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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-03
Personal.

GENERAL W. W. GRoUr Of Barton, delivers the
address in Burlington on Decoration Day.
COLONEL T.. A. CHIrrENDES, Of White Rivei
Junction, has been promoted to the position Of
general freight agent of the Central road Mt st
Adams. No better appointment could have
been made.
TBE oldest living graduate Of Dartmouth Col
lege is Israel Putnam Richardson, who was born
In Fairfax, Franklin county, in 1885 and grad
uated In 1901 For some time past he has been
living with relatives in Washington, d. c.
Hon. s. S. PIKE, OF johnson, died on Friday
last at the age Of sixty years. lie was native
and lifelong resident of Lamoile county, had
held many offices OF honor and trust in the county
and town. and was universally esteemed
The st Adams Messenger relates that Rev.
Joseph Cook, the celebrated theologian and bolo.
gst, got on his ear recently at the proper action
of some customs officers in examining his baggage,
and made regular nuisance of himself, greatly
to the disgust Of all the passengers
MIR. L. NJ. SLAyToN, of Manchester, n H.,
whose advertisement appears in another column,
is Calais boy, who has won his way to n success
full business career by square dealing and prompt
ness in meeting his obligations We areeylad to
note that ut the late meeting Of the National But
ter, Cheese and Egg Association, held in Chicago
recently, Mr.. Sayton was elected one Of its vice
presidents. lie is thoroughly reliable commits
sion merchant
MRs. II. X WING has sent to Madame Walton
the portrait Of Spanish lady, pious Catholic
now living at Los Angeles, Lower California, at the
age of one hundred and forty-two years This
lady has n daughter living at the age OF one hun
dred and one years, and granddaughter aged
seventy, and five generations Of doscendants-so
there can be nodoubt Of her great age. Her sight
failed once, was recovered again but is now fail
ing second time, Her white hair Is now turn
ing black. This ancient dame is cheerful and ami
mated and glad to see visitors to all OF whom she
gives her blessing Mrs. Wing has also found at
Los Angeles Mrs. Helen Mary Craig, aged seventy
years, who is granddaughter of the noted Mat
thew Lyon, and great granddaughter Of Thomas
Chittenden, the first governor Of Vermont. Mrs
Craig is entitled to portion Of the money granted
by Congress to the heirs of Lyon, but has been
defrauded of it, and is now dependent upon her
own exertiOns for support. At the opening of the
rebellion she lived in New Orleans in comfortable
circumstances; but being Union woman, she
started for the North and lost all her property on
the way by the wrec<ing of II steamer, and was
taken from the water as dead. Two of her for
mer servants followed her, and by their labor
supported her for year while she was helpless
from rheumatism. She says President Lincoln
anticipated her will in giving liberty to the slaves.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-03

WATERBURY, creditors of George n Gree.
ley met last Thursday at this place, before the
register of the court of bankruptcy, to elect an
assignee but the ballots cast gave no choice
Mr., Greeleys failure was caused by the fall in
real estate and sickness in the family, and he ha.
the sympathy of n large circle of friends =. Mr.
Daniel Pierce who lives on Winooski street, ha,
lost considerable wood from his wood-pe Of late
and last Saturday night he fastened one end of a
cord to the wood-pile and the other end to a smal
bell in his room. About three O'Clock Sunda,
morning he was aroused by the bell and he dis
covered a person carrying off his wood lie fired
at the thief twice, but his shots failed To have an,
effect Mr. Pierce thinks he Knows who the THE
il, and it will be well for that individual II h,
carries himself straight in the future. The spring
term of the graded school commenced here las
Monday. Mrs. A. b. Remington displayed con
siderable courage in saving the life OF a valuable
horse last Monday; while Mr.. Remington wa
away their horse got cast, and as there was N,
help near, she got a lever and after consderabi,
labor succeeded in rescuing the animal from hi
perilous situation.
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Golden Anniversary.

