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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26
SARAH ". KENIsToN,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier, in said District
on the 18th day OF February, A. j. 1873;
Allen Perry of Cabot Executor of the estate OF sarah W
Kenison late OF Calais in said District, deceased pre-.
sents his administration account for examination and
allowance. and makes application for decree OF DIS
tribuon and partition Of the estate of said deceased
Whereupon II ordered by said Court that said account
and said application be referred to session thereof TO be
held the Probate Office, In said Montpelier on the 18Th
day of March, A. d. 1879 for hearing and decson thereon
further ordered that notice hereof be given 10 all
persons Interested by publication of the three weeks
successfully In the Vermont Waterman State Journal
newspaper published Montpelier, previous to said time
appointed for hearing that they appear at said time
place and show If they may have, why said
should not be allowed and such decree made.
By the Court.-Attest - .
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26
#arriaaes.

In Marsheld, February %, by Rev. g. +. Forbes, AL
MONT MCFARLAND, of Danvi lie, and EMMA DOW, Of
Cabot
In Montpelier. February l, by Rev. J. Edward Wright.
LORENZO IL. WARREN of Chicago, ILL.,, and adobe NJ.
FOSTER, of Middesex.
In Berlin February 49, at the residence Of Julius Perrin,
by Rev. j. Edward Wright JOHN T.. GOULD and CARRIE
|. HORNE, both OF Berlin.
In Barre February 90 at the residence Of the brides
father, by Rev. II. Webster. HoRArIo y. BAILEY and
SARAH A. WOOD both of Barre
In Barre February 49, the residence Of Warren Sye
ESQ., by Rev. J. Edward Wright, EZRA X. PERKINS, of
Montpelier and ALICE A. WHEATON, of Barre.
In Montpelier February 49, the residence of the parents
Of the bride, by Rev j. Edward Wright, WILLIAM II.
BEST and MARTHA +. MORRILL,, both Of Montpelier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

MlpDLEsEx.-The town report for the year end
ing March 4th shows that the whole Indebtedness
last year was 49, 79O07; amount OF selectmens ex-
penses rs per report, Sl09363; amount of over
seers expenses 81 ,424 20; amount flax collected
3,S260S; present Indebtedness of the town, So
extraordinarily less than last year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26
CHARLEs z. sANoROFT,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier in and for said Dis
trict. on the STU day of February, A. d. 1879.
An instrument pnrnortng to be the last VIII ana Ies.-
Charles T. Bancroft late of Montpelier In said
district deceased being presented the Court by Charles De
r. Bancroft the Executor therein name for Probae' II Is
ordered said Court, that all persons concerned therein
be notified TO apear at session OF said Court 70 be ed AZ
the Probate 0hce In Montpelier on the 2,th day OF
February, A. d. ls1s, and show cause, If any they may
have, against the Probate OF said w for which purpose
II is further ordered that copy OF the record OF this order
be published three weeks successfully in the vermont
Wachman aud state Journal printed at Montpelier pre-
yions said time appointed for hearing.
by the Court.-Attest
-l.7s HARVEY TIIDFN. Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26
TOMAS RIGHTS ESTATE.

In Probate Court. held Montpelier, in said District,
the I'D day Of February, A. ID. 1879;
p u. Bradford Administrator of the estate OF Jonas
Rich, late Of Northhed In said District. deceased, pre-
his administration account for examination and al
lowance and makes application for decree q distribution
and partition OF the estate of said deceased Whereupon Is
ordered 10y said Court that said account and said
thereof, TO be held at the Probate
ONCE in said Montpelier the 18th day Of March, A d.
1879 hearing and decision thereon And u further or
dered that to all persons Interested
by publication OF the same three weeks successfully in the
Vermont Waterman State Journal, newspaper pub
shed Montpelier previous to said time appointed for
hearing that they appear al said time and place, and
show cause any they may have why said account should
not be allowed, and such decree made.
BY the Court.-Attest
n A. CHASE, Register,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

EAST CALAis-T The East Calais Thespian Club
will give dramatic entertainment at Union
church, Tuesday and Wednesday evening, March
ith and 9th, when they will present the DRAMA
" East Lynne" together with the farces, The
Two Bonnycastles " and Poor Plicoddy." Ad-
mission, fifteen cents. Children, ten cents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

