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ITCHING pUEs rh

ITCHING PILEs--The symptoms are
moisture, lke Precipitation, intense Itching, in
creased by scratching, very distressing particular
ly at light, as II pin worms were crawling in and
out OF the rectum, the private parts are sometimes
Affected: I: allowed to continue very seriou, results
may follow. Dr. SwATSE's ALL HEALING OINTMENT
is pleasant and sure cure
HOME CURES.-We we're great suferers from
Itching Piles, the symptoms were as above de-
scribet. Tbs use of Swayne's Ointment in sh ort
time made perfect cure.
J. W. CHRIST, Boot Shoe House, 3i4 N. ID
street.
I. Q. WEYMAN, Halter. s. Eighth Street phla
Hcader, If your suffering from this dis ressrx
complaint, or eter, itch. scald head, ring-woru
BARRIERS itch any crusty. seal, skin eruption u So
Swayne's ointment and be cured. Sent by mall to
any address on rec-ipt of price, in currency or
Address Letters to DIR. Swayne 4 Son. $50 N. sixth
street. Phia Nocharse for advice. Sold by leading
druggists. Wells, Richardson Co, whoes ale
Agents. Dec l7-tu-thu-satsvly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

TIE Coop TEMPLARs. The Good Tenn
plars in Vermont numbered, last year
1865 members. During 1873. 1852 mem
bers were added while the total loss was
1902, making net gain of $50. The pres
present membership is 4,99s. There were
IS Lodges at last report and 80 have been
Instituted during the year, willis IL have
surrendered their charters. Then the net
gain has been 10. aud sne p.ese.. ---ss.
of Lodges is SIS.
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CHARLoTTE.-On the eve o. Jan IA,
1873. at the residence of the brides father
lB. T.. SMITH, Mr.. Charles II. Reese and
Miss Matte L. smith. both of Charlotte,
were joined IN matrimony. Rev. j. W.
bennett. OF North ferrisburgb, officiating
large number of invited guests were
present refreshments were served, and
after many congratulations to the bride and
groom, number Of rich gifts wore pre-
scented.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

The Snow AND TIE SLKIGuING CARNIVAL
This winter is one OF the old-fsshioned kind
with plenty of cold and snow. The snow
has been a great annoyance to railroad
managers AMI a hindrance to travel and
transportation O.. merchandise but t. the
great mass of the people it has proved a
blessing. 1t has been source Of profit to
the livery men it has rendered transporta-
tion by teams easier, it has covered the
earth with d warm mantle which will 20
far toward insuring abundant crops the
coming summer, and it has furnished an in
finite amount If amusement. Not for a
long time has there been such carnival of
iuD. Every night there are a number Of
sleighlng parties, and every one who has
sleigh or can get one is enjoying the
splendid weather. This is the season Of Gu
joymeEt, therefore We say welcome to the
snow. which is the only thing that can
make old winter enduraDle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24
Bankruptcy Notices.


IN the District Court Of the United States for the
i District OF Vermont. In Re Edgar n. Watson,
bankrupt, In Bankruptcy. No. s7s. District Of
Vermont, So
sIR-Notice is hereby given that petition hss
been died in said Court, by Edgar N Watson, Of
st Adams. in said district, duly declared a bank
rupt under the Act Of on -ress Of March I'd, 1851,
for discharge and certificate thereof, from all bis
debts and other claims pIOyable under said Act,
and that the 25fh day If February, 1879 at O'Clock
am, before the Hon HOyt H. heeler, jud ze Of said
Court, at the U s. Court Rooms in burlington, Ia
assigned Tor the hearing OF the same, when and
where all creditors who have proved their debts,
and other persons in interest may attend and
show cause Il any they have why the pray Of said
petition should not be granted
nated at Eurlin ston, on the 10th day Of January
1879. b Il. SMALLkY, Clers.
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Crystal WEDDING A notably pleasant
affair took place Saturday evening, when
Mr.. and Mrs. George f. Johnson celebrated
their cry stall wedding at their residence
on Cherry street. The house was thronged
with relatives aud friends, and most en-
joyable evenIng-was spent. Many were the
congratulations and the best wishes for the
future; and in pleasant social intercourse
and amusement the time passed happily
and rapidly away. An elegant supper was
provided tunder the charge of Mr.. Eddy,
the famous cook Of the " eden House, St.
Al5ans), to which ample justice was done.
The presents were numerous and appropri-
ate, and included one or two from some
young lady friends that created much morri-
ment. At seasOnsble hour the party
broke up. every one wishing "many happy
returns" to the genial host and hostess.
Mr.. johnson is one Of the best liked Of our
citizens, and has hosts of friend to con-
graduate him and his amiable wife on the
celebration of the anniversary, and to wish
them long life and prosperity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

