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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28
Fire Record.
In WEST BuRKE.-The starch factory and shin
gle mill belonging to J. & NJ. W. Smith was CON
sumed by FIRE the other night. Loss s2OOO in.
sured for $1,000

In WEST BURKE.-The starch factory and shin
gle mill belonging to J. & NJ. W. Smith was con-
sumed by fire the other night. Loss $1,000; in
sured for 5000
IN 0RwELL-Shedon Wright lost two barns
and shed by lightning the other day, with
twenty-five tons Of hay, ten loads of oats, horse
power and thresher.
In CLARENDON Green Mountain House,
at Clarendon Springs, owned by Colonel veazey
and DR. Mead Of Rutland, was burned at half
past one this morning.
In ALBURGH Peter Tatros house. north of
the Springs near the Line, was burned to the
ground last week lie has a large family and
must feel the loss much
In IRAsBURGn.-Two barns and a shed belong
ing to Albert Alger were burned recently, with
their contents Of hay and grain Cause unknown
The loss falls heavily upon Woodworking man
Ii VERdENSEs. The depot woodshed contain
Ing one hundred and twenty-five cords Of wood
barn containing oats and hay and shed, etc
were burned by an incendary ON the 10Th Loss
about $1,000.
In ORANGE.-On Tuesday evening about half
past eleven o'clock fire was discovered in the
ell part OF the house owned and occupied by
Avah Bugbee, and before the same could be ex-
tinguished the house, shed and hog pen were
completely consumed. The house was one of the
best in town, and the furniture and household
goods were almost entirely burned up Mrs Phila
Whtcomb, n lady seyenty-two years Of age, was
rescued with difficulty, she being almost suffo-
Gated. Loss about 81 100, with a partial insur-
ance. The loss falls heavily upon Mr.. whitcomb
and he and his family have the sympathy Of all
their neighbors
In GRANvmLE-lrhe fire at Granville yesterday
morning was discovered at half-past one o'clock
in the drug store of j. S. Martling The building
was entirely consumed. The first floor was occu-
pied as drug store and the second floor by H. H.
Stoddard, who kept photograph gallery and Jew
elry shop. The flames communicated to an adj
joining dwelling-house, in which Mr.. Jones re-
sided and consumed that together with brick
store adjoining; also, the dwelling of the Rev ].
Phillips, and a millinery store and bakery. The
brick building was tenanted as follows First
floor, II. A. Stevens, grocery second floor Dr. II.
Collins, dentist At one time it was thought that
the Central hotel and residences of c. W. Potter
and j. II. Reynolds would be burned, but the ex-
erion of citizens and the fire department rescued
them from danger. The losses are as follows
J. G. MARKINGS drug store, $1,000 insurance.
5000 on building, LOO on stock D. G. Bios
SONS loss, 5000; insurance, 81, 200. Mr.. Jones
loss ON household furniture, 500; insurance,
500. The Rev j. Phillips loss, $500; on millin-
cry and household goods in the same building the
loss will be 81 200. j. II Reynolds house damaged
$500, covered by insurance. The total loss will
aggregate $500, with an insurance of $500
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

SEPTEMBER FARs-The New England Fair,
Worcester, Mass, September Sd, 4th, 9th, 9Th
Vermont State Fair st. Adams, September 10th,
18th, 18th; address by Hon. George b. Lorng of
Massachusetts,. Washington County Fair, Septemi-
Der 18th and 18TH Mad River Valley Fair Septem-
Der llth and II. Dog River Valley Fair, Septem-
Der oath, 18th and Goth. Chittenden County Fair,
Essex Junction, September 2lth, 25th, Goth Bran
don Town Fair, Brandon, September oath and 18th
address by Hon George b. Loring. Patrons OF
Iiusbandry, Ludlow, September 18th and 20th
address by Colonel j. b Mead, Randolph Farm
ers and Mechanics Union, Ludlow September
9th and 10th. Franklin County, Sheldon, Sep
TENDER Sd, 4th, 9TH; address by General n T.
Banks, of Massachusetts,. Lamoille County, Hyde.
park, September oath, 18th, 10Th; address by Col.
onel c. ii. Joyce, Rutland. Agricultural and
Mechanics, Chester, September 4th and 9TH; ad-
dress by Rev, A. b. Flanders, of Chester Gale
donna County St. Johnsbury, September 10th,
l7th, 18th and 18th. Rutland County Rutland
ith, 9th and 9TH address by Rev Z. T. Hooker
Castleton. Orange County, Bradford, September
oath, 9th and Goth.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

