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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14
Good Templars' Union.

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convened IN the methodist EplScopal ohurcn W
waterbury, thursday, May oth, ana was ca''eu
.ooruer NJ halI-past Ten CLOCK A. Ms ny. ,ne
worthy Chiei Iemplar, W. NJ bryant, Oh Notth-
ne'u' Al inc roll call OF lodges all were iouhu 10
DC represented save MOSCOW Nor'h mon'peheI'
l"''niie'u' fluhley anu Woouo"ry iouses'
''no anu oNceleht'y worueu ADDRESS Oh "eico'hc
was uehVereu ny MITE FORREST Oh Waterbury,
wh'ch was responded TO by H. . stanton OF hoX-
oufy' followed ny singing ny inc eholr OIL Ieh-
pe,"nce 'oine iouge oil waterbury Inc repof'e
OIL iooges showed mat there had oeen net IN
crease OF membership IN the lodges represented
above that reported at the prior sessions oil the
Union Mt Waitsiield in February, OF forty-eight,
ana That one lodge-Damond star, OF barre
had been Instituted during the interim Messrs.
Strong, Forbes and Durant were appointed n
committee to report the time and place Of the
nextmeetlng, and Messrs. Plumley aud Batcheldcr
ana Miss Lucy bradshaw committee to report
the advsability OF n change in the manner OF en-
tertainment at the meeting
Inc Union then adjourned to the vestry OF the
congregational church, where dinner had been
PROVIDED ior the visiting members by the nome
louge ana other ciuzens oil Waterbury, Tor when
."eS ueserNe ana receive tne nearly 'nahRs OIL III
'1e 'iS''lng pro'nerS ana sisters Az Tue opening
VI '"e "'eiHuoh SeSSloh tho na'ter ol chahge III
"v "',,"'r VI en'er' ''n'"ch' was oN'en'iVey anu
u"'y "'sc,Sseu ny various "ho"pefS' ana 1t was
n"'nS uoc'ueu '''a' tle iue" vi oasNe' picnic
suo"'u NOT prevail inc co'nh't'ee on the 'oca
uon u, 'he next meeting reported Mon'pener' ~
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14

cinated by this, his latest work The title Of the
book" Locusts and wild Honey is but sng-
gestion OF the charming talks found within its
covers concerning the attractions OF wood, meadow
and stream. "Thepastoral bees" birds speckled
trout, Strawberries and other delightful things
are treated Of In way which holds the attention
Of the reader and sharpens his appetite for knowl-
edge of outdoor life Tho book is one which can
he taken up in moments Of WEAKNESS and will
prove a source Of refreshing to the reader. II Is
handsomely printed and bound, and should find u
welcome in many households. For sale at T.
c. Phinuey's
MooRE Il BAKER, in the legal debating club,
brought suit against h in favor Of A, on prom
issory note Dwinell and Swazey defended 1t
was admitted that G was owing to A n matured
debt and A asking of c additional security,
endorsed TO an accommodation note given by
b to c. A did not give to c more money neither
did he promise specifically to give more time.
Defendants claimed that note held rs security
and 50 could not he recovered Authorities were
very conflicting on this point, but the Supreme
Court Of the United States has decided that this
defence is not good. The court, Joseph A. Wing,
ESD, carefully reviewed the eases cited, aud held
that A could recover, and that would he the case
wheneveran accommodation-no mature-should
beapplied MS securty-not fraudulently -fora pre-
existing debt Clifford the same evening read an
essay on Limitations"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14

PoMFREr.--Mrs. John Keith aud her little girl
had very narrow escape ON Sunday last while
driving down the hill near Mr.. Henry Adams
The horse by some means stumbled and fell in
such way as to turn the wagon just wrong side
up, breaking one shaft and throwing Mrs Keith
and little daughter out. They received terrible
fright, but we have not learned that they were
severely hnr,....Mr. N S. Brooks who has been
away about five years in Massachusetts,, has re-
turned to his farm known as the Metcalf farm on
Bridgewater hill. We notice some very marked
Improvements about the residence Of Hon. Crosby
Miller and son, whose residence is already stu
ated in beautiful grove Of maple willow, pine,
and balsam trees about one-halt mile north of the
Center. The Town Hall has been much repaired
and improved, X. w. Newton is also making
some fine improvements about his barns. Henry
Adams il top-dressing some of his buildings
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14
Fire Record.