twas happy inspiration which induced George
Bliss n canvasser for the Springfield Fire and Ma
rne Insurance COMPANY, about the year 1878, to
call upon Daniel Baldwin, who was temporarily
stopping in Boston, for the purpose of soliciting
his insurance. Mr.. Baldwin was ut that time a
prosperous young merchant of this village. He
investigated the subject carefully, was pleased
with the idea, had his property insured, and ac-
cepted the agency Of the company for this section,
which he retained for two years, receiving premi-
to the amount Of over 81 900 with only 81, 600
in losses. 1t was during this period that the idea
of cheaper Insurance. based upon the mutual plan,
suggested itself to Mr. Baldwin. lie counseled
with n number Of the business men of that day
but could get little encouragement from any
with the exception OF Thomas Reed, Jr., James H.
Langdon, Joshua Y Vail and Chester Hubbard
With these conductors, at second trial, upon the
10th day Of November, 1927, the Vermont Mutual
Fire Insurance Company was chartered. The first
policy was issued March 3lst 1928, to Daniel Bald
win, covering his house and furniture, shed and
barn, situated ON the present site Of the Vermont
Mutual building The following were the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-03

WEsr RANDoLPH.-Rev. J. s Goodall Of the
Baptist church occupied hepulpit OF the Christian
church last Sunday morning g.. Mr. l. d. Strong,
late landlord of the Cottage hotel, has moved into
the Rabbit house ON Pleasant street. We under
stand Mr.. George Wood is to do the woodwork on
Colonel Mead's new block at the Center. one
small pig made considerable excitement in this
village last week Twoof our prominent business
men claimed to own it at the same time. Piggy
not liking the idea of having two masters took
"leg bail. -Four sugar houses have been
burned in town this spring. One, quite nice
one il supposed to have been set afre Consd-
| cradle sugar and syrup was in it at the time
"Ye olde folkes' concerto seems to have been
postponed one week. It will come off next week
tuesday evening" April 9th. Those who attended
the other will need invitation 10 be present at
this one The prospects aIe that the hall will be
full. THE expenses of the graded school, in
GLIDING interest on building debt the last year were
81, 2d6 %; teachers salaries 81, 1885, The ex-
penses Of the school for the current year are esti-
mated at 5000. We think the old teachers will
| be retained AS far as possible Average attend
| ance Of students, one hundred and eighty-one
Last Monday it seemed as though nearly every
| one was moving One could hardly look ont ON
the street without seeing load of goods q ute
a brilliant wedding took place in ST. John church
last week Wednesday evening Nellie \.
Bass, of this place, and Mr. William A. Andrews
Of Boston, being the happy couple. Rev +. W,
| Bartlett, OF N0rthheld oticiated The presents
were many aud costly. Mr. and Mrs Andrews
left for Boston Friday. Their many friends wish
them success
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-03
Inyalids and the Sick.

The perfect accuracy with which scientists are
enabled to deduce the most minute particulars in
their several departments demonstrates the per-
lection to which modern science has attained The
astronomer, by means OF certain indications or
signs measures the exact distance to the sun and
planets; the chemist, by the presence of signs de-
tects the existence of the minutest quantity of
poison in the body; fossil, sent to the geoogist,
will enable him to tell exactly the rock formation
from which it was taken; so also, in medical sci
ence, diseases have unmistakabe expressions or
symptoms, and these symptoms detailed by letter
to a skillful physician enable him to prescribe
with great accuracy and certainty of cure. DR.
K. Greene has devoted his life to the treatment of
chronic diseases, and has given especial attention
to prescribing by letter for those residing at dis
lance, and the thousands Of persons in all parts OF
the country whom he has cured, and yet has never
seen, attest his skill and the efficacy Of his REM
edies. Inyallds and the sick, therefore, who are
unable to visit the Doctor At his Csice, may be
cured at home. Persons who wish for treatment
by letter should give name, residence, age, and
every symptom that has bearing upon the case,
so that the Doctor may know tie nature of the
disease and the exact remedies necessary to ef-
feet a cure. An opinion will be given, with the
probable expense of treatment, free of charge. If
desired, the medicines will be sent with full di-
rectons. Address, X. Greene, NJ D. - Temple
Place, Boston, Mass
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-03

