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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

POISONED SrRING.-Some one, it Is not yet
known positively who 1t was, made most dia-
bolical attempt to poison the spring Of Martin
Reed Of Berlin last Friday The water at Mr.
Reeds house having suddenly stopped, Mrs. Reed
went to the spring 10 remove the obstruction aud
found pressed up against the strainer OF the dis
charge pipe, round paper box containing n
pound Of Paris green. 1t was put up by Holton
& Ripley OF Burlington, and 1t has been ascer-
tanned that no goods OF their putting up are sold
IN this county There was a square hole cut in
the top OF the box, which was soaked through, and
in trying TO remove the box the contents fell into
the spring. II the motive for the act was spite
against Reed, the villain overdid the job, for the
water OF the spring, after going to Mr.. Reeds,
passed to the residence OF Mr.. ]. S. wheelock,
and from there TO the barnyard. Mr.. wheeock
has several boarders, SO probably dozen per-
sons used the water. There seems 10 be n differ
ence Of opinion among medical men M TO the
possibility OF poisoning the water by the use OF
Paris green, some insisting thas 1t does not dis
solve In water; that the mineral would sink to
the bottom and that only the water Immediately
| surrounding the green would be poisonous. On
| the other hand some are suspicious of II that
they will not eat potatoes II the poison has been
applied TO the tops No arrests have been made,
but the neighborhood IN, Of course, thoroughly
aroused and no efforts will be spared TO discover
| the scouDdrel In such a,case as this IL would
seem to be proper for the town 10 offer a reward
| for his detection.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

The PAIGE CAsE.-The interest felt in this case
has not abated, and at the preliminary exam.
inaton in the city court of Burlington great
amount OF testimony has been taken The city
judge has decided that the evidence is sufficient
to warrant his being bound up for trial, remark
ing that the only avenue OF escape for Mr.. Paige
from criminal responsibility is that suggested by
him In his own testimony-the system of book
keeping at St Adams. The receiving clerk at St.
Adams must have known as well as Mr.. Paige
that the reports from the Burlington office were
defective The defalcation is to be laid to one OF
them, else to non-credit at St. Adams of money
forwarded from the Burlington office. 1t is yet
too early 10 pass judgment upon his guilt or in
nocence, but 1t is evident that the railroad COM
pany too long permitted him to transact their
business In loose manner, thus placing tempta-
ton In his way which he may not have been able
TO resist Hehas many friends, who hope he will
be able to prove his innocence. He is held in the
sum Of $4,000 for trial, and will probably get bail
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

RANDoLPH.-Much credit Is due to Deputy
Sheriff Luke Parish for the perseverance he has
recently shown in the recovery OF stolen property
and arrest Of the thief On the night OF the Sd
Of July horse, wagon and harness belonging to
Mr.. McKinster Eddy of Randolph was stolen
After months delay, and the expanding Of
nearly hundred dollars by detective formerly
from Massachusetts, Mr.. Parish, having been con-
stanty gathering information in regard to the
matter, became convinced that he had a sufficient
clue to warrant an expedition in search OF the
stolen property and thief, working upon the re-
ward alone. Learning that team had lately
been stolen in Hartland, Parish opened cores
pondence with Mr.. James G. Bates of Hartland,
the owner Of the team. Mr. Bates team was
stolen the 10Th of April, and suspicion pointed
toward one Lorenzo Kidder, who was also suspected
Of stealing the Randolph team. These crcum-
stances, with others, induced Mr. Parish to proceed
in his efforts. After leaving Randolph and pass
ing through Rutland, Castleton Granville, New
York, Fort Ann, Sandy Hill, Gen's Falls and
Lake George he reached Warrensburg where the
first reliable information was gained. He pushed
on night and day After overcoming many diff
culties, the property was all recovered in the
towns of Kinsbury, Schroon and Horizon, where
Kdder the thief, arrested and lodged in Jail
at Lake George. After his arrest he admitted his
guilt. Both the Randolph and Hartland teams
have been returned to their owners. Mr.. Parish
will start Immediately for Albany to present
requisiton from Governor Proctor to the governor
OF New York for the removal OF the prisoner to
Vermont
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

