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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

HOLDING WirE.-An exchange is responsible
for the following: o. D. Gordon, of Newark,
married a seventeen-years-old girl clandestinely
and found matrimony rather rough road. The
day after the marriage the girls father returned
from Canada, and, learning what had been done
was exceedingly wroth The next morning he
went to Gordon and demanded his girl. Gordon
informed him that she was his wife, and pro
duced a revolver to defend his possession. The
rate parent crowded in and told the girl to &C
home with him. when she put on her things and
complied Gordon then got a writ and re-
covered possession Of his wife and is now living
with her.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

y rTAIT OF VERNON, DIsfT0t Of WAshlngiOn,
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, said District,
the 2lst day OF Dec amber. A. ID. ISIS
Truman g. kelton Administrator OF the Of Jacob
Rich late of East Montpelier in said District deceased pre-
his administration account for examination and al
lowance and makes application for a decree OF dsri-
button and partition OF the estate Of said deceased Where
upon It Is ordered by said Court that said account aud
said application be referred TO session thereof to be
held al the Probate ONCE. In said Montpelier. the
18Th day Of January A D. 1873 for hearing and decision
thereon; and, u further ordered that notice hereof be
given all persons Interested, by publication of the
three weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman State
Journal. newspaper published at Montpelier. previous
said time appointed for hearing that they may appear
said time and place and show n any they may have.
why said should not be allowed and decree
made. by the Couft-Attest,
6I-6g HARVEY TIlDEN, Judge.
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RIoHARp 5. CURRIERS' ESTATE.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier In and Tor said
District, on tbs 9Th day Of January A. ID. 1879
Fanny b. Currer, ENecntriN of the last will and
OF Richard H. Currier late OF Barre, sad District
deceased, makes application TO said Court for license 10
sell all Of the real estate OF said deceased situated In said
State Of Vermont tot About one hundred land
Orange In the county OF Oange about sixteen hundred
acres of land In Marshhed In the county OF Washington
both quantities decreed u said Executrx by Court OF
Chancery holden In the county OF Caledonia also certain
PIECES OF land In Wamsown, In said county OF orange
and all other lands belonging the OF said deceased
representing that the sale thereof would be beneficial 70 the
deyisee and eeatee os said deceased and those utter
sted IN his estate. Whereupon, Is ordered hy said
Court that said application be referred 10 session thereof
10 be held at the Probate ONCE In said Montpeier on the
2sth day OF January A. d. 1873 for hearing and decision
thereon and Il further ordered that all persons inter
sted be notified hereof hy publication OF notice Of said
application and order thereon three weeks successfully In
the Vermont watchman stale Journal, newspaper pub
shed Montpelier and which efculAtes In the neighbor
hood those Interested before said time OF hearing, that
they may appear al said tiIie and place and, II they
cause ohlectt thereto.
BY the Coart.-Attest,
Ss-T Ma. CHASE, Register,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

HORACE w. TABOR, the newly elected Lieuten-
ant-Goyernor OF Colorado, was born and educated
till OF age in Holland this state He went in 1855
to Kansas, participated in all the troubles with
the border ruilans, and was a member of the first
legislature. His grandfather, Lemuel Tabor, was
one of the first settlers in Topsham built the first
saw mill there in 1884 and was town clerk thirty
three out of thirty-iour successive years. His
mother was q sister of the late Micah Ferrin OF
Holland, and his oldest brother Lemuel K. Tabor,
was the representative from Holland In the legis-
ature just adjourned. lie IL the cousin of DIR.
Ferrin, of Essex Junction, and Of Rev. c. t. Fer
rim, of plaintield
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08
Sunshine ys. MoOnshine.
In last weeks issue Of the wAronMAN appeared
the following item.