NoRrHFlELD.- Livermore is to speak in
Concert Hall, on Friday evening OF this week
Subject, What shall We do with our daugh-
ters9' Tickets, twenty-five cents. This is said to
be one Of her very best lectures, giving full play
for her nimitable wit, logic aud sarcasm A
crowded house is anticipated =. Rev. MIR Truax
is to speak upon the subject oftemperance in Good
remplars hall, South Mortified, on the evening
OF Thursday, April 4th, at seven o'clock, An in
yitation is extended to all.,.It is understood
that George b. b. Denny and DIR, o. o, Davis are
now the owners OF the post-ofce block hitherto
owned by Mrs. Helen NJ Robbins . Lieutenant
James +. Batchelder, formerly professor in
Norwich University, was in town Tuesday with
his bride, en- route for his new home in Missouri
..,.A special meeting of johnson Post Ne 23
Grand Army Of the Republic, was held on Wednes-
day evening, March 9th, r, ]. Griffin, comman-
der, presiding. After the opening exercise com.
rade James Evans read a camp fire story entitled
Thirteen Months in the Rebel Prisons" Ii was
well written and infinitely aud accurately described
prison life in Richmond, Charleston, Danville,
Andersonyille, and other murderous pens where
Union prisoners where held in confinement Com
rade Evans suffered severely while prisoner, and
his paper recalled 10 some of the comrades present
the scenes IN their prison lie. Grand Army
posts would do well 10 invite COmrade Evans To
read his paper at their camp fires. The next post
meeting will be held April 9th and arrangements
are IN be made at that time for Decoration day
full attendance Is requested On March 9Th
Cornelius Emerson, aged eleven years, son Of
5, o. Emerson, of this place, broke his left arm,
while playing with some boys Dr. W. n. Bryant
was called In aud set his arm, aud the boy IL now
doing very we'll
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-03

HARDwIcK.- The first meeting in bankruptcy
to present and prove claims against Finley Green
has been appointed for April 9Th at II, &. Carriers
office in this place W. 5. Bradford has bought
the :" Walker farm so called, near the Center,
for two thousand dollars. lie has occupied and
carried 1t on the past year. John IL. Shedd il
soon to move back U his old place in this place
L. d button, recently occupying it, has moved
into W. H. Columns house near the depot
We understand that Zeno Campbell has returned
from his winter sojurn at the West. The sugar
crop promises to be unusually large this season
One and one-haf to two and one-half pounds per
tree is already March 30th) reported from many
localities Some even report full average crop
made in March, with good prospects of largely ill.,
creasing 1t before the season closes. Mrs Me
Knstry is to preach here on Sunday, April It'll,
instead of April lith.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-03

pHoRArE CouRT.-The following business was
transacted in the Probate Court for the District Of
Washington during the week ending April LIST.
1873 March 26th-Luther Morse's estate T.. n.
Morse, administration, Is. j, Goodwin aud j. X.
robey, appraisers and commissioners, and license
to sell personal estate granted Hugh McNolty :
guardianship, guardian account allowed Sarah
keniston's estate, will referred for probate 10
April 10TH X. 9. Gales estate, administration
account referred to April 10th March 27th-A. J.
iieree's estate, administration account allowed
AM decree made. March 20th-Aden WILEY )
csdle, administration account allowed aud decree
made April lst-M. u. raplins estate, admins.
tsation account referred to April 10Th
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Ieafhs.

In Montpelier. March q, JAMES REED, aged IS years
In Worcester March q, EuNlCE CARR, aged % years
In Calais March q, CHARLES STEVENS, aged 6s years
In Sutton, March %, Mrs. SMITH HARVEY. aged Il
years.
In Springfield March II. Dr. G. II. RoUNDY, aged o.
years.
In Danylle, March 81, SIMEON FARNswoRrn, aged
IS years.
In Addison, March %, GEORGE wILMARrH. Esq
aged VI years.
In West Randolph, March IS, MATTHEW o'BRINE
aged " Year,,
In Warren, March IS, CECIL II. RoYs, aged years,
months and days.
In Cabot, March 80, ABIGAIL =. sASBORN, aged "
years aud months,
In Brookneld. March 20, ALASsoN ALLEN, aged Is
years, months and 70 days.
In willnInstown, Mach 80, ADELlNE MARTIN, wife
Of Jacob Martin, aged 10 years,
In Norlhneld March %. Of consumntlon, BYRON HUNT
aged a years. lie died on his birthday.
In springfield March H. SALLY PUTNAM, wife of
Joseph Putnam aged " years, months and 10 days.
In Calais, February 20, MARY PIERCE, widow OF the
late stephen Pierce aged w years months and 10 days
In Marshhed, March 20. OF diphthera, LILLIAN only
daughter Of Rev g. h. fof1e~, Agci yeais, months and
3dtys.
CORNELIUS JuDENlNE, only son and child OF Hon.
Alden H. Julevine, aged IL years Death loves shinnq
mark" No could have been selected from this ouul-
munily whose would have east deeper shadow Of
denly stricken down IN The pride and bloom early man
hood. with sori position, nobility OF character and mos
poets for fuuu ueiulness Of IA, highest orel early
death inust regarded public loss aside from the sad
which these years he has been dearly treasured
nssniber and idol
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-03

