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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-05
Montpelier Town Meeting.

March meeting in Montpelier was well attended,
and, on the whole, passed of quietly, though on
one or two occasions considerable feeling vas
manifested The good order and expedition
which prevailed was largely due to the admirable
tact OF Moderator Huse. The most exciting sub
ject which came before the meeting was in re-
spect 10 the matter Of street commissioners, there
being q very general feeling that the highway
taxes OF the town had reached n figure largely
in excess Of the sum actually needed. For the
d st year nearly five thousand doiars have been
expended--a sum nearly double that required by
law and largely in advance OF previous expendi-
lures. This determination finally prevailed by
nearly one hundred majority, and the seectmen
were made street commissioners, and given in
structions in regard to their expenditures.
Town Clerk-T. r Merrill.
Selectmen and Trustees Of Public Money!. p
Pitkn, A. D. Bancroft and Albert Johonnott.
Treasurer. c. Houghton, Jr.
Overseer Of Poor-George s. Hubbard.
Constable and Collector-C. b. Putnam.
Listers-P. H. Hinkley, J. o. Livingston and
N c. Tabor
Auditors A. Page, NJ. d. Gilman and C.
A. Reed.
Town Grand Jurors--J. S. Peck, G. W. Wing
and W. A. Lord.
Town Agents. C. Shurtleff.
Town Superintendent Of Schools-Rev. J. II.
Hincks
Voted to raise highway tax of twenty cents
on the dollar, and tax Of two hundred and sixty
cents on the dollar was voted to pay the ordinary
expenses of the town for the coming year. The
selectmen were instructed not to expend more than
$4,000 on highways, bridges and streets.
Rev. j. f. Wright and Hiram Carleton, Esq,
were appointed textbook committee, under
provision of the last legislature.
The vote for county commissioner stood John
W. Peck, one hundred and fourteen; o. ID. Edger-
ton, seventy-iour
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PROBATE CouRT,-The following business was
transacted by the Probate Court for the District Of
Washington during the two weeks ending March
g. 1879 February a. Roswell Carpenters estate,
will proved, PhilDea and Frank A. Carpenter,
administrators aud d. T. Averl and Carlos
Richmond, appraisers and commissioners Diana
Boyces estate, will referred for probate to March
18th; Stephen Spencers estate, S. r. iiolster
and Euthecia G, Spencer, administrators, and
Thomas 7. Bartlett and Nathan Skinner, apprais-
es and commissioners. February 22-James
Hurleys estate, jeremiah O'Neill, administrator
and license to sell personal estate granted Febru-
ary 25-John Goulds estate, J. V. X. Kent, ad-
ministrator, and S. S. Kelton and J. r. Tobey,
appraisers and commissioners William H. Hol-
dens estate, Eleanor l.. Holden, administrator
K c. Shermans estate, administrators account
adjourned 10 March 18th; j. W. Wheelocks es-
tate application for license TO sell real estate re-
ierred 10 March 1ith. February 26-Leander
iIntchins' estate, p. Dillingham;, administrator,
William NJ. Wade and Nathaniel Moody, appras-
ers, and Curtis Wells and George G. Arms, com
missioners February 2S-Moses Ilolden's es-
tate, commission on clai.ds renewed Sarah w,
Keniston's estate, administrators account re-
frred to March III h. March 1-lleniy Clay
Petrce's estate, administrators account referred
10 March oath; X X. Keith's estate, commission
ers of division report made, accepted and estab-
lished; Angeline lIarwoOd's estate, A. 4. Wood,
administrator; Wallace NJ. Clarks guardiaship,
guardian account allowed; j. L. q. liidreh's es.
tate application for license 10 sell real tate re-
ferred 10 March 2lst March 3-Alonzo Jackman's
estate, will referred for probate TO March 2lst
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CoLBYvlLLE.-The usually quiet people OF this
pleasant little place, in the town OF Waterbury,
devised plan to give their neighbor, Morrill,
Dillingham;, surprise, and accordingly gave word
that relatives OF the same be invited. Previously
the relatives had planned the same, and sent
their invitations To the Colbyvie neighbors, but
the medium Of communication being the same fol-
both parties kelt quiet and let the fun go on. The
time came, and friends and neghbors to the mum.
Der Of fifty-four, including children whose happy
voices made the enjoyment none the less, met to.
gether to find they too, were pleasantly surprised
The ease with which the wife and mother usu.
ally receives her guests for time was lost and
she exclaimed, "What does this mean ?" After,
II not before being fed at n bountiful table with
pies and cakes OF many kinds and being made
the recipients OF well filled table OF various
pieces OF glassware and other articles OF use and
beauty, also some Of that which makes man feel
well when he puts his hand in his pocket, they re-
membered II was tho LIST day of March, and that
| fifteen happy years had come and gone since they
two were made one. Thanks were rendered Il
those who had kindly remembered them, aud al
went merry as marriage bell " Being mindful
OF the Sabbath 80 near AT hand, the company
separated, silently wishing for all that years to
come might bring 10 much OF Joy and as little
' VI sorrow D.
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ELy-There is one case Of diphtheria in town,
about q mile and half above the village. The
patient is doing well, but IA younger child shows
some symptoms Of 1t. 1t is hoped 1t will not
spread. Many people believe the fumes OF sui
phur, from the roast beds Of ore, u protection
against the disease, aud II seems rather probable
as only two cases have occurred TO our knowledge
where the smoke is felt We believe chlorate OF
potash is one o, the best remedies In the disease
and great preventive, II used freely by well per-
sons who are exposed tn 1t. High medical author
ity pronounces Il the best known solvent Of the
peculiar membrane, and II 1t is 50, why may not
IL early use by exposed persons prevent the de-
yelOpment Of the disease It Is sold by druggists,
prepared in ozenges, and called Chlorate OF pot
ash troohes." They are for sale here at T. T.,
Johnsons, and are valuable 10 all cases OF throat
disease. The Boston comedy troupe have again
come TO town, and played last Saturday evening
10 a crowded house In Ely Hall They propose to
give different plays every evening the present
week, and they well merit the good patronage
they receive. William Masterson was arrested
for assault and battery on the person Of II woman
he calls his wife, and fined twenty dollars and
costs Patrick Merrill was arrested Tor the same
offence, only no woman WAS In tho cass lie was
q red Eve dollars and costs
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Fire Record.