MoRErowS-The village schools closed last
Friday with an examination and rhetorical exer-
ercises Friday evening some of the scholars and
the teachers met at Mr.. J. b Fassett's fort social
time. :. Mr. George Evans intends to build a
large barn the coming summer We wish more
of our farmers would follow his example
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

PORTLAND AND OGDENsBuRG The $3.50 900 re-
Gently decreed to the receivers of the Portland and
Ogdensburg railroad by Chancellor Ross, of st.
Johnsbury, is to be used follows: For trestes,
$4,000; ballasting, $4,000; ties, 500 900 fenc-
ing, $4,000; iron and re-rolling, 5000; rolling
stock S27 600 stations and contingencies, $50 600
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

CABoT.-lhe closing exercises Of the schools In
the village occurred Thursday and Friday even
ngs OF last week. The primary department,
which has been taught the past winter by Miss
Kate l.. Coburn, entertained large audience
composed Of parents and citizens in general,
Thursday evening, by Rotations dialogues and
singing, in which the scholars acquitted them
selves credimbly; showing that their teacher had
spared no pains ON her part To give them the most
thorough training and preparation for the oces,-
sion. One very noticeable thing was the quiet
aud good order that prevailed among many
young scholars Miss Coburn IL worthy Of grril
credit for originating and carrying the entertain
ment through. Friday evening the higher depart
ment which has been under the charge Of Mr.
A. u. Kenaston, closed the term with rhetorical
exercises In these exercises only fourteen
speakers took part, these being elected by vote Of
the school The reeltatioDs were well chosen and
given In very interesting and entertaining man.
ner, aud were listened 10 with the most marked
attention by the large audience. Mr.. kenaston IL
u student OF Dartmouth College, aud as he returns
10 his studies he carries with him the best wishes
Of is'pnpils and the citizens Tor his future sue
cess Ia whatever vocation he may enlist. Henry
Go0dell bought at auction last week the Henry
MeCrllis place for $1,000.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

WEST RANDOLPH The spring term of the Nor
nal school has opened with one hundred and
twenty students. The temperance folks are
expecting an opportunity to listen to an address
by Mr. H. NJ. Bryant, Past Grand Worthy Chief
Templar of Maine, some time in the month Of
March. .Acadie Lodge Independent Order
of Good Templars, have recently taken hold more
vigorously and with more lively interest in the
work of the order, and are prospecting accordingly.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

WATERBURY CESTER.--The school at the sem
mary will commence Tuesday, March 4th.
large number OF scholars are expected. e. The
entertainment given by the Middlesex Dramatic
Club, Friday evening last was decided success.
Every part was well sustained
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

SOUTHEASTERN ROAD 1t is reported on good
authority that Bradley Barlow has bought up the
entire amount of stock, bonds and securities of
the Southeastern railroad, of which he is pres
ident. These securities amount to several million
dollars The amount paid has not been as.
cprtainpd
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26
WILLIAM NJ. HUNTINGToN,s ESTATE;

wv tOMMTSNIDNEKs' NOTTUE.
The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court the District Of Randolph, Commission
er receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
OF all persons against the estate of William NJ Huntington
late OF Washington IN said District deceased, and all claims
exhibited Offset thereto hereby give notice that we will
the purposes aforesaid, at the dwelling house Of
the widow Nancy Huntington, in Washington, on the 18th
dag Of July 1879 from ten o'clock NJ until I'VE O'Clock
said day, and that six months from the l4th day
OF January A. D. 1879 is the time limited by said Court for
said creditors present their claims TO us for examination
and allowance. -
Dated Washington, this 2ah day Of January A 1879
74-76 y. 5. WATERWAYS NV'hiSa'Oii0is'
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

A Coon PiG.-W. F. Bradley, Of Warren,
raised, and upon the 9th day of December last
slaughtered, pig which was eight and one-half
months old that day. Its dressed weight seven
hours after being killed, was four hundred and
forty-eght pounds, rough lard not included
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