WEST RASDoLPH.-Rainf fell in large quantities
last Sunday Nearly all the farmers have
harvested their grain. They report good crop
generally. BERTHE Kimball, lad eleven years
Of age, recently shot crane measuring six feet
two and one-half inches from tip to tip of wings,
and five feet from end of bill to end of toes
Pretty good for a boy SO young, .,. As Leroy
rilson was driving towards the village Saturday
night, the king-bolt came out, letting the wagon
down and throwing him out into the mud lie was
not much hurt, but says he does not wish to try
the experiment again. The friends Of Dan b
smith, Esq, will be pleased to learn that his
health has been much improved since he went
across the ocean. lie is now in Paris, and will
visit Switzerland, Italy, etc, before his return
home In the fall. Mr.. L. p. Thayer OF the
Hsrdld & Nelos started for the West Thursday
afternoon. We understand he goes on important
business and will have company home The
Republican voters Of the town OF Randolph are
warned To meet at the Town Hall next Saturday,
at five O'Clock =. Nj, to nominate candidates for
town representative aud justice of the peace for
the term ensuing Van Amburgh Co. + circus
etc. was here last Thursday as advertised, over
three thousand attended In the afternoon. The
show was considered quite good some par were
excellent We think II some OF the ticket agents
possessed less cheek and were more gentemanly
they would please the public better. Miss Jen-
ME Smith started for Iowa last Thursday where
she has a sister %. The village clock was four
hours too slow part of last week. A party ON
Central stree; thought it u good clock for Sunday
night Daring the absence of Messrs Thayer
and upham the past week, Buck and Kathan
have had charge of the Herald & Neles office, and
report business as being lively.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

LAMoIILE SUPREME CouRr.-The August term
of the Supreme court for the county of Lamoille
began its session on Tuesday of last week, Judge
Royce presiding and Judges Redfeld, Ross and
Dunton on the bench. The court was opened with
prayer by Rev o. S. Basford. The docket con-
tanned nine cases, one of which had been heard
and was with the court. OF the remaining, two
Is. B. Meachan as. r. W. Mcfarland, aud L. O.
Joslyn u.s. George BedelD were settled. In one
case (R. W. Mcfarland u.s. Sarah A. Martin, ad-
ministratrix, and K. c. Cristy, Guard the petition
was discontinued, without prejudice and without
cost. The case of Heath rs, Pratt was carried to
the general term. Three cases (B. w. Green u.s.
f. V, Randall, p. f. Spaulding rs. Asa Davis, and
Edgar W. Whtcomb rs. Z. A. Joslyn) were heard
and entered with the court In the case of
Thomas Long rs. Charles A ODER IAN action for
trespass on freehold, the main question being as
to lot-line between the parties) the plaintiff OBJ
taned verdict of one cent damages and full
costs in the county court
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

The VERMONT GREENBAoKERs--T National
Greenback State Convention met at st. Adams on
Friday last, and was called to order by Nelson
Nye, chairman, who announced that the meeting
was an adjourned session Of the mass convention
at Burlington for the purpose of nominating a
state ticket Gen. GeorgeJ Stannard of Burling-
ton acted as secretary, The convention adjourned
until one clock to hear the report Of the committee
aud speeches. The convention Teassembled at
80 and was addressed by Gen. Horace Binney
Sargent. lie attributed the wide spread distress
of the people to the effect OF contracting the cur
rency, and the attendant contraction of values ON
all property. lie cited England's experience in
1923 and concluded that il we do not remedy the
present condition of things we will have lost re-
public II we prevent the workingmen from set
ting up homesteads and legislate solely for the
bondhoder the musket and bayonet will over
throw this government aud set up another The
committee on nominations reported for governor,
. G, Martin, of ferisburgh; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
J. W Currer, Of Troy treasurer, Fletcher Tarbe
swanton. The report was accepted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

WEDDING AT WEST RANDoLPH.-I.ast We'd
nesday evening, St Johns church was full of in
vted guests and friends, to witness the marriage
ceremony of Mr.. f. Denslow Upham, editor of the
Herald and Ne,0s, and Miss Abbie G. Kinney
Rev +. Weston Bartlett, rector of ST. Mary :
church, Mortified, ofilciated, and Miss forine
Dodge and Mr. Geo. L. Dubois acted as brides
maid and grooinsman. The church was nicely
decorated with flowers and evergreens After the
ceremony was performed at the church, about
seventy-iye persons repaired to the reception at
the brides home The tables were loaded with
delicaces, and the guests complimented the viands
in the best possible way. The brides presents
were both numerous and valuable. The affair
highly successful in all respects aud will even
be remembered with feelings of pleasure by al
present Thursday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs
Upham started on their wedding tour to Montreal
etc The weather was fine and seemed to Civ,
good omen of happy future. May nature,
seeming prophecy be fulfilled TO the utmost, anC
| joy and prosperity ever be theirs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