In DANyiLLE-A house owned by II. + Fletcher
was burned lately Insured.
In wALDEN-Nelson Gates house was burned
the other morning. Partially insured.
In PirrsFELp-Rollin s. Meacham's store at
Pttsfed has been burned. Most Of the goods
were saved.
In RUTLAND A barn and contents, together
with nine head Of cattle, were destroyed by fire
Thursday night Of last week.
In EDES.-D. winnell's hotel in Eden, with all
its contents, was entirely consumed by fire on the
night Of the 9th ult. Loss about $1,000; no in
surance.
In BRArrLEBoRo.-A small dwelling on the
West river road, owned by L. NJ Adams, was
burned on Wednesday Of last week, during the
temporary absence OF tenant.
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NORTH MONTPELIER. The wooden mill at this
place at the present time is not running Mr.. King
having run out all the wool on hand and in pro-
cess since the suspension Of Reed 4 Weeks, maxi
ing nine cases Of goods, or about fifteen thousand
yards OF CLOTH 1t is expected the mill will be
running again this spring. e. Hon. Clark King
has bought the Walter s. Little building lot
where said Litte's house was burned about two
years ago, and has been heard to say that there
would be house built thereon the coming sum
mer. Rumor has it that he has sold 1t to party
that will build there good house, commencing
early this spring
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-05