lie put SO. $50 into his pocket, and start
ed out to spend the other $50 in frollo.
That night he slept on bench In bar
room, and in the morning. every cent OF the
money was gone. And now examinations
and determinations are the order OF the day
whenever father and son come in contact.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

The late Hon. Harmon Garfield, of Ar
lington, in 1871, 1912. 1860, 1861 and 1869
represented the town Of Arlington in the
State Legislature; in 1853. 1867 and 1868
was State Senator from the county Of BEN
ming ton in 1850 and 1851 was States At
torney Tor Bennington county. and in 1872
one OF the Presidential electors of this STATE.
lie has been commandment aud liberal
supporter OF the Protestant Episcopal
church for fifty years. often representing
his parish in the Diocesan Convention.
Fer many pears he WAS member of the
standing Committee, aud legal advisor Of
the Bishop
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

The MILITIA.-At Fridays session OF the
militia convention in New York city. it was
proposed to ask Congress to pass q law EN-:
bodying the following provisions:
Every able-b male citizen. residen,
within the respective States and Territories
between the ages of eighteen and forty FIVE,
except suck as may be exempted by law,
shall constitute the militia. The militia
shall be divided into two clssses-the active;
to be known as the National or State
guard and the inactive, to be known as
the Reserve Militia.
Col. t. 5. Peck. of this city, was appoint
ed on committee with Gen. Maury, Of
Louisiana, and Col. Ward of Brooklyn. to
propose plan of instruction for militia
officers and Gen. James S. Peck, of Mont
pelier. was appointed a member of the e1-
ecutiye committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

As WILL Bs SEEN by the advertisement in
another column, the Merchants National
Bank of this city, as United States deposit
tory and Government agent, offers United
States 4 per cent bonds at Government
rates, and will cash called bonds or exchange
4 per cents for them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

lN answer to many inquiries we may say
that the average date of the closing of the
lake for the last sixty years is the 2sth of
January. the earliest date of closing being
the It'll of January, 1868, and the latest
March 4th, 1919.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

To all who are suffering from the errors and inds-
cretions OF outh, nervous weakness, early decay,
loss o! manhood, SO wilI send a recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary In South America
Send a self-addressed envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH
7. lSxAN, Station D., Bible House, New York City.
dec % '7S-dso1 wIy
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MARRIED..

VAN SIcKLES- MKEoB.-At the N. L. Church, In
this city, Jan p, 1879. by Rev c. R. Hawley, Mr..
John Van Scklen and Miss Annie Mech.
WHEELocK -THoNAs.-In Na.srvill,, Jan lst
1879. by Rev A. Scribuer, Lucus A. Whsslock. OF
Cambridge, and Miss Alvira J Thomas. OF Bel
vdere.
6ALE-PEcK-In Burlington, Jan. 2ist, by the
Rev. L. o. Brastow. Henry a. Gale and Georgianna
C. Peck all OF this citv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

BuRLISoroS Law LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
AT the annual meeting of the Burlington
Law Library Association, held on the 18th
inst, the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year President, Hon. R. S.
Taft; Secretary, Charles E. Allen; Treas
urer. W. L. Bnrnap Librarian, Seneca
Hsselton. This association, composed of
mos; of the Bar of this city, have already a
valuable library Of betw cen four and five
hundred volumes, consisting principally of
Stats Reports-the number of which they
are annually increasing.
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Permanent Employment.

