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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

OREy p. STISsoN. who was killed on the
Addison railroad, Saturday was the oldest
son Of our townsman, J. l.. Stinson, for
many years section boss on the Central Yer
mont railroad between this city and Winoos-
ki He was Sc years Of age and leaves a
wife "a native Of Leicester, but no children.
His remains are expected here on the 40
train this afternoon. II is said that he in
tended TO remain vim his family on the fatal
Saturday, but his substitute not coming, he
made the trip himself AID it proved his
last. The engine the Rockingham - had
just come out Of The repair shop and when
he started out Sinsan remarked that he
feared some accident woald happen, the en-
CINE being what the railroad men call stiff"
StinsOn had been employed on the Addison
road some eight wears Before that he had
run an engine on ihr Union Pacific. where
he was badly Injured in a dreadful accident
caused by the Indians tearing up the track.
He was generally liked and leaves many
friends to NOUN his uniimcy end
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

Those who are IN wan-of anything pertaining TO
TIE 81 RIAL OF the DEAD would do wc.l TO call at
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In the District Court of the United States for the
District of Vermont. In the matter of II. X. ArNece
CO.. bankrupts in Bankruptcy.
To the creditors of said bankrupts and all others
whom II may concern:
The undersigned, Assignee of the estate of said
bankrupts. hereby gives notice that 1t has been
ordered by the District Court of said District that
the third general meeting of the creditors of
said Bankrupts be held at Wells River, VT, at
the Office of Leslie Rogers the sth day Of jan
uary, A. ID. 1850. at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon
before Hon. John l.. Edwards, Register, for
the purposes named in the 21th and 2sth sections
of the Bankrupt Act of March I'd, 1851, and this is
also to give notice that | have filed my final
account as Assignee of said bankrupts, and at said
time and place, shall apply TO said Court for the
settlement of said account, and for q discharge
from all liability Assignee of said estate IN &C
corance with the provisions of said 2sth section.
Dated at Newhury. in said District, this Sd day
of December, 4. D. 1879.
23w3w JOHN BAILEY, Assignee.
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Dr.. i. SHERMAN

on Lovely, Rosebud or - Motto Chrome Cards
~ with name. 10 cts. NASSAU CARD Co., Nassau,
y Nay a 4
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

The sweet SUNDAY School song Book, WHITE
hoBtS $50 cts,l Will be most acceptable present
Tor 4 Sunday School.
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SALT RHEUM.
Life "a Burden from the SufcringS
caused 10y this Terrible Disease.

MesSlS. WEEKS 4 POTTER: Grnilcmfn-PlclSt
accept my most grateful thanks for The great, verl
great, comfort have received from the use Of yoti
CuTICIEA.
For TIE past eight or nine years | have hrcI
troubled with that dreadful disease, sail Rhcum.
For months would be helprss,-my very life a
burden To me.
have used everything in the shape of medicine,
both external and internal, but with no effect.
Ny hands were IA "a terrible condition, the backs
of them beng all raw, and thought I would try
CUuCIEA.
tried II, and To- II was as II a miracle had been
performed. lar wall take my oath that IN three
applications ms hands as smooth as a new
born babes.
presume there are hundreds. II not thousands
who Know \ nv cas.', among whom there may be-
some one snliarl, afflicted, and II | would
earnestly advise hun Ia give CUTICUEA a trial.
ours. VERY thankfully,
A. ID. BAKER. Ticket Agent e. :. r. r.
Detroit Junction, Detroit Mich.
June % $50
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Inc bright Temperance song Book. TEMPER
ANCE JEWELS, go cts) Just out, will give new
Interest 10 Lodge ami Reform meetings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

Il. }. hENDNLi q Go. Of Ennsburgh Falls
do a heavy business in the sale Of DIR. Ken
dalrs popular work on the horse and his
diseases, Of which la, 900 copies have been
sold in the last ten months; and his Spawn
Cure, which has very large sale Their
mail for single day, recently, amounted to
ten bushels. Mr.. o. Merrill, son of Rev p.
Merrill, of Waterbury, Vt, has become a
member of the firm. Mr. Merrill was second
assistant clerk of the House of Representa-
tives in the session Of -. A copy of the
"Horse and his Diseases" ismailed free to
every new subscriber to the WEEKLY FREE
Pass
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STATE NEWS.

