty to make il known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive, and
a.desire to relieve human suffering, viii send
free of charge, to all who desire it, this recipe in
German, French OF English, with full directions
for preparing snd using. sent by mail nv ad-
dressing with stamp, naming this paper, W. W .
Sherar, l26 Powers Block, Rochester, NY.
ion 4v
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Brunswick Items.
A GrniIs Hint.

In our style of climate with its sudden chang
es of temperature, rain, wind and sunshine Of
ten iu,ermingled in a single dsy,-it is no wonder
that our children, friends aud relatives are SO
often taken from us by neglected colds half the
deaths resulting from this cause. bottle of
Bos chee's Gcrham Syrup kept about your home
for immediate use will prevent serious sickness, a
large doctors bill, and perhaps DEATH by the use
of three or four doses For curing Consumption,
Hcmon hayes, Pneumonia, Severe Coughs,
Coup or any disease of the Throat or Lungs, its
success il simply wonderful, your druggist
will tell you. German Syrup is sold in every
town aud village on this continent. Sample bot
tie for trial. l0c. regular size, 75c.
decl0 +eod&wtf