We are in want of more agents TO
solicit orders for orr Nursery
Stock, commencing April next. Appli-
cations from men % years of age or
more, who can furnish good reference,
will receive prompt attention. None
others need apply. Address,
r. G. CHASE & CO, Geneva, NY.
3OwIw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

A. 4 o. Linimant, prepared by Henry, johnson
& Lord, is thu medicine to use when you need an
external remedy; but when you have cough or
cold. or any lung difficulty, 90 and buy bottle of
Downs ELI and get cured at once
31yytf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

JoHNsoN.-The closing exercises OF the
Normal School occurred Jan. 10, IA and Is I;
the examinations Of the graduating classes
being conducted by Superintendent Conant,
President Buckham and Mr.. Crippen
Eleven were graduated in the first course
and one in the second. Ono of the class
will enter the scientific department of the
U. V. NJ.
The lecture of the Rev. j. d. Emerson
on the evening of the l4th inst. was we'll
received and worthy of much commentator
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

President Hayes miy commit grevious errors in
his Government Policy, but the person who sdmin m,
tors DIR. Pieces COLLEEN Medical Discovery for
blliolsno,s. or liver complaint Impure llooi,
tcro:ua. Of kinEs evil. pimpc. biotoh.s eruptions
or any blood di'ease, will DO rewarded by the re
st9raton Q! health and order 10 the diseased system
Sat Awlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

Price-TrIal bottles Is cents: large size g. or six
for S.. Single % cent bottle will oftentmes
recent cough or cold, and thus prevent much sur
fering and risk Of life. Prepared only by DR..
Swayne Son. Philadelphia. Fold by leading
druggists. Wells, Richardson 4 Co, Wholesale
Agents. Dec l7-tu thu-satkwly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

BARRE Between Monday and Tuesday
morning of last week there was difference
of thirty degrees, AID from Friday to Satur-
day morning was a,hange of fifty degrees
in the temperature.
There has been much sickness in Barre
and vicinity, mostly typhoid pneumonia or
more frequently q sGere throat trouble and
kind of influenza. There were in December
several cases of dbhtheria. but few fatal.
Smith Martin, OF Nilliamstown, selectman
and town representative, died month since
of typhoid pneumoss, and Nathan Trow,
the wealthiest man in Barre, an old and
highly respected ctizsn. died fortnight
since OF the same disease. Artemas Miller.
of Barre, aged II years, died returning from
the mil. Friday evening. He fell down just
as he reached home and died in u fainting fit.
Z. e. Phelps, upwards Of seventy. was
suddenly stri"be- -9hss since been insane.
The National Bank OF Barre held its an
nual meeting Tuesday, declared 81 per cent
semi-annual dividend and reelected it, old
officers to servo for the ensuing year, a. fol-
lows: Directors DR.. N. N. Bradley, E. Z.
French, Egg L. F.: Aldrieh and Hon.
Josiah Wood. all of Barre, and Hon. Will
Bradley was reelected president, E. E.
French. Esq, vice-presidcnt, and E. D.
Blackwell. cashier.
Horace Fitield has caused ripple of ex-
citement by enjoining the Universalist
Society from building an additional horse
shed upon the end of the row just back of
the church, he claiming title to the land +,
or, a. least. to its use, by virtue of an ar
rangement he made with Samuel Davis. the
former owner of the shed. which once stood
on this spot, and also in consideration OF
occasional five dollar contributions toward
the support of preaching, and also that be
has allowed one church attendant the use of
his barn and stable which is the full equiva-
lent OF one shed, the attendant paying the
society annual rent OF two or three dollars
for such shed The society, however, Claim
a much larger consideration to have been
promised and proposes to see whether it has
legal right to its own land.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

NORTH FERRIsBURH.-The highways in
this vicinity are nearly blockaded with
snow.
A very excellent religious interest still
exists.
A. Z. Keller killed few weeks since a
black Berkshire hog. II months old, that
tipped the scales at SOS pounds
Our pastor (Rev. j. W Bennett) On last
Tuesday evening, was called to attend
quite brilliant marriage ceremony at b. f.
Smiths, at West Charlotte.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

