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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1878-05-07
Notice..

Contractors are respectfully invited to con.
fer with the undersigded, respecting fur.
nishing plans, and estimates for School
House to be built in District No. one, Can.
ton Village. Plans for either wood or
Brick structure are solicited.
VIM, NJ. CUPPETr, Director.
]. w. CARTER, Clerk
J. @, FITzGEgALn. Treas.
Canton, April Z, '76 -
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1878-05-07
Local Items.

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Three million bushels Of grain are being loaded
In Philadelphia for European markets.

Three million bushels Of grain arc being loaAed
In Philadelphia for European markets.
Omaha has organized vigilance
committe whose province Is to rid the city
of the tramps whose actions haye become
intoIerable.
John Morisey the Gambler, Pugulist
and ex,Aember Of Congress and State
Senator is dead.
Russia manifests disposition to con
cede more on her part, than England will
do on her part to avoid war.
-Tke Agricultural Society meets a
Yankton the 31st inst, to arrange for the
Territorial Fair
"A bachelor by the name Of O'Brien
died in San Francisco, leaving for sister
niece and nep hew property valued at go
100000.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-04

Mrs. VIM. Eldrcdgc has been the
subject of II severe prostitution from ~
phoid pneumonia, but under the care OF
DR.. Ross is recovering.
A. Il. Stanley, Esq, OF Leicester,
will deliver n lecture on temperance at
the church in East Middlebury, next
Sunday evening NJ seven o'clock.
Mr.. f. Harrington and Charlie Sew
erancc and Miss Belle Abbott are yet in
a Frustrated condition, and nrc the sub
ject of much anxiety on the part of their
friends for their recovery.
On Sabbath last, distressed look
ing tramp passed through our streets
calling at number of houses, and so
some that they called their
neighbors to their assistance.
Cold Spring Lodge, |. O. G.. r., of
East Middlebury, will hold q sociablc at
their hall OH Thursday evening of next
week, Jan. 10. All that favor temper
ancc are invited TO attend.
There were about scvcnty-fyc cou-
pies ut the New Years dance at the
Glen House, East Middlebury, and ev-
crything went off pleasantly. Those
who participated in the festivities of the
occasion decided that there never was n
a nicer party.
On Monday last n complaint was
to the grand jury by female,
for breach ofthe peace, by firing guns
&C., near her dwelling, against one of
our citizens, who was arraigned, we
are informed, before Justice Ladd, who
exoncratcd the defendant. lie was
proven TO be absent from town at that
time.
Our school is taught in the first dis
trict by Mr.. W. G.. Dean, an experienced
teacher, and in the second by Miss Ada
Brush. who are doing very successful
work. No. Is has Miss Dclana Sessions,
and No. II, Miss FannicE Cady, both
young and promising teachers. The
village school has ninety scholars. and
we learn mole are TO come.
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LINCOLN.

-Elwood Stcarns and his sister Sabra
are visiting their friends in Eastern
New York.
Mrs. Charles Briggs and Elisha
Briggs, of Worcester, Mass, are visit
ing their friends and relatives in this
vicinity.
We learn that Judson Hanks, ofthc
state Reform School at Ncrgennes, has
been very sick and is yet unable 10 at
tend to the duties of the school.
One hundred and fifty persons. or
about one-eighth of the population oi
orr town, attended church last Sabbath.
Rev. l.. c. Pickett occupying the pulpit.
Miss Flora Written died, Sund,,
evening, Dec. 80, at the residence al
a. W. Purinton, aged eighteen Yes,
and eleven months. The funeral ser> T.
ccs were held at the Methodist church.
Wednesday, Jan. ,, 1873.
Santa Claus was about two DAYS
late this wear not arriving here until
Thursday evening, Dec. %, 1877, to dis
tribute present TO The little folks, but to
make all satisfactory, he made arrange
ments for an oyster supper in the after
noon at Batchcldcr's Hall, which was
well attended. The exercises of the
evening consisted of recitations, dia-
logucs, singing, &C., at the Methodist
church, after which the names of the
favored ones who We're entitled to the
nice presents from the Christmas tree
were called by Merritt Barton and
VIM. Carpenter, and Santa Claus bid
adicu.
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County News.
TERGENNES.
Very few calls were made.