ELY.-The winter schools, taught by Miss
Coughlin aud Miss Kathan, have just closed, hay
ing been satisfactory to all concerned Snow is
not very deep, and, altogether, the winter has
been quite agreeable, II we except a few windy
nights The wind held high carnival last Friday.
1t blew one end out of house ON Grab street. aud
hats. Maste papers, etc, Were lively.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

ANOTHER TREAr.-Gilmores Famous Band Of
fifty pieces is the next entertainment announced
for the new Howard Opera House in Burlington.
The concert il promised for March 1ith.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

THE friends of Arthur L. Moore, the alleged
Newport forger, are making an effort to secure
bail for his release .. Jay claims a snow-drift
forty feet deep, Mrs. Norman Sias of West
Derby had an apopectic fit on the morning of
the 18th, and died very suddenly, She had been
4 resident Of that town many years and was much
esteemed Her age was about sixty years.
Fred Chatiield, while working in Bennett Fields
shop, East Derby, Tuesday of last week, sawed
the fingers of his left hand very badly,...A E,
Powers of Lowell sawed fifty cords of maple wood
in n little less than ten hours
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

The following resolutions have been adopted by
the Painfeld Lodge of Good Templars:
" Whereas, The angel of death has entered our
midst and removed from our fraternity, and the
circle Of relatives and friends, beloved brother
STEPHEN SPENCER, therefore
" Resolyed, That while we bow in humble sub
mission to the Divine Law which has caused this
dark wave of sorrow to sweep over us, we will
fondy cherish the memory and strive to perpet-
uate the influence OF the brother who has departed
from us in the prime Of noble manhood; the
brother who while here was to us, and in the tenn
perance cause, an earnest worker an efficient
helper, true and faithful friend.
Resolved, That we extend our earnest sympa-
thy, the solace Of fraternal affection, to the
bereaved wife, the aged father, and the orphaned
children, remembering with them that this their
sad affection will strengthen the ties binding
earth TO heaven, and their sorrow will discover TO
them stars shining in the armament of Gods
love"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

IN BANKRUPTCY.-Distric of Vermont,
In Re \. c. DEWEY 4 CO., Bankrupts
In the District Court Of the United States for the District
Of Vermont
said Court by Albert G. Dewey and John 7. Dewey, mem
hers Of said hrm of Montpelier in said District, duly de-
claed bankrups under tile Act Of Congress Of March 3D.
1851 for discharge and certificate thereof from all their
Individual and co-partnership debts ami other claims
provabe under said act and that the LIST day OF April 1873
at nine o'clock A. before the Hon Horn H. WHEELER,
Judge Of said Court at the United States Court Rooms in
Burlington Is assigned for the hearing Of the same when
and where all creditors who have proved their debts and
other In interest attend, and show cause
they have, why the prayer Of said petition should not
be granted.
Dated Burlington, the 22d day Of February 1873
1918 II. Is. SMALLEY, Clerk.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

BUTTER MARKET.-At the st. Adams butter
market on Tuesday the receipts were light and
market dull. Prices ranged from ten to twenty
five cents per pound, according to quality.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

A Life Saved for Fifty Cents Fact for he had
terrible rackng cough way down the lungs aud one
bottle of Dr. A. D. Faggs Cough and Lung Syrup cured
all for nfty cents.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26
Ieaal Wotires.
NATHAN TROw's ESTATE.

~ COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court the District Of Washington Commission
receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
OF an persons against Nathan rrow, late of
Barre, in said District deceased and all claims exhib-
tied In Offset thereto hereby give notice that will meet
for the purposes aforesaid the dwelling house of John
Trow Barre the 9th day of March and 18th day Of
next, from o'clock until five O'Clock each Of
said days and that six months from the 2ih day of January.
A. ID. 1873 is the time limited by said Court for said cred
present theI claims for examination and al
iowance.
Dated at Barre this 5th day Of February, A, d. 1873.
ESQ T. Z. PR Ri5Tvplo Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

DoRBiSs Electric Soap. made by cngin 4 Co., Phlla-
depha, contains nothing but the purest MATERIAL and
does the work quickly. but without npang the finest
fabric Try II without fail.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

