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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

NoRrnriELD.-rhe Good Templars will have a
very interesting order OF exercises next Friday
evening, consisting Of pantomlmes, charades, etc.
On the evening of the 3lst instant the election of
officers will take place; and at the first meeting
in the next quarter deegat to the grand lodge
are to be elected At its regular meeting, held
last Saturday afternoon, Juvenile Temple No. /,
elected the following officers: Chief templar,
Mary Pratt; vice templar, Minnie Jones; secre-
tary Hattie loyeland chaplain, Susie Richardson
financial secretary, Lena Fuller; treasurer, Jen-
ME Pearsons; marshal, Luther Johnson deputy
marshal, Kittie Brooks; inside guard, Louis,
Iioughton, sentinel, Walter lluntley right hand
supporter, Mary 7, Boyden; left hand supporter,
Bertha Porter; organist, Gertie Pratt. The next
meeting will be held ON Saturday. November lst
| at three o clock p. NJ At this meeting the newly
elected officers will be installed, aud delegate /,
| the grand lodge will be elected 1t is expected
that the exercises for the good of the order :
will be excellent
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

the front door and front windows, and draping
the sign in black. This Is entirely Characteristic.
He did the same at IyDdonville when prosecuted
for selling liquor, and kept closed for six months.
II Mr.. Walker has done this to make the people
OF the place feel bad, he has missed the mark. A
general guffaw went up all along the street, and
every boy is on broad grin. II the st. Johns
bury House is kept closed to the public, other
houses will soon be opened. As to putting the
house in mourning, the act is highly appropriate
II It signifies the death Of the rum traffic. There
are wives and mothers who will mourn all their
days because OF husbands and sous ruined by
liquor sold them in that house. II is fitting then
that the house put on sackcloth and ashes" OF
the Braitleboro scheme the Springfield Rep,ib-
iican says: 1.-THE Brattleboro hotel keepers are
making very foolish exhibition of STIFFNESS in
closing their houses in order to render the pro-
hibitory law unpopular. There isn't the slightest
probability that they can accomplish anything in
the way ofsecurng the substitution Of license law
by this method, and they will damage themselves
and the business interests OF the town, besides in
conveniencing travellers who are in no degree re-
sponsble for the present state OF things But it
is safe to predict that they won't hold out In their
policy long" Later advices state that the hotels
there, but not The bars were reopened on Monday.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

VERMONT AND CANADA RAILRoAD.-The an
nual meeting Of the stockholders Of the Vermont
and Canada railroad was held at Bellows Falls
last Thursday, the 10th instant, and elected the
following board of directors: Bradley Barlow OF
st. Albans Charles f. Billings, Francis A. Brooks,
John d. Bryant, William Mixter and Samuel
Wells of Boston; Edward d. Mandell Of New Bed
ford. The meeting by nearly unanimous vote
ratified and confirmed the action Of the directors
in issuing a mortgage for 100000, dated October
LIST, 1879 the principal object of the mortgage be
ing to retire bonds OF the trustees aud managers
issued in 1871, Endorsed by the Vermont and
Canada company, known in the market as the
Vermont Central and Vermont and Canada guar
antee notes. The meeting was rather more
largely attended than usual, about sixty-fve
stockholders being present, representing one
third Of the capital stock.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22
The Adjourned Fair.

On Wednesday and Thursday Of last week the
adjourned trotting Of the Lamoille County Fair
came of on their grounds in Morrisville. The
weather was propitious and the attendance fair.
The first premium for single horses was awarded
to g. w Hendee OF Morrisville, and the second
to J. NJ Joslyn Of the same place. The first pre-
MUM for matched teams to w s. Cheney Of Nor
risville, and the second to d. Baker Of Cambridge
Next in order came the potato race This was
interesting and amusing There were four en-
tries. Each contestant was obliged to pick up
twenty-five potatoes which had been placed on
the ground three feet apart, and deposit them in
pail one at time as they were picked up. The
first prize, 50. was by G G. slayton Of Stowe;
second SO, by William LaCour Of st. Adams;
third, So, by Henry LaCour of st. Adams.
The two-thirty-eight horse-race was then called
Purse 5000 800 to first, $50 to second, $50 to
third, and $50 to fourth. This was the only race
completed during the day Competent judges
pronounce 1t one Of the best races they ever saw.
The summary Is as follows:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

BErnEL-The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the White River Agricultