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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1879-02-01

The Best Family Newspaper,
Publishes both the religious and
secular news that is desired in any
family, while all that is likely to
DO harm is shut ont. 1t devotes
four pages to religious news, and
four to secular.
The New York OBSERVER was
first published in 1923 and it is
believed to be the only instance
OF a Religious Newspaper confirm
its even course for Uty-sir gears,
without a change of name. doc
trine, intent, purpose, or pledge
from the date Of its birth.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
Washington County Court.

The adjourned September term OF Washington
county court began Tuesday, December 10th,
Judge Royce presiding in the absence OF Judge
Redfed. The only civil case tried was that Of
the National Bank Of Barre Vermont U.s. Town
OF Montpelier, and which should have been tried
at the previous session, but Judge Redfeld was
unable to preside. This is case arising from the
levying Of an execution which the plaintiff OBJ
tained against Martin W Newton Of Marshfeld,
upon note which the plaintiff bought, the exc
cution being 1901, or thereabouts, and which was
put into the hands OF A. A. Sweet second con-
stable Of the town Of Montpelier, In November,
1877. He levied and sold the property, but not
to sufficient amount TO satisfy the Judgment,
which he ought have DONE as the bank claims
and as the bank claims that there was property
enough, the town Of Montpelier Is liable for his
neglect. The defence IL, In substance, that Cap
tain Sweet acted wholly under the direction OF
the plaintiff, and was their agent, instead Of
an officer Of the town. The jury now have the
case. Messrs. Heath & Carleton and William p.
Dillingham; for plaintiff J. A. & George W.
Wing and S. c. shurtleiT for defendant,
The criminal docket consists Of seventy-thre
cases, OF which thirty-four are liquor cases, and
for the trial of which large number of witnesses
have been subpenaed; so an interesting time
may be looked for.
Mrs. Warner, the hotel-keeper at Roxbury, has
pleaded guilty to ten first offences against the
liquor law. In the case of the State u.s. Bascom
the respondents counsel have filed plea in abate-
ment on the ground of mistake in the indict-
ment, the indictment alleging his name to be
Franklin Haven Bascom, and he claiming it to
be Frank Haven Bascom. The states attorney
has demurred to this plea, which is in sub
stance an admission of the fact alleged, but de-
NAL OF the effect in quashing the Indictment
In the case OF John Houghton alias Glycerine
Jack OF Burlington. indicted for passing counter
felt bills, s. A. Shurtleff, Esq, has been assigned
as council
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
Obituary..

RUTH T. GRAY.-In the death OF Mrs. Gray at
East Calais, November 25th, at the age OF thirty
four years, her husband and friends, as well as
the community in which she lived, have sustained
deep and heartfelt loss Truly she was one of
those whose lives seem so pure that we wonder
IN our bitterness and anguish why she could not
lave been spared to those who need her loving
PRESENCE 80 much and whose home Is left 80 des-
olate. She was peculiarly domestic in her dis
position, little desiring to mnge with the outside
world even in her days OF comparative health
although having many warm-hearted friends
whom she esteemed highly. How she loved her
home. and how anxious to return to it when she
was away to seek relief from the fearful disease
that was upon her. From the commencement Of
her married life it was her strongest desire to as
sist in providing for the family wants. often work.
ing beyond her strength, and one great trial of
her sickness was her inability to labor with her
hands as she had hitherto DONE From early
childhood she had the most unselfsh care for
others, and during her sickness she was ever
thoughtful of those around her, bearing her own
suiferings without complaint Her trust in God
was firm, expressing her comfort in the thought
that I" he was more willing to give his Holy Spirit
to them that ask him than earthly parents are to
give good gifts to their children, and saying at
the last that " he was making for her an easy
pathway" Yet we sorrow not as those without
hope, we look for a time when death, the last
enemy, shall be destroyed. When this corrup-
tible shall have put on interruption, aud this
mortal shall have put on Immortality, Ruth shall
come from the enemys land, not with wasted
form and hollow cough struggling for breath, but
with glorious body. renewed with endless vigor
and crowned with immortality. Till then we
must say, farewell, dear one. May we meet in
that land where the inhabitants shall not say they
are sick and the people shall be forgiven their
iniquities.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
Religious Intelligence.

CHRrsTMAs festivities will be observed by the
Congregational society in Orange at the Union
church on Christmas eve. The usual programme
is in operation
THE ladies OF the Congregational church In st.
Adams netted $3.50 at their recent fair. The
money Is to be used in purchasing a piano, car
pets, ETC., for the Sabbath-school.
REV. Mr.. HowEs Of Morrisve is now preach
ing at Woodbury. Center every Sabbath; he is a
highly respected man and good speaker, and II Is
to be hoped the attendance will be large.
REV W. A. BusuEE supplied the Congrega-
tional pulpit In Worthwhile last Sunday. Mr..
Bushee Is expecting to commence his labors there
as pastor the second Sabbath in January.
GOSPEL MEETINGS were held last week, under
the direction Of the executive committee Of the
Young Mems Christian Association, In a school
district In the east part Of Roxbury The meet
ngs began Friday and closed Sabbath evening
with favorable results.
THE Congregational church in Mortified have
oeen renovating their vestry, making new Sun
day-school room, ladies parlor and prayer
ing room. They have thus put their house in
working order and made it attractive for all
whom they invite to engage with them in the
work OF the Lord
The resignation Of Rev. W. A. Bnshee pastor
OF the Second church In Brookheld was received
last Sabbath, to take effect the second Sabbath
IN January next. He has been pastor at Brook
field for about ten years. Both the church and
the pastor are to be commended for the length
and success of this pastJrate and it is to be re.
GREETED that it is now found necessary to sunder
ties so tender and strong.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
Lamoille County Court.

The respondent, Albert Meacham, who was
found guilty on the indictment of breaking Jail,
was sentenced to six months hard labor at Wind
sor another indictment charging the same re-
spondent with committing burglarious entry
into the grocery store Of Mr.. Emore at Morris
vile, in 1874, was pending, and jury was en-
paneled on Tuesday to try him thereon. The re-
spondent did not deny the facts elected on behalf
OF the prosecution, which, in substance were that
Mr.. Emore having on two successive mornings
discovered his store had been entered the nights
previous arranged for Deputy Sheriff Hardy to
conceal himself in the store, to catch the thief
should he again venture on his maraudng expedi-
ton Hardy lay concealed, and about fifteen min.
utes after Gilmore left the store some person was
heard coming in at the window, and Hardy " went
Tor him ~ and discovered it was the respondent
the defence consisted mainly Of some technical
points OF law. The jury found Albert guilty, and
he was sentenced to three years at hard labor in
the states prison at Windsor This concluded
the jury business, and the petit jurors were ex-
cused for the term.
In the case Of State Us. Peck, grand larceny,
the respondents bonds were called and forfeited
Six young men, whose ages ranged from seven
teen to twenty years, were charged with burglary
and larceny, and pleading guilty to the indict-
ment were fined $1,000 each and costs of prosecu-
ton, amounting in each case to a total Of about
$1,000. Their names were as follows: Willie
Ritterbush, Irving Bailey, Walter Strfllebeam,
Frank Perry and Carol Num- In the case OF
Mum, mol pros. was entered, he having turned
states evidence. The fines were all paid.
The following divorce cases were heard. Mary
Foss rs. William Foss; bill granted for desertion,
William having left his wife twenty-five years
since, and not returned Hannah S. Trow rs. |.
ii. Trow; a divorce was sought to be obtained In
thistase upon the ground of refusal to support,
but the court were not of opinion that such re-
fusal was made out, and a bill was refused
granted for desertion. Petitioner resides at North
Wolcott Jane A. Codding u.s. Jason W. Codding
this was a cross petition, the husband charged his
wife With having committed adultery and using
Noticeable severity; and the wife sought bill on
the ground of desertion. The act Of adultery was
not proved satisfactorily to the court. but 1t was
evident there had been some acts OF undue fami.
larity with other men, and bill was granted to
She husband upon the ground of nto,erable Sc
verify; alimony was decreed to Mrs. Codding--
$1,000. Mrs. Codding expecting to give birth to
child shortly, $3.50 OF the almony was ordered
70 be paid at once to provide for the emergency.
1t was claimed that Jason Codding was the father
OF this unborn offspring Mr.. Codding is sixty
seven, and his wife twenty five years of age.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
Boston Commercial Review,

EGGs;-There has been change in the egg market
Sfcty fresh sell readily enough at 2c hut other kinds arr
slow and weak at 2l23c. LINED quiet at ls@ sc 81 dog
CHEESE.-An advance in Liverpool has impaired frner
feeling to The market here and holders fine stocks are
asking an advance Of Gc u n, but far buyers have
not responded We hear OF very few sales &c.,
pretty good lots still he bought at l2c Common 10
fair may be quoted at lOGlc u ~ but there is not much
Offering under l2c.
HAY AND sTRAw.-The demand for hay has increased
and receipts are pretty well cleared up Sales OF choice
Eastern have ranged at sl5 q ton tile outside for extra
Qninty ioOr and ordinary In moderate request al
xrglf " ton. swale hay will command slO6lIi u ton
rye straw continues very and has s23
GO elton oat straw is quiet at slO@sl u ton.
GRAlN.-lhere IL better feeling for corn with an in
creased demand The sales have 63@f65c for old
mixed and yellow, and 6l63c for are 2Cl3c d
pushed higher and have been In demand. quote No
and extra white at 53c, No. white lg6l5c and No
mixed and No. white at is64ssc u bnshe Rye Is held
S but buyers are not disposed pay over CSC b bushe
shorts have been selling at ST. fine feed Sli So and
middlings at sls6520 u ton.
BUrrERfrade continues dull and prices have further
declined. Fine creameries have settled down to 35a36c
and &c Is an extreme price for the fall dairy lots
Straight diaries have been selling at 26tsc very few
can be sold for over 26c Le packed Western has been
Offering quite freely at 2225c q n, and some lots have
been forced on at lb sc. Receipts along
from the Provinces, from which sales been made
ls22c and very little from Maine the Provinces will
bring over 2Oc Holders claim that the
owing TO the unusually mild weather. that prices will
favorable change. "'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER II

In manufacture, the juice is first heated in a
metallic tank nearly TO boiling and the natural
acid neutralized with milk OF lime Then II Is
heated to boiling and the scum removed. The
fire is now drawn and the syrup allowed to settle.
The clear liquid is then transferred to the evapor
ator or sugar pan and boiled down Just the same
as maple sap. When sufficiently concentrated, 80
as to puff II is drawn of into tubs and al
lowed to gain. The mass is then shoveed into
grain sacks and the syrup squeezed out in screw
or lever press. The professor thinks that farmers
who make for sale would do best to boil down
only to syrup that is not dense enough to grain
This will sell readily to the sugar refners at a
good price. In order to get the sugar as free
from syrup as possible 1t Is best after the first
pressure In sacks to throw out the sugar, moisten
1t with clear water return to the sacks and press
q second time
After the close OF the address, a vote OF thanks
to the commissioner Of agriculture and to Profess
sor Collier were unanimously passed, and the
meeting adjourned.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
Vermont State News.

JOHN L. KNIGHT has been confirmed as post
master at Brandon
THERE have been seventeen suicides at Cam
bridge in twenty six years.
The Caledonia county court set only three DAYS,
and tried but one jury case.
Mrs Lucy DARLING Of Woodstock, an old LADY,
fell the other day and broke her hip.
MONTGOMERY abounds in wild animals. and a
hunter recently killed his sixth bear for the season
THREE prisoners in the Franklin county Jail
attempted to escape last Wednesday night, but
did not succeed.
WHIriNGHAM Is to have town meeting the
10Th to see what action II any the town will take
relative to celebrating the towns centennial an
niversary next year
SEVERAL parties in Bridport have been sued in
consequence of having neglected to pay their in
surance assessments. The verdicts were uni
formly in favor Of the companies.
ORsoS STONE Of Lowell went fox hunting re-
Gently, and while carrying his gun on his shoulder
with his hand over the muzzle the piece was ac-
cidentally discharged taking off two fingers
SOME malicious person tried to poison the COWS
OF a Bridport farmer by mixing strychnine and
rat poison with their feed. lie did not succeed,
however, in his attempt. The mixture is to be
analysed
MRS RHoDA PAGE OF Londonderry, aged ninety,
is the mother of thirteen children (the youngest
being forty-fve years old), sixty-four grandchil-
dren ffty-two great-grandchildren, and two
great-great-grandchildren
WINDSOR COUNTY court has decided the Gel
ebrated Lyman bridge case in favor OF Mr. Asa T.
Barron, giving him Sl,Ol5 damages. This is
against the town of Hartford, and the case will
probably go to the supreme court.
JAMES PHERsoNs OF Middlebury, charged with
forgery, had hearing in Leicester last Wednes-
day lie was held to appear before the county
court in the sum Of 5000. Not being able to pro-
cure bail he was committed to Jail.
AT the Addison county court last Saturday
Frank Emery, desperate criminal was SEN
fenced to the state prison for ten years for an
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
Fire Record.