EDWARD SrRArToS OF Faiilee had three fingers
sawed off and his hand badly multilated the 10th
instant, while running circular saw. Brad
fords Post Washburn, Grand Army OF the Re-
public, will be recognized with over forty mem
bers,, The Barnabee concert company appear
in Newbury on the 2Sth.. The spring term of
Thetford Academy, David Turner, A. NJ, prin-
cipal, has opened with II good attendance.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

ions DRESSER died In Flint Mich. a few days
ago, aud was buried in n collin made year ago
by his order, OF rough pine boards, and bearing
aud display
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26
The following lines were written upon the death
of Mrs. Phebe T. Martin, who died February I'd,
by Mrs. A. F. NJ. Greene daughter OF the deceased


7 Mrs. A. p. NJ. Greene daughter Of the deceased
Life's harvest gathered, gentle mother,
Folded thy hands so peaceful lie,
Thine that lore known TO no other;
Twas sad indeed to see thee die
Back to that home OF childish dreaming,
Scene Of our youths well garnered year,
We brought thee, for thy long last sleeping,
As tho thy blessing iinoered here.
No need of praise too rich we render,
Thy sheaves are bound with menorys gold;
Thy love, like his, so kind, so tender,
Would shelter hi hearts In MS Joid.
Our God is good; !" list It's the echo
Thsv bring us down the golden stair"
orr angels THREE that song RE-Ecno,
Waiting and watching" for us there.
Spared at the last, all pain Of parting;
Could she have ieft that FEEBLE oSE2
Dear mother-drms outstretched waiting,
To clasp at LIES setting sun.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

A MAN in Hubbardton killed three horses this
winter whose united ages were nineiy-two years
IA little daughter of Frank Robar of Forest
dale in Brandon, put out an eye and got bad
cash in the nose by falling on sharp AXE.
There is sickness in fifty families In Fair Haven
....James Collins, n laborer, fell from a con-
struetion train ON the Rutland division of the
Central Vermont Railroad on the 10th, and was
run over and instantly killed. Collins lived in
Rutland, and leaves wife and three children.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26
Sperial Wofres.
ROYAL P P5kbEsR

The Royal Baking Powder is pure Cream Of Tartar
powder made from pure Grape Cream Tartar, imported
exclusively for this powder direct from the wine district
of France An old experienced housekeepe writes that
although she has to pay few pennies more for the
Royal" finds that IL goes much farther and works
much better than saleraius, soda, of tartar
~ Most Of the Cream Of Tartar of commerce is adj
liberated with Alum, Terra Alba, etc. Doctors pro-
Alum dangerous to health 1t costs but &c
pound. Cream OF Tartar Soc
The Royal Baking Powder Is recommended for its
xholesomencss by such eminent chemists AS DIR. Mott,
New York, Dr. s. Dana Hayes, Boston. Sold only in
cans All Grocers.
~ BAKING POWDER should never be sold in paper
packages as it becomes stale and deteriorates upon
posture the atmosphere. 40-s2l
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

THE ladies Of Colchester have organized a
Woman's Christian Temperance Union. -. The
Free Press says that +. Morton Smith, late mail
transfer agent at St Adams has been transferred
TO the mail agency between Essex junction and
Boston by way Of Rutland, and learns that Mr..
Smith does not perform the work personally but
has put on substitute. Burlington Clipper -
We sorely regret to learn that our promised new
evening daily has gone up, and the same must be
said of the much-talked-of greenback organ; that
too, is reported amid thin air. Rev. Joseph
Cook of Boston lectures in the Howard Opera
House, Burlington, March lith.. E, Albert Town
has been renominated for the office of county
commissioner.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26
Nafrliman &c gumrnaL
Town Finances.

