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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

In GRoToS.-N G. vances house. shed and
hog-house, together with most Of their contents,
were destroyed by fire on Monday. Partially
| insured
| In FAYsroN.- The house and two barns of Henry
Hoffman, In Fayston, were burned on Tuesday.
Loss 81 800; insurance $1,000. George Pierce
also had his dwelling burned Thursday morning
In LUDLow.-The tenement on the Fletcher
farm, in Ludlow, including house, barn and out
buildings, was entirely destroyed by fire on the
night of the Sth. Supposed to be incendiary
Loss about $500. Insured for $500
In SwASToN.--The three large barns near Ma
guam dock belonging to Fairbanks, Barlow, jew
EFT and Hatch were burned with their contents at
an early hour on Thursday morning of last week.
The company lose over one hundred tons of hay.
Small insurance on barns; none on hay
In MARsHFIELD.-Iohn Campbell's blacksmith
shop was burned early on Wednesday morning.
Insurance $500, which will about cover the loss.
The fire caught from the forge on the nikht pre-
vious. Mr.. Campbell had been up nearly all
night " watching" the fire, and when he left IL
was Of the opinion that there was no further
danger
In MoNTPELIER.-Th alarm of fire on Friday
night Of last week was caused by the burning
of a barn on the John Gould place, cup the
branch" 1t contained a quantity of hay owned
by Mr.. Ed Chase Cause of fire unknown. Loss
not heavy. The fire department turned ont with
promptness, but their services were not needed,
and they came back
IN CHARLEsToN-last Friday morning about
five o'clock Matthew Crow at the East village
went up into the hay loft TO feed his horses, and
in coming down one of the horses heads came in
contact with the lantern, knocking it out of his
hand and setting fire to the bay in front of the
horse, Mr.. Crow jumped upon the flames, but
could not put them out, and had barely time to
get out his horses. The flames spread to the adj
joining barn and house, and in twenty minutes
the whole set of buildings was in flames; loss
about $1,000; insured for 81, i2j
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Deafhs.

In Burke October 6, Hon. HARLEY NJ. HALL aged 80
years 1891 '7 w
In Barnet, October 6, JENNIE BROCK, aged 20 years
and days '
and months. 1880
In Corinth, October g. IRA BERRY, aged IS years s
months and 20 days. '
In Duxbury, October 10, EDw ARD son of Mr. and Mrs
william McGrath aged years.
IN ST. Johnsbnfy, October S. MARY +. HOWARD,
daughter OF the late Hon. Theron Howard aged a. years.
In Cabot September "a the residence of her sister
years. ~
In Chelsea, September 25 JESSIE 4. sEAvER, daugh-
and days.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

win shiloh's Consumption Cure you can cure
yourself II has established the fact that Consumption
be cured while for Coughs, Bronchitis, whooping Cough
Asthma and all Diseases the Throat and Lungs it i alb
soutey without an equal Two doses will relieve your
child OF Group It's pleasant To take and perfectly
less to the youngest child mother can afford to be
without It, You can use two-thrs Of bottle and If what
we say Is not true will refund the price paid Price 10
cents 80 cents and sl0 per bottle II your Lungs sore
or Chest or Back lame use Shilohs Porous Plaster.
Sold by FRANK II. BAsCoM Montpelier VT
Have you Dyspepsia are You Constpated have you a
Yellow skim Loss of Appetite Headache? II 80 don't fail
to use Shilohs Systematic vitaiizer. 1t Is guaran-
ee'i to relieve you. and will you continue suffer- when
You can be cured on such terms these? Price 10
and rs cents. Sold by FRANK II. BAsCOM, Montpelier.
Wells Persian Perfume, "Hackmetack,' is rich and
fragrant Try it. sold by FRANK II. BAsCoM Mont
peer, Vt. s2-3ieow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

The highest authority in New England, the
state Assayer of Massachusetts,, after careful
analysis OF Halls Vegetable Sician Hair Remover
certified that it is the best preparation for its in
tesded purposes that has been exhibited for ex-
animation, that It's constituents are pure and care
fully selected for excellent quality, and that it
forms an efficient preparation for promoting the
growth Of the hair and restoring the original
color This world-renowned preparation is for
sale by all druggists. H. Record Red OAK, Io,od.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

