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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

PoMFREr.-Mr Remeia, who has occupied the
pulpit of the Congregational society for a few
weeks is to be away the next two weeks at his home
in Middlebury D." Jack Frost :" paid a visit to
the corn-feds in this section last Saturday night
The dark, gloomy condition of the corn next day
revealed the fact that Jack stayed late and
pressed his suit rather hard. The Universalsts
are trying to raise some funds for their church.
E. We have been informed that Mr. S. S. Brooks,
of Royalton, has COW which makes two and one
half pounds of butter per day, and he wants to
know il we Jersey men" can beat that We
would ask il his COW was MIXED the day previous
to making the two and half pounds. To
answer several inquiries we would be glad to say
to the public generally, that l.. J. x J. W. Page
are prepared to furnish sheet music, music books,
and all kinds Of musical literature at short notice
and at the lowest market prices Try them. ..
Messrs Z. Bug of Colorado and James Crow of
New England are doing their level best to get
the control of the potatoes and corn in this vcin-
ity. People think generally that they will sue
ceed.. Mr.. Homer Vail OF this place, while
fishing in Canada, recently caught trout which
weighed five pounds. Who comes next?
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

WILLIAMsrowN.-last Sunday was children's
day at the Methodist house, and the programme
was, in every way, such as to entertain, instruct
and do good, not only to the large number of
children present, but also those Of mature years
In the morning, the wife of the Rev. Mr. Bartlett
addressed the children in very interesting man
ner. basing her remarks upon the first Psalm,
questioning and drawing answers from the chill
dren. The Sabbath-school concert in the afternoon
was largely attended and successfully carried
ont. The Rotations well delivered, the SEN
timent OF all being very appropriate to the occa-
sion. There was praise meeting Mt five o'clock
and thus ended day that will long be remem-
bered by the children. The beautiful and tasty
decoration Of the church, by the ladies under the
supervision of Mrs. Bartlett deserves especial
notice. Stereoscopic views Of the interior of the
church were taken Monday by the Barre artist
-. The Rev L. T.. lIerrick Of Chelsea preached
at the Congregational church last Sunday. The
attendance at the county conference last week
was rather light, because OF the wet weather,
but such as attended were well repaid. The es-
say: 1.-The relation of the pulpit and the church
to the choir" by Rev W. s. Blaisdell, was full Of
good ideas and was especially interesting because
of its being subject that affects all churches in
a greater or less degree
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

WEST RANDoLrH.--E. j. Pitkin has quit the
meat-market business, and is TO be In the employ
of A. ii. Beedle the rest OF the season. e.. Mrs
Lille is completing anew house on School street
and considerable building and repairing and i'm
provements in general are going on in the village
g.. Dr. X. g. Marston has moved his sash aud
blind storehouse the railroad and rested 1t
between + Saisburys furniture store and Soper's
marble shop -. Last Sunday was the twenty
first anniversary of Rev. r. j. Taylor's entrance
upon the ministry. lie is now officiating at the St
Johns church. :. Mr. Charles Slack and family,
who have beenin Louisiana for about seven years,
have returned and are stopping with his father,
j. L. Slack. Acadie Lodge Independent Order
of Good Templars are prospering finely; they
have completed their new hall in Stewards block
on Main street, in very pleasant aud con-
venient location for the lodge, and we understand
it is to be their permanent home; II Is beautifully
finished and fitted up, and is probably the pref
test hall controlled exclusively by Good Iemplars
that there is In the state, and they are deserving
Of it, The financial affairs Of the lodge are ON
very encouraging ground and they are receiving
new members quite often, having recently in
itiated nine in one evening. "a Mr. Wedgewood
from East Bethel has purchased the G. T. Wood
building, which is now occupied by Frank Sails
bury as furniture store. lie pays 81, 1856 for it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