The following figures from the forthcoming
town report explain themselves:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

REV c. S. SHERMAN, pastor OF the Andover
Baptist church, has resigned. AT the annual
meeting OF the stockholders of the Brattleboro
and Whitehall railroad, held at Brattleboro, the
following directors were chosen C. F, Thompson,
+. Goodhue, A. b. Bailey, o, l.. Sherman, M,
Davidson, Luther Osgood, A. C Howard, A. Stod
dard, William Harris A. J. Dexter, q. L. Water
man, j, l., Martin, j. W. Melendy, NJ S, Coburn,
A. 7. Graham. President, c. i. Thompson; Vice
President, T. l.. Waterman Treasurer j. f. But
Ter; Auditors S. NJ Waite, J, II. Phelps and j.
NJ. Tyler. The storm of the nth and 18th was
one Of the heaviest Of the season at Brattleboro,
nearly foot of snow falling in the village; and
the adjoining towns, as usual, had even more
The February term OF the Supreme Court con
yened at Brattleboro Tuesday OF last week. judges
perpont, Red6eld and Powers presiding
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

WooDsTooK's Indebtedness has been increased
this year ON account Of an insufficient tax last
year, aud h tax OF one hundred and eighty
five cents ON dollar Of the grand list will be nee
essary To meet current expenses, interest, etc.
A running race for 81 900 and the championship
has been arranged between Norman Taylor of
Woodstock, this state, and John iaine Of Toronto,
the race to take place either in New York or Bus-
ton the first week In March,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26
Farm for Sale,

~ aIiIl loI- s3aie
The undersigned having been afflicted many years with
that terrible disease rheumatism and the last years
having been helpless, wishes to sell his desirable home
arn situated on the east side Of Berlin Pond, containing
About Seventy Acres OF Land,
In high state Of cultivation, with good buildings and
many privileges 10 make home pleasant and attractive.
Also good pasture two miles away. lie will sell
change for home Of less value.
1918 AFRO A. PRATT
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26

The above is from the Boston Globe it speaks
volumes, and should arouse the ruptured to 90
and see DR.. Sherman while he is still in Boston.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-26
Vermont State News.


REUBEN p HALL Of Cornwall died few days
since at the age Of seventy-eght years. Mr.. Hall
in former years was prominently identified in the
thoroughbred sheep business. Some ill-ds-
posed scamp killed valuable dog belonging to
Charles Merrill Of Vergennes Several serious
coasting accidents have occurred at Vergennes re-
Gently, and the common council has forbidden
coasting upon all the streets, excepting one. A
new temperance hall was dedicated at Vergennes
the other day. Carleton Thompson Of South
Starksboro has been sent to the House of Cor
rection for ninety days, for stealing fur cap at
donation party at Monkton.. F. X. Haven has
been nominated for county commissioner. A
man named Garvey, at Bristol, has eoped with
young girl, a distant relative, leaving a wife and
three young children in destitute circumstances
BENNINGTON COUNTY.
THE Bennington Catholics took about $1,000 at
their annual fair which closed tine 18th, a parlor
set voted TO Mrs. John G. Reeves bringing nearly
5000 The Troy Methodist conference holds its
annual session at Bennington beginning April
sd, and the village extends its hospitality to
three hundred ministers. Manchesters con-
stable and tax collector, G. II. Smith, has held
the office Of high sheriff and deputy sheriff Of the
county for fourteen years. and has been constable
and collector for twenty five years, and has al
ways paid the state tax to the state treasurer on
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1879-01-09
ROCHESTER,.

On New Years Day was celebrated
the 50tieth anniversary Of the wedding
of the Rev. Nelson Crandall, at the res
idence of the son, Walter. Nine Of the
twelve children were present, bringing
from their widely scattered homes, gifts
to the value of 500.
Among the presents was one, a nov
city In It's way. 1t consisted Of huge
cake in the center of which was a nest
presided over by u motherly looking
hen. Ranged around this were twelve
rats representing the twelve children
all facing toward the home nest. Each
rat bore a gold dollar as an offering.
The whole was very neatly contrived.
1t was presented by Mrs. Kinsley of
Wooster.
Letters were received from two of the
absent children who were in Nahant,
Mass, and from one in ILL.,, regretting
their inability to be present. A letter
was also received from the Rev. Liver
more Of Mass, q son-in-law, author of
the 'History Of Block Island"
The affair passed of very pleasantly,
and the numerous sons and daughters
returned to their widely separated
homes, scarcely hoping tU ever meet to
gether again on earth, and consequently
they will treasure the memorJ of this
meeting as pleasure that may never
be allowed them again.