EAST wARRES The school in district No, l.
kept by Miss Lizzie ]. McClalln, closed Friday,
August LIST This session OF our school has been
a very pleasant one indeed to all concerned. No
faultfnding by either scholars or parents with
the teacher. Those having neither absent nor
tardy marks are Katie Tilotson, Efie Goodspeed,
Ora Steele, Elite Arnold, Libie Hewitt and Willie
Hammond. Alice Lamb one tardy mark, and
Lucy Moriarty absent one day by sickness Those
having no tardy marks, but absent some few
days are Orrin Arnold, George Moriarty, Edward
McClaffin and Thomas Nancy The school closed
with picnic, declarations, recitatons and sing
ing by the scholars, with music by Miss Nora
Jewell. very pleasant affair to all concerned.
The widow Philura Powers, aged eighty-four
years, took part In the speaking exercises repeat
ing some very appropriate verses.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

CALAIs.-We have received the following card
from Mr.. and Mrs. George P. Holmes "To the
friends and neighbors who came to our aid at the
time Of our fire, and who have since aided us SC
generously, not only with their sympathy but
with the necessares of life also, we tender our
heartfelt thanks. And we cherish the hope that
their bread thus cast upon the waters, may re-
turn to them in many ways. The fall term oil
school at Maple Corner will commence Tuesday
September I'd and continue twelve weeks, under
the direction of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ainsworth
Board and tuition will be- heretofore, very
low, and Mr.. Ainsworth will introduce new fea
lures which will add to the interest and profit OF
the school
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

ARRESTED FOR THEFT. Edgar ii. Van Dusen
was arrested last Friday for breaking into the
store and post-ofice kept by S d. Allen at War
rem on Wednesday night and stealing collars,
candy, cigars and two registered letters One
OF the letters contained check of no value to
him. and the other two dollars and a half in
money. The stolen articles were found In the
barn hidden In the hay. lie was held in $500 foI
his appearance at county court, in default Of
which he was committed To jail. He was claimed
by Special Agent Bgelow Of the post-oiilce de.
partment for robbing the mails, but States At
torney Plumley refused to give him up. lie il
nineteen years old, Of rather dssolute habits, bu
OF a very respectable family. His father dice
when he was small boy and he was the onl,
child remaining at home with his mother, upoI
whom this blow falls with crushing force.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

HOUSE OF CoRREcTIoN.-Some needed i'm
provements are being made in the House of Cor
rection. The workshop is nearly completed, the
walls Of which are twelve inches thick with six
teen inch pilasters the roof is slated and will be
surmounted with three cupolas and tho windows
are large and strongly grated. There will be two
doors, each of which are double and OF iron. The
workshop is surrounded by a board fence sixteen
feet high. 1t is understood that this shop and
the prison labor is leased to Mr. Brown of Lee
Massachusetts, who will work in marble The
prisoners engaged in finishing the workshop
ditching for water pipe to convey water to this
shop and grading the grounds south OF the House
OF Correction.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

A CAUTION TO FARMERS. Farmers in this VI
cinity should be on their guard against a willy
gang Of sharpers who are going about seeking
whom they may devour." They have thus far
been operating south OF us, but will probably
visit us in due time. The swindle which they
are engaged In perpetratng IL briefly described
as follows; pretended agent Of the co-opera.
tive fertilizer company induces some weil-to-do
tler Of the soil to take agency for the town OF
county in which he resides, and In payment Of
the valuable position he Is induced to give note
| for $3.50, payable TO his own order which, how
ever, the maker Is assured Is OF value until en-
dorsed by him, and that such endorsement will
not be requested unless the fertilizer proves per-
fectly satisfactory. Then the reverse side OF the
note Is presented, and the unsuspecting farmer Is
prevailed uponto sign his name To printed state
ment that he ia worth certain amount OF per
sona and real property, and that the said note IL
| In full payment OF every demand between him
self and the fertilizer company, and further, that
| II Is given for goods purchased OF said company
As the pretended agent has made arrangements
with the farmer To ship the latter a quantity OF
the fertilizer, the signature Is easily secured, and
then the peculiarly endorsed note Is negotiable al
the first favorable opportunity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

