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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

p. & 0. r. R. VERMONT DIVISION
There seems to have been some confusion
among the reporters rs to the terms OF com
promise in the p 4 o. Il. K. settlement.
Our report says the bondoliers, ETC., are to
receive stock" in new company at GER
tain rates mentioned. while another says
the bondholders and preferred debtors are
to receive bonds" and other claims are
to be settled in stock. The truth is, as we
are informed, that the details of the compro-
mise have not been actually settled. but
that the committee representing the bond
holders, the Fairbanks interest. and the
other claims upon the road appointed a
Subcommittee to settle upon the details,
and report to the full committee, which will
meet soon The issue of Sl.500,O0O to be
paid. at the rates of liz per cent to prefer
ed bondholde.s. 81 to non-assenting first
mortgage bondholders, and ~ to asserting
bondhclde:s and other claims, was one Of
t he methods u adjustment suggested.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

FREK return railroad checks will be sup
piled to all paying full fare to Vergennes,
to attend the Foreign Mission services of the
ADDISON County Baptist Association, at Ad-
tisnn. on the s:h and e:h insts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

Warren Miller, of Ryogate, aged 81, was
instantly killed at Wells River, Saturday.
lie WAS drawing logs, when his horses be-
came unmsnagesble and tipped the load
over upon him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

ST. AIBANs BUTTER MARKET, Dec. 81
The market was dull and receipts light
Winter made butter brought 10 to 10 cents
per pound; fall ends 81 cents, with but
small quantity Offering.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

TuE National Car Company, St. Adams,
has declared a quarterly dividend OF two
and one-half per cent. on its 1900 600 of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

THE students at Williams College take so
little interest in boating that it is proposed
to sell their boats and tear the boat house
down The money given by Mr.. Cyrus W.
Field for the improvement OF the boating
course it is said is being expended on the
village street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
New Yor. rro,,.,on m..Lu.

Nav Work, Dee u.
COTTON duh. heavy . sAios l."d bales mid
dliu= upiands Mt -. IL,
FLt w quiet declining G'rNipt-, II, a. tHtts,
sale4 Glu barrels No. . at - a. o. Superiu o
state aud western at 1uJal - common t" good
o,tra western ALd state q so ~ ! ut, good
10 choice ettra 60 at 4Ui AZ 81 com
mon t. chocoo white wheat western extra ct
I55d5 = .suev white wheat wegtoIn extra At
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

DR.. Pierce's Golden eilcll Discovery will cure Il
cough in one half the time necessary to Il with
another medicine; and il does il, not by drying il
up, but by removing the cause. subduius the irr-
tation, and healing the affected parts. Sold by
druggists. wksat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
THE RLJNGTON. VT. f

CHANGE IN BUsINEss.-Among the import
ant business changes which We note at the be
ginning of the new year, is that of the firm
of Pope, Berry u Hall. successors of the
firm of Miner, Pope Il Go , of this city.
Messrs. George f. Pope. NJ. q. Berry and
W. E Hall, who compose the new firm, arc
each energetic, careful and reliable young
men in every respect, and have been long
and favorably known to our business
community. MIR Pope. one of the
partners, for nearly eight years.
of the firm of Miner, Pope
& Co. has abundantly proved his ability
to successfully manage the business
in which he has engaged. Mr.. Berry. for
the last three years as junior member OF the
firm and previously as salesman for the
same firm, has gained hosts Of friends all
along tue routes which he has travelled
while Mr.. Hall for seven or eight years
with the well-known firm Of Van sicklen.
Walker & Co. Of this city. and for the past
year as the representative, in this vicinity.
of the extensive wholesale grocery house of
ii. and G. B. Harrington & Co.. of New
York city, has shown capacity for
developing trade and gaining business
friends which will materially assist
the new firm in maintaining
the high reputation for prompt and reliable
dealing which their predecessors always en-
joyed. The new firm will confine themselves
strictly as wholesale dealers and jobbers in
teas, coffees, spices, etc and from their alum
dsnt experience in similar trade We have
no doubt Of their success from the very first.
We are glad to learn that the firm have
secured the services of 4. F. Conant, who
has for so many years been identified with
the business and who will continue to rep
resent them in this city, as he has here
fnf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

THE bail OF Batchelder has been reduced
to $4,000. but he has not succeeded in rails
ing bondsnea and has been committed to
iail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
THE CARPENTERS woOING.