IS wArTnAM-G George IIaieck's barn and It's
contents are burned; not insured.
In WEST FERRIsnURdu-A log house occupied
by Ambrose Jerome was burned the other night
IN WAtriNaroRD. Cobb e. Batchelders store
was destroyed by fire Monday morning. Loss
900 Insurance 5000 in stock companies.
IN EAST ALBANY. On Wednesday night Of
last week tho house, barn and sheds belonging to
John Geometry took fire and burned to the ground
In FAIRLEE. A house owned by John A.
Worthen was burned on Friday morning, caused
by defective chimney. Loss $500; no insurance
IN BuRLrNGroN.-The farmhouse Of Eugene
Goodrich some three miles from the city, was
burned on Sunday morning. Much Of the furni-
ture was saved. Insurance $500.
IN Colchester lime kiln of S. II. Weston
in Colchester, near the "high bridge" was
burned, with about two hundred cords Of wood
Saturday afternoon. Loss about 81, 600
In FERRIsnURGH.-A An incondiary fire destroyed
two barns filled with hay, straw and eleven head
of cattle, on Sunday evening belonging to 7
Middlebrool,, of vergennes. Loss $1,000; insured
for $3.50
IN PTrsFoRD-A clearinghouse and SHED
owned by Ross & Pitts, and occupied by JOIN
Houston, was burned on the evening of the 18th
Loss $1,000; insured for 500 Houston los
most Of his furniture. Insured for 5000.
In RuTLASD.-The house of Mrs Farrell ii
Lanyard" village was burned on Thursday
morning, early Insured, ga house owned by
the estate Of Joseph Adams of Fairhaven, situated
on North street in Rutland, occupied by W. II
Palmer was burned Friday morning Insure,
for $500. The fire was incendary.
lN WEST RUTLAND-A fire, caused by de
fective ilue, broke out on the Sth in the house o
Richard Lane entirely consuming his house an,
those of j. L. Mauley, Henry Gorham and Jane
L. Harmon. Three barns, connected with tn
above property, were also burned. There bein,
no fire engine there, one was sent from Rutan,
on special train, or the loss would have bee
much greater Loss from $4,000 to $4,000
insured
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14

CABoT.-Sugaring closed up last week. 1t
pans out about one and half pounds to tree
on an average, and sells from six to seven cents
per pound Hay is being used up closer in
town this Spring than for several years before.
There is perhaps plenty of it, II it was only
equally distributed. ,. Farmers are now busy Mt
their Spring work, Although the snow laid on
late the ground has dried up very fast for the
past week and the roads are as dry as they were
ut the same time last year. Mrs. Mary Spear
Of this town, who has been an inmate of the In
zane Asylum at liattleboro for the past six years
lied the 18th instant. Her remains were brought
To this town and funeral services were held last
sabbath forenoon. Her age was forty-ive years
80. Rev, Mr.. Forrest Of the Methodist church
preached his annual temperance sermon last Sab
bath afternoon ut live o'clock, The sermon was
repetc with statistics and information in regard
10 the manufacture Of alcoholic drinks II was
delivered in his usual energetic and forcible STYLE
and was well received by the audience. The
first excursion of the season from this town was
by twenty ladies going to Montpelier on the It'll
Instant via the Montpelier X Wells River rail
road from Marsh6eld They were a very jolly
company when they left the hotel in this town
aud returned in the same happy mood, and think
they have established one fact certainly that the
ladies can originate and carry out an excursion
without the assistance of the men, All spoke in
the highest terms Of their reception Mt the Ia.
yilion and the splendid dinner prepared for the
occasion. After fine time in Montpelier they
we're treated to a ride home by the railroad, in
an old caboose in the rear of freight train, in
which there were just settees enough placed for
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14

IIARDwiCK. Swallows made their first appear
ance in this vicinity on Saturday the 10th They
are very wecom' visitors, reminding farmers of
the return of the corn planting season. Farm
ers have finished sugaring and are deeply engaged
in their farming operations There are still big
snowdritts remaining on some fields but these
warm melting days must soon complete their re-
duction. Reads are fast settling into fair condi-
ton for travel and business Butter was quoted
here ON Saturday the lowest we ever knew it,
being only ten cents for common to fair grades
Maple sugar sells in small local way Mt from five
tn seven cents per pound in tubs. Potatoes, from
seventy to seventy-fve cents per bushel. The
action of the conference in making change Of
pastors here was n surprise generally to both
church and public, and also somewhat of dis
appointment to Mr.. Lewis, the retiring pastor
The change was no more a surprise than n regret
| to a large circle of his many friends. We feel as
-ured that were n change to be made no better
| or more worthy successor could have been &C.
ected than the new pastor Rev. A. Scribner.
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0hlinarics.