Mrs. Rhoda Page of Londonderry, aged
go Is the mother OF thirteen children Qhe youngest
being - years OLD siNty-fOur grandchildren, ffty
two REORGANIZATION. and two great-great
grandchildren.
Inc wife Of one OF the 1t. J0nnsDuTy vt. J
pastors heard her husband preach last Sunday. for
the first time IN eleven and half Years. This was
accomplished hy means of a telephone connecting
the pulpit of the South Church with the house Of
the pastor. The entire morning service was in this
way Transmitted. Every word was distinctly heard.
Rev. A. b. DoscOmb of the Bellows Falls
Congregational Church astOnshed his congregation
last Sunday at sermon time. 10y descending 10 the
moor and saying he would not preach the sermon
he had prepared for that day unless his congrega-
ton drove him back into the pulpit" lie proposed
10 strike for freedom from a 5000 debt which had
hung the society for some years and which
was al first over 81 500 Before the meeting broke
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

THE American Union Telegraph Company
has completed its connection with the new
French cable and dispatches are successful
" sent from New York direct to Paris.
Gen Thomas T. Eckert of the Atlantic X
Pacific Telegraph Company is to be made
president Of the American Union company,
whose present president, Mr.. Bates, is to be-
come vice president and general manager.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19
Argal Notifies.
JOHN MONTY,s ESTATE.

WE, the subscribers, having been appointed by
the honorable the Probate Court for the District Of
Chittenden Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust the claims and demand of all persons, against
the estate of John Monty, late OF Colchester
i'm said district deceased and all the claims and de-
man,iS exhibited in Offset thereto ; and SIX months
from the day Of the date hereof being allowed by
said Court for the purpose, do therefore hereby
give notice that we will attend to the business Of
our appointment at the dwelling house OF Elsie
MCniy, in Colchester in said district, on the fourth
TUESDAYS of January and March, next, at 10
O'Clock a. III, on each Of said days.
Dated tins 9th iay of December, lsl9-
j. W. BROWN. ,,,,,,i.s,,.rar,
j. ". CRDCK Ell, ( '"hih'aHiOhSiS'
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IN the presentation of holiday gifts to their
husbands, care should be taken by wives not
TO have things Charged as it knocks the
whole romance out Of the business when
bill for the same is stuck under the noss of
the head of the family subsequently,.
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JOBN =. DREw,S ESTATE.

WE the subscribers, having been appointed by the
Honorable the Probate Court for the District of Chit
tenden Commissioners TO receive, examine and ad-
just the claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of John T. Drew, late of Burlington, in
said district. deceased and also all claims and de-
mands exhibited in Offset thereto; and six months
from the day of the date hereof, being allowed by
said Court for that purpose do therefore hereby
give notice that Will attend to the business of
our appointment, at the office Of VI. r. Tyler,
in said Burlington, in sal district on the 18th day
January and LIST day of May next, at 10 O'Clock
a. H.. on each of said days.
Dated this 9th day of December, 1879.
VI. r. TILER,l Commissioners
II. =. PECK,
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ElKM FOR SALE.

Situated about half mile north of New Haven
depot and cheese factory: containing 265 acres
waste or rocky land on the farm house not
painted but In good condition and well arranged
three harms with other out buildings; stabling
for ~ head OF cattle water in every lot small
chard OF good fruit. good timber and wood lot !;
within fifty rods of I school house. Two miles TO
center of TOWN three miles to Nergennes. Every
acre of the farm is smooth, handsome land, and
Will keep rs much stock and raise as much grain
any farm of the same number of acres in town. and
will he sold cheaper than any farm in Addison
County, for the next five or ten years of the same
value. Poor health the reason. Terms will be
made easy. For further particulars enquire Of the
undersigned The farm il clear of all encumbrances.
T. NJ. STIRDEVANT,
New Haven, Addison Co., Vt.
Nov II ls.S-WSm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

CoNvENrInN or CHANGERS AT Wednes-
days session Of the Vermont State Grange
at Montpelier there WAS an attendance of
about 800, $50 oranges being represented A.
b. franklin of Newfane, master, delivered
the address, " hich was full of encourage
ment and sound advice. The report of the
treasurer showed a very encouraging state OF
finances. The secretary reported some fall
ing of in membership during the year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

FIREMEN's BALL-Winooski Steamer Co.
No. 1, have arranged for a firemen's ball at
the Stevens House on New Years eve. With
tire assistance of Hilbard and Sherman's
orchestra they expect to dance the old year
ont and new wear in rirht merrily.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19
(qticura
THE GREAT SKIN CURE,
The Most Healing, Soothing and
Refreshing External Applica-
ton in the World.