CALAIs.-The winter term OF school in District
No. TO- of this place, closed Friday, February Dist
The names Of scholars neither absent nor tardy
were Bert Bancroft. Frank Goodell, Willie
Haskell Van Hall, Lee Leonard, Jay Ley,
Byron Marsh, Isaac Tabor, George Whiting,
Mary Goodell, Myrtle Lilley, Maggie Lilley,
Meriva Lawson, Josie Tabor, Lucy Tabor, Katie
Tabor and Eta Whiting, The names OF those
that received one tardy mark and no absent mark
were; Emma Hall, John White and Robert
Weber The names of those that received one
absent mark and no tardy marks were. Hattie
Dyer. Lizzie Wheelock, Sammie Curtis, Fred
White and Mahlon Wheelock. The names
Of others not tardy were; Laura Ainsworth,
Katie Ainsworth, Edith Fair Lnny Teach
out Bertha whiten, Nellie White, Guy Ban
croft, Leon Bumpus, George Carley, Herbert
Carley, Eddie Russ, Johnny Teachout, Hector
wheelock and Al Written There were forty
three scholars attending school, with an average
attendance Of thirty-nine and fraction. The
next sociable at Maple Corner will occur Wednes.
day evening, March 18th After the regular pro
gramme on the stage there will be an oyster
supper and general good time All are invited
Admission five and ten cents; and in addition
there will be fee Of twenty cents for supper.
Arden Martin, "a, will speak ON the temperate,
question at the same place, Thursday evening
March 9th
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The GRAyELIS CAsE.-lt is announced that on
Thursday, March 9th, Hons. Charles N. Daven-
port, Charles b. Eddy, John f. Deane and Josiah
Deane, Esq. will appear before Governor Proctor
at the Bates House, Rutland, and present new ev-
idence discovered in the case of Henry Gravelin,
under sentence to be executed March lith for the
murder Of Herbert o. White. The new evidence
will be voluminous and contains matters dscov.
cred since January 9th last. Counsel will simply
ask Governor Proctor for six months repreve OF
Gravelln, that they may be able suitably to pre-
pare the case for the Supreme Court,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-05

PLEADED GUILTy.-Samue Morgan, OF John
son, a well-known pension agent, pleaded guilty,
at the United States Court in Burlington last
week. to one count Of the indictment against him
for defrauding the government in one OF his pen
sion cases, and sentenced to one year at Windsor,
Morgan was for eleven years constable and col
lector of the town of Johnson and for three years
1850 6i-62-represented it in the legislature
and for many years was a prominent and inhu-
entail man in his community.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-05

Professionalism edge butter with the per-
feet June dandeion color can be made the year
round by using Wells Richardson g. Co.'S Per-
fected Butter Color. 1t adds five cents per pound
to the value Of butter. 1t imparts no taste or
smell it is pure, intense, permanent, economical
and as harmless as salt. Endorsed and used reg
ularly by all leading dairymen. Butter made
with it always takes the leading prizes at fairs
and exhibitions
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-05

RELIABLE INSURANCE. We think this can be
found with the Mutual Insurance Company of
New York. for which Fayette r. Brown Of Yonkers
is general agent. Men who insure their lives
want TO be sure that they are investing their
money in a safe place-where it will not be wasted
by msmanagement. The advertisement Of this
Mutual Company, which appears in this week
issue, certainly makes good showing as to the
condition of the company From the statements
made therein one is led to believe that the COM
pany Is well managed and is safe and sound.
Those who are interested in life insurance will do
well to give this advertisement careful perusal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-05

BErHEL.-Mrs. f. c. Gould, of Fast Bethel, has
silver coin of the date Of 1892. We do not wish
It understood that Mrs. Gould has kept it all this
time, but she obtained it OF her father Loren
Roberts, now living in Tunbridge, Vt. Mr.. Roberts
took the coin from Patrick Courtney, his ar
rival here from Ireland, and had kept it over
thirty years when he gave it to his daughter
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-05

OF this valuable publication we omitted to give
the address of Mr. Albert Chapman, the Secre-
tary, who lives in Middebury, and the price OF
the volume, which is two dollars We have re
ceived several inquiries from readers in regard to
the matter. AGRICULTURAL EDITOR.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-05

PLAINFIELp.-OrlandoK Knapp Of this place feels
called upon to sell his house and lot, and thus a
good chance is offered to somebody. The house
is in COOL repair, with new barn and hen-house.
lie will also sell his household furniture, and one
building lot opposite the hotel. These are to be
sold at auction on Saturday, the sth inst, at one
-. a,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-05

WATERBURY, CENTER Names of those having
no absent marks in District No. g. Waterbury,
Ada j. Sherburne, teacher: Mabel Grover, Olive
May, Mary Towne Gertie Wallace BERTHE Ayers,
George Cook; absent one-half day, Hattie God
frey; absent one day. Charln Davis, Merton Da-
Wis Charlie Pike, Ella Hart, Rosa Royce; absent
one day and half, Emma Towne.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-05

OBITUARY Mrs James Morse Of Plainfeld
Springs died February 9th, aged forty-eight
years Mrs Morse will be remembered by a large
circle Of acquaintances as a pleasant and genial
hostess. She was very tender and aifectionate
mother, loving companion and wife; as neighbor
she was ever kind and obliging, and by her friends
and those who Intimately knew her she will long
be held in loving remembrance.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-05