CADETsHP.-A competitive examination Of
candidates for ,detship in the military academy
at West Point, to be filled from the First Con
gressional District of Vermont, will be held by
Lyman E. Knapp, James c. Barrett and Love
land Munson, the committee, at the office oil
Joyce Lawrence, in Rutland, commencing al
two o'clock p. NJ, Tuesday, September 10Th, 1879
Candidates must be sound in body at least five
feet in height, between the ages OF seventeen and
twenty-five years well versed in reading, writing
photography, arithmetic, English grammar, geo
graphy, especially of our own country, and his
tory of the United States
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

WoRcEsTER.-Rev j. NJ. Rich lost valuable
horse last Sunday morning, the 10th inst. 1t was
taken sick the evening before, and everything
done for it possible, but in its struggles to get
upon its feet ruptured an artery and died in a
few minutes. William Hinkson had just started
for church with his family when his horse
stumbled and keeed over, breaking one shaft Of
the wagon, which was the only damage done.
Changing the fore wheels for another set, he con-
tinued his way.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

NoRwIcH.-The Mississippi Jubilee Singers gave
concert at Union Hall on Monday evening of
this week. The progamme-which was purely
darkey in its character-was well rendered,
and, on the whole, we think exceeded the expec-
tations OF ALL. Mr.. J. NJ. Booth and Arthur
Hutchinson broke the turf last Monday morning
for their steam mill. They will put up saw,
planning, single and grist mill, together. with
other machinery. They expect to have it in
running order in about two months.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

MoRRIsviLLE.-A. d. Thomas is building neat
little barn at the head of the lane ON his land.
We have new landlord L. b. Boynton has
made satisfactory arrangements with Robbins,
and the former took charge OF our hotel on Tues
day of last week. Robbins goes to bakersfield
to run temperance house. May he prosper. -.
Mr.. II. j. Towne is home from the West, arriving
last Thursday night. He is looking well and
hearty. E. What blessing it would be II two or
three of the many nuisances on North Main
street were removed. The Sabbath-schools
had picnic in the grove last Monday. Elder
West preached in denial Of the Seventh day Sab
bath last Sunday morning, and in the afternoon
he spoke in favor OF the First day
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13
QeaMs.

years. y 1890 - -' "s'" 70
years. w " ~ '''''' "s''' %
aged 80 years. - "
In Brandon, August 8, CECILIA $. WEEKS, aged IS
In Bradford, Angus, Q, ISRAEL PRESCOTT. aged rs
Fisher, aged II years. ~ " ~ We
ADAMS, aged 20 years.
In Royalton, August S. by drowning ARTHUR adopted
sonoi George Howe, aged years.
In Ferrlsburgh August g. Of cancer Of tho ivar Mr..
WILLIAM Tiff, aged 81 years
n Goudsyile, August 2, Of diphtheria, AMANDA L.
ALLEN aged q years, months and % days
In Barre, August ., JEREMIAH BATCHELDFR aged
- years Tie was an early settler Of the town.
II west Topsham, Auguft o, ABIGAIL HOUSE wife OF
o. M REID aged 81 year,, months and Is days.
=, In Burlington, August 9. LAURA BARLOW widow OF
the he non David A. smalley, aged nearly 10 years
N Gfoon August at the residence Of her son. LYDIA
WAC" OF tiaa Remington Of Topsham aged II years.
In Goudsyle, August s. Of dlpbiheria ALICE RICH
and days. - S'' '
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

SOLDIERS REUNloN.-Lieutenan Charles II
Newton, recruiting officer fot the towns of Cabot
Calais, Woodbury., Marshfeld and Plainfeld, re.
quests the soldiers from those towns who wish to
60 by rail to report at the Marshfield depot a,
five or at the Plainfield depot at quarter past
five o'clock Wednesday afternoon, August Goth.
Those going by private conveyance are requested
to meet at the Barre junction those who go on
the train and march to camp. Members of the
drum corps will please bring their instruments
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

~ ur2'on Aggnst by Rev. j. A. sherburn CYRUS H.
"".' .nu hhhhN U. MORRISON, both Of Groton.
m Wv wveIuonii Angnat by Rev. George r. Byngton
Of westford. w "N' r. OASlLE, Doth
"a, IN St9ckbndge August by Rev. 7. g. Hubbard Rcv n
w JOHNSON, pastor Of the Methodist fpiseopai 81 n,b H.
Swift Of stockbridge e' W Now ~ D.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