CABOT. -Sabbath-school concert at the Congre-
gational church next Sabbath evening at half
past six o'clock r. M....F, r. Warner has sold
his tin business, together with his tools aud "A
portion OF the stock TO Charles Wing, of Calais,
possession given Immediately, The grist mill
In this place has undergone thorough repairs, aud
Is now In first rate order, and II is hoped it will
receive Its full share of patronage at this season of
the year Mr., Hiram Wells Cof the firm Of
spragne and Wells and family have Just re-
turned from trip to Chicago and the West He
reports business lively and crops comparatiyely
good, lie Intends remaining In the East a few
years longer. .Orson kimball started with n
uroye Of store cattle on the road Monday morning
last numbering three hundred. These are for
farmers that wish to purchase along the road from
here ~ Boston.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

- MONDAY, October II, 1873.
CHEESE-For mild August and septernber make tbere
zen Eool demand, and prices have advanced to va
ssc y bi bui the cheese that will command 9i5c better
IMAM any received before this summer Early made Int al
medium quality are selling At sdsJSc n NJ; but common
lOs directed by the hot weather hard to sell nj any
price Some receiver holding their marks Of sen
tenr CHEESE at sllOc, but the trade are not vet pe
pared TO pay over 9Isc for anything
BUTIER-As we predicted last week the market has
changed l2c on fine lots and all Of this kind meets with
ready sale There hardly enough go round Dealers
emt orders 20 their country buyers TO engage ali the nnc
ia make hey can get for &c there This Is very high
ngre To pay IN the country and only those who have
tstcass obbng trade can afford TO give Fine lots sod
nero the past week at 226123c n N, and occasionally
hHhei range was obtained for something fancy; but 23c
considered the top price for dairy lots late made Yer
mont straight Vermont dalries taking in some summer
make sod a. ls2Oc, and New York at ls@lsc; most
o me straight dAes ranged under these figures say ffon
l4WlIc ~ After passing the grades which every
body wants, there slow Market and It difficult to sal
at rates previously current.
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sHarriages.

IN Montpelier October H. by Rev. j. H. Hncks HENRY
+. HILL and ROSE NJ MARTIN, both Of Waterbury
In Marshned october u.s. at the Methodist parsonage
BY Rev q: II: Hastings, EARL HENRY KELLOGG and
MARY ANN ROLLINS, both Of Peacham.
In Mashned September o. at the residence of the bride
by Rev. q, "; Hastings, NATHANIEL ROBINSON and
MIS- CAROLINE L. DAVIS, both of Marshhed.
In East Montpelier October IS, at the residence of the
parents Of the BRIDE by Rev j. Edward Wright, ARTHUR
Montpelier.
In Boston, Mass. September 80, residence of the
mother q the bride by Rev George c. Lormer b. FRANK
GkEENBANk, ~ South Danvle, VI, and JULIA A.
coon only daughter Of Mrs. Lucy A. Cook. the we'll
known clLrvoyant physician After the ceremony bril-
liant company partook of elegant banquet and the
happy pair started for Vermont We tile re-
eept OF generous sample of wedding cake and hope the
iuine OF MI and Mrs Greenbank may be bright the
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

Cattle Market.
At Cambridge and Brighton for the week ending Tuesday
October IS, 1873
AhouNr OF srooA AT nARKkr.

At Cambridge and Brighton for the week endng Tuesday
October IS, 1873.
AMOUNT srooH At MARKET.
r,,... Cattle. Sheer. shotes. Hoos. Caivs
La alt Week weeks......... XXI HI SIss o ie e
One year ago.. 5,2t3 sfg 900 ii5Os 90
PRIoEs -BeQ Cdhle-Extra fat and heavy premium oxen
GN0G150; nrst quality, s6OO6l6bO aecond analltv AZ hi
g3W third qualify, A2561i IS " 100 ms total weight Of
NlbM0O0, Bulls, etc, s400. F
Horktno Orm-sOOdl7O " pair, or according 10 their
value ~ beef. Handy steers, SJ0611l0
Mich Cows-Falr quality s200t40. extra good si50gO
WIN or without calves may be agreed arrow and or
binary, slO625; yearlingp, s7OOeti5O twoyears-olds
. SHEEP and Ldnbt-C Common, 2ef4c; extra 4halsec n
~ live weight, s200i " " head; sheared sheep l6r
I'D spring lambs, ietlIc N pound.
Shoies-Mholesale, OO1O0c; retail, O6OOc n n. Fat
hOgH, nc N pound. live weight,
Veal Caluet-s3ee5 " head
Hde,.Brghon, 1Hi5c country lots, 6h6e7c y n. Calf
skns' loc. Tallow, b6I0c X n; country, 416lOc * N
Pelts with wool on 5O6D7jc each. W.
REMARKs-we ind lighter supply OF cattle which Ia
wise on the part OF dfovers last week what they
,e1A sticky market" and several lots Of cattle were
over FOR Northern cattle considering the lighter run
union Market therade easier but the prices ranged
unchanged az far as could learn Western cattle a.
last quoted VI r Shackett sold two three old seer
70 dress bOOe1O lbs, at Sale. dressed and cows hef
ems and steers, average live g60 MS SIC. b. r. Field sold
eighteen threeycarOlh steers. dress $50 each al si.r
orc rdi low Moultnn sOld 1--WE thee-y steers
70 dress bO lbs each a. sc dressed two fat cows TO
nress O bs AZ SIC n. Sheep and lambs are selling at
mst weeks prices certainly At advance. Some talk
cents THIS week to be a price not offered G Bnr-
nck sold old sheep at &C. and lambs al 47sc J. Il
sargent sold hty-three lambs average 81 s at lc; Dow
9ton s9ld 2s6 head, mostly lambs averaging IS Ms at
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