The services at the Congregational
church, on Sunday evening last, were
very interesting, and all took part.
"A union watch meeting was held in
the Baptist church OH New Years eve,
and was largely attended.
Mr. Il. G. Scott is quite low with
typhoid fever, and does not rally rs
readily rs expected.
New Years day was celebrated by
quite number who were drunken, and
some of them were less so.
Major Welsh is expected here short
" to deliver one or more lectures I'M
der the auspices OF the Reform Club.
Between one hundred and two hun
dred skaters were on the creek New
Years day, and enjoyed the skating I'M
til late hour.
Mr.. Fred Adams, OF San Francisco,
is home on visit. Mr.. Adams is prac-
ticing law in San Francisco and seems
we'll pleased with California.
The primary school, formerly taught
by Miss Bagby, will he taken by Miss
Lottic f.. Smith for the coming term,
which commenced on Tuesday of this
week.
Capt. Daniels has put the steamer
Water Lily upon the way and proposes
to thoroughly overhaul her and put her
in complete and tidy trim for mkt sea
sons travel.
One of the best and most interest
ing meetings which we have had. was
the union meeting held Tuesday even
ing, and every heart seemed to he unit
cd in their praise TO God.
A French dance came OFF on New
Ncars'cvc., ut Town Hall, and nine cou-
pies participated. 1t was also graced by
a row of the knock down kind, and one
of the parties soon cried enough, and il
was the aggrcssor.
The door and sash factory of Falar-
do Il Parker in Ncrgcmcs has been
purchased by Ripley Brothers of Rut-
land for $4,000. Three years ago this
property invcntoried at 100000. The
water power is one OF the best privi.
legcs in the state.
AT the regular election of the Yer.
gcnnes Reform Club, last "Wednesday
evening, Mr.. G. O. Kimball was reject.
ed president, and J. IL. Lucia, sccrc-
tary. The club has n large roll of mem.
bcrs who are earnest in the work, try.
ing faithfully to induce others TO sign
the pledge.
Another case for the reform school
came up on Wednesday,, and resulted il
the sending of n Young lad who hat
stolen quite sum of money from one
of the merchants here, al different times
having gained access to the safe whcI
the attention of the occupant was draw
in another direction. The stealing ha
been going on over Il month.
}, AT st. Paul's was held the Feast o
the Nativity by morning prayer an,
sermon, after which Bishop Bissell al
ministered the holy communion. On
st. John and st. Stephens days, Dec
} 26 and 81, owing to the parish being
without rector, the church was no
, open for service. On Friday, Holy In
nocents, there was evening service, thu
Rev. Mr.. Fisher, of Natick, Mass, off
ciating, after which, there was an en-
tertainment at the Town Hall for tn,
children of the parish, which was full,
attended and enjoyed by all.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-04
BRTDPORT.

Our item about the amount of tax
raised and to be paid by the citizens OF
this town, last week, was erroneous. 1t
should have been Ga l-2 cents on dol
lar.
One MacCain started, New Years
day, TO go to Ticondcroga by way OF
Crownpoini. Arriving nj the latter
place, he met some friends and they
took Refreshments" until his combat
iyeness was considerably excited, and
the result of high words with his COM
rade was a fight Of considerable proper
tons, aud Mac was knocked senseless
and had his shoulder broken. II has
been thought he would moi recover
from his wounds.
Last Monday, Frank Stearns took a
small ferry boat and undertook TO take
the Rev. Mr.. Slason and Mr.. L. Eli
tharp across the lake. When part of
the way across they got bound in the
ice and were unable TO cxtricate them
selves. After being on the lake an
hour and half they succeeded by
screaming for help in bringing Messrs.
Wells and Brooks to their assistance.
These gentlemen took the scow boat
and went to them. Stearns froze his
feet and the others were badly chilled.
II they had not received assistance they
must have persisted.
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lS1l1Hh.NIlnEn-