LuMAN RunLrr.--The venerable fathers Of the
town are lcsscned by one more in the death OF
this well known and highly esteemed citizen,
which occurred on Monday evening last, at his
residence on Main street. in the eighty-siNth year
of his age. Mr.. Rubleo was native OF Berkshire,
in Franklin county, but came to Montpelier after
attaining his majority and engaged In the hating
business with the late Erastus Watrous, Esq.
This business, and subsequently the manufacture
of gloves, he followed for many years first In
company with Mr. Watrous, and afterwards with
younger brother, Norman. In recalling the
business men of Montpelier Of that carly day,
Mr. Rublee often remarked, before his death,
that only one Of his associates was still living
the Hon Daniel Baldwin. In 1916 he removed
to New Haven, Addison county, where he fol-
lowed farming for nine or ten years. At the
close Of this period he returned to Montpelier,
where the last twenty-five years Of his life
have been spent in comparative retirement, and
for the most part in feeble health. Mr.. Rublee
first married n sister OF tho late Silas Burbank,
and among his children were the late DIR. c. M.
Rublee, and Eliza, who survives her father and
who has been the faithful guardian and comforter
Of his declining life, During his soiourn in New
Haven ho married second tme-a Miss Smith,
who died before his return to Montpelier. Dur
ing the noted revival in Montpelier, under the
labors Of Mr.. Burchard, Mr., Rublee with his wife,
made profession Of religion and united with
Bethany church, and all his subsequent walk has
attested the sincerity Of the profession he then
made. Modest and retiring in manner, faithful
and true as husband father, friend, without
malice and free from guile he pursued the even
tenor of his life, and his end was peace
T1FRoN II UrAru.-This Young lad, eighteen
years of ACE. who was sent here from the Reform
School in Februarv. in a weak and n wasted com
dition. died on Monday morning early. Mt the
home of George l., Story, where he had been cared
for since his arrival Ills sickness and death have
excited the sympathy of many of our people. and
made them righteously indignant towards an in
stitution which thus charitably % rid itself Of
this boy when he was so IN as to be n fit subject
for tender care. But word AS to the lads early
life uis mother died when he was very vouno
leaving him to the tender mercies of his grand
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14

SUICIDE IN BARRE,-On Monday morning the
people of Barre were astounded by the report
that Mr.. Dennis Britton, farmer residing ON the
West Hill, had committed suicide by hanging
The circumstances were substantially as follows:
On Monday morning Mr.. Brtton arose apparently
in good health and spirits. After breakfast he
went out into the field to work as usual. About
nine o'clock he and his hired man returned to the
house. MIR. Brtton, having ordered the hired
man to do II certain piece Of work, was seen to 90
into the shed and then to enter the barn with a
leading-line. Having completed the work, the
hired man went into the house for Mr.. Brtton,
but not finding him there, went IN the barn and
found him suspended by the line from the high
beams; life was already extinct. No cause is
known for this singular act. lie was seventy-Six
years old, and leaves n wife, but no children lie
was u forehanded and thrifty farmer, and was one
of the old residents of the place
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14