"0h, beam my life, my awl to me
He cried, his flame addressing
''lf adze such love as yours,
I'd ask no other blessing"
81 am rejoist to hear you speak,
The maiden said with laushter-
"FOr though hammer guileless girl
It's plane what you are rafter
Now, If file love you lust a bit.
What further will you AK me
Can-will yeu be content with that,
Or will You further tacks me :"
lie looked hand.aw her words were square
No rival can splace me
es, one more favor implore,
And that is, dear Elm, brace me o.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

DREADFUL ArTLIcrIoS.-A very sad case
Of affection Is that Of the family 81 Mr..
Charles Morse, of Plsinfield, seven of his ten
children having died of diphtheria within
two weeks, their ages ranging from one to
thirteen years. They were obliged to bury
them without any ceremony except prayer
at the time the first two were buried The
disease is reported to have been taken from
some clothes that were given to the chill
dren by friend who recently lost two chill
dren by diphtheria.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

As SOME workmen were engaged upon the
gasomcter in the igas house. St. Johnsbury,
Saturday afternoon. rope broke. allowing
the inslsn: escape OF some 5000 cubic feet
of gas. and sufocating Chester Felch. He
was dragged gu; OF the building, but it was
several hours before he regained conscious
ness, sni then some indications were rather
alarming. People went without gas over
the Sabbath.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03


RIcHM oND. Christmas was more general
ly observed as Il holiday than usual Several
families had Christmas trees in their parlors,
among them being Salmon Green, ESD, and
:. I. Andrews. Tho Good Templars who
have recently taken new life and interest,
had refreshments and Il very pleasant social
time Christmas eve.
Sociables are having quite Il general run
here this winter, under the auspices OF the
Ladies Aid Societies. The Iniversalist So
ciety hold their next one ut Nj Nathan IIig-
ley's on Friday evening and tine Congre-
gational society Mt the Hon. J. l.. Masons
on Saturday evening. The Universalist
society are making an effort to build a meet
ing house, with good prospect OF success.
nearly enough having been subscribed to
make the subscriptions binding.
A few days ago Mrs. White. of Jonesyillc,
was going home, driving her own team, when
the horse broke through sluceway and fell
down, throwing Mrs. White out OF the wagon
and lnJuring her somewhat. The horse then
got up and ran towards home. running
against stone hitching post before Edward
HIldreth ) and breaking 1t of lie finally
brought up against the bridge crossing Hunt
ington river al came near falling in, but was
caught in time to save him. The harness
and wagon were in q very demoralized cond-
ton.
The elegant gentry that have passed
through here III the TALL and winter Tor Il few
years past looking for work, have failed to
put in m appearance up to this time. DO
not let us find fault with the doings of our
Legislature. Appearances indicate that the
tramp law plohe will save the State more
than the debentures of its members.
HINEsBURGH. The Christmas tree at the
Congregational church was - Success
The oyster supper at the Methodist church,
Tuesday evening, Melted II handsome sum
for their worthy pastor. Rev. A. o. Spoor
The G. A L. boys are to have u lecture
from Gen. " W Grout Tuesdoy evening,
Jan. nth A full house Is expected
Fine sleighing and business lively.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

WA1ERBERY The New Years ball at
Bishops Hotei. Tuesday night, was com
plsts success. There were ninety seven
couples p-esen. and for qnietaess and good
behavior the party was ell that could be
desired There was large number OF very
beautiful toilets, which would require an
expert t. dsscribe. The music BY Holm
bere's band was excellent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

WEST RRATTLEBoRo has a womsn's village
Improvement society. which has recently
Illuminated the streets with lamps.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
Burlington and Vicinity.

Mr.. EDWIN WooDs has sold his under
taking business to Mr.. W. Ii. Livingston,
late OF S.. Adams.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

"PoRkERs" SHIPPED. - Ninety-nine car
loads of hogs passed through St. Adams on
Sunday and Monday last.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

SwANroS. Christmas exercises were held
IN the Congregational church, sabbath eve
ming. and at the Methodist church Tuesday
evening" consisting of prayer and responsive
readings by the superintendent, II G. Barnes,
and the school, singing by the children and
Rotations. The exercises were appropriate
and pleasing. Two large trees were placed
ON the ulpit platform and were SO com
pletely loaded with gifts that many presents
were laid ON the platform.
A man named Warner, from Essex Is sell
ing small lin article which he calls wash
ing machine, lie sells at prices ranging
from ~ cents to 90 Just rs he can light
upon hts customer People will do well TO
look out for him.
G. W. Rch's telephone become dshrrnngcl
a few nights SINCE aud when the morning
tram come down four of the employees were
knocked down by it, some OF them having
marrow escapes. bnc had his neck cut
while another was showed the length of the
car and was caught by the brake handle !
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
ROYAL P B5kbEs
ABSOLUTELY PURE.