In last weeks issue Of the wArcHMAN appeared
the following item;
"h altogether likely that many Of our readers will be
solicited to subscribe for stock In the called Sunshine
Mining Company" OF Colorado This company, tis under
stood look for most Of s stockholders In Vermont. We
good grounds for advising people let severely
alone and don't think they will regret having taken this
course"
Since the publication of the above we have been
In receipt OF several communications asking for
our authority for making this insinuation. And
It has been suggested by certain newspaper
with courtesy entirely characteristic, that II was
made because of some supposed antipathy held
by us against certain promoters OF the scheme. II
is entirely unnecessary for us to assure our
readers that this paper is not conducted upon any
such principle. We perfectly justified in
saying what we did, and should have been salts
fed to have let the matter pass thus had not
further proof been demanded We give IL:
Among the pioneer miners Of Colorado was Mr..
Charles r. Sabin, highly respected citizen Of
this place, who represented Montpelier in the
legislature Of two years ago. Mr.. sabin is largely
acquainted with the mining property Of that state,
and is terms of intimacy with many Of its
leading citizens. short time ago II was pro-
posed to hold reunion Of these older miners at
some point within that state Mr. Sabns letter
Of invitation came from a gentleman who holds
high official position, and who is a resident Of the
Sunshine district. lie Is in addition mining ex-
pert of known ability and integrity. The letter
was personal one, and in it the writer depre-
Gates the numerous mushroom mining schemes
which have been developed, by which Eastern
people have been swindled, and general discredt
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

ACCIDENT TO Mrs. MoLLoY,-Mrs, Emma
Molloy recently met with a serious accident while
stepping from railway train in London, falling
upon the icy pavement and inficting injuries
which rendered her condition critical for several
days. She is now recovering and expects to be
able to resume work soon
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08
Poverty and Suffering.

Twas dragged down with debt poverty and suffering
for years caused by sick family and large bills for doctor
ing, which did them good completely dlscour-
aged until ago. by the advice Of pastor pro-
cured Hop Bers and commenced their use, and In
month we all well, and Of us have sick
day slnce and want say to all poor you keep
your families well year with Hop Bers for less than
doctors visit will cost. knowit. woRKiSoHAs."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

WALTos's VERMONT REGISTER, sixty
second annual number of Waltons Vermont Reg
lister and Farmers Almanac, for 1879, has again
made its appearance, making it sixty-two years
since 1t was first published, The Claremoni
Manufacturing Company now publish it, and In
interest to all business men, farmers, and every
class OF Vermonters, it is equal to any OF its pre-
decessors. Besides map of the state, and all
necessary astronomical information, it contains a
very full business directory, by towns, aphabet
cally arranged, and many other things always
found in this Register. For sale at the book and
stationery stores.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

OUR NEW STATE INSTITUTION. superintendent
Trip has resigned his newly gained position AS
head Of the House OF Correction at Rutland, Mr.,
Trip was emlnently the man for the place, and
we regret his departure, The fact is, the new in
sttution does not work well, nor do its various
officers work harmonously, 1t was an expert.
ment, and the economy of the trustees, in keep
ing within the state appropriation for its con
struction, seems to have given us paper walls fol
the detention of persons convicted of crime, Mr.
Eayres, the newly appointed Superintendent, is
Pttsford man, who has served his town accept
ably in the legislature, but has had no experience
in his new vocation. We hope for the best in thi
new venture, but fear we shall all be disap
pointed in any substantially favorable results,
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CATHERINE sHEpARD's ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier, in said District,
the 7th day of January, A. ID. 1873;
Willard g. Martini Administrator with the will annexed
the OF Catherine Shepard late OF rianned, in
said District deceased presents his administration account
for examination and allowance and makes application for
decree distribution and partition of the estate OF said
deceased. Whereupon is ordered By said Court that said
and said application be referred 10 session thereof
be held at the Probate Office in said Montpelier the 2t
day OF January A. D. lss for hearing and decision thereon
and It l. further ordered that notice hereof be given 10 all
persons Interested, by publication OF the three weeks
successfully the Vermont Watehman state Journal
newspaper Published at Montpelier, previous to said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear at said time
and place, and show cause, II any they may have why
said account should not be allowed and such decree de
By the Court.-Attest,
6g-Tl HARVEY TILDEN Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

VIOLENT DEATHs.-The Free Press gives the
following statistics as to violent deaths in the
state during the year just closed OF the total
number of violent deaths in Vermont in 1873,
thirty-four were suicides, twenty accidental
drownings, thirteen caused by the cars, twelve by
falls, nine by carriage accidents and six by ac-
cidental shooting-among the latter being that of
twelve-year-old boy by his nine-y ear-od brother,
at Rutland, and grown man by his brother at
Cambridge OF the suicides, thirteen hung them
selves, nine tried revolver, four took poison and
three drowned themselves. The youngest suicide
was fourteen years old, and the oldest ninety-one
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08
nYER LOOMS, ESTATE.

u MAZE OF VERMONT, DsTct OF washington, IS.
In Probate Court held Montpelier, said District
the 3lst day of December, A. ID. ISIS:
Nelson A. Chase Administrator OF the estate of Dyer
Looms late Montpelier, In said District deceased, pre-
his administration for examination and allow
wheleupon ii Is ordered by said Court that said ac
be referred session thereof to be held at the Pro-
oce said Montpelier the 2sth day of January A.
D. 1873 hearing and decision thereon And further
ordered that hereof be all persons Interested
by publication OF the same three weeks successfully IN the
Vermont Watchman state journal, newspaper pub
shed Montpelier previous 10 said time appointed for
hearing that they may appear at aid time and place and
show they may have why said account should
not be allowed. By the Gourt,-Attest,
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Joseph HAsELTON's ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier in said District,
the eth day OF January, A. ID. 1873;
William II. Haselton, Executor Of the estate OF Joseph
Haselton late Of Waitsheld In said District deceased pre-
his administration account for examination and al
lowance and makes application for decree OF dis
trtbutiOn and partition OF the estate OF said deceased
Whereupon, ii IA ordered by said Court, that said
and said application be referred session there
Of to be held at the Probate Office In said Montpelier
the 18th day of January A. d. 1873 for hearing and decls
ion heeon And II further ordered that notice hereof be
given all persons interested by publication Of the
three weeks snccesyey in the Vermont waiehman State
Journal newspaper published at Montpelier previous 10
said time appointed for hearing that they appear at said
time and place, and show they may have, why
said should be allowed and such decree made
BY the Court,-Attest, -
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

WARREN.--Clarence J. Sargent has given
thirteen hundred and ten music lessons in the
year 1878, and in the last five years has given
thirty-nine hundred and fifty-six music lessons
These lessons were given on piano, organ and in
harmony
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

MAD RIVER VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
At the annual meeting Of Mad River Valley Ag-
ricultural Society held at Waitsiield, January I'd,
the following officers were elected for the year
ensuing: President, o. C. Wilder of Waitsfeld /;
vice-Presdent, y. N. Robinson of Warren; Sec
rotary, A. d. Bragg of Fayston; Treasurer, NJ A.
Bushnell of Waitsfeld; Auditor, W. A. Jones of
Waitsfeld; Directors-Waitsfeld, j. Holden, AL
fred Josyn and G. A. Berry; fayston, g. O..
Boyce, J. Thompson and Seth Boyce; More
town. George Fletcher, 4. Lovejoy and c. Spauld-
ing; Warren, A. +. Hanks, G. W Bragg and s.
D. Allen Duxbury, Warren Murray, NJ, H. Grit
fifth and A. A. Lewis Waterbury, &. 4. Moody,
George C. Arms and c. f Richardson; North
field, l.. w. Avery, DIR. Davis and W H. Morris I;
Middlesex, W. NJ. Chaplin, William Hudson and
William Scott There will be a meeting of the
board of directors at the vestry of the Congrega-
tonal church in Watsield, on Saturday, January
18th, at ten o'clock A. NJ. All are requested to be
there The society voted to hold the next annual
fair, Tuesday and Wednesday, September 10th
and 18th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

WoLCorr. Eastman, of Wolcott, is said
to have stepped over the line into Canada, taking
with him considerable property belonging to other
parties, and young lady with whom he had been
very intimate. He leaves wife and family in
destitute circumstances
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

AGRIcULTURAL.-Coone J. b. Mead, State
Superintendent of Agriculture, will hold an agri-
cultural meeting at the Town Hall, Williston, on
Wednesday, January 10Th. Professor Greasy and
Professor Atwater are expected to be present with
the Superintendent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

"As pale and wan ashes her look when she
commenced using Caswell's NEW" ELIXIR. for the
blood and her checks cherry red Prepared
only by Caswe 4 Co.. Of Boston; propretors of Caswell
Co.'S SLIPPERY ELM LozENGEs, for Coughs, and
the beautiful WAX FLOSS Hair dressing. For sale by all
druggists,
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Neafhs.

In wolcott December "a JOSEPH TITUS aged IS years
In Berlin, December 10, OTIS sHURTLEFF. aged 70
years.
In Barre. January 2, NATHAN TRow Esq, aged 10
years.
In Brookneid. January 2. WALTER ABBOTT, in the SD
year of his age.
In Danyille, January ., of pneumonia JOHN DREW.
In Northneld, January |. ROSWELL CARPENTER, in
the nth year OF his age
In Plainneld, December "a, LYDIA CHAPMAN, aged 81
years. months and days
In Norwich, December Is. NELSON NEWTON, aged II
years, II months and q days
In Georgia, December %, IRA H. TILLIsoN, formerly
resident Of Montpelier, aged 10 years.
In East i, Montpelier, January 2, ORLANDO C. Nc
In Fort WORTH Texas. December 20, CHARLES E.
BRADFORD, formerly of Barre, Vt, aged az years.
In Andoyer, Mass, December e. HANNAH BRADIsH
widow OF the late Thomas Bradsh, of Woodbury. aged ~
years.
In Stowe January The Tssas1ss Of her scn;n law
Charles seans aged 50 years. faithful wife and mother
has gone to her rest.
In Washington, January |. WILLIAM NJ. HUNTING
ago he gave his heart Saviour son needed the
sS defend he nation and from exposure to camp fe
womanhood, enctole the feeble but calm aged mother,
this sore Rev H. f. Dckey. comrade of the departed
an excellent and appropriate sermon assisted by
Brother HgnnGon was sGs dy man Cheerful and de-
specially by the family Ea s sne and
-
In Berlin, December 9Th, 1879 LUCY KINNEY PERRIN,
aged ~ years. Mrs Perrin born in Painned aud
daughter Rev. Jonathan Kinney. Al the age
This union continued hyve years when was broken by
the death OF her husband after which she lived about
eight years Two OF their children died IN infancy while
nine gathered around their board and lived TO years OF
eares and respcSS6es OF rearing large family OF chi III,
dfen ana the nanageient OF numerous noaseolu core-
quent upon extensive itIn,R opetaois VIII,
ness anu perseverance whcn wen might chaenge te hu-
IAuoh OF every one. IN sy ie she ne poiession
her own and their influence was seen in her everyday lie
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

WAITsFIELD. -Christmas was celebrated at the
Methodist Episcopal church in Waitsfield by APP
propriate exercises by the Sunday children,
and two well laden trees dispensed their fruits to
an approaching audience.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

ToUGH CUSTOMER -lhere seems To be but
little doubt that Alexander, who has just been
sent to Windsor for ten years, for robbery is the
man who committed murder ut Peoria, Ill.,, a
few years ago, in robbing bank there. There is
no doubt either that he blew open safes at Cape
Vincent, n. y Napanee Canada Island Pond
and Derby, after he robbed the safe Of Robbins 4
Marsh, besides " going through several post
Oitices
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

BRooKPIELD.-Mr and Mrs. Asa Sprague had
their golden wedding on Saturday, the 4th in
slant, their children and friends leaving many
tokens of regard and esteem for the aged couple.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