CABor,-The project of II railroad from Marsh
field to Haldwck through this town is again re-
vived. The land owners are signing to give the
right of way. We understand the survey is to
commence early in May. The survey will only
need to be made from TIE lower end of Main
street in the village to Ilardwick, as the route
from Lower Cabot running by the ponds was sur
veyed three or four years ago A better time
TO build the road could never be- as far as the
cheapness of labor and everything else is CON
cerned. Messrs. Sprague & Wells have been
buying large quantity of sugar and shipping it
to Chicago during the past week. Price paid,
from six to seven cents per pound. The annual
school meeting was held in town last Tuesday
evening in all the districts but one, the clerk in
District No. neglecting to warn the meeting.
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@arriaaes.

In Muneer, March "a at the Pavilion Hotel, by Rev.
Edward Wright, CLARENCE r. DWlNELL and ELLA
H. HAMMOND, both of Calais,
In Montpelier, March q, At the Pavilion Hotel by Rev
Edward Wright, j. HARRIS EATON, OF Marshdeld, and
CAfllAhlNE c. ADAMS, OF UNhridge Mass.
In Barre, March a. by Rev. W. H. wight, WILBUR
SHEPARD, of Barre, and IDA 5. WlfllAM, of Woodbury.
In West Randolph, March q by Rev. 7, W. bartlett W
A. ANDREWS, Of Boston. Mass, and NELLIE A. BASS
OF West Randolph.
In Saxton's River, March 26, by Rev A. Iobrook, MAR
TIN y. FISHER, of Grafton, and LILA 4. FAIR
BANKS, of saNtOn's River.
In Clear Lake, Iowa, February TO- by Rev l. l.. Coppoc
GEORGE o. LUCE, OF Wood-ide, Mum, formerly OF
Montpelier, and IDA MCPHERSON, OF Clear Lake, Iowa
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-03

BARRE-Mr Carl Hall has purchased the teams
formerly owned by T.. o. Leonard, and, with the
help of H. c. Leonard and S. q Stewart, will
carry on the business at the old stand. Mrs S.
J. Jones has moved her stock Of millinery and
fancy goods into the rooms formerly occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c, Bradford, in Mowers block
....At the meeting of the Social Fraternity of
Barre Academy last Friday evening" the society
listened to defamation by Watson 70, and af-
ter music, the question, Should the death pen
atty be abo.ished?' was discussed at some length,
with Stafford and Pierce as leading disputants on
the two sides. Il decided in the affirmative,
and after remarks by Dr. Spaulding, the society
listened to a recitation by Miss Minnie Dickinson.
Misses Hovey and Wight then read we-written
number OF the Crystdi, edited by Clark 20, after
which the society adjourned. Rev A. D. Bar
Der, OF Montpelier, preached at the Congrega-
tional church last sabbath The Help and Hope
Society of the Universalist church repeated the
drama, above the Clouds, last Friday evening,
and covered themselves with stage glory. The
receipts were about twenty-five dollars which
will be used by the society for the purchase of
scenery for their use next winter,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-04-03

TuSnmDGE-Mr +, Il. skinner, the successful
dairyman who read the valuable paper on "The
Dairy at the Board meetings at North Tunbridge
and Montpelier is so overrun with letters from
New England and New York, asking questions
that he is obliged To refer them the paper that
was printed in full in the WArcmMAS q STATE
JouRSAL. Mr. skinner would be pleased To
answer any and all questions, but time will not
permit and in his own words, " / can't neglect
my cops " The first of June Mr. Skinner ends
another year OF successful dairying and he has
ntimated IN your correspondent that 1t is far more
successful than the preceding year The Union
Agricultural Society, in connection with their
offered premiums, have offered small premium
for the largest yield from any one kernel or seed
OF the following varieties Corn, wheat oats, rye
buekwheat and potatoes. Secretary Smith is busy
preparing the premium list and arranging the
committees, who have been selected with the
greatest of care, and gentlemen will be selected
who Will see that the stock get the premium and
not the men, Hannah Bliss OF this town re-
Gently attempted suicide by taking two ounces of
laudanum. The dose was large that her intent
was defeated.
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Fire Record for the Week.
Vermont.