a BSoIu FL ~ III.
Consumers should bear in mind hat the .ncom
parable "iiUyal' is now the onty hakiug Powder in
the market made from the puTO Grape Cream
Tartar, Imported exclusively .ur this powder direct
from the wine growing j strict OF Franco. An old
experienced housekceper writes that. although she
has to pay a Tow ptnuies more i"r the hoy al
dnds that it goes So much farther anl works So
much better, that il &c. uuIny l." use Il Another
says she use. the powder ia Iui d;n-s, Cakes. and
ali sorts Of pastry. wholly without ess-, gad that
1t makes the only biscuit her Il, speptc hush and
can ea'. Approved by the N"w YORK board OF
health, ami By Ply sicians ever, where
pr. :. DANA HAYES. STATE AsslNer "i Mlssi
chusetts reports after mailing an.iy-is ut Royal
Baking PUwdsr,-'ihit the mater Ia Of which II
is composed are pure nni Wholesome
The Royal Bakins Powder g ttAia- tAe 5 are
Of Soda SslAratus Cream Isrttr Hui Yeast. On
account OF its Superiority. Convenience ami
WhOles, mene-s. ~ Soul p'h ~ CASH.
June li'JSwIy.3p
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
Bankruptcy Notices
IN BANKRUPTCY

nISTRICT OF VERMOST.-In Ks A =
L. Dewey Co., banErupts
In the District Court o: the United sta.es Tor tia
District of Vermont
l, The undersigned Ass ynes OF the estate Of said
bankrupt, hereby give notice that has been order
ed by the District Court OF said district that the
2nd and 3rd general meetings Of the creditors Of
said bankrupt be held IN Mon peler. said District
nthe 18th day o, January, AID l-5y a. O'Clock
m, at the Office Of Gleason & Field. he,o.e L. L..
Lawrence, Esq one OF the Registers IN Bankruptry.
in said District, for the purpose named the nth
and 18th sections OF the bankrupt Act OF March ID
lse. and that have fled NV fnal account as
Assignee OF said bankrupt. ami SAID time and
place. shall apply TO sad Court FOR the settle
ment OF my said account ard for d. schar.s from
all liability Assignee OF said estate il aacUrdancs
with the provisions of said act.
Dated at Montpelier IL said q STRICT this q tn day
OF December, AID. 1873 SAMUEL :. kELrON
EH3w Assignee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

snELBuRs Il very enjoyable affair was
the ION wedding anniversary of g. ii.
Eddy and wife OF this town. About forty
OF their irieud4 surprised them with yarl-
Gus gifts, including q chamber set and
other Taluables. After Gu excellent supper
came tie feast Of reason, including original
poems by a. " Pee.. of Huntington, and
g. NJ. Raszell. 0! HInesburgh, and pre-
sentltion by A F. Peet, of Shelburn, to
which Ir. EDDY happily responded
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

The ill-repute of our State in the matter
of easy divorce laws has spread across tho
water and We find tie following in the
London Echo
In the State of Vermont there is now on
the average one divorce to every fifteen
marriages, and the proportion is increasing
We believe that is the State where a little
boy. walking with his mother. remarked
that on the opposite side of the way was
" the gentleman that was pa last year"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

ri II
Ill A grand e. mhiu4t ia 90 tlv cut Ttt.u.Lr, .he
useful aud tho hfnuU al, Sc ia tnr sat
rnN ingS AID o, pctuf. irri. h uuiI' 90. ..ar -
cents post tree. ieul. -. Of'l 4r ua',t Jailed
prem uiu tWu slltniii ell 80. uT'r T. ia e AZ,
and TlIE IIUN'S EKlir. az % irr h'-, ,nraatrd
on rauNHs: t'Ansp rtati0 20 c.r.'N - trr' postal
rarl Tor tuu particulars. Addfss " Jennings
pEMORESr, l. hast Iit1 s., y. 10 not tail 10
see the splendid January nun.etI 15s4W2t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

Tho chancery suit of BicknelI. ct al, W.
the Vermont Mining Company, OF Vershire.
has been decided in favor of the defendant.
by Chancellor Powers. The plaintiff claim
ed damages to the amount Of five hundred
thousand dollars. The case will Of course
20 to the Supreme Court
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

''Show me the fashion plates OF any age. "
said Talmage. 'aud | will tell you the type
of morals or immorals of that age or that
year. All right. brother Talmage We sug-
Gest the age Of Adam and Eve. We haven't
the plates handy but doubtless YOU recollect
them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
That Miraculous Cure.