IIARDwicK.-E z. Boardman, Esq who some
time since suffered Il slight apoplectic attack is
now confined TO his bed and considered TO be in a
critical condition. lie recovered from his first
attack 10 walk or ride out to limited ex-
tent hut recurrence Of the trouble has again
Frustrated him. .lIardwick Library Assoca-
ton must be In a f0iriShilg condition IL we Judge
by the interest In It's success and welfare mani
Tested by the membership Two attempts To
transact the business of the annual meeting have
failed for lack of quorum (one-fourth Of regis
tered members) and the third occurs Tuesday
evening of the present week. Shall the organizi-
tion be kept up? Is pertinent question for It's
members TO determine. DIR. 5. G. Sowes (eoleo-
tic has located in practice at this place. lie is
young physician, from Glover, and comes well
recommended. H. q. Sweedfoger; proprietor Of
llardwick mills has purchased the old shop and
mill site, adjoining the grst mill, of Judevne
lie will doubtless fit up the shop for a dwelling,
or use II rs a storehOuse for his milling business
.. The ordinance Of baptism was administered
by Elder Smith (Adyentl to four persons ON sun
day, the Sth, Again, for the second successive
year. the farmers are In sore alliction from seri-
Gus damage 10 their prospects by the killing
frosts Of the Sth and 9Th, This visitation came
only one day later than last year Corn, potatoes
and tender vegetation generally are seriously
damaged Fruit in some localities, especially in
low lands, must be greatly injured or destroyed
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Religious Intelligence.

EAST HARDwicK.-T Three persons we're admitted
into the Congregational church upon profession
Of faith at the last communion, June LIST.
0RANGE-Rev. J. L. Harrington, acting pastor
has received and accepted n cali from the churcl
in East Dorset lie will close his labors at Or
ange the LIST Of July.
ST.. JohNsBuRY.-Rev. S. L. Bates, OF wolcott,
preached at the North church Sabbath morning
the list inst, and in the evening gave an interest
ing talk about missionary life and work in Ceylon
where he was formerly missionary.
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Wire Record.

In LINcorN.-A farmhouse at Lincoln owned
by l.. F. Benton of Bristol, was burned on Friday.
Loss 81 900
In RUTLAND-The dwelling-house of Patrick
Waters on Green street, was destroyed by fire the
other morning.
IN VERSoN.-A large barn with shed and its
contents, belonging to F, l.. Brown OF Vernon,
were burned at that place on the 4th Loss up
ward of $1,000; insurance $1,000
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

WICKED FOR GLERGYMES.-" believe it to be
all wrong and even wicked for cergymen or other
public men to be led into giving testimonials to
quack doctors or vile stuffs called medicines but
when really meritorous article is made up of
common valuable remedies known to ALL and that
all physicians use and trust in daily, we should
freely commend it. | therefore cheerfuly and
heartily commend Hop Bitters for the good they
have done me and my friends, firmly believing
they have no equal for family use, | will not be
without them" Rev, Washington, d. c.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

BRADFORD Mr. Elliott exchanged with
Rev. Mr.. Pratt, of Orfordyile, N H., last Sab.
bath. MIR. Pratt was met with a full house, and
was very much liked. DIR. IIemon from Bos
ton, who is stopping in the place for short time
is meeting with much success, ..,.. Saturday
June It'll, snow on the mountains in New Hamp
shire, making the trees look like the past Winter
80. Orange county court in session, and many o
the Bradford boysare doing good deal of fish
ing over in New Hampshire, at the present time
an account Of two groceries that are complained
OF for selling beer and cider. The social as
semby that the young people got up on the even
ing OF the annual June drill of the Bradfor,
Guards, was very well attended, Colonel Peel
and Quartermaster Kingsley were present.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

Music TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
On the LIST, Cd and ID days of July next, a meet
ing Of the most prominent music teachers from all
parts of the United States will be held at Gin
cinnati. Able essays, and the best of music will
be delivered including two concerts by Thomas
orchestra and one organ concert. Mr.. N. IL.
Thompson, of Burlington, is vice-presdent Of the
association for Vermont
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

