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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

WEST ToPsHAM.-There is not family in this
village or in this vicinity but what has one or
more sick ones In some instances whole families
are sick, and some quite sick, with epidemic infiu-
enza -. Jessie, a little six years old daughter of
Dr. Watson, was the recipient last week of a
beautifully wrought gold watch, valued at seven
ty-five dollars. Major A. b. Watson OF Grand
Rapids, Michigan, was the generous donor Major
Watson was formerly from Worcester. In early
manhood he went West, and engaged in the lum-
Der business and by strict attention to business,
fair dealing and honest industry has amassed
fortune.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15
Weekk sMarkety.
Cattle Market,

At Cambridge and Brighton for the week endins tuesday
January II. 1879.
AMOUNT OF sIooK AT MARKET.
Cattle SHEER. Shofes HoOf. Caira
This week.......... SIS tls3 90 1880 IS
Last week .......... 2,292 fsll 900 a,720 26
One year ago...... 22l6 sos 900 1925 90
PnIoss-Bef Cauie-Exra fat and heavy premium oxen,
t6I5et700 nrst quality se0Oe65o second quality, IS IS
9375; third quality s5O5OO N 100 ms. total weight Of
hide tallow and dressed beef few choice single pairs
N,25617.50 Bulls, ETC., st0061i.25.
W0rtfn0 OreHSlJ061l60 pair, or according to their
value az beef Handy steers, sjO6tll0.
Mich Cors-falr quality, s20eti0i extra good $4,000,
With or without calves may be agreed farrow and
binary, s0eb2s; yearngp, E0001i5n; two-years-olda
tl2gt2s.OO, three yearp-olda, sl5O06135.00.
sheep and Ldmbs-C Common, 3Utc, extra, 4bft5c n
n live weight, s2.25Fl5.5O N head.
Shofes-Whoesae, OO6tOOc; retail 0Gf00c N ~ Fat
hogs, 31SfD3lc NJ pound live weight.
Veal Calres-s5506l6.5O " head.
Mdes-Brghton, 6kGf0c country lots. $4,000 " n, Cali
skns l0c Taow, Sc; country iA@ic. Pelts with wool
on. I5c@sl25 each; country lots, 75c@sl-25 each.
REMARKS -The cattle supply light and the trade
u not what we would naturally expect with moderate
supply There are plenty Of cattle on the way from the
west, and butchers are therefore buying light. Swift
Brohers sold ten steers, average $40 lbs, at Sc n h. ve
Leavitt Son sold twenty steers 800 Rs at
$40 " cwt liycj Aldrch a johnson sold four oxen to
dress lO5Q bsat BIC dressed weight; A. Williamson sold two
oxen TO dress 1000 MS at SIC " h. dressed The market
nm Tor sheep DC being the top price, l.. G. Uall sold
rSy-sx hne wool sheep average l05 ms, at Sc T. Smith
sold sxyfour sheep average l20% bs ut Sc; T. L. Jones
sod hnety-nne sheep gross weight $3.50 ibs at sc h.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15
n SSHEIARD's EsTATE

In Probate Court held at Montpelier. in said District,
the It'll day OF January, A. ID. 1873;
Willard s. Martin, Administrator with the will annexed
the OF Catherine Shepard late OF Pianhed in
said District deceased presents his administration
for examination and allowance and makes application for
deoree distribution and partition OF the OF said
deceased Whereupon ia ordered by said Court that said
and said application be referreto session thereof
held the Probate ONCE in said Montpelier the 9th
dao January A. p 1873 for hearing and decision thereon
and It further ordered that notice hereof be given TO all
persons Interested by publication Of the three weeks
successfully Ia the Vermont Waterman 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 should allowed and such decree made
BY the Court.-Attest,
6s-7l HARVEY TILDES, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

RoxBuRY.-About sixty OF the relatives and
neighbors Of Mr.. and Mrs Horace Spalding gath
cred at their residence recently, to celebrate the
thirtieth anniversary Of their marriage. After a
pleasant interview, enlivened by music and song
their visitors departed, leaving a small amount Of
coin and a large stock of that which is better
than gold that perisheth.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier, in said District
the 18th day of January A. ID. 1873;
Joseph W. Could Executor Of the estate of Joseph
Could, late of Northheld, in said District deceased
sents hts administration account for examination and
allowance, and makes application for decree of dis
tribuon and partition of the estate of said deceased
wherenpon, ordered by sad Court that said account
and said application be referred session thereof to be
held at the Probate ONCE in said Montpelier, the 10th
day of FebnaryA D. 1873 for hearing and decision thereon
And further ordered that notice hereof be given to all
Interested by publication of the same three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Waterman State Journal
published At Montpelier, previous to said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear at said time
account should not be allowed and such decree made
By the Court.-Attest,
1912 HARVEY TILDES, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15
LANES 4 THHRST2NS i EsT a

In Probate Court held at Montpelier In said District
the 9TH day of January, A. D. 1879
Charles Dewey Executor Of the last will and testament
Of James r. Thnston, late of Montpelier In said District
deceased his administration account for examina
on and allowance, and makes application for decree OF
distribution and partition OF the estate of said deceased
Whereupon, ordered by said Court that said account and
said application be referred session thereof to be held AZ
the Probate ONCE In said Montpelier, the 9Th day Of Feb
ruary A. D. 1873 for hearing and decision thereon And Is
further ordered thai notice hereof be gwen To all persons
Interested by publication Of the same three weeks success
svey In the Vermont Walehnan state Journal, news
paper published AT Montpelier, previous TO said time APP
pointed for hearing that they may appear al sd time and
count should not he allowed, and such decree made
BY the Court-Attest,
6q.7I n A. CHASE, Reuister.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

THE number OF LhteRs Lining Age for the week
ending January 4th begins its one hundred and
fortieth volume. A characteristic Of the Liging
Age, and one that has given it notoriety among
the magazines, is its short stories, taken from
wide range among home and foreign authors It
will continue this feature for the future. In
science, politics, theology and general literature
articles are mentioned as forthcoming from the
foremost thinkers, investigators and writers, in
Guiding W. II. Mallock, author Of " Positivism on
an Island" Dean Stanley. RI. Hon. W. +. Glad
stone, James Anthony Froude, Professor Goodwin
Smith, Richard A. Proctor Professor Huxley, DIR.
W. B. Carpenter, Professor Max Muller Matthew
Arnold and others, with sketches by X. d. Black
more, author of Z" Lorna Doone," William Black,
Mrs Oliphant, Anthony Trollope, etc In short,
with the recent great impetus given to foreign
periodical literature the Liuing Age promises to
be richer than ever in the work OF the ablest
minds Of the time, and will give thai r-oa~s.o"s
with a completeness not elsewhere attempted
The beginning of a year is a favorable time
for the beginning of a subscription, and the pub
fishers still present to subscribers for 1879 the
six numbers Of 1878 containing the first parts of
MacDonads &" Sir Gibbe." Littell & Gay, Bos-
ton, publishers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

The Scientific american says "There is no
simpler or better remedy for frost bites than the
following: Extract the frost by the application OF
ice water till the frozen part is pable, avoiding
all artificial heat; then apply salve made Of
equal parts of hogs lard and gun-powder, rubbed
together until it forms paste and the frozen
parts will soon be we'll"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

COOP SIGNs.-As an indication OF the revival
OF business it is noticed that the extensive coal
kilns of the Bennington and Glastonbury railroad
company in the vicinity OF Bennington are being
started up, together with other parts OF their ex-
tensve lumber and coal business upon the East
Mountain. This will give constant and increas.
ing employment to a large number OF men, az
well as contribute To the substantial prosperity
OF all the surrounding region.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15
JOSEPH H. H IA EST ESTATE:

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier said District,
the It'll day of January, A. ID. 1875
William H. Haelton, Executor Of the estate of Joseph
selton, late Of Walseld in said District deceased
sens his administration account for examination and al
lowance. and makes application for decree OF dis
trbution and partition OF the estate of said deceased
wheIeupon, e Is ordered by said Court, that said ac-
and said application be referred TO session there
be held at the Probate Office, in said Montpelier,
the 18th day Of January D. 1879 for hearing and decis
thereon And further ordered that notice hereof be
given TO all interested by publication Of the same
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Waterman State
Journal newspaper published at Montpelier previous TO
said time appointed for hearing that they may appear At said
time and place and show any they may have. why
said should not be allowed and such decree made
By the Court.-Attest
6g-Tl HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