A merchant down town sells more OF DT Bills
Cough Syrup than all other medicines together. It
surely mus: he the best remedy for coughs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03
RELIEF AND "a nj o.
RUP1'U Il h

By Dr. SHERMAN treatment ito taDsers "
rupture and the DR. sadful Injuries ron the use o.
trusses are at once removed, and tss Iatsnt saved
from their eventual horriy Ing TesuJs % which
are nervous debility, impaired hismu5y, loss o. en-
ergy, physical incspscity inr0iency, and many
other affections which make life miserable. Daring
treatment the patient can exercise freely and pei
form any labor TERMS MODERATE. Dr. SHEE
MAN Is NOW IN BOSTON whare he usy be DON
suited daily for lmiteG period at his oai.e a.
MILK ST, nearly opposite new FOst ofbce.
To those who doubt the enceHoy OF this tIe.I
ment, abundant reference 10 gentlemen o. the high
est standing will DO furnished Org nal photo
graphs OF bad cases, before and asr treatment ami
cure, can be seen at the oAcc. Persons ficm THE
country receive treatment and leave fer ho-s
same day. Books, with photographic l!keGessei
before and after cure. mailed :or 10 cent?.
Remember, Dr.. sherman .tly in B-s,.a'.G.tss-
ssrily limited
PRINCIPAL OFFICE 81 BkoADYlY.
Nov. q, 'd&wiw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03


Prices Of Market Bser-A few choice. 8 2j az o..
extra, 50 50d5 90 rst quality, s. 75Gs6 rs second
quality, 81 60 n s. rs third quality, 81 " q
Is.
Prices OF Store Ca:tle-Wcrk.n. oxen per pair,
sl0O, $50, and 500. Mich Cows and Calves,
from $40. $40 a So. FarrOw Cows, $40 as ;
Yoarlings, $7Gl5; Two Years Old, sI2G25; Three
Years Old, SI5G3J.
Western Fat Swim 1.-Two, 3.l3i u.
Prices OF Sheep and Lambs-ln lots. s. u, 5. ~
and 81 - each extra, 50 50 a .. or from 10
nc ~ Spring Lambs. S. c Y ii. Veal Calves
5td6ic Rb.
Prices OF Hides. Tailow and skin..-- Brighton
ades 6t6-c y b. Tallow, itd5c y II . Country
Hides, az, v 10, Taliow. itdi.c v IL Shared
felts, 7j,lsI - each Cali Skins. Zoe y h.
Classiicatious Of Cattle aud Sheep y. B.-Cholco
Grade includes nothing bat stall led Ii0lksli0J d
BullocLs Extra and first quality Includes the best,
large fat oxen. Second and third quality includes
Oxen two and three years old steers.
eheep-ENtrl includes COssets and when thos-
OF Interior quality are thrown out
REMARKS.
Cattle-Eor really nee cattle. including oxen
that weigh from ,UDO 10 iOl bs and steers ap-
preaching these weights, there IS demand for
home trade and also Tor shipping purposes. Price
the best lots well fatteGj cOusiter ic Pm bet
ter, with quick saes.
sheep and I.inbs-For inc HleSs there is a call
but on common 10 medium grades and rates have
fallen of a strong +: Pib. HE market IS we'll sup
piled ahead D. requirements.
POultry-NOi any live lots noticed a market. The
city being well supplied with dressed lots. Not say
particular call Tor 1--we
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

WATEEyILLE. Frank Page. OF Stanbrldge
T. q, has lately moved with his family to
our village and Is now living in II part of J
W. Codding's house
\ donation visit for the benefit of Rev J
&. Iangiord, OF Fletcher will be- held here at
the house of Mrs Betsey Fletcher on We'd
nesday afternoon and evening. January X
1879 An osyter supper will be served IN the
evening which all are invited to attend.
Supper tickets 80 cents each
Myron L. Church came near breaking his
foot 10y kicking of snow while ia his sock
feet lie Is lame and walks with great din
Guilty e,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