OFFICERS REUSIoS.-The fifteenth annual re-
union of Vermont Officers will be held in this
village on Thursday, October 3ist The members
of the society, and all Vermont officers and nom
commissioned officers of the army and navy, are
cordially invited to attend. The usual business
meeting will be held at the State House, at three
o'clock p. NJ. The Grafton will be delivered in the
evening by Serg't Lucius Bigelow, of Burlington,
in the Hall of the House of Representatives Sup
per at precisely ten o'clock p. NJ.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

A SINGULAR BEQUEsT.-Mr Harrison b. How
ard, OF Fairfield, who died last December, left a
will which has recently been probated In this
will he leaves his property, in trust to the state
for the establishment of State Orphan Asylum,
to be located upon his former place OF residence
In Fairfax, Mr. Towards estate consists Of three
thousand dollars in government bonds; about the
same amount in good mortgage notes and about
twenty acres OF valuable real estate, upon which
the Institution WIS to he located In default Of
It's acceptance by the state the Request goes for
the benefit Of the Home for Destitute Children In
Burlington, to which it will probably be devoted
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

WATERBURY.-For some reason Rev D. b.
Southworth did not preach at the Methodist
church last Sabbath, rs was expected Rev Mr.
Cooper exchanged with Rev. S. H. Wheeler.
Rev. Mr.. Wheeler took for his text, "Whoso
breaketh an pledge serpent shall bite him. d"
Preaching an excellent sermon therefrom. Rev.
Mr.. Parkhurst of Montpelier is to supply the Meth
odlst pulpit next Sunday. One day last week
two-year-old boy of Paul Lacrosse of Duxbury,
fell from chair to the floor, and having a three
tined tabefork in his hand, it entered the side of
his neck, slightly injuring him. lie did not die
in three days, as reported in some papers
Mr.. Daniel Moody, who lives on Gregg Hill, -
had fifty rods of solid board fence blown down
during the gale of last Wednesday. sl.ast Sat
urday Frank Brown left for Tuabridge where he
is engaged as clerk for A. n King & Son, mer-
chants. II. b. Faunce of Stowe drives the
stage between here and Morrisvile now, in place
of Mr.. George Beals, who has long been the gen.
temanly and accommodating driver. Mr. Faunce
is an agreeable and pleasant gentleman and will,
no doubt, give general satisfaction Colonel Bal
ley, proprietor of the Mount Mansfield House,
Stowe, has purchased the stage line, we are in
formed. 80. One afternoon last week Dr. NJ W
Hill went out cunning, and in a few hours brought
home fox and three partridges which he had
succeeded in capturing
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16
REnnoCA pEwEy.s EsTArE.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier in said District on
the lith day OF october, A. II. ISIS
= :, kelton, Administrator OF the estate Of Reberca
Dewey late OF Bare, In said District deceased. pre-
scents his administration account examination and al
ioNance, aud makes application for decree OF dstr-
button and PARTITION OF the estate Of said deceased. Where
upon, II Il ordered by said Court that said and
SAID application be referred to session thereof, be
held NJ the Probate Ohce. In said Moutneler on Tie
e day Of November A. D. ISIS, for hearing and decision
theieoni ana Is further edered. that notice
gwen 10 All persons Interested by publication
three weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman state
Journal newspaper published at Montpelier previous 10
sai time appointed for hearing that they may appear AT
san TIME ana place, and show cause II they may have
why said account should not be allowed and such decr
made. By the Court.-Attast
6i-bs HARVEY TlLpEN, Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16
The Heated Term !