No NEWS has come. up to the hour o
going to press, of the criminals VIII
escaped from the county jail. Friday night
Additional information tends to strengthen
the opinion that Howard and Armstrong
the burglars, were the most desperate ont
laws ever imprisoned in Chittenden county
They bad heretofore been in half dozen
jails. from which they had escaped: and on
being imprisoned they calmly informed
Sheriff Drew that they would escape
before the Spring term of court, q,
which they were to be tried. While i'm.
prisoned they caused continual trouble
(among other things melting three-fourths
maniac William Ii. Deavitt to cut the
throat Of his fellow prisoners and lending
him every encouragement in that laudable
undertaking. and were at length shackled
The shackles they Immediately cut, by using
one of the strips of iron which form the bot
tom of the bedsteads as q saw and they were
then for ten days shut up in the dungeon, a
narrow cell, totally dark, into which a ray
~ OuiS pCbctiatSu ucu kuG kCcpGE
passed them their food through narrow
aperture. At the end of the ten days they
were restored to their former cells and .
having formed a plan for escape from the
south prison which came to Sheriff DreS's
knowledge. they were transferred to the
north ward, from which they made their
escape. as heretofore narrated. As acute
and at the same time desperate criminals.
Armstrong and Howard have never been
equalled here. The sacrifice of human
life would not have straw's weight with
either of them; and. as We before said, if
not arrested they will soon be heard from.
through some deed of violence or blood
shed They are enemies Of society, and the
State Prison fairly yawns for them.
The police are still on the search, all the
country around has been aroused, and we
still believe that their capture is only
question of time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

AN uNLucKT Day. - Friday verified its
reputation as an unlucky day with F. W.
Knapp, of Brooksids. On it he had horse
die, bis shoe shop took fire, and he fell
through scuttle- hole and broke rib.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

ST.. ALBAYs BUTTER MARKEr, Jan, 2I.-
Attendance and receipts light, and mark
ct quiet. Quotations Winter made but.
ter, IL to II cents per pound; fall butter.
20 to - cents per pound.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

STAREsB)Ro.-E. ". j. Hawkins. the en-
crossing clerk of the last House. has been
suffering from sickness, but is now better
Revival meetings have been held by the
Methodist and Baptist churches 10 union
Tor several weeks. More than 30 persons
have confessed conversion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

JUICE HoLLkNBECk. whose recent acct
dent we have heretofore recorded. is get
ting along very well and talks very en-
courasingly of his situation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

VERGENSEs.-Charles Strickland. q barber
OF this city. was taken with bleeding at the
lungs on Friday morning in the afternoon
he was taken with another attack and a
blood vessel broke and he bled to death
within ten minutes. lie leaves two bright
little children and wife
The news brought to this city by the ar
rival of the FREE Press of the action in
John Z. Phair's case, caused quite ripple
OF excitement. His friends were very much
elated while Others gravely discussed the
prospects Of his obtaining a new tria.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24
New Eorh Provision Market.

frm with moderate stocks and light receipts OF new
Westsrn. We auote mes at xeG9 so extra mess.
50 5o1l0; family $40 599ll; new plate, siiGli ~
per Dbl,
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Burlington and Vicinity.

MONDAY was the coolest day our Domin-
ION neighbors have yet had, the thermome-
ter ranging from zero to thirty-!wo below,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24
The Vermont Life Insurance Company.
TENTH ANNUAL MEETING


The tenth annual meeting of the stock
holders and policy-holders of the Vermont
Lie Insurance Company was held at the
Company's office, in this city, yesterday
morning. After the reading and adoption of
the Company's 10th annual statement. the
following named gentlemen were elected to
fill the vacancies which. under its bylaws,
occur annually in is Board of Directors,
viz. Lawrence Barnes, Daniel Roberts,
William q. Shaw, Edward P. Mudgett, VII
liam W. Henry, Joel II. Gates, Charles 2.
Frissell, C. NJ. Spaulding.
The full Board of Directors, as now con-
stituted, is as follows
Torrey E. Wales, William W. Henry.
Samuel Huntington, L. L. Lawrence.
James A. Shedd, VIM. A. Crombie,
Russell S. Taft, Edward Barlow.
Nathaniel Parker, Joel II. Gates,
10 d. Hatch, j. C. Dunn,
+. Z. Kennedy, James K. Hosmer,
Lawrence Barnes Geo. s. Redfeld,
Daniel Roberts, BIB. SmaIley.
William G. Shaw. Theo. A Hopkins,
Edward p. Mudgett, c. z. Frisssll,
C. NJ. Spaulding
After adjournment of the stockholders and
policy-holders' meeting the Board of Direc-
tors were called together and proceeded to
the election of officers for the ensuing year
The following gentlemen were unanimously
reelected
President-James K. Hosmer
ice-Presdent-RussellS 5. Taft
Secretary-Warren Gibbs.
Executive Committee-Ru Russell s. TAFT, 10
ID. Hatch. James A. Shedd, Nathaniel Parker,
Edward Barlow.
Auditing Committee William G.. Shaw. +.
c. Kennedy.
Medical Counsel-Walter Carpenter NJ D.,
A. L. Grlnnell u. ID.
The Tenth annual statement of the Yer
mont Life shows a very gratifying improve
ment in every particular over any lreced-
ing year. And this is the more remarkable
and encouraging from the fact as Is well
known. that the year Just closed has been
particularly disastrous and depressi ng to the
insurance business generally throughout the
country. The officers OF the company de-
serve sincere congratulations for the skiful
and economical management OF it, affairs
which has produced 50 favorable a result in
tie face OF SO unusual and 30 severe obsta-
Giles to success. They have increased the
Companys assets and decreased expendi-
lures. and after paying larger amount of
losses than the preceding year, show sur
plus OF over slO5, 900 AS regards policy hold
ers. Each succeeding year exhibits the
growth and improvement OF this sterling
company, which should be regarded by all
our citizens with pride as home produc-
ton, at once Il monument Of prudent invest
ment and a source OF future security to all
who have the good fortune to hold its poll
cies.
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18Th, r,rs, DOS. Give, Relief