THIEyE- IN TRoUBLE.-The thieves who
broke into Jones Bros slaughier-house
were, arraignsd IN City Court, Monday.
Joseph Dumas and George Gilmond. each
under sixteen years of age, were sentenced
to thr Reform School; Ernes, Schneider was
acquitted. and Joseph Gilmond. aged %,
YVES convicted ard sentenced to 30 days in
the House ut Correction. The last mention
ed youth was shot by Jones's clerk while
escaping from the laughter-house, the
ball entering his wrist and lodging near
the elbow. where it still remains States
Attorney H. ) Peck appeared for the prose
cntion: W. II Hare for Schneider. and
George Shaw for Joseph Gilinond, while
the other two plead guilty.
/. y. q. T-MERTISC OF THE GRAND
LODGE Tie Grand Lodge, l. D. G. 7 =,
meet at Mortified on the 18th Of January
The delegates and C[ieers are to be enter
tanned free by the citizens of Mortified II.
On Tuesday evening, the l4.h, a reception
will be rendered the members of the Grand
Lodge BE- the citizens of Mortified. at
How,'s Hall. when addresses Of welcome
will DC delivered by town and village
authorities, By the clergy, By the Lodges,
and the Temple, to be responded to by the
q W G. Templar and other visitors.
Music, instrumental aud vocal, will be a
part Of the programme. It is expected that
az many as possible Of the delegates and
the Grand Lodge officers will come on early
tra!os Tuesday t. participate, and to be
as igoci u thor quarters by daylight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

GIVE away your mirror. Here's al item
in Springfield paper stating TIA: "a Low
ell baboon a; sight Of himself in mirror
died Of fright"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

She came full chisel to his arms
1t really made him stair
10 have her make 4 bolt for him
Before he could prepare.
lie tried to screw his courage up.
And did his level hest
To nail the matter then and there.
While clasped unto her brea.t.
Says he lit ausurs we'll for me-
A-l seems 10 hinge on this.
And what is m0rtisc plane to see
The porch child wants n kiss
He kissed her lip, he kissed her cheek,
And called her his adOaed-
lie dons his claw hammer next week,
And she will share his board.
-fG'rrob Straat,.
The..New York SIN says there are over
90 600 men in New York who cannot write
good many of them are editors. but they
are lightning when il comes to shears Mil
waukee Sun.
little fellow saw a large English gray
hound for the first time, and patted the ami
NAL on the head "Oo's awfn' poor, doggy
-duz 90 publish = noospaper in country
village . Turner'S Falls Reporter
A fellow would ratker be unhealthy than
to wear n red flannel chest protector that
would creep up around his paper collar and
make him look as though he had cus his
throat with buck saw.
Quoth bushinz Kate, while popping corn.
Unto her lover, with sigh.
= would you were kernel born,
Nov can you guess the reason why"
''for thy sweet cornstalk I've m ear.
Win husky voice the youth replied,
But lm to green TO pop. fear
Said saucy Kate "iou never tried
Letter from IIindoo to his commanding
officer: .lIonored Sir Having been am
putated from my family for some years, and
as | have complaints of the abdomen,
coupled with great conflgrations of the in
tervals and prOstraton Of all desire for work,
with also the disgorging of my dinner, |
hope Your Highness will excuse me attend
ing ut orderly-room for ten or nine more
days, and in duty bound shall ever pray for
the sobriety OF your temper and the enlarge
ment of your family.
An aristocratie papa, on being requested
by rich and vulgar young fellow for per-
mission to marry lone OF his girls gave
this rather crushing reply Certainly
which one would you prefer, the waitress or
the cook -
The other day 4 Detroiter, who has good
record of army service, took down his re-
volver to shoot cat which had been hang
ing about the house After looking at him
while he fred six shots the cat walked away
While he was loading up for more destruc-
ton the shooters small boy inquired Faith
er, did you ever kill any one while you were
in the army Il suppose so, my SON.
After long pause the boy continued Then
you must have got near enough to hit EN-
with an axe. didn you ?" 1t was then dis
covered to be about school time.
'.Show me the fashion plates of any age
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-01-03

Commencing Monday, Dec.
3Oth, and continuing 0ntu
the time Of oar reHlOV0I to
our neW store, corner Bank
and church Streets. HOrard
Block, april Ist, 1879.