A SAD CASE or DRowNING-The body Of Mr.
Lyman II. Walker, Of Claremont, n. H., was
found on Sunday last in the Connecticut River,
near the mouth Of OK Brook, in North Charles
town, n, II. Mr.. Walker was younger brother
of Mr.. Willard C. Walker the well known milk
man of this place, with whom the former had
lived for the past four years but left this Spring
to look at n farm in Aeworth, for which he was
negotiating IL seems he left the house of another
brother who resides in Claremont, ON Tuesday,
the 10Th, To purchase a house, taking with him
$50 in money Not returning when expected,
the family became uneasy about him, aud COM
menced n search W. G, Walker received tele-
gram ON Friday asking II he had been in Mont
peer and replied that he had not been seen
here. This increased their uneasiness, and the
search was continued until the body was found
Appearances indicate that he attempted To eros,
tn the east side Of the brook near Acworth, prob
ably for the purpose of procuring boat to eros,
the liver, aud slipped from stick of timber upon
which he stepped, and being unable To swim, wa'
drowned, His remains we're found In u smal
eddy made by the action Of the water Ills cloth
ing, money, watch aud other yaluables were IN
disturbed and his body WAS but slightly decom
| posed. The funeral occurred on Monday, Mr.
W. g. Walker having gone down to attend 1t
Young Walker WAS twenty-seven years of az,
and was u frugal, industrious and tempemt
young man, aud had acquired quite II handsome
competence lie was well known In this vicinity
where he had many friends.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14

PROBATE CouRr.-The following business was
transacted by the rrobae Court for the District OF
Washington during the two weeks ending May
18th, 1879 April 29th-J. II, Carpenters estate,
administration account allowed and assignment
made, April 30th-Orn Pitkin's estate will re-
ferred for probate to May 18TH May lst--Eugene
A. Gould's guardianship guardian account al-
lowed May Gth-Adelaide NJ. Farrar's estate, G,
j. Gleason, administrator; Clarissa lleaton guar
danship, guardian account allowed. May eth
IL c. and 7. X. Gray's guardianship application
for license to sell real estate referred to May 3st
May Sth-S. c. Turner's estate, administration
account referred to May 30th. May oth--Emero
Taylor's estate, T. H. Atherton, executor, A. n
Atherton and William NJ. Wade, appraisers and
commissioners. May 10th-Thomas Hutchinson
estate, administration account allowed and decree
made, d. &. Kemp, trustee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14

New lNvENrION-W Waterproof collars and cuffs
made from celluloid. We wish to call the atten-
tion 81 the gentlemen who study economy and
neatness to n few features Of these goods. The
interior Is linen, the exterior celluloid the union
Of these combines the strength of linen with the
waterproof qualities of celuoid. They will not
fray ON edges and are perspirltion proof. The
expense of washing is saved II the goods are
soiIed simply wipe them off with soap and water.
Just the thing for hot weather. Cuffs, fifty cents
turn-down collars, thirty-eight cents; standing
collars, twenty-five cents; sent by mail on receip
of price by j. g. Morrison, Barre, Vt, who sell
You goods for cash at bottom prices
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14

TUNBRIDGE The fifth anniversary of the mar
rage of Mr.. and Mrs. Houston was recently cele-
brated at the residence Of David Grant. The
gifts were very nice, and were presented to the
happy couple by the Rev. George Severance, the
responses being by Rev. George Osgood. Ct. Mrs.
o. p, Cilley, very charitable and worthy lady,
died last week The funeral took place at her
residence, where a large number of friends met
to pay their last respects to one they much es-
tened In about a week Warren Tenney, a
young man who had resided in the same family
for long time, died. His funeral was held at the
Congregational church his remains were taken to
Royalton for burial The lawsuit State u.s.
Frank Brougton, for disturbing prayer-meetings
resulted in the disagreement of the jury-four fol
conviction and two for acquittal. Colonel Pingre6
for Broughton; Squire Lamb for the state.
Miss May Kenrick is to teach the school at th'
Center and Mrs. Garlic Smith in No. 10, and Mis-,
Bessie Lyman in the Spring district.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14

MARsHrIFLD. The heather has been very
warm for this time of year, the thermometer regis
tering above ninety degrees several days. A
six-year-old son of Corodon Smith had his hand
badly crushed by running against a stone while
riding on an OK sled. Isn't our village getting
rather unruly? Quite a number of affairs have
occurred within the last twoor three weeks which
are disgraceful in the extreme to all parties con.
cerned. Parties who didn't 60 to the Congre-
gational church last Sunday afternoon missed a
very pleasant time in the shape of a concert by
the Sunday-school.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14