In CHARLESTON house on the poor farm
was burned December 9th. The contents OF the
lower floor were saved, but nearly everything in
the upper story and two hundred bushels OF pota-
toes In the cellar were destroyed.
In swASroS.-On Saturday last the dwelling
house of X. NJ Kdder, near st. Adams line, was
destroyed together with most OF the furniture,
wagons and seighs, quantity OF vegetables, etc.
Loss estimated at 1900; house insured for $500
and produce for 500 In the Union Mutual OF
Montpelier.
In MoRRlsvILLE.-There was slight fire last
Sunday afternoon. The alarm was given at
about three o'clock, when the Methodist chapel
was found to be on fire The janitor put a stick
into the stove that was too long, took 1t ont and
threw II into pile with other sticks. The fire
burned through the wall and ran up between the
outer and inner walls. The fire companies came
out and with little delay succeeded In putting the
fire ont
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
Werkk Markefs.
Live Stock Market.

The following Is teegraphc report Of the live stoct
market at Cambridge and Brighton for the week ending
Tuesday, December 18th. 1879;
Cattle. Sheep. Hog. Calves.
A. market this week. s.!2e 7,lss ees7 30
= last week. 3,525 9,l9l sul 4,
one year ago.. sou 1881 lt77O "a
PRlCEs-Extra fat and heavy premium oxen sssos IS;
hrst quality g l5@625 second quality, IS OO65O third
quality Ns4 % per 100 ms total weight OF hide tailow
and dressed beef few choice single pairs, s7O067 sIL
bulls, etc, N0O@i50 Working oxen sl0Oe no pair or
according 70 their value IA beef Steers S4Sl6 Mich
COWS, s2OO@35O0 extra good $40 O0O co. with or With
out calves, as may be agreed farrow and ordinary sOO
NO. stores, yearing., si.0o@ll!oo two-year-olis
s2W95W; thre-year olds. 0O0@lJsOd Sheep
extra 6G5l<c b--or s2.O0g5 Is NJ head Spring isne
tP5hc ID. sheared sheen, OGOc N. Fat hogs 5i6f5sc
y n. Veal calves, +G5Hc v pound Brighton hides
ssgsc; country lots. s@sc; Calf skin-, lD6tllc n NJ
Islow, Sc u ID; country, l6iI,c Peits with wool on
slDl.15 each; country lots, Sl61i15.
REMARKs;-fhere was ia fair demand for really good
cattle but prices did not look up "a was expected The
meat market In the city remains moderate except on ne
stock A. n. Monroe sold bunch of seventeen stae,s
average 22 t 1T sos ewt and thirty Others
heifers. average $40 rs, at a. u 10 live; Richardson 4
Tenney sold two oxen dres. loo rs each al 40 n M
dressed weight large portion OF the Western and East.
ern sheep were sent to q. W. Hollis to slaughter The
supply from the North was light The market was quicker
gent sold eighty three sheep and lambs, average so Ms at
c O. Berry sold ls2 sheep and lambs average 30 ms Al
5c H. v whipple sold small flock average 30 s at iy.c
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17
Wafrhman G ynnrnaL.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER II, 1879.
To Our Subscribers.