II rapidly heals Ulcers. Old Sores, and Discharg-
ing Wounds Itching Piles and other Itching aiIec.
tons that have been the torture of lifetime thus
afordng unspeakIhlc qualification to thousands
Burns, SraldS Wounds. and Testers all Itching
and Sclly Erupiions Of the SKIN and all Affections
of the Scalp, including Loss Of Hair. Nothing like
II has ever been known to the most Intelligent
physicians. II has swept host of poisonous RENE
dies out Of existence. II is revolutionary lis com
position and mode Of treatment. and succeeds IN
curing every external affection Al every stag. II
IL ably assisted hy tUTICURA SOAP which Is u part
of itself incidentally, and AT the same time the
most delightful fragrant and refreshing Toilet.
Bath and Nursery soap IA existence.
tUTIcUEA EESoLNESr, powerful puTifN ing
agent and liver siimulcni. should he taken to ncil-
trallze and resolve away blood poison caused hy
the virus Of scroluid. cancer, cankrr malaria or
contagious diseases, which maintain and foster
diseases of The skin aud Scalp.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19
were elected

MA-ONIc-At the annual meeting of the
Joseph W. Roby Council, Princes of Jcrusa-
lem, Friday evening, The following officers
war. .iagt,.I
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

The National Agricultural Society has
elected John Norman of Maryland for pres
ident Among the vice-presidents is Hon
J. Gregory Smith, and among the directors
Hon y. T. Sprlgue of Brandon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

"Oh, how do wish my skin was rs clear and soft
as yours" said lady 10 her friend. You can
easily make it Sc" answered the friend. How -
inquired the FIRST lady. by using Hop Btters that
makes pure rich blood and blooming health. II did
II for me as You observe" Read OF IT,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

hShsbuiS iOti u AidNNH'N WI l''N'p''
says.
A mandate has just been received from the Su'
prsmc court ordering decree OF foreclosure ~
favor of Capen. Sprague 4 Co.. Geo. Z. Howe. ano
others. lien creditors against the Portland and Og
densburg Railroad. on indebtedness which accrued
from services rendered or materials furnished fol
keeping the road in repairs" Lien creditors hav,
filed claims which have been allowed 10 The amount
of about $1,000 which bears interest since October,
lssI.
The Court has decided that the above claims are
a first lien the personal properly uf the road
and the mandate saws that 'ai the time the ReceiN
ers came into possession of the road said property
sufficient for the payment Of all the claims, aud
has since become worn. wasted aud DESTROYED anii
il is ordered that such lien he charged on all prop
erfy of the like kind acquired 10y said Receivers.
and on the net earaiagS.r The net earnings to he
paid 10 the clerk for pro rata distribution The
Receivers and mort Eagees are ordered 10 pay said
claims on or before June. !. lssh, and IN default all
shall he sold 10 satisfy said CLAIMS ana If not sum-
cient, the net earnings shall he applied TO their
liquidation from time To time.
The preference mortgaaseeS have no right to the
possession of the road t they pay the above claims
or have gwen sufficient bond Ia secure their pay
ment. The master is ordered 10 take further cyid-
ence I'm respect to The claims of +. X T. Fairbanks
Co., 10 determine what Of their claims against the
railroad share IN the benefit of this foreclosure
All claims for services of directors. executive COM
mittee. attorneys, and officers of the road before
the receivershp, aud for }riHf'I,werc disallOwcd.
This order OF the cOuIi to pay certain debts Is
good so far as II goes. and VIII relieve many a
worthy claimant Who has worked hard and deserves
his pay. The mandate does not say trhy certain
claims are allowed and certain others dsallowcd,
only states the fact We presume AN opinion may
be made and published which will give the reasons
therefor certainly hope So for are interest
ed 10 learn what Kind of law il Is that paws for oil
lubricate the wheels of train, and Will not pay for
a timetable by which such train Is run.
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INVALUABLE,