Mandrake Bltters just the medicine to use during
the heated term They recfy torpdty of the Liver give
tone to the Stomach they without gripping upon the
Bowels; they remove bile from the Blood they purify reg
uate and inylgoae the Body thereby preventing many
diseases incident to hot weather. The public the
medical profession and the press ample ies-
mony to the sterling qualities OF the Mandrake Bitters
made by HENRY, JOHNSON & LORD, Burlington VT
who are the only popreto Of the genuine Price twenty
five cents per bottle
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16
COnsumDtiOn Cured.

An Old physician, retired from practice having placed
in his hands by an East India missionary the formula Of
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and permanent
cure OF consumption, bronchitis caarrh, asthma, and
all throat and lung affections, also positive radical
cure for nervous debility and all complaints after
having tested It's wonderful curative powers thousands
OF cases. has felt his duty to make known his
ing fellows Acuated by this motive, desire to re-
eve 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
lis Powers Block, Rochester, n. Y. 37-sseow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16
Vermont State News.

WOODSTOCK is to have lecture by Elizabeth
Cady Stanton on the 10Th.
REV. B. f. RATTRAY, pastor Of the Johnson
Baptist church. has resigned.
In Eden a mother and daughter have both ap-
piled for divorce from their husbands.
REV JOSEPH Cook lectured Mt st. Johnsbury
the other night to very large audience
CARL sHoLEs, of Orwell, was quite severely in.
iured the other day by the bursting Of gun.
WILLIAM LAWSON, of Elmore has caught
twenty-five large hen-hawks this season in one
steel trap
W. II. DEAvrT and John Calvin, Of Burlng-
ton, were arrested on Saturday for fighting. Both
were intoxicated.
JAMES ALLEN, Of Townsend, narrowly escaped
death by taking dose Of cyanide of potassium
for sugar recently
NJ J. FRANCISCO, Of Rutland, has lost his suit
against the town Of Benson for 5000 damages for
injuries on the highway.
THE Fairbanks Scale Company at st. Johnsbury
have reduced the pay of all their hands who get
Sl25 day, ten per cent.
SOME days since twelve years old son of Mrs
James Ryan, of Craftsbury, had both legs broken
by being thrown from n wagon.
The other morning Ernest wilkins, of South
Reading, had one foot badly injured by getting
1t caught in the crater Of Il cider min
In the Rutland County Court the other day, J.
c. Colvin, of Clarendon was assessed $3.50 dam
ages for the seduction of Arvilla Gates in 1876.
Two boats were wrecked off Appletree Point
Burlington, during the storm OF the 9TH, but the
halfdozen men on board were fortunate enough
to reach the shore unframed
HENRY JACKSON (colored), OF Rutland has been
indicted Mt the present term Of the county court
for selling liquor, and his bail fixed at $500 Fail
ing to give bonds, he was locked up
GEORGE CURTIS of Londonderry, with woke
of oxen and heavy load, was precipitated sew
euteen feet by the breaking of bridge, and con-
siderably hurt. One of the oxen was killed
TUNBRIDGE man recently lost a COW in a
singular manner. The earth gave way on the
side-hill in the pasture where she was walking,
and she rolled some fifteen rods down the hill,
breaking her back
In the suit of Harriet A. Blaisdell, of St Al
bans, rs. the Metropolitan Railroad Company OF
Boston, to recover for personal injuries, the Jury
have given her verdict in the sum of $500.
She claimed $4,000
ISRAEL FARRER pillar in the Walden Meth
odist church and superintendent of the Sunday
school, has been held in two hundred dollars for
trying to rape Ora Kittredge's daughter and in
sulting other young girls.
ALABoRER named Chagnon was buried by the
caving in of the sides of a St. Adams sewer in
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

ho'''HN""'- h'e"nr.on. II 10 astonishing 10
note the advance made in music during the past
few years and how essential this branch Of educa-
ton has latterly become in the schools and in the
home circle but this can be quoted as one of the
changes for the better We learn that the Steinway
and Chickering's also hepopular IIaines Brothers
pianos are now selling very low-and that Mr.. G.
W. Wilder, who is agent for them, has some
choice sample instruments which he will be pleased
to have everybody call and examine, whether
they wish to purchase or not
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