We need every dollar due us within the next
two months During the hard times the ar
rearagos on our list have accumulated to fear
full extent With the present business improve
ment, and material appreciation OF all kinds OF
country produce this is golden opportunity
to bring up arrearages We need our dues, and
must have them Let every one of our readers
take look at the label on his paper, and act
accnrdinplu
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

BErHRL.-We can't boast Of great things but
the growth OF our village has been very fattering,
to say the least. To recapitulate-frst, H. IL.
ellison has built a splendid dwelling house, A. j.
Davis Il barn, f. Sturteyant & Co. a large building
In which to work Bethel granite, better than
which there is none in the state; 1t is very easy
to work. and being entirely free from iron 1t never
corrodes, and when made into monuments it sur
passes In beauty any granite we ever saw. Geo
c. Clark has built fine looking dwelling house,
L Parker barn, Fassett Co. a large hardware
store and tin-shop, A. Whltcomb barn, and now
the Coy q Fassett tin-shop Is soon to be RACED to
the ground, OF enlarged and remodeed and made
into dry goods store, with frontage OF some
fifty feet Better than nothing-there is one
lamp, and that Is on the street opposite the depot
We expect the others will be In portion In due
time. Mr.. Edison, II the last Is not the least in
the line of building, for he has now well under
way the largest barn OF all that have been erected
this season. Mr., o. d. Wood has moved back
to town and is going to work at his former bust
ness currying leather. lie don't like keeping
hotel-too much work and too small pay L.
H. Edison has moved his goods into W. L. IIeath's
grocery store, where he will carry on his jewelry
business and Mr.. Wilson OF the hotel Ia fitting up
a reception-room and barber-shop out Of the room
thus vacated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

WEST RAsDoLPH.-Smith's block on Main
street is progressing finely, and the Herald and
Necs boys expect to take their rooms in the block
about New Years Then they will have more
room and better facilities for complying with the
wants OF their many customers. l.. J. Page
has recently returned with supplies and samples of
subscription books. He has several especially for
the holidays. The Good Tempars have made
svme improvements in their hall recently. They
have fitted up stage and made other improve
ments for their and the public convenience. The
lodge have been having some very interesting
meetings for a few weeks and are getting into a
good working order.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

MARsHFIELD. -Simey Dwnell cut his foot quite
badly while choppng one day last week The
axe glanced and cut cash about three inches
long on one side OF his instep. Mr.. Sidney
Bemis and wife were surprised Wednesday OF
last week by large number Of their friends and
neghbors, it being the twenty-fifth anniversary
of their wedding. The afternoon and evening
were spent in visiting and social talk and they
broke up at an early hour in the morning.
Owing to darkness and mud, the circle at the
Union vestry on Thursday evening proved a
failure. We trust, however, they will have bet
ter success when it comes good going. =. "A yoke
of oxen belonging to H. & L. f. Coburn OF Cabot
tipped the beam here last week at forty-one hun.
dred and seventy-eight pounds. That's what we
call good beef
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

assault with intent to kill Officer T. NJ Chapman,
while attempting his arrest some time ago.
THE six cases Of the state against James X
Batcheder for forgery, in Addison county court,
have been nolie prosd Indictments are still
pending against him, however, in Rutland county,
where he victimized the Brandon national bank
to the extent Of $4,000
AT A. N. Percy's clothing store at Burlington
on Friday, sixteen-years-old George Streeter Of
West Bolton attempted under the name Of will
liam Stroud to obtain a complete suit Of Clothes
overcoat, hat and gloves, on an order purportIng
70 come from T.. A. Beach OF Essex Junction
Mr.. Percy's suspicious being aroused, he tele-
graphed to Mr.. Beach and soon ascertained that
the order was forgery, The matter was then
put into the hands OF the officers Of Justice, and
as result Streeter was bound over In $500, In de-
fault OF which he was committed to Jail. He
stubborny maintained his innocence until the
last moment, when he confessed to Mr. Percy
that he had forged the order.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-12-17

wooDBuRY.-The Western fever is raging here;
about ten families are talking of going to Dakota
-. School district No. Center has made a
complete change Of school books, substituting
the new edition for the old,-a great improve
ment The Granite Company is in thriving
condition and is only waiting for snow to ship the
blocks to the railroad. 1t is expected that Mr.
Carter, formerly Of Montpelier, will soon take
charge. Mr. J. Frank Holbrook has gone to
tIaverhil Massachusetts,, to work in shoe shop
for the winter, his family remaining here {.
Several OF our people are quite sick from lung
diseases, among others Mrs. Ellis Bill, Mrs. HAL
Carr and Mrs. W. w. Thomas Theron, three
years-old son Of W. B. Thomas, is dangerously
sick from cutting teeth and fever. Mr.. S. Fuller
is failing