AN Icy TRoT.-A race is being arranged to take
place on the ice at st. Adams Bay Saturday,
January 18th. 1t will be open to all horses owned
in Franklin county and in the town OF Milton,
that have never trotted for money. The purse is
to be divided as follows $40 to first 50 to second
and So to third; owners to drive. The race will
be governed by the National turf rules.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

FORMAL orENING.-The formal opening of the
Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington will take
place on Wednesday of next week. The hospital
will be open to the public on that day from ten
o'clock A. NJ. to five p. NJ The public exercises
will be held in the Amphitheatre at two o'clock
p. M, with an address by d. b. st. John Roosa,
NJ. D., OF New York city
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

g" was dragged down with debt, poverty and suffering
for years caused by sick family and large bills for doctor
Ing which did them good. I was completely discour-
aged until by the advice Of pastor pro-
cured Hop Btiers and commenced their use and
month were all we'll and Of have seen a sick
day snce and want to to all poor you keep
your families well year with Hop Bitters one
doctors visit will cost. know II. A woRKIxGMAS."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15
Feels Young Again.

my mother AFFLICTED long time with neuralgia and
dull heavy, inactive condition of the whole SYSTEM head
ache, nervous prostration, and almost helpless No
physicians medicines did her any good. Three months
she began to Hop Bers with such good effect that
she and feels young again although seventy
yeas old We think there other medicine Mt in
the family. LADY, Providence, X. L."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15
srAIE nE NERAlnNr. nisirici I'd Mnshincfnn 4

In Probate Court, held Montpelier within and for said
District on the 20 day OF January A. ID. 1879
Luther Davis, Guardian OF Lucius Parmaee, OF Water
bury IN said District insane, make. application 70 said
Court for license to sell the following described real estate of
his said ward TO wit The shop lot In the village OF Waterbury,
aforesaid representing that the sale thereof ia necessary
for the of the debts OF his sad wand and that
personal estate OF d ward Insufficient for the payment OF
hts debts contracted before the appointment OF guardian
wheieupon Is ordered by said Court, that said application
he referred session thereof to be held the Probate
ONCE In said Montpelier, the 3lst day OF Jhnu-
ary A. u. 1873 for hearing and decision thereon and
further ordered, that all persons interested be mott
lied hereof by publication OF notice of sad application
and order thereon three weeks successfully in the Vermont
watchman Stte ourna published AT Montpelier before
said time OF hearing that they may appear at said time
and place, and, II they cause object thereto.
BY the Court.-Attest
7O-72 HARVEY fILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

PICKING Ur.- Business ut the St. Adams rolling
mill looks more like it. The order for steel rails
from the Old Colony railroad is nearly finished.
When that is completed a large order from the
Central Vermont railroad will be begun. There
is already an increased force at work, comprising
some eighty men in all
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15
HAEAyETyK q Sg JyTEoI ESTATE G, w.,,,,,o

In Probate Court held at Montpelier in said District
the 18th day Of January, A. u. 1873;
Calvin L. Hewett, Administrator the Harvey
Curtis, late OF Warren, In said District, deceased,
sents his administration account for examination and al
lowance and makes application for decree of distribution
and partition of the estate of sd deceased Whereupon
ordered by said Court that said account and said application
be referred to session thereof to be held the Probate
Office in said Montpelier the 81 day February A. d.
1873 for hearing and decision thereon And 1t Is further
dered that notice hereof be all persons interested,
BY publication of the three weeks successfully the
Vermont Waterman a State Journal, newspaper pub
shed at Montpelier previous said time appointed for
hearing that they may appear said time and place. and
show II they have why said should
not be allowed, and such decree made.
BY the Court.-Attest,
1912 n A. CHASE Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

Nothing can be more wonderful than the remarkable
Of scrofula recorded In Hoods Cook Book from
persons of undoubted reliability. II you have friend
suffering from this terrible disease your duty send
this proof Of the efficiency OF Hoods sarsaparilla.
peculiar point of Hoods Sarsaparla strengthens and
builds up the system while It eradcaes disease Hoods
Cook Book" sent free. Send for G. l. HOOP Co.,
Lowell Mass. 1918
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15
nyER LOOMS, ESTATE.