Messrs. WEEKS PoTTFE. Wholesale Druggists, Bos-
ton, Mass Gtlipen.-I have for some months felt II
duty that owe to suffering humanity to write you.
stating the great benefit that have derived from the
use OF SASFoED's RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH. For
more than 20 years have been afflicted with this very
troublesome complaint have tried all the remedies
that could md, but without material permanent
benefit Last TALL the disease had arrived at that state
that must have relief die. The entire membrsnous
system had become so inhamed. and the stomach SO
dlsordcred that 1t was a doubtful matter whether
could go 10 the Pacific coast, II did 20 whether
should live TO come back or not saw an advertise
neut oi this medicine, and although being very incred
uloEs about specifics nostrUnls OF kind, yet in
sheer desperation tried this. and benefited
by It. The changes of climate chronic disease of the
liver, and Rgs-ovcr .u-nIay prevent my entire
restoration but the benefit derive from its daily
Is to me .Hrgfiiie. AID am hoping 10 be completely
cured, and at last arrive at respectable old
lfths statement Of my be Of any service to
these afflicted IS have been. and enable You to bring
this remedy into more general use. especially the
Pacific coast where IL Is much needed my object in
writing ;his note will be obtained.
Very truly yours. HENRY WELLS,
U=oRA Y. y. June, ls16. Of Wells. Fargo & Co.
Each package contains DR.. Sanford's Improved Inhal
Ing Tube and full directions for In all cases Price
SlO. For sale by all Wholesale and Retail Druggists
and Dealers throughout the United States and Canads
WEEKS POTTER. General Agents and Wholesale
Druggists Boston, Mass.
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ATTENTION is called to Col Peck's new
advertisement. To- be found in another col
umn. The plan of accident insurance is daily
growing ia favor. and Col. Peck's agency Of
fers insurers s'iau rv"-rsi1nal advantages
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

AT the annual meeting Of the stockholders
of the Farmers and Mechanics Savings In
stitution and Trust Company, held on We'd
nesday, the following officers were elected for
the year ensuing:
President-Hgnry F. lIickol
Treasurer Charles W Noodhouse.
Trustees-H r. IIickok, Edward Lyman,
George Morton, c. W Woolhouse, F. C.
Kennedy, {. II. Blodge;t.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

Bound OvEE.-At Mr.. \. n. Percy's
clothing store, last week, sixteen-years-old
George Strccter Of West Bolton attempted
under the name Of William Stroud to obtain
a complete suit Of clothes, overcoat, hat and
gloves, on an order purporting to come from
Mr.. Z. \. Beach Of Essex junction. Mr..
graphed TO Mr.. Beach and soon ascertained
that the order was a forgery. The matter
= -'''.-' '.l,i iIia lhs hands Of tins viiio"'' ID
justice and As 4 result Streeter was bound
over over in Sl00 in default of which he
was committed 10 jail. lie siubbornly main
when he confessed To- Mr.. Percy that he
had forged the order.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

IT is not often that the farmers hereabouts
are doing their fall ploughing at almost the
middle of December; but they are doing 50
this year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

The Grand Lodge l. o of G. T. of Yer
mont holds IFS next regular session at West
Randolph the third Wednesday in January,
1850
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

The main cause Of nervousness is Indigestion
and that il caused by weakness Of the stomach. No
no one can have sound nerves and good health
without using Hop Bliters to strengthen the siOm-
acn, purify the blood and Keep the liver and Kid
neys active. 10 carry on all the poisonous and waste
matter of the system. See another column.
Chew JAcKsON's BEST Sweet Navy Tobacco.
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Ruff RE

DIR. }. 4. SIIERNAN-AND THE ON
IN DIR. SHERMAN known to the public for
the past years for his successful method of
treating Rupture withOu, the annoyance and injur
trusses infict. mas now he consulted weekly al
New York and Boston ofces. Or. sherman is
dscaverer of the only known cure for Rupture
local external application.
No man is safe who has rupture, no matter how
Insignificant he may consider it. for every man who
has died from it once hattered himself that ii was
but triling ai!ment and every man who now
suffers from ii and the injury of trusses to such
an extent that life has njOyments once regard
cd it as unworthy special attention. 1t is not Il
stand-s affection; it Is steadily progressive, even
unto death; and he is wise who takes the necessary
steps to he eneciuay relieved of before the day
OF suffering and gloom comes upon him.
References given To gentlemen in the city who
have been cured.
Patients from abroad can receive treatment and
leave for home same lay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

\ TnREE-DAYs' court with only one jury
case, is the way they did it in Caledonia
county this wear
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19

JoHY /. KNIGHT was confirmed by the
Senate, on Wednesday, as postmaster at
Brandon
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TETTER OR SALT RHEUM
On the Hands Cured. a Grateful
Letter.