DROWNED Arthur, adopted son OF Mr. Charles
Howe Of Royalton, was drowned at that place on
the 9Th instant while bathing. His body was re-
covered by Charles Lobins, the same person who
found the body of Charley Royce, who was
drowned in White River about the 7th of June
last He was seven years of age
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

Is lT TRUE?-Some OF the operatives of tn,
Gaysville button factory have been very meanly
treated by their employers, II report is true
Their wages are always a month behind hand
and when they were paid for their June work the
other day they found that their remuneration had
been reduced large per cent, without theil
knowledge, while still larger cut-down is prom
ised. 1t is to be hoped for the credit Of all con.
cerned that this is untrue and it would be well
for the managers to rise and explain.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

PEACHAM.-Th is a man in this town Just
now who is very mad He supposed that his
neighbours hog had broken into and trampled
down his grain Aiming himself with club he
ambushed the hog and dubbed him 80 that he
died And now the neighbor smiles when he
considers the dead hog belonged to the clubber,
and the man with the club is seized with fits of
hapnness
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

OBITUARY. We are panied to learn OF the sud-
den death, on Saturday last OF Mrs. Laura Bar
low Smalley, Of Burlington, widow of the late
Judge David A. smalley. Mrs smalley has been
in feeble health for several years, and since Judge
Smalley's death has been subject to occasional
alarming attacks, akin to apopexy, from which
her friends have feared the gravest consequences,
She was seventy years Of age, and sister Of
Hon. Bradley Barlow Of st. Adams. She leaves
three sons Colonel II. A. smalley of New York
and Bradley b. and Eugene Smalley OF Bur-
lipgton
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

BARRE,-There will be a special communca-
ton of Granite Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons,
next Friday evening at halfpast seven o'clock.
Work on third degree. J. Mack who for
several years has painted signs and carriages
over Jackson's livery" has removed to some
fine rooms in McGovern's new building. He will,
as heretofore, endeavor to give perfect sstsfac-
ton both in work and prices.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

BRAKEMAN BADLY HURT Early Monday morn
ing, Charles Hayes OF st. Adams. a brakeman on
the Central Vermont railroad, but running as
conductor of No. freight, was struck on the
head by water spout at Colchester and severely
injured lie was standing on the car looking at
a hot box when the spout fell and knocked him
back upon the car. He was not discovered until
the train reached Essex Junction where he was
found insensible. lie was taken home and /.
doing well under the care of Dr. Hall
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

DESIAL-The VermOn National denies the
accuracy of the statement made last week tina,
Mr.. Chase, one of the propretors Of that paper,
had absconded and left his affairs in bad con-
dition 1t says his friends had for some time
known Of his intention of visiting his relatives in
Michigan, where he now is
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

DpHTHERIA.-This epidemic is abating al
Gouldsvile although there are yet three cases
but they are getting better and will doubtless re-
cover. There have been four deaths, Miss Allen
Blapche Locklin and two children in the family
of Mr. Rich
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Religions Intelligence.