On the occasion of the marriage of
Abbie j. Morrison aud Lindlev r..
Birdsall at the house of the brides
father, Nathan Morrison, quite a
number of friends and relatives were
present to bid adcu Ia her as Miss Alb
bic Morrison and welcome her and her
husband ms Mr.. and Mrs. Birdsal. 1t
was n pleasant and interesting affair. as
most such occasions are. The beauty
and pathos of the marriage ceremony
of the Socicty'o of Friends was ,painlv
shown by The many moist eyes of those
who witnessed it,. The tables did
much credit TO those who directed
them, and the many aud valuable pres
ents revealed, in measure, something
of the esteem in which the parties are
held among their many friends.
Among the presents was fine sgold
watch and chain presented to the bride
by her father and Il silver spoonholdcr by
her grandmother, besides many other
presents, both valuable and useful.
We learn with pleasure that the newly
welded pair are to remain here until
the coming spring. when Mr.. Birdsall
is to take his wife to his home near the
Hudson. in Ncwburgh. They will 90
ioiioWcu ny INC goou wishes OF all VINO
Know thcm ana with many a prayer
that much Joy ana usefulness may at
tehd thcm all thclr days AS many are
uhacqualhtcd WIN inc ceremony OF the
marriage OF Friends ana as 1t differs
mucn from that OF othcr denominations,
II VII DC wen 10 give snort account
OF IL III lhis connection. Nhch TWO par
lles nave decided upon marriage, pro-
posal must DC presented 10 inc prepara-
i've mccting, OF when the woman IS u
member, signed ny poth parties. ms
Is thch forwarded TO the monthly meet
ing, n committce oil lonr arc appoiht-
GU by the nlcc,ins, TWO lor inc woman
" ,,. lwu 'or t.'c liial,; 10 iiluire mo
, w ol,,iis ior l,ioceSo,lg III luarrlagc.
~ ~ no,lllnS - iounu 10 opstruct, WIN
''u o4l,sc,.' vi tie l''.rc',s OF Su'iulans'
pG,, .Ic Is siscil 10 iiiarr!' n COM
a.'..te VI ."o ,ncil . anu .Mo Women Is
"ppoin'c', ~ "t.c,,l 'llc WGu''ilg uiiu
roPor. 1" 'nu mex. inon.1'iy meeting
WILL Willie ,i ~ WIS co''ouc'cu WIN gooa
o ILL., a ,u; nlc accoi.l,lllsl'eu
u ,ihioi, az ~ .',cir Mc?huay l,lce.lngs, oi
w HUI tllc WOiIluil Is II lllclllDcI, VI Ut all
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-04
WE'VE RTDGE.

There will be no services at the
Wesleyan church next Sabbath. Services
at the NJ. r.. church rs usual.
DR.. George Chcrbino. of Pcnnsyl-
vana, n student of the Cleveland, O.,
medical school, is visiting his relative
His family are here for the winter.
The temperance meeting, Dec. %
was well attended. The question "What
are our duties rs temperance men at the
polls!" was presented for consultation
and discussion. The discussion is 10 he
continued.
Fifty of the friends of Rev. Mr.
Barnes gathered at the w. NJ. parson.
age, on Christmas night, and after cn-
joying themselves hugely and doing am
pie justice to splendid lunch, depart.
cd, leaving Mr.. Barnes better oil by Il
barrel of flour and other provisions.
New Years morning the school
house ut the village was discovered &c
be on fire. Supposed cause, careless
storage of ashes. 1t was subducd bN
great cNertions, but not without consid
cradle damage. The house has beer
recently rcscaicd and repaired, and il is
an additional loss to have an excellent
school interrupted.
Mrs. Spraguc, mother of Sila,
Sprague, died Thursday, Dec. y. age,
81 years. The funeral services were at
tended nj the Wesleyan church on Son
day, Rev. Mr.. Barnes officiating. Mrs
Spraguc had been deprived of hcl
reason for several years, but was kind,
cared for by her sons family. W,
have one person in town older than Mrs
Spraguc, Mr.. Davis, who is 81 years old
lie retains his faculties to a good de
gree.
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ADDISON.

Rev. Mr.. Slason still prosecutcs
mission work in district No. s.
Mr.. j. Wright is feeding a large
number of turkeys for market.
The Baptist pastor preached q
powerful sermon on the subject of rcvi.
walls, last Sabbath.
In our promenades about town We
note an unusual number of logs cnt,
ready for the saw mill.
We notice that the school house IN
the Clark district has been improved by
the addition of blinds to the windows.
Many of our folks have attended
the late meetings at Nergennes, and
some, we hope, have proiiied by them.
Mr.. l.. W. Whiiford recently kill
ed two hogs which weighed only l,057
pounds, one Gi7 pounds; the other 44t
pounds, they were about seventeen
months old.
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SiLTSBTR

Through the efforts Of the people,
the church has been greatly benefited
by the rcmodeling of its heating appa-
ratus, making it much more agreeable
rs well rs comfortable.
Too much credit cannot be given to
the organist for the efficient and acccp-
table manner in which he presidcs at
the organ. AT times he becomes so alb
sorbcd in his playing as to completely
lose himself, rendering such pieces as
'Ilold the fort" "The gate ajar for
ties of his), with the utmost effect. lie
certainly is a model musician, and one
of whom the people of Salisbury may
indeed feel proud.
The last Sabbath of the old veal
was very pleasantly closed by an inter
esting concert given by the members Of
the Sunday school. Among the exer
ciscs deserving special notice might be
mentioned piece spoken by frankie
Bump; n recitation by Gertie Everts
song, entitled "Christmas morning.
was beautifully rendered by three little
girls from Mrs. Dycr's class an exer
'lSt W MISC pcoiSit lhohiuS tlhSo
and n Christmas ,colloquy by Misses
Stella Henderson, Mary Everts, Emm;
Bump, Nina Race and Mary Sumner
scholars from the class of Mrs. jane
Thomas. Each scholar participating
acted well his part, which, together
with the singing by the school unde
the direction of DR.. Bump, made up
very interesting and profitable concert
BY the report of the secretary for tn,
past six months we are convinced tina
the school is on the increase, shown!
progress in the Sunday school work
With its present board of teachers, it
faithful superintendent, its able choris
ter, and its superior organist, we ente
upon the new year with bright hopes o
what may follow through Him who will
abundantly bless.
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.SXDRCHdN.

The Methodist Sabbath school, on
Sunday last, elected the following Off
GERS for tho ensuing year: Superinten-
dent, Geo. w. Dorm; assistant super
intendcnt, Miss Sarah Harrington; sec
rotary, Miss Bertha Brookins: record
ing secretary, Miss Emma Towner;
treasurer, l.. L. Wolcott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W. Dorm, of
this village, celebrated their silver
wedding, on Friday evening, Dec, q.
During the day, Mrs. Dorm was induc-
ed TO visit q friend about two miles
away, Mr.. Dora being absent at Ben
son on business. On their return, early
in the evening, they were surprised by
the arrival of a large number of their
friends and neighbors who soon filled
the house TO overlooking. After an
hour or so spent in congratulations, the
cl where bountiful collation. had been
spread by the ladies. Rev. A. Camp
bell, the pastor, in q few choice words
presented the worthy couple, in behalf
Of the Methodist Sabbath school of
which Mr.. Dorm is superintendent, u
handsome silver cake basket and a set
of silver table knives, and a silver but
ter knife from Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Crane.
Rev. W. n. Bacon then followed with
Il few remarks commendatory of the
character of this couple and then offer
cd fcrvcnt prayer for the blessing of
God on the asscmblage. Rev. Mr..
Campbell, in behalf of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dorm, returned hearty thanks to the
school for their presents. The assem-
blagc then proceeded to dispose of the
excellent rcpast which was awaiting
their attention, and after another merry
hour they adjourned TO their homes,
having spent u pleasant and profitable
evening. Among other presents were
a set of solid silver tea spoons from Mr..
and Mrs. c. n. North; glass vase in
n silver standard from DIR. Plat; and a
collection of seven dollars in silver
coins from the Congregational breth-
rem. The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dorm wish them happy journey
through life and trust they will live Ia
celebrate their golden wedding.
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Local News.

Consult the time table OH our first
page for changes in the running time OF
trains on the railroad.
1t is said that Mr.. Harrison II. lIol-
den returned form Ohio, where he has
been some time selling sheep, bringing
bride with him.
Prof. +. III. IIigley was to lecture
before the Bradford Lecture Associa-
ton last evening. lie went Thursday
and will return tomorrow.
There was sociable at the vestry
of the Methodist church last Wednes-
day evening, which was very pleasant
occasion, though the number in attend
ance was not large.
Mr.. George r. Langworthy had the
misfortune TO fall in the woods, Satur-
day last, and dislocate and split one of
his ribs. DIR. Russell was called to at
tend him and set the bones.
While skating upon the creek above
the railroad bridge with other boys,
Tuesday afternoon, II son of Mr.. Bonus
Gee went upon thin ice, and broke
through into the water. lie was assist
ed out by Ed. Scofleld.
Rev. Stephen Knowlton gave very
able and interesting discourse upon the
life and character of the patriarch Jacob
at the Congregational church last Sun
day morning. Rev. Mr.. Hooker preach
ed at New Haven in exchange.
TO be published in connection with q
hn no
Cook Book is made up entirely of sucl
recipes. Buy it. Try it. Use it
Our bookstores sell ii. Price 81 80.
We are requested TO mention cs
pecially that the ladies are invited TO at
tend the agricultural meetings 10 BIZ
held here by the Board of Agricultur,
and Vermont Merino Sheep Breeders
Association, next week Wednesday
Thursday and Friday.
The effort to change the method O
raising funds TO support preaching an,
pay other incidental expenses, of tht
Middlebury Congregational church an,
society, from the tax and subscription
systems to the pew renting system, ha
failed, and the old methods will agail
be resorted 10.
Mr.. Thomas Mcclure. who has 9,
long been with Mr.. +. A. Bond, ha
gone to Boston and made an engage
ment to travel for March Bros, Pierre
X Co., importers and manufacturers O
mems and boys furnishing goods. Thi
gives Mr.. Mcclure wider field and !
recognition of merit which may wei
afford him aud his friends qualification
but we are sorry TO lose him from thi
community.
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CORNU-ALL.