- HihiE UT NLhhpNit Disuct VI washington
In Probate Court held at Montpelier in said District
the 3lst day Of December, A. ID. 1873;
Nelson A. Chase Administrator Of the estate Of Dyer
LOOMS. late OF Montpelier In said District deceased
sens his administration account for examination and allow
whercupon, 1t ia ordered by said Court that said
count be referred TO session thereof to be held at the Pro-
bate Office In said Montpelier on the 18th day of January
D. 1879 for hearing and decision thereon And II further
ordered that notice hereof be to all interested
by publication OF the three weeks successfully In the
Vermont Waterman Il State Journal newspaper pub
shed at Montpelier previous TO said time appointed for
hearing that they may appear said time and place. and
show II they have why said account should
not be allowed BY the Court--Attest,
$50 HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

SHEEP BREEDERS The annual meeting OF the
Vermont Merino Sheep Breeders Association was
held at the court house in Mlddebury, Wednes-
day, January sth, The meeting was called to
order by N. T. sprague, who then delivered an
address, after which the auditors report was
read, accepted and adopted. The following Of
hcers were elected N. r. Sprague, President, s.
q. Holyoke, Il. 5. stowell, Vice Presidents; Al.
bsit Chapman, Secretary I. ID. Lane, Treasurer;
Y. Rich, II. M. Bottum, W. Il. Remele, Charles
Sanford, Directors; j. 7, Stickney, j. j. Crane.
Edgar Sanford Committee on Pedlgrees IL was
voted to remit one-half the membership fee for
The coming year,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15
@arriaaes.

In McntPelier January l. by Rey y Y. aineks, JOSEPH
4. CARNEY, Of Cabot, and LUCY NJ, HALVES, OF
peachsm.
In Cabot, January II, by Rev. Il. :. Adams, CALEB
FISHER aud SARAH ?. BLISS. both Of Cabot.
In Barre, January |, by Rev. L. TenneY. WEBSTER ID.
SMITH, OF Barre, and MARY H. EMERY, of Royalton,
In Northheld January y by II. q. Ellis, Esq, RODNEY
A. WILEY and ALLIDEE NJ, LATHAM, both Of Roxbury
In Putnam. y. " January by Rev. n, l.. d. Preston
A.. BEEBE and MARY JANE MACE, both Of White
hall, N. y.
In Moretown, January by Rev q. A. Smith, CARLOS
y. II. HOLT, OF Moretown, and adobe y. JACkMAN, OF
Middesex.
In Calais January H. at the residence OF Ira A. Morse
by Rev. J. Edward Wright, HENRY W. TOWN OF Wood
bury, and ADA L. MORSE OF Calais.
In Conh, January L. at the Methodist Episcopal par
sonage, by Rev. ID. Willis JOHN DURANT OF Mashheld
and JULIA DEAN HOPKINS, OF Cabot
In Fair Haven, January I, by Rev. NJ. A. Manson as
sisted by hey. g. !Iawley, BROOKS ". RoBERrs, OF
Rupert. and ALICE II. wEscor1, OF Fair Haven.
In Chicothe Ohio December ~ 1873, at the residence
Of the brides father, Hon William u. Franklin CHESTER
W MERRILL q Cincinnati, formerly OF this village and
MARY FRANKLIN.
In westfard January s. at the residence o. the brides
father, by Rev. George Z. Hyngion, WALTER NJ. BUT
assistant keeper OF Colchester reef lighthouse and
HATTIE E. sIBLEY OF Westford.
In Putnam, n. Y, December e. at the residence Of the
brides parents, by Rev r. l.. u, Preston, PHILEMON j.
PRESTON OF Stowe, VT, and EffIE BACIluS, Of Put
nam. Also, the same time and place, LEWIS COON
and IDA BACHUs, both OF Fair Haven, W.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

The Centaur Liniments OF two kinds The
White is for the human family; the Yellow Is for
horses sheep. and other animals. Testimonials OF the
effects produced by these remarkable Preparations
wrapped around every bottle, and may be procured Of
any druggist. by mail from the Once of THE cEsTAuR
COMPANY, t6 Dey Street. New York City. l7-7O
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