OBITUARY Hon Henry i. James died at Water
bury, ON the 9th inst aged nearly eighty-seven
years Born in Brimheld, Mass, October 18th,
mont studied law at Montpelier and was admitted
10 the bar of Washington county in 1871 lie
commenced practice at Waterbury in the same
year and very soon won the confidence and re-
spect of the people lie was postmaster Of Water
bury from 1920 until 1880; councillor from 1880
until 1895; member Of Congress for the old Fifth
District from 1885 to 1887; State Treasurer from
sOrs in 1913, and Representative of Waterbury in
the legislature Of 1850. Exceedingly modest and
moderate, he was a pure man and Of an excellent
judgment, faithful in the discharge Of every duty,
and always exercised good influence over all
who knew him Ills wife, a daughter of ex-Gov-
ernor Butler OF Waterbury, survives, at the age
of eighty years DIR. Henry James, their son,
who WAS a surgeon of very high repute in the
Third Vermont Regiment during the war OF the
rebellion, perpetuates the honorable and honored
family name in Waterbury. The James family IL
u very ancient one, of Norman or French origin,
| II member Of II having been high In rank and
honor in A. d. lioi' The progenitor Of the
| American branch of the family was William
James, who was born In Essex, England, about
| 1910 came to this country in 1857, and became
| an influential member In the New Haven Conn.
Colony. Solomon father Of Henry f., settled in
Calais, VI and died there In 1872 His descend
ants are numerous. Jonathan James, the grand
father Of Henry r., married a granddaughter Of
| William bradford, Governor Of Plymouth Colony
The family seems 10 have been honored in many
generations.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

BARRE.-The diphtheria that has prevailed so
is abated in this village at present cases,
and all old ones are improving. The frost last
Saturday night was somewhat severe on young
tomatoes, corn and other growing plants Many
matron was cross because her posies were
spoiled, At the Methodist church last Sunday
was observed as ohildren's Sunday. In the fore
noon there was sermon for the children Tho
afternoon was devoted 10 singing and speaking
by the little girls. The pulpit was decked with
choice flowers, Leon Salter who was bitten by
Carl Halls dog some time ago Is able 10 attend
school. There are six vacant seats in school
caused by diphtheria -. The blanchard and
Bancroft children who have had the diphtheria
are getting along as well as could he expected No
new cases. Last week johnson Easterbrooks and
John Hill caught two hundred and three small
trout In Groton. Mr.. benjamin Willie died in
South Barre, June 18th, aged about eighty years.
MIR. Willie had been great sufferer from cancer
ON his face.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

TuSBRIDGE.-'The family of Deacon Kilburn are
dangerously sick with the diphthera. They have
lost one with the dreaded disease, and still no pre-
caution is taken to prevent its spreading. The
frosts of Saturday night killed corn and potatoes
so it will be necessary to repant. Theselectmen
are looking up soldiers graves that have no grave
stones and all are requested to report to them
all knowledge they may have in regard to the
matter. We understand they have found several
already, Harry Chapman is quite sick with
rheumatism, and has been out of the store for a
number OF weeks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11
Seminary Hill.

The hill presents lively appearance Just now,
as the visitors come to attend Commencement
exercises.
Last Friday evening occurred the regular re-
ception to the graduating class, which was very
pleasant affair 10 those who were fortunate enough
TO be Seniors, or to receive an invitation.
The annual sermon by the principal. Rev. j. II.
Southworth, was preached last Sunday. The text
chosen from Mark xiii II was tho basis Of APP
propriate remarks, and the singing by the Sem
mary double quartette was fine.
Monday and Tuesday were devoted mostly to
oral examinations, with large attendance Of
visitors.
On Monday evening, Professor Southworth
very kindly gave supper to the Mdders and
Juniors, which was highly appreciated by them.
The committee are hard Mt work trimming the
chapel, and the stage will be decorated by n large
show Of flowers, and some new designs.
Tho Esthetic lecture last evening by Rev. J. o.
Peck, ID. D., Of Brooklyn. was well attended, and
very interesting. Subject, Individuality
Thyself"
The vocal Duet by Misses Bishop and Clark
was good, and the piano solos by Misses Stevens
and Jones were well executed
This afternoon the class tree exercises take
place. and prize speaking this evening. To-mor-
row afternoon occur the exercises OF the gradu-
ating class.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

Observation-Disclosures nearly week OF much
needed rain the weather took n sudden change
on Friday night and ON Saturday forenoon snow
fell in several places. Our people have been
entertained and instructed for the past week by a
course of scientific lectures by Dr. Jay W. Pardo,
beginning with free temperance lecture Sunday
night at the Union church. Dr. Pardo isn't one
who can talk on temperance and not say any
thing for against it, but is wide-awake
,corker and held the closest attention of his audi
ence for an hour and half. Wherever he goes
he deserves full houses, and we trust he will
get them
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