Messrs. WEEKS \ POTTER; Gentlemen Having
been Troubled Ton many wears with the letter OF
san lthctlti, anI spent many harl-earnrh dollar,
was given a iua Of Your CTTICURA. and thank
me good Ike thai.
You may pui this IN the paper and welcome and
may IL no some other poor sutier The same good II
has done me ] am well known here having lived
here almost niirrn years and kept bOar,lrrs for a
living, and sometimes nv heart was sore. thinking
would have Ia give mp altogether with nv sore
hands, and having small family to take care of
hut oh thank God, nv hands are we'll 50 again
return thanks.
l"a.s respectfully,
ELIZABETH BUCKLEY.
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ELIZABETH BUCKLEY.
liitlcton, y II Ma, 80. Is1-

Inc 'tIt',EA RENTpIEs are prepared by Weeks
Potter, Chemists and Druggists. 800 Washington
Street, Boston, aud for sale by all Druggist
Price Of ttIiCtHA, small boxes, 30 cents; large
boxes, sl.OO. RESoLyEST, 81 90 per bottle Ct1I-
cuKA soar, - cents per cake; by mail 80 cents
three cakes. - cents.
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rOt INC, Placed over the centre
OF the nervous forces the
tWIEC - tIfcIplc PIT OF the stomach they fur
- ni5h the ai,sorbents with that
HAcTERS marvellous yItaliZing and
g.. restorative agency. Electric
Nv united with the curative properties OF our own
fragrant Balsams, and Pine For Weak and Sore
Lungs, fapiation Oi the Heart. Painful Ki,lneya
LIVER complaint, Bilious Cole. Weak Stomach and
bowers, kheuInaiism, Neuralgia, and sciatira
lhes are the best remedy IN the world.
Aug Is, 20 m thu& W tlm)iynrm
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Sprrial notirrs,

oh! = !: :; e; ;::3
eased. Do not DELAY
as delays danger
BACK" 3; !; : {:
DrOpsy, Gravel, Diabetes, Brights Disease OF the
Kidneys, and lncOntinence and Retention OF trine,
are cured by Ill NT'S REMEDY. II Is prepared
EXPRESSLY for these Diseases.
Cameron CO., Penn. DriftwOOd Nov. Is. lsIg.
Dear Sir: | may say II NT'S REMEDY has raised
the dead. 1t raised me from the dead for sure, as
and 50 had all the people My friends called in the
priest to prepare me for death, and he also said
was doomed. They all hai me dead, but HI NTS
REMEDY saved me, and am alive today, sound
AMI cured of dropsy. X. W. TRUD DE
From Rev. Z. q. Taylor, d. d. Pastor First BaPt
Church, Providence X. L. Jan. ; 1879
can testify 10 the virtue of HI N1"S REMEDY in
Kidney Diseases from actual trial, having been
greatly benefited by its use Z. G. TAYLOR
HUNTS REMEDY has
I80 been used by Family
u PHYSICIANS for 20 years.
- II has never been
uE - known to fail. II is a
a safe. sure and speedy
cure. II Is purely Nege
hV table. All who use ii
enjoy good health Send
for Pamphlet to WM.
W = y f. CLARKE.
Providence, X. |. Sold by all Druggists.
w26ly-'19
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OGDENsEURG RAILEoAD.-Thc CdltdOHidn
calls the recent decision Of the Supreme
Court in favor Of the lien creditors of the
Vermont Division of the Portland and Os-
densburg road . travesty on Justice 1t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-12-19
SPAWN CURE

Is 4 sure cure for SPAWN, splint curb, callOus,
sweilngs, gals, laneness and all engagements Of
the joints or limbs. 1t will completely remove a
hone SPAWN without clustering causing sore.
II Is also good for man for beast and Is used
full strength, at all times Of the year. with perfect
safety. cure which We are knowing to IS a per-
son who suffered Is years with hip-jOin lameness
and was permanently cured two years ago with
Kendall's SPAWN Cure. Remember claim ii
will cure bone SPAWN and completely remove the
bunch without blisterng