WILLIAM I. BowprTcHs Descriptive Catalogue
is received. 1t is a handsome and comprehensive
pamphlet containing much information on floral
subjects, Mr.. Bowditch's establishment is at G45
Warren St., Boston, where orders for every va
riety Of seeds, p.auts and bulbs may be addressed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-05

WREsTLISG.-A collar and elbow wrestling
match between p. c. Owens of Fairfield and Geo.
W. Flagg of Braintree, for purse of 500 a side,
is to take place at Dubois Gays Hall in West
Randolph, on Saturday next at two o clock p. NJ
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-03-05

CoRrNTH.-David Moulton, Of Corinth, pleaded
guilty before the United States Court at Burling-
ton to violation Of the revenue laws, and was
sentenced to six months imprisonment in the
Orange county Jail, and to pay fine Of 81 600
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$500 PRIZE BUTTER sss sSs FL EfS III
PERFECTED a y: ssl,sis 'S sSs :s's
$$s%'s X BUTTER; 81 S:;% %sss
ways gives giIt-edgc color.
Ask your druggist nerch. 81 81.
ant for Il: or to know what
tits what II costs where get It. write at to
WILLS, RICHARDSON CO., Preprietors. Barilaste., W
IF YOU WANT
Farms for Sale.
Nntires in Bankruptcy.


TN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of Vermont, IS.
In Re A. c. DEWEY & CO., Bankrupts
In the District Court of the United States for the District
OF Vermont.
said Court by Albert G. Dewey and John r. Dewey mem
bers of said rm of Montpelier In said District, duly de-
bankrupt under the Act of Congress of March 3D.
1851 discharge and certificate thereof from all their
individual and co-parnership debts ant other claims
proyabe under said and that the LIST day Of April 1879
at nine o'clock A. before the Hon Horn H. WHEELER,
Judge of said Court the United States Court Rooms In
Burlington, assigned for the hearing OF the when
and where all creditors who have proved their debts and
other persons In interest attend, and show cause
any they have why the prayer OF said petition should not
be granted.
dated Burlington, the 22d day Of February, 1879
1918 Is. b. SMALLEY, Clerk.
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Sperial eNnfres.
ROYAL P PSkbEsS
ABSOLUTELY PURE.

The Royal Baking Powder Is pure Cream Of Tartar
powder. made from pure Grape Cream Tartar imported
exclusively for this powder direct from the wine district
OF France An old experienced housekeeper writes that
although she has to pay few pennies more for the
Royal" finds that 1t goes much farther and works
much better than saleratus soda OF tartar.
tH- Most OF the Cream Of Tartar OF commerce Is ad
liberated with Alum. Terra Alba, etc. Doctors pro-
Alum dangerous health; 1t but &c
pound. Cream Of Tartar SOC.
The Royal Baking Powder IA recommended for IL
wholesomeness by such eminent chemists Dr. Mott
New York; DIR. S. Dana Hayes Boston. Sold only IL
cans. All Grocers.
~ BAKING POWDER should never be sold in pape
packages becomes stale and deteriorates upon er
posture to the atmosphere. 40s2g
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4eafhs.

In Montpelier. March 2. Mrs. MARGERY srIMsoS.
aged 81 years.
In Norwich, February rs, CYRUS TRACY aged 50 years.
months and days.
In Thompson, Conn, February q, OF pneumonia, GEO
Dixie, aged 81 years
In Woodbury., February 20. EMELINE II. COLE wife
Of J. II. Cole. aged u years.
In South Barre, February IL, NANCY WATERS wife OF
Clark Waters aged ~ years. months and % days.
In Hardwick, February rs, of consumption, MARY
WOODBURY., daughter OF Mrs. NJ NJ. Woodbury., aged IL
years.
In Springfield February II, DANIEL cORLIss, NJ. D..
aged 20 years and months. He the OF Nathan
and Jane Corlss, of Newbury Having in the face Of
many difficulties, acquired medical education he settled
In Springfield where in two years residence he
respect and confidence Of all as professional man. c
zen and Christian. But nine months before his death he
was married, and leaves this early widowed companion
mourn his loss. He cut of rs 1t 10 the
threshold OF extensive Influence and usefulness
believe that he who has doue this Is that who doeth
all things we'll" A.. B. L.
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Have been using the Perpetual wicks in all
my lamps nearly five weeks. and am delighted
with them. They have not been trimmed as yet
and have had no trouble with smoke and no bad
odor whatever from the lamps | also have the
Leader Burner, and can truly say it excels all
other burners in cearness OF light, and gives a
better light than any other Is nearly, II not
quite, equal to gas.
Mis- 1 w PAGE Montpelier VT
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THETFoRD, Vt, March 3, 1879
Mr. C.. r. Gibbs: Dear Sir-The Perpetual
Wick we had Of you is doing nicely. 1t is now
more than ten weeks since we obtained the wick,
and we have burned it every evening since, and
much of the time until eleven or twelve o clock.
1t has not been trimmed during the time, and so
far as can see the light is just as good as at
the first. Yours truly,
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1919 By the oour''-A,SeSkt CHASE. Register.
JONAS RIcH's ESTATE. -