WATERBuRY,-Iion Charles II. Joyce will ad-
dress the citizens of Waterbury and vicinity in
Village Hall, Friday evening, August 3Oth lie
will speak on the political questions OF the day,
particularly Greeubackism" Give him full
house. Dr. faes was compelled to kill his
dog on Monday, on account of undeniable symp-
toms of hydrophobia, His dog WIS one of the
several dogs bitten by Jackmans dog, which
went mad some time ago The Doctor was 10th
10 part with the animal, and had been rather in
clined to deny that II was affected
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

BnADFoRD.-'rhe entertainment given by the
Guy family on Saturday and Monday evenings
WAS well attended. They had very good audience
aud gave good satisfaction, There will be a
socable at Mr., Farnham's on Saturday evening
All areinvted The Bradford Guards, Company
q, returned from their annual muster at Burling-
ton, on the oath Instant 1t was plain to see that
the boys had been under good discipline by theil
military movements
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28
PROVERBS.

The Richest Blood, Sweetest Breath and
Fairest Skin IN Hop Bitters"
., little Hop Bitters saves big doctor bills
and long sickness
That invalid wife, mother, sister or child
can he made the picture Of health with Hop
Bitters
when worn down and ready to take your
bed Hop Bitters is what you need
Don't physic and physic, for it weakens
and destroys, but lake Hop Bitters, that build
up continually"
Physicians Of all schools use and recon-
mend Hop Bitters. Test them"
Health is beauty and joy-Hop Bitters
gives health and beauty "
There are more curss made with Hop Bit
tiers than all other medicines"
"When the brain is wearie1 the nerves uu-
strung, the muscles weak, use Hop Bitters.
That low, nervous fever, want Of sleep
and weakness, calls for Hop Bitters"
Hop Cough Cure and Pain Relief is
Pleasant, Sure and Cheap.
~. For sale by Bvhy * Co.. Frank H. Bascom and
o. biakeiy Montpelier, W., and by dealers generally.
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" IWWWT N~TVN EkNT NUTIIE.
The Undersigned having been tpnonie hy the Honorable
Probate Court Tor the District Of Washington. Commission
er~, to receive, examine and adjust all claims and demands
Il all persons 4n-t the estate George Robinson te uf
B,rte, IN std District, ece tsd and all claims exhibited ia
nsct thereto hereby give notice thit will the
purposes aforesaid At c. L. Slows law office In stld
Nrre. the last Ihnr.ty Of August and drst Thursday
# February next from one O'Clock until O'clock
NJ. each NJ sad dtvs, and TINT n1nfhs from th- sh
lay Of August, \. d. ISIS Is tim. limited y said Court
for said creditors to present their claims exna-
ion and nlln vance
Dated at Barre, this slh dav of august \. p ISIS.
ID. W. MOWER. l,..--.- ..--
$3.50 MILES MORRISON Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

UNIvERsALlsT CONVENTION. AT the Universal
list convention at Woodstock, last week, the fol-
lowing named officers for the ensuing year were
elected President-Rev. B. NJ. Tillotson, of St..
Johnsbury; e-President-Hosea V. French, of
Woodstock; Secretary-Rev. NJ H. Harris, OF
Batteboro; Treasurer-Robert Towers, of Rich
mond; Irustee-George Allen, OF Waterloo, p. Q.
Preacher of the Occasional Sermon-Rev. o. X
Crosby, of Woodstock; Alternate-Rev. J. Vim
cent, of Barre.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28
Sudden Changes

The prUprietors OF Downs Elixir frequently hear 1t
remarked by those the trade that cough medicines
not sell much during the summer months. This Is mis-
taken idea The sudden changes to which this climate T.
subject all OF the year renders necessary
ways have reliable cough remedy at hand Down
Elixir is sure cure for Coughs, Colds and whoopn.
Cough. and all Lung Diseases, when taken in
dose. we have no doubt has many times prevene,
Consumption and death. The best certificate that b,
given for any medicine is daily accorded to Down's
Elixir In the fact that 1t has survived the
tempesis OF nearly half century and is to-day the mos
popular with those who have known 1t longest 1t ha-
gained this great favor with the public entirely its
merits having had less advertising done for it In the whole
time than Is done for medicines in - single year. Fol
sale every where
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East Montpelier Caucus.