In Berlin, June 3. EDWARD GLEASON. aged IS years.
In Mlddlesex June 6, ALMA SHERMAN aged IS years
In South Barre, June S. BENJAMIN b. WILEY aged
80 years.
In Barre, May 81 OTIS FRENCH aged 50 years. A SOL
der In the OF lsl2.
In Midilesex, June 4, Myrtle l.. HQWIESoS, daugh-
ter OF X. L. Howieson aged u years and months.
In South Barre May TO- OF putrid diphheria, CHARLIE
ALBERT, oldest son of Martin and Emma blanchard
aged years and days Also, May Is, of diphtheria
WALTER BURNlAM BLANCHARD, aged years, 10
months and q DAYS Lrrovdence papers please copyl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-06-11

GODDARD SEMINARY commencement ex.
ercises of this iIourshing institution begin the
22d, and are rs follows: Sunday, June 22d-Ser.
mon before the Graduating Class, at fifteen min.
utes past one o'clock +, NJ, Rev W. h. Shpman
A. NJ, College Hill, Mass Monday, June %
Morning and afternoon, oral examinations even.
ing at half-past seven, rhetorical exercises Of
Junior Glass. Tuesday, June 2i-Morning, ora
examinations; Alumni exercises at two O'Clock
p NJ; Grafton, James L. Riley, A. b., Plattsburgh
n Y; essay, Mrs. Norman T. Wood, South
Woodstock; evening, Mt half-past seven, prz,
speaking by Seniors and Juniors. Wednesday
June 2j-At ten o'clock A, NJ, graduating exer
csesi attwor. NJ, annual address, by Rev. Ienr.
Blanchard, Worcester, Mass. poem, Charles J
Hubbard, Barre; evening, reception OF teacher
and class
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tells the first bottle has done my daughter
great deal of good her food does not distress her
does she suffer from that erreme tired feeling which she
did before taking Hoods sarsaparla." second bottle
effected No other preparation contains such con-
centraiion of vitzng, enrchng purifying and nvigora
ing properties Hoods sarsaparia. Try bottle. Sold
by druggists Hoods Cook Book free by G. |. HOOP
Il Co.. Lowell, Mass.
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MoRETowN.-We had a very damaging frost
last Saturday night, which was very destructive
to growing crops and garden vegetables. -. Po-
tato bugs are on hand in | rye numbers this
Spring. Mr.. George Evans is building a ver-
andah to his house and otherwise repairing it.
Mr.. Hiram Hathaway is putting on an addition to
his barn. The rains the past week have i'm
proved the looks of grass very much Before the
rains farmers were predicting that they would
hay this season.
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Personal.


FREDERICK BILLINGS Of Woodstock, has sub
scribed 500 for the Bennington monument.
REV. II. NJ. HARRIS, Of the Universallst churcl
ut Brattleboro, has resigned his charge there.
DIR. d. w. PUTNAM Of Morrsville, the oldes
practlcng physician in the county, died on tn,
9Th instant.
A. A. EARLE Of the Citizen, who is on Euro
pean tour, Is furnishing some very Farley letters
for his paper.
JUDGE SARGENT OF Lincoln, who died on Sat
urday, May 3lst after long illness, was side
Judge for two years, and has represented his town
in the legislature and held several other offices Of
trust and honor.
PROFESSOR FARRANp N. BENEDICT, formerly
of the University Of Vermont, is failing with
chronic dyspepsia Mt his home in New Jersey, and
his friends have serious fears that he will not re-
cover. Ills age is seventy-six.
SENATOR EDMuSDs babe goodbye to his friends
in the Senate Monday and left for Now York,
whence he was to sail Tuesday, with his family,
on the steamship "Partha," for England, to gain
much needed rest and recreation.
WE are pleased to observe that our townsman,
Colonel II. d. Hopkins, is able to resume his popu
lar correspondence for the Boston journal
Deming's" letters have always been perused
with interest by vermonters wherever dispersed,
and we congratulate the journal, its readers and
Colonel Hopkins upon their resumption.
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HANNAH JONES, ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier In said District on
the 9th day Of May, A. ID. 1879
CLARK King, Executor Of the estate OF Hannah JOINS
late OF Montpelier, In said District deceased presents
his administration account for examination and allow
ance, and makes application for decree Of dlslri-
button and partition OF the estate OF aaid deceased,
whereupon i is ordered BY said Court, that said ae-
and application be referred to session there
Of 10 be held the Probate Office IN said Montpelier, on
the ath day OF June, A. H. 1873, for hearing and dels-
ion thereon further ordered that notice hereof be
given To all persons interested by publication OF me same
three weeks the Vermont Watchman State
Journal newspaper published at Montpelier, previous 70
said time appointed for hearing that they may appear at said
time and place and they may have, why
said account should not be allowed aud such decree made
ss-sl by inc HARVEY TILDES, Judge.
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WESLEY DoDGE's ESTATE.