REV. T. W. OIMsrED Of Wiiston Is away on
a vacation OF four or five weeks.
THE sum OF 81, 900 has been subscribed to build
a Congregational church at Bridgewater.
THE Congregational church in Chelsea has given
Its pastor, Rev. L. 4. Berrck, four weeks leave
Of absence
REV GEORGE d. ToLMAs Of Brookfield will
supply the pulpit OF the Congregational church in
Dunmerston on the oath.
REV CHARLES f. GORDON pastor of the Con-
gregational church in East Hardwick, has gone to
Connecticut to spend his vacation.
REV A. soRBsER (Metbodst) Of Hardwick
administered the ordinance OF baptism to three
persons in that place on Sunday last.
COUNCIL Is called to meet at Pi.tsford ON the
10Th instant TO consider the resignation and dis
mission Of the pastor, Rev. X. T. Hall.
REV. J. A. BATES, formerly Of wolcott, SUD-
piled the pulpit Of the Congregational church In
Morrisville last Sabbath morning and evening.
Mrs. LYDIA B. MERRILL widow Of the late
Rev. Thomas A. Merrill, died in Rupert on the
Sd inst. Her remains were taken to Middlebury
for interment.
| The LIGHT BEARERS children's mission
airy society held with good success their annual
festival last month In the vestry Of the CongreQa-
tlonal church in Bradford
| REV M A. GATES Of St, Johnsbury, who was
so seriously injured by fall from his barn roof
some weeks ago, Is gaining slowly, and It is ex-
pected that he will be out again in due time.
Rev. o. L. LAMpHEAR ID. d., Of Beverly, Mass
achusetts, preached in the Congregational church
in Bradford on Sabbath morning, August ID. He
is spending part OF his vacation with friends In
that vicinity.
SERVICES will be held at the Congregational
church, Worcester, next Sabbath morning. at the
usual hour. A temperance meeting will also be
held in the afternoon at four o'clock. All are in
vted to attend.
| The LADIES DIME SOCIETY OF Underhill have
just completed an addition to the Congregational
church, consisting of a vestry and church parlors
The church has been repainted, and thereby
| greatly improved in appearance
REV. DIR. DUFF Of Sherbrooke gave two excel
lent sermons at the North church, St. Johnsbury.
the I'd inst. Rev. Arthur Little of Chicago Is ex-
pected to supply the remainder of August The
| pastor, Rev. II. W. JONES' has been heard from
| up to July 2lst. The party were then in Paris
| and Mr.. and Mrs. Jones were in good health
They were to leave the city the next day. Rev.
II. T. Fuller has also been heard from, making
the tour OF Ireland. July 14th he was at Dublin
and attended the church Of which Rev. DIR. John
Hall, now OF New York city, was the late pastor
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

FAMILY REUNIoN.-The Langmaid association
will hold its next annual reunion near the grove
of +. L. Knapp Cabot, August 2sth All of that
name are cordially invited. Everything will be
done that can be to make it success.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

LIEs BIG LIEs!''-Not so fast my friend for
II you would see the strong, healthy, blooming
men, women and children that have been raised
from beds of sickness, suffering and almost death,
by the use OF Hop Bitters, you would say Truth,
glorious truth See Proverbs" on fourth page
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-08-13

SAD AFFAIR.-Last Saturday morning Miss
Lemon was found by her father lying dead in a
passage about two feet wide and near the stairs
In his house in Lincoln An examination by
doctors from Bristol disclosed the fact that she
died from the effects of "a self-attempted abor-
ton. She was twenty years OF age, and was
buried Saturday afternoon
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SIMEON PRATT's ESTATE.

| y II
In Probate Court held al Montpelier In said District on
the 5th day OF August, A. b. 1879
Norton L. Dickinson, Administrator Of the estate OF
Simeon prat late of Warren In said District, deceased,
presents his administration account or examination and
allowance and makes application or decree Of dlstr,-
upon Is ordered by said Court, that said account and
said application be referred 10 session thereof, To be
held the Probate ONCE, In said Montpelier, the
2sh day Of August A. d. lsls for hearing and decision
thereon; it's further ordered that notice hereof be
given persons Interested, by publication OF the
three successfully In the Vermont Waichman state
journal published at Montpelier previous
aid time appointed fo hearing that they may appear at
said time and place, and show cause any they have
Why said account should be allowed and decree
made BY the Court.-Atest,
e-Ol N. A. CHASE. Register.
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DopEET, "; RACES Estate,

In Probate Court. held A Montpelier In said District.
on the 10Th day OF July A, ID. 1875
Edmund POPE Administrator Of the estate Of Robert W.
Page late OF Northheld In said District deceased, pre-
sents his administration account for examination and
allowance, and makes application for decree Of dts
tribuon and partition OF the OF said deceased
whsreupon, ordered By said Court that said account
application be referred session thereof, TO be
held at Probate ONCE said Montpelier the 18th
day OF August, A. D. 1873 for hearing and deson thereon
And n IA further ordered notice hereof be all
persons Interested by publication OF the same three weeks
successfully In the Vermont waichman state Journal
appointed for hearing that they may appear al said tune
ana place and show II they have why said
account should not be allowed and such decree made
se ~ HARVEY TIIpEs, Judge.