The Republican voters in the town Of East Montpelier
hereby notified and requeted meet In at the
hall OF Edward W. Omsbee on THURSDAY, the 2qTll
DAY OF AUGUST, lsIs at seven O'Clock to nominate
candidates for Town Representatives aud Justices Of
the Peace. TO for the two years next ensuing
II. g. lfjSETEL i co% 1SSa
East Montpelier, August gth ISIS.
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Wfekk Markefs
Cattle Market.
At Cambridge and Brighton for the week ending Tueada,
August a, 1875.
AMOUNT oY STOCK MARKET.

At Cambridge and Brighton for the week ending Tuesda
August "a. 1875
AMOUNT STOCK AT MARKET.
Cattle. Sheen. Shofef. Ho1f. Cairss
This week ....,..... 1888 g.b55 600 91R 2ll
Last week ......... 3239 l9a3s 900 sg5is 27s
One year ago.. 3.0i 1874 00 6g7g l2l
PRtugs-BeO Catiie-Ertra fat and heavy premium
sO0M7d0; first quality. as O0765O; second quality e. w
gt5O third qualify, - 25@1l75 u loo ms. on total weigh Of
seie aow and dressed beef. few choice single PAIR
s1l5i Bulls etc. 81 90.
Wortin0 Oren-sOO6l65 " pair. or according 10 theil
value "a beef. Handy steers, s6n6tll0.
Much Coct-fair quality s2U1li0 good, s45f IS
WIN OF without calves may agreed farrow
inary slOn25; yearlinRs, Sf0o6t5 M; two-yeara-ods
slZnpet2sOli three-years-ods s25 .00eft2lO0.
, oheep aud Ldinhs Common, 3ar; extra. ifSc u
I'VE weight or s2gli25 y head sheared sheep, 0O6lOc
10 spring lants. 4Qb5kc n pound.
Shois,-wholesale, 60GSO6c; retail OOaOOc 4, H. Fat
hogs t4Gbc n pound live weight
Veal CdiueS-3G5c " pound,
tdesBrightOn, hLbiSn; country lots 50lSc N n. c.
SKINS loc. falow, b61thc X nj country, ih615c R n
felts with wool on, OOnOOc; lamb skins. zoe each.
REYARKs.The best cattle from this station west were
handled by l. q. SanbOn and nve-year-oid steer.
Thirteen head, that would dress l.l50 M, sold 10 n
Bird Go. a the best market prices. The cattle
are unchanged. A. H. Ghllan sold hrce-year-oi
steers dress from6i0 70 no rs each forty 10
i Ms, ut 7i4c dressed weight Sheep and lambs sold At
tu prices. lhe top prices for the best lambs There
were sales at &c for superior a. ks. There Il fair trade
noticed j. lamping sold ninety-One lambs %
ms at aAtr; !. Mcbride sid hundred eight lambs
average bl5 bs " SIC; stevens C0lwel sold
lambs average 10 tsat 5kc; j. -. Gooon sold HUNDRED
ana seventy head largely lambs. average sixty rs, at -
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Many persons say 81 haven't got the Consumption "
when asked to cure their Cough with shiloh's Con
sumption Cure. DO they not know that Coughs lead
To Consumption and remedy that will cure Consumption
will oeanly and surely cure cough any lung throat
trouble We know II will when all others fail and our
faith In II positive that will refund the price pain
you benefit. Is not this fair proposition
Price 10 cents. 50 cents and slOo pei bottle For Lame
Chest, Back Side, use shiIoh's Porous Plaster
Price rs cents. For sale by FRANK II. BAsCoM, Mont
peller VI.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

BUSINESS EMBARRAssMESTs.- failures are
reported Of Abel Wheelock, saw mill, Greensboro
Henry c. Adams, lawyer, st. Adams n. d, Kid
der, miller, Fairfax; A. =, Shaw, furniture, Brad
ford Carpenter 4 Jones, furniture, Newbury; W
Z, Heath, grocer, Bethel in addition to those else
where noted, Willard Sears of Boston, proph'
etor of the Alburgh Springs House, has failed
with liabilities OF Sl3G@5, Of which $4,000 are
secured, s2370O unsecured, and the balance &C
commodation paper, The unincumbered assets
are 5000 In real estate and So 900 In notes. We
regret to state that Hon. Worthington c. Smith
Of st. Adams, has been compelled to file his petit
ton in bankruptcy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

MEETING OF VERMONT POULTRY MEN A
meeting of all poultry men and farmers who favor
the formation of Vermont Poultry Association, is
to be held at the Weldon House, St Albans on the
evening of September 18th, the second day Of
tie state fair constitution and bylaws are to
be adopted and officers elected and arrangements
will probably be made for an exhibition to be
held some time this winter. The matter is i'm
portant and it is to be hoped successful and per-
manent organization will be formed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-08-28

NEW ENGLAND REFORM CLUB ASSOCIATION
The meeting Of the Reform Club Association to
be held at the Fabyan House, n, H., begins Sep
TENDER I'd, and continues one week. Prominent
among the twenty-six speakers announced are
Governors Van Zandt and Prescott, General Matt
Head, p. T. Barnum and j. X. Osgood From the
encouraging reports received from the state asso-
Citations one of the largest gatherings ever held in
the Mountains is anticipated.
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WILLIAM CUMMINGS ESTATE.