On New Wears day there were gath
cred in family reunion ut +. II. Deans
twenty-scven persons; thirteen of them
children. After social repast of
three hours, we were seated around n
table, literally burdened with the good
things, which such a farm as Mr..
Deans could furnish, and which such
housckeepers, as the wife and daughter
could prepare and set in order. The
families of William belong, II. +.
Dean, l.. Poet, Mrs. Edward Hamilton
and daughter, Mrs. Charles Delong
and Miss Ora Walker, and w. n. Ba-
con and family together with Mr.. Deans
present household made up this happy
group. And none were more glad
than Mr.. aud Mrs. Dean and daughter,
who invited us and who spared no
pains to make the OCCASION one of great
interest TO all concerned. As the great
Givcr of all good was remembered, ms
the Guardian of our dear ones; the abb
sent ones of this home circle in far of
Missouri were not forgotten. "Dlcsi
be the tic that binds our hearts" in true
family, rs well as christian love. MAY
those who invited rs live TO see many
such REUNIONS, w.N.B.
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DIR. ShilOh's System yitalizer

We are authorized to guarantee thi;
remedy for the cure of dyspepsia, mac
tive liver, sour stomach, constipation
loss of appetite, coming up of food, vel
low skin, and general languor and de-
bility. You must acknowledge that
this would be ruinous unless we had
positive evidence that it will cure. You
who are suffering from these complaints
these words are addrcsscd-and will
you continue to suffer when you can be
cured on such terms? 1t is for you tC
determine. Sample bottle, ten cents
regular size sevcnty-fivc cents. Solt
bV y. Il. Rider.
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10000 die annually by neglecting Il
cough, cold or Group, often leading to
consumption and the grave. Why will
YOU neglect so important matter when
YOU can get at our store SmLoH's Con-
ST MILTON CURE, with the assurance of Il
speedy recovery. For soreness across
The chest or lungs. or lame back or side,
SuuoH's PoROus PLASTER gives prompt
relief. Sold by y. +. Rider.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1878-01-04

IAcKMErACK. a popular and fragrant
perfume. Sold byN +. Rider, Middle
bury. Vt. Elsewhere by dealers gener-
ally. 7eowly
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AAihhlsburq Rrgister
FRIDAY, JANUARY A, 1878.

The attention of advertisers Is called to the met
that the REGISTER Is the leading local newspaper
in Addison County and has a larger circulation
10 the county than any other two papers.
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Which are extra expenses and outside of OF
nary expenses Of the village.
All of which is respectfully submit
led. j. l.. BUTToLPH, Trustee.

All of which is respectfully submit
ted. j. l.. BUTToLPH, Trustee.
The auditors report gives n detailed
statement of orders paid, orders out
standing, expenses, moneys received,
moneys due, estimates for the ensuing
year, etc.
As supplement to their report, one
of the auditors handed US the following
for publication:
Twenty-Five cents on the dollar will
pay the ordinary expenses of the village
and part of the debt, but in the opin-
ion of your auditors few extraordinary
expenses should be incurred the coming
year. For instance
|. There should be cess-poo built
in front of Manney's grocery, the use of
The village well for that purpose having
been decided unconstitutional.
=. If we would save the Young and
rising generation, at least fifteen tons
of some powerful disinfectant should be
bought and used in and around the ho-
tel barns and outbuildings.
3. AT least half cord of pine sap
lings should he furnished TO relay the
pipes of the Middlebury Aqueduct Co.,
so that careful citizens can walk the
streets on the west side without break
ing their necks. III il is necessary 10
leave the opening in front of Mr.. Geo.
Chapman's, We think it can be made
more suggestive by planting a weeping
willow at the head of il.
4. We would recommend that four
men Zone for each face) should be cm-
ployed to run the town clock.
.. As many of our citizens have never
heard the startling tone of our new
iire-bell, we would suggest that bell
tower ninety feet high should be built
on the Common (stone for the purpose
can he quarried from The walk in front
of the old Judge Phelps place., and
that Mr.. Charles Huntington be en-
ployed TO ring the bell from sunrise TO
sunset on Col. Tracy's birthday.
EAST MiDDLEBURY.
Last Wednesday evening, Post
Warner, No. IL, G.. A. II. had meet
ing at Tupper's hall, and voted 10 SUR
render their charter.
Mr.. Marshall Doty, ESD, who lives
with his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Sessions,
has had renewed attack of chronic
disease, and owing TO his extreme age,
il was feared that his ordinary health
would not be regained, bur he is i'm
! proved.