LAKE MONSTER a sure thing this time,
for "three reputable men of st. Adams saw it,
The Messenger tells it thus ON Friday afternoon
while three men were fishing west of ST. Adams
shore, they heard great agitation Of the water
at a distance, aud on looking towards Butler
Island they discovered that the water was dashed
into a foam dead calm was prevailing, there
being not 81 much as ripple on the water any
where else, At first they thought this might
have been caused by "a school of fish coming Ia
the surface, but this rational suppostion was soon
dispelled The agitation increased aud in a mo-
ment the water was thrown to IN estimated
height Of thirty or forty feet In the midst of il
they discovered u dark object Of considerable
bulk, which would rise 10 the height of ten or fif
teen feet for a minute or two and then go down
and come mp again. They pulled for the spot ~
fast rs they could, but before they got neal
enough to get any distinct outline Of the object
1t dove out Of sight and the water soon becam,
placid. The appearance, however, had continued
for some ten minutes and il impressed each be
holder alike What it was they do not preten(
10 say, but that 1t was something one or two fee
| in diameter and at least ten or twelve feet long
and alive and active and powerful, they pos
itiyely know.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14

SEMINARY IIiII.-The lecture room where the
lyceums are held was crowded last Friday
night and II very interesting programme was
gone through with. Prayer, followed by song
by Miss Bishop; Question, Resolved, that more
injury is derived from the ballroom than from
novel reading, Affirmative, Emma c. Poland,
Mr.. Gary negative, Ida Hanson, Mr. Barney
An interesting paper was then read by Misses
Clark and Putnam; piano Duet by Mr. IIadley
and Miss Clark Mr.. William Jackson also
fWored the audience with fine performance ON
the harmonica The Juniors and Middlers met
last week 10 see about having supper sometime
during the last week of the school. Mrs
Southworths German class intend having a re-
ception next Thursday evening The Methodist
sociable is to he held in the clearinghouse next
Friday afternoon and evening until eight o'clock,
when Professor SOuthworth will give lecture
entitled THE Deliyemnce Of leyden" There
| will also be music, etc. ...Sx or eight Of the
young men treated themselves aud ladies to a
ride last Saturday afternoon Examination.
occur Thursday and Friday of this week
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice having placed
In his hands by East India missionary the formula of
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy and permanent
sure OF consumption, bronchitis, eatarrh, asthma and
AL throat and lung affections, also positive and radical
cure for nervous debility and all nervous complaints after
having tested its wonderful curative powers In thousands
of has felt 1t his duty to make it known to his suffer-
Ing fellows Acuatei by this motive and a desire re-
lieve human suffering will send free Of charge, To all who
desire IT, this recipe with full directions for preparing and
using, in German French. or English. Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp, manning this paper W. W. sherar
lis Powers Block, Rochester, y. ~. 37-sseow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-05-14

In Probate Court held Montpelier in said District on
the 81 day Of May, \. H. 1879
Z. G.. Crusseit, Administrator Of the estate Of Cad
Crossett late OF paXhury, In said District deceased pre-
sents his administration account for examination and al
owance, and makes application for decree OF dis
irbution and partition OF the estate OF said deceased.
WheIeupon, II IL ordered by said Court, that said
count and said application be referred To session there
Of to be held at the Probate Oce In said Montpelier
the 23i day Of May, A. D. 1879, for hearing and decis
ion thereon And IL Is further ordered that notice be
given TO all persons Interested by publication Of the
three weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman State
journal, newspaper published at Montpelier previous
said time appointed or hearing that they may appear at said
time and place and show any they may have why
said account should be allowed and decree made
s6-ss HARVEY TILDFN. JuAse.
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ABIGAIL PARSONS ESTATE,

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In Probate Court, held at Randolph, within and for said
District, on the 18Th day Of May. \. u. 1873:
An instrument pnrportng to be the last VIII and Testa
nent OF Abigail Parsons late Of wiamstown in sad Dis
ct deceased being presented o the Court by Charlotte
Ellis, the Executrix therein named, for probate II Is
dered ny said Court that all persons concerned therein be
notified To appear at session Of said Court to be held at
the Probate ohce in Randolph, on the 81 day OF June
y d. 1873 and show cause they may have, against
the probate Of said VIII for which purpose It IA further
dered that copy OF the record Of this order he published
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Vermont Waterman &
state Journal printed at Montpelier previous said time
appointed for hearing. by the Cour-Attest,
S7-sA WILLIAM II. NICHOLS Judge