- STATE OF VERMONT District Of Washington. "a.
In Probate Court held at MONTPELIER In said District
the I'D day OF February, A. D. 1879
Y. ID. Bradford Administrator OF the estate OF Jonas
Rich, late Of Northned, in said District. deceased pre-
his administration account for examination and AL
lowance and makes application for decree OF distribution
and partition OF the estate of said deceased Whereupon
ordered by said Court that said account and said application
be referred TO session thereof 70 be held NJ the Probate
Office said Montpelier the 18th day OF March, A. D.
1879 for hearing and decision thereon And. further
dee that notice hereof be given to all persons Interested
by publication three weeks successfully in the
Vermont Waterman State Journal, newspaper pub
shed Montpelier previous 10 said time appointed for
hearing that they may appear said time and place, and
cause any they have why said account should
not be allowed, and such decree made.
BY the Court.-Atteat,
IA n A CHASE. Reyiaer.
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HENRY c. PEARCE,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier, in said District
the LIST day OF March, A. D. 1873;
Albert nwinell, Administrator OF the estate OF Henry
c. Pearce, late OF New Bedford Mass. deceased pre-
his administration account for examination and al
owance, and makes application for decree OF dis
tribntion and partition of the estate OF said deceased
whereupon, ii is ordered by said Court that said
and said application be referred to session there
Of be held the Probate Office, in said Montpelier
the gath day Of March, A. D. 1873, for hearing and decs
ion thereon And 1t further ordered that notice hereof be
given all persons interested by publication OF the same
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Waterman State
Journal, newspaper published Montpelier previous to
said appointed for hearing that they appear at said
time and place and show any they have, why
should not be allowed such decree made
By the Court.-Attest,
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GEORGE T. CHILDs, OF st. Adams, has been
chosen the orator for Memorial Day at Beverly,
Mass
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SARAH W II KESJsT3N T. EsTATET

In Probate Court. held Montpelier, in said District,
the 18th day of February, A. ID. 1879;
Allen Perry of Cabot Executor OF the estate Of Sarah W.
Remission, late of Calais in said District deceased,
SCENTS his administration account for examination and
allowance, and makes application for decree OF dis
ribution and partition OF the estate Of said deceased
whereupon is ordered by said Court that said account
and said application be referred TO session thereof TO be
held at the Probate Office in said Montpelier the 18th
day Of March, A. d. 1879 for hearing and decision thereon
And Il Ia further ordered that notice hereof be given TO all
persons Interested by publication of the same three weeks
successfully In the Vermont Waterman State Journal,
newspaper published Montpelier, previous to said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear at said time
place, and show they may have, why said
account should be allowed, and such decree made.
By the Court-Attest,
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legal sWnhres.


A Ionic JACKMAN'S ESTATE.
N STATE OF VERMONT, Distrctof Washington, ~.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, In and for said Dis
trict the Sd day OF March. A. ID. 1879:
An instrument purportng to be the last Will aud Testa
ment OF Alonzo Jackman, late OF Mortified. In said
district, deceased being presented to the Court by c.
b. fhayer the Executor therein naned for Probate
ordered by said Court that all concerned therein
notified appear OF said Court TO be held at
the Probate 0fice in Montpelier, the 2lst day Of
March A. D.. 1873, and show cause II any they may
against the Probate of said Will for which purpose
1t further ordered that OF the record OF this order
be published three weeks successfully In the Vermont
wachman and State Journal printed at Montpelier, pre-
vous said time appointed for hearing
BY the Court.-Attest, -