HARDwIcK,- Edgar Place has rented the Girls
void blacksmith shop in this town and commenced
business, Three hundred and sixty-fiye pack
ages OF butter were shipped from this station on
Tuesday last. Adams Kellogg Esq has gone
to ST. Louis, on his return home to louisiana
going there as soon as yellow jack leaves that
section. lie goes to St Louis to be better able to
protect his business interests should the fever in
teriere with its present management which pres
ent indications render imminent. The Ashael
Hall farm, owned and occupied for some time
past by W H. Underwood, has recently passed
into the possession of the heirs of the late H. A.
shedd, through foreclosure of mortgage Also in
the same manner has Saul Wheeler's residence
in this place passed to the possession of Mrs
Naomi Eddy Of Marshfeld The apple trees
are bearing abundantly this year in some sec
tons, judging from the amount of fruit brought
here for sale. Choice winter apples are now Of
fered here in bulk, from ear, at one dollar and
seyenty-iiye cents per barrel Parties have been
to Cambridge and adjoining towns in Chttenden
county, and purchased good fruit in the orchards
at ten to fifteen cents per buslel, including board
while picking them. Sauce must be plenty
and cheap in this vicinity, "as usual" this win
ter Public examination of teachers occurred in
this county Saturday, October 9TH. -Four candi-
dates for teachers honors applied for licenses in
this town, all Of whom we understand, were
successful.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16
Sudden Changes!

The proprieton OF Downs Elixir frequently hear it
remarked by those not in the trade cough medicines do
not sell much during the months. This mis-
taken idea. The sudden changes to which this climate is
subject at all the year renders necessary to al
ways have some reliable cough remedy at hand Down :
Elixir Ia sure cure for Coughs, Colds and whoopng
Cough and all Lung Diseases when taken in season. and
one dose, we have no doubt has many times prevented
Consumption and death. The best certificate that be
given for any medicine is daily accorded to Downs
Elixir In the fact that 1t has survived the storms and
tenpests OF nearly half century and to-day
popular with those who have it longest II has
gained this great favor with the public entirely on it, own
merits having had less advertising done for 1t the whole
time than done for medicines single year. For
sale every where
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

COUNCIL ORGANIZED. Fraternity Council, No.
4, of the Temple of Honor order, was organized
at Ely on Saturday evening last by Grand Worthy
Templar J. A. Persons and Grand Worthy Re-
corder }. W Kendall, assisted by Grand Worthy
Usher Rev 7. ii. Dnnston, of Ely The following
officers were chosen-Chief, T. II. Dunston; Senior
Edwin Mill, Junior, ], j. Sugden Recorder, Il.
+. Treweeke; Treasurer, William Funston Man
ager, W. II, Eustis Deputy Manager, Josiah Eva
Chaplain, Joseph Sdgers; Protector Captain
Thomas Pascal Watch, W, II. Nichols, The coun-
ell starts OFF with every prospect OF success.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

GRoroS.-rhere seems TO be disposition to
make Improvements about our village, and among
the most important, are those of H. Welch, 2d.
and A. l.. Clark, who have put up nice bank
walls and sidewalks, Others are painting and
making general improvements. Timothy Welch
has put up fine cottage house aud outbuildings,
on Railroad street
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

IT is all-important that the young should learn
how to avoid the most adjective diseases always
prevalent in civilized communities, and hardly
less important that men Of middle age, and even
those more advanced in life, should understand
how the lost powers of manhood may be restored
On these and other kindred matters the work en-
titled The Science of Life, or Self-preseryation 4"
is more lucid than any other medical work extant.
Soc advertisement
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

On the purity and vitality OF the blood depend the ygor
and health OF the whole system The heat summer re-
duees the life Of the blood aud scrofua aud other Inn
puriler work vigorously and yon think H. s too late,
some ialal disease has seated itself Take the remedy
and eradicate the disease No other article has such
concentration Of remedies that purify Ntaile and enrich
the blood as Hoods sarsapaia, sold by druggists e.
Hoop Co, Lowell, Mass
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-16

WORTHWHILE Eighty-fve tubs of butter and
a car of potatoes were shipped from this station
last Saturday, and the Monday before were ship
ped four hundred and three tubs of butter and
car of potatoes. From five to ten cars of potatoes
are shipped from this station through the week.