POULTRY SHow.-The exhibition of the Cham
plain Valley Poultry Association at Burlington,
the last of the present month, promises to be a
notable affair. A large sum of money is offered
in premiums and the entries will be very nu-
mernua
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Hrobah Wnires.
CHARLEs Ii. HoLpEN,s ESTATE,

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honor
able Probate Court for the District o. Washington, Commits
siOners receive, examine and adjust all claims and de-
mands OF all persons against the estate Of Charles b.
Holden, late of MddseX, In said District, deceased. and
all claims exhibited In Offset thereto hereby give notice
that will for the purposes aforesaid at Mrs Arette
odens Mddesex the 18th day Of January and 2lst
day OF May next, from ten o'clock until four o'clock
r. each OF said days and that months from the 2lst
day Of November. A. d. ISIS, is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims to us for
animation and allowance.
Dated at Midlesex this 18th day Of December, A. D. ISIS.
JARNlLLE c. LELAND, C.,,r,tss,ora-s
67-sg DAVID WARD COMMISSIONER
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EAST MONTPELIER. A sociable under the aus
pices of the Church Interest Society will be held
on Friday evening.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-08

DEcLlNED,-Dr Walker of Brattleboro, de
clines the call of the First Congregational churcl
of Springfield Mass, with the 1900 salary Of
fered him.
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IN BANKRUPTCY.-Distriet of Vermont, SIS

In Re LEWIs t, TTKEsIIER, bankrupt.
In the District Court of the United States for the District
Of Vermont;
l. the undersigned Assignee Of the Estate Of said Bank
rupt hereby give notice that has been ordered by the
District Court Of said District that the second and third
general meetings of the creditors of said bankrupt be held
in Montpelier in said District the 18th day Of January
A. D. 1879 at two O'Clock In the afternoon at the office of
Gleason Field before H. l.. LAWRENCE, Esd, Of the
Registers in Bankruptcy in said District for the purposes
the 9th and 18th Sections of the Bankrupt Act OF
March q 1851, and that have filed my hnal account as
Assignee of said Bankrupt and at said time and place
shall apply TO said Court for the settlement Of said account
and for discharge from all liability Assignee Of said
Estate, in accordance with the provisions Of said act.
Dated at Montpelier in said District this 9th day Of
December, A. ID. ISIS.
$50 IRA A. HOLTON, Assignee.
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cNnfires in Rankrnpfrp.


In Re \. c. DEWEY & CO., Bankrupts
In the District Court Of the United States for the District
OF Vermont
l. the undersigned Assignee Of the Estate Of said Bank
rup, hereby give notice that 1t has been ordered by the
District Court of said District that the second and third
general meetings Of the creditors Of said Bankrup be held
in Montpelier In said District the 18th day OF January,
A. D. 1879, at nine o'clock in the forenoon at the Office Of
Gleason Field, before l.. L. LAWRENCE Esd, Of the
Registers IN bankruptcy in said District for the purposes
named In the 2lh and 2th Sections Of the Bankrupt Act Of
March g ls67, and 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 discharge from all liability Assignee Of said
Estate in accordance with the provisions Of said act
Dated at Montpelier, In said District, this 27h day Of
December, A. D. ISIS.
SAMUEL s. kELTON. Assignee,
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The following lines the late J. EDWARDS PERRIN.
OF Berlin who died October 20th 1878 prepared by
Professor frasius Everett: lie passed very gently away,
though his mind was clouded TO the last"
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At Cambridge and Brighton. for the week endng fuesda
January I, 1873
ACCOUNT or STOCK hARKKT.
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There are our loved ones In their rest
They've crossed Times river-now no more
They heed the bubbles on its breast,
Nor feel the storms that sweep Its shore;
But there pure love can live, can last
They look for as their home to share;
When we In turn away have passed,
What joyful greetings wait us there
Rpyond the river.
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In Stowe, January T. the residence her law
Dr. Marcus Ide PERMELIA srEARNS, relc of the late
Charles Stearns aged 81 Year,. faithful wife and mother
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