In BETHEI-The house, barn and woodshed Of
l.. X. Williams, OF Bethel, were burned on the
oath ut,; loss $500
In SHEFFIELD. Browns sugar house.
with about four hundred pounds Of sugar and
syrup were burned the other night Reinsurance
| In RurLASD.--A house in Rutland owned by
Mansfield & Stimson, and occupied by three
families, was burned Saturday. Loss so, 500; in
sured for 81, 800
In SrRlNGFIELD.-The building known as the
Industrial Works Home was nearly destroyed
by fire last Thursday night. The fire originated
in the basement Of the building
In ARLISGroN.-R. r. IIurds store and it, con-
tents, with harness shop and shoe-shop Mt West
Arlington, were burned to the ground Friday
night The loss was about $40, 600, covered by in
surance. The cause Of the fire is unknown
In CABDT. The sugar house Of Charles Fish at
Potterve was burned, with all his buckets, hold
ers and tools on the afternoon Of the 10Th ult.
The sugar house belonging to j. A. Harrington,
above John Southworths, was burned last satur-
day night, with quite u quantity Of syrup. No
insurance
IN BURLINGTON. The p.lra House ia Burlington
was partially destroyed by FIRE on SATURDAY. night
The building was owned by Horace Wheeler who
had six thousand dollars insurance upon IT, The
keeper Of the house, II H. Pike, loses heavily ON
furniture; he also had three hundred aud ten dol
lars in a bureau drawer, which was either burned
or stolen Considerable damage was done by water.
In ALBANY. b. Darngs hotel block 10 Al
bany was destroyed by fire last Friday night The
fire originated in the attic near the chimney The
loss Is partially covered by insurance. The build
ing was two stories high, with basement, and
was occupied by MIR Darling for hotel purposes;
by milliner and tinsmith. The furniture and
goods were chiefly saved The surrounding build
ings, including the barn, L. L. Sanders store and
T. c. Millers dwelling house. were badly scorched
but were saved by the almost superhuman efforts
of the fire brigade The loss falls heavily on Mr..
Darling, as his insurance will not nearly cover
his loss.
Elsewhere.
IL ST.. LOUIS, Mo --Russell's livery stable is
burned. Loss $4,000.
IN LENAPE STATION. PA.-Iohn Huey's house
and barn, with twenty-five head Of stock, are
burned Loss $4,000
In GREEN BAY, WIs.--The planning mill and
drying house of the Ontario Lumber company are
burned. Loss $50, 900; partly insured.
In SpRINGFlELD, MASS, A fire on the morning
of the Both ult burned out Section No of the
Wason Car Company's building. The Connecticut
Valley Chrome l.thograph Company lose $50 600;
insured for $4,000 Seymour & Brother. paper
box manufacturers $4,000; insured for So, 500
Loss on building $1,000; fully insured The fire
probably originated from spontaneous combustion
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In Probate Court held orange, In and Tor said bis
trict, on the 2sth day OF March, A. u, ISIS;
Ohve Moore, Administrator of the estate OF Lyman
Moore late OF Orange, In said District decreased makes APP
pcaton To said Court for license sell all of the real a.
tate said deceased. to wit About hundred acres OF
land lying IN Corinih In the County " Orange repre-
srntng that the sale would he beneficial To ali inter
ostei. Whoreapon Il is Onersi by said Court that said
application he referred u session thereof held al he
prnbate ONCE In said orange the 2Sth day Of Apr
A. y. 1875, for hearing and decision thereon; aud, Il i
further ordered, that all persons Interested notified
hereof by publication OF notice OF said application
der thereon three weeks successfully IN the Vermont Watch
man state Journal Newspaper published at Montpelier
aud which rvultes In the OF those
before aid time Of hearing that they may appear said
time and place and, n they cause object thereto
BY the Court-Attesi,
R-Sl CHESTER DICkEl, Register
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ORANGE.-Services at the church Fast Day,
commencing promptly at eleven o clock A. NJ A
full attendance is requested Hard times for
the farmers Carlos Richardson a farmer, has
added another to the list OF farmers that have
failed, finding that farming does not pay ten per
cent -. The man that wished to help Mr. II.
Crockett get rid of his sap, entered his sugar
house one night last week, and jammed hole
through one of the sap pans, and thus it was
soon got rid of by being run into the fire Rather
small pattern of a man to do such a mean trick
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Wafrimar e Journal


There is a large sum Of money due us for sub.
scriptons to the WArcHMAN This money we
need, and must have We have no desire to dis
tress any of our subscribers, but shall, on the
10th day Of this month, put into the hands Of an
attorney for collection, with costs all bills which
have run over one year. unless we hear from the
parties. Look Mt the date Of the label on your
paper, and govern yourselves accordingly.