THE Central Vermont road in connection with
other railroad corporations East and West, have
decided to grant no more free passes to freight
shippers. The maximum rate for one thousand
mile tickets is to be three cents per mile,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15
GEORGE CAMPS ESTATE.
II STATE OF VFRMOST Dsrict Of RandoInb

In Probate Court held Orange in said District the
23l day of December, A. ID. 1873;
Hon. R. Z. Patterson, Administrator Of the estate Of
George Camp late OF Orange said District, deceased
-ens his administration account examination and al
lowance, and makes application for decree OF dist
button and partition OF the of said deceased Where
upon, Is ordered by said Court, that said account and
said application be referred session thereof. TO be
held at II. A. Whites office in Washington, the 18th
day of February, A. ID. 1872 for hearing and decision
thereon; and, further ordered that notice hereof DO
given TO all persons interested by publication OF the same
weeks successfully the Vermont Waterman State
Journal newspaper published at Montpelier previous 70
said appointed for hearing that they appear At
time and place cause, any they may have
why should be allowed, and such decree
made. BY the Court,-Attest,
1O-72 CHESTER DICKEY, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

BRooKFIELD.-Mr. A. Messer, Lecturer Of the
State Grange, will meet with Brookfeld Grange
on Friday, January 18th, at two o'clock p. NJ. He
will give public lecture in the evening
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15
PRATT's ESTATE.

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honor
able Probate Court for the District o. Washington Commits
soners TO receive, examine and adjust all claims and
demands of all persons against the estate Of Simeon
Pratt late Of Warren, in said District deceased and
all claims exhibited In Offset thereto hereby give notice
that we will meet for the purposes aforesaid at " L. Dick
lnsOns In warren the 25th day Of February and 25h
day of june next from one O'Clock p. NJ until Ave O'Clock
each Of said days and that six months from the 18th
day Of December, A. d. 1873 is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims to for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Warren, this It'll day Of January, A. D. 1872
1912 o.G FAssETT, Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

BERLiN.-Mr. William Schofed will give a
lecture in the vestry Of the Congregational church
next Friday evening Subject, 1.-THE manners
and customs Of the English people"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

LrNcoLN-As George Scorbrough and Mr. Jen-
nings, Of Bristol, were passing over the mountain
January 18th, their horse was instantly killed by
tree which was being felled by boy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

WEST RANDOLPH. Quite large number Of
Good Templars go from this place to attend the
Grand Lodge, at Mortified, this week. We ex-
pect glowing reports on their return.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

GRIsT MiLLs.-vermont has two hundred and
fifty grist mills at 100000. The annual yield
OF wheat in the state is estimated at 455 100 bush
els and OF corn !, 200, 00l bushels.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

WATERBURy.-Dr. NJ W. Hill will sell all OF his
household goods Mt auction next Tuesday.
DR.. Kingsbury has moved into DIR. Lambs house
corner OF Winooski and Main STREETS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15
Hnbah eWufres.
IRA RICHARDSON'S ESTATE.

L STATE OF VERMONT, District Of Washington, ~.
In Probate Court holden at Montpelier, in and for said
District, on the 18th day Of January, A. ID. 1879.
lra f. and NJ L. Richardson Executors Of the estate OF
Ira Richardson late of waltsed In said District decreased
make application said Court extend the time heretofore
allowed them to the debts due from said estate
render their administration accJnt until future day
Whereupon II "a ordered by said Court that said application
be heard at the Probate Oce in Montpelier the 3st day
Of JAM and, further ordered that notice be given all
persons eonoened by the publication Of this order in the
Vermont Waterman d state Journal printed MONTPELIER
three weeks successfully before said hearing.
7O-72 HARVEY TILDEN, Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

EAST MoSrPELIER-Lucius Cummings, OF Fast
Montpelier, has won a prize Of one dollar in
money, and copy Of the Wtndham County Re-
former for one year, for solving mathematical
problem given in that paper week before last
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

As people learn how true economy 1t is to Dobbins
Electric Soap, (made by Cragn Co.. Philadelphia the
adulteraed dishonest soaps being driven
OF the market Try II.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-01-15

BUTTER MARKET. On Tuesday, at st. Adams,
winter butter sold at from twelve to sixteen cents,
and selected fall ends at twenty-five cents per
pound