4.
The nm erssnei having been tnnlut by The Honorable
Probate Court FOR the District ut Washington Commit
to receive. rNuiur, and ndj -t 800 lI tud
" ~ pefspns AZ Inst The estate VIII 'm CUMMINGS late
t Berlin, In Sll District. deceased aud ALI eel ul- exhibited
n tnset thereto, hereby notice thft w The
uriu.es aforesli. at the -tnIc of Peek Cummings
MONTPELIER IN sail District the fourth tuesday sep
irmher and the fourth Tuesday of Jnury next from
o'clock A. until four ulncN each Of - tYs, and
hat tx months the 30 % dav Of July A. u. l-1s a. the
time limited by said Court said creditors to present their
claims To u tor animation and allowance.
Dated at Montpelier This - dv of August. A. D ISIS
O-52 SUMNER KiMBALL Commissioners
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Sperial VuGres.
ROYAL P P5kbES
A ABSOLUTELY PURE.

"RoYAL " has larger sale than all other baking pow
ders combined-because Of It's unquestoned Purity Uni
form Strength Heahfulness and efficacy Prepared from
GRAPE CREAM TARTAR imported expressly for thi.
peerless powder direct from the Wine district Of
has received the Endorsement and recommendation of tn,
New York Board OF Health of eminent physicians and
scientific men everywhere Noamy having used
Royal Baking Powder will ever be without it.
Sold only In the by grocers
~ The finest preparation in the world. Consumer
should observe that It's perfect purity and strength only
usures baking but makes go onehird further
than aduerated short-weght kinds. 1t will keep any
length of time in any climate. 1921
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The Heated Term

Mandrake Bitters Just the medicine during
the heated term They rectfy orpty Of the Liver give
tone to the Stomach they without gripping upon the
Bowels they bile from the Blood they purify reg
uate and nvigone the Body thereby preventing many
diseases incident to hot weather The public the
medical profession and the press have borne ample est-
mony to the sterling qualities of the Mandrake Bitters
made by HENRY, JOHNSON K LORD. Burlington, VI
who the only poprieton OF the genuine Price
We cents uar bottle
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DlNIEL HARRlNGrpN,. t.rlrE,

The undersigned having henn nnppm hy thf Honorable
Pruhatr Court for the District NJ RtpdlInh Commissions
% 70 receive examine 'ut adjust 900 clms vt tnds
Il all persons against the est e Of Diuei VI. Harrington,
lteOf WnMmsiown, sid District and ALI cl inns
exhibited IN Of thereto, hereby give tee That Will
u'et for the purposes Aforesaid ut the drelnr-hlus Of
Mrs., Atlanta Winchester, the 21l dtv of Orto and
tNe 10Th day OF mutry next from O'Clock p, N until
1ve o'clock p. each ot sil vs. and tht six months
ir1mthe Ethday Of Juv \. D. lS7s the time intHd by
said Court for said creditors To present theft claims to for
examination and allowance.
Dated at MtaustONn, this ll dlv OF August A. d. ISIS
1851 G. H. MERRILL Commissioners,
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In Probate Court hell az Montpelier In SAID District On
The l3d day OF August, A. II, ls1s;
Truman C. kel Administrator OF the estate Charles
>layton late OF Calais. n sid District, deceased. pre-
sents his administration account Tor examination and al
owance, aud makes application for decree OF dstr-
button and partition OF the estate Of said deceased. Where
non, Is ordered by said Court, that sd and
sid application be referred % session thereof. be
held at the Probate Office. In said MOntnelier. on the
AN day Of september A. D. ISIS. Tor heinns and decision
thereon; and Is further uulrre, that notice hereof
gwen To AL persons Interested hy publication of the
three weeks successfully the Vermont Waterman state
Journal. newspaper Published at Montpelier, previous 10
sud time appointed for hearing, that they aplsar
std time and place and show cause they have
Nhy said account should bee auowi such decree
made, by the Court.-Attrsi,
N-N \ 4 TuASE Rasi.tsr