Trial Bottles DR.. Swaynes Compound Syrup Of Wild
Cherry, IS Cents.
The distressing cough which threatened seriou.
results is quickly cured before developing fats
pulmonary affection. For all throat breast and lup
ing cou III nver c,fnprhrapehial affections, vhoop
remedy so prompt and effectual "Dr. oltaJ DC
Compound syrup o: Wind Cherry"
Il have made use Of this preparation for many
years and It has proved to be very reliable anc
etfcacous in the treatment Of severe and long
standing coughs. Iknov of two patients, now II
comfortable health, and who but for Its use con.
slider would not now be living.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

NORWICH. Conn Jan. l7.-Sentence wa
pronounced on Kate NJ. Cobb, this morn
ing by Judge Culver. The remarks of the
court were brief The sentence was i'm
prisonment for life at Wethersfeld The
prisoner was yelled but showed no emotion
except when Judge Culver alluded to heI
wore than orphaned child" when 81,
cOlOred up Tor moment. Her oounse
moved Tor new trial, and ten days were
allowed to perfect the motion.
Mrs Cobb makes public statement, that
under advice OF counsel she kept quiet un-
I'll the trial and at the trial told the whole
truth. She says the Jury found her guilty
On the testimony OF a periurer and of other
witnesses some of whom were mistaken
Mrs. Cobb sOlemnlv protests her innocence
II the crime for which she was convicted.
BISHOPS TRIAL
for his share in the murder, and for poison
ing his own wife is postponed till the
March term.
KATE CoBB's CASE.
NEw LONDON, Conn Jan. 22.-Eyidence
which will affect the new trial, if granted,
of Kate Cobb Is believed to be discovered
The statement OF n lady residing in another
part OF the state, is published, to the effect
that while riding with Charles H. Cobb,
Jr., one day last spring, he told her under
pledge Of secrecy that he was in this habit
of taking FOwler's solution of arsenic med
icinally. The lady kept silence during the
trial partly through the natural feminine
dread of being witness and partly through
the belief that Kate Cobb would be acauit-
ted. II a new trial il granted Mrs. Cobb,
the lady will testify provided her evidence
~ admissible.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

Real ESTATE CHANGE Harvey q.
Diekey, of Malone, New York, has
purchased the Burrill Lane farm, on 4th
street. Mr.. Diekey take. possession of the
place on the first OF March, and the many
friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. Dickey, in this
county, will be pleased to have them locate
in this vicinity. This plac.. taken ali in
all, is for its size one of the most desirable
in the State, being centrally located within
25 minutes drive of the city Of Burlington,
and buildings are in good repair.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DRATH.-On Tues
day morning last. Miss Azubah Page. of
Waterville, died Of spoplexy after an illness
OF only nine hours. She was the only sister
Of j. W. and N. p. Page, Her age was
about SIS years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-24

The COMING POULTRY SRow.-The Cham
plain Valley Poultry Association will give
its first annual exhibition at City Hall on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
of next week, Jan. 2sth, 29th, Both and
3ls.. The entries are coming in well and
the exhibition will undoubtedly be = large
and successful one. The secretary will give
return checks to oil attending the exhibit
ton over the Central Vermont and leased
lines and the Burlington and Lamoille
railroad