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court foF District Of Washington, Commission
10 receive, examine and adjust all claims and demands
of all persons against the estate OF Wesley Dodge late of
Barre, in said District deceased, and all claims exhibited
in Offset thereto hereby give notice that we will meet for
the purposes aforesaid the Office OF W. a. BOyce, In
Barre the 2t day Of June and st day Of September
next from two o'clock until four o'clock NJ, each Of sad
days, and that six months from the 9TH day OF April 4
u. 1873 the time limited by said Court for said creditors
to present their claims to for examination and allowance.
| W. INGALLS,, co,,,nssopers
| s9-sl WILLIAM FARwELL, COMMISSIONER
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SILAs MEAD,s ESTATE.

- STATE OF VERMONT, District OF Washington, So
In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in said District
the 10th day of june A. ID. 1873;
Orlando Knapp and Augustus W Mead, heirs OF persons
Interested In the estate Of slas Mead late Of Mddesex, In
said District deceased make application for decree of
distribution and partition Of the reveron Of dover In the
estate said deceased. WhecupOn Is ordered by said
Court that said application be referred 10 session Thereof
To be held at the Probate oce in said Montpelier on the
17h day June, A. D. 1873, for hearing and decision
thereon and is further ordere that notice hereof b.
given all persons interested by publication OF the
three weeks successvey the Vermont Waterman state
Journal newspaper published at Montpelier previous TO
said appointed for hearing that they may appear at
said time and place and show cause, they may have
why such decree should not be made.
By the Court.-Attest,
el-e3 y. A. CHASE, Register.
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GRoToS. Dlphthera has again made Its ap-
pearance in this town. A child Of Merrill WEIGH
is very sick with it at present. also child of MIR
Kdder is down with the same complaint 80. A
team belonging to John Hood, hitched in front Of
the harness shop, became frightened and broke
away, and ran up the road, tipping the buggy
over, which was new one, and completely de-
molishing it. The horse was badly cut at the
ankle
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John RoBINsoN's ESTATE.

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District OF Washington Commission
ers receive examine and adjust all clama and demands
Of all persons against the estate of John Robinson, late
OF Cabot, in SAID District, deceased, and all claims
hibie in Offset thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet purposes aforesaid the office OF j. T. Lam
SON In Cabot 2st day of June and nth day of De-
ceniber next from o'clock until Ave o'clock p NJ
of said days and that six months from the 2b day OF
April A. d. ls9, Il the tine limited by said Court for said
creditors TO present their claims to US for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Cabot, this 22d day Of May, A. d. 1879.
ss-sl T. W. HARRINGTON. COMMISSIONER
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BENNINGTON TROUBLES. -Because of trouble
with his fourth and recently married young wife,
Benajah Potter of bennington gashed his leg
terribly with suicidal intent, Saturday. james
Morrssey and John Mcclure are in Jail for
riotous conduct on a recent Sunday, and Charles
H. Cole is in Jail for assaulting Charles T. Potter
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A LFRED LAMBERToN.s ESTATE,

The undersigned having naDpoined By the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Washington Commission
all persons against the estate OF Aimed Lamheon, late OF
Marshheld. said District deceased and all claims OK
hbited In Offset thereto hereby give notice that we Will meet
for the purposes aforesaid, at the late residence OF the de-
ceased In said Marshed the ahth day OF June and 10Th
day Of November next from nine o'clock NJ until nve
o'clock each OF said days. and that six months from
the 10th day Of May, A. D. 1873 Is the time limited by aid
Court for said creditors to present their claims to us for ex-
animation and allowance.
Dated Marshneld this 96h day OF May, A. d. 1879.
s9-ql GEORGE A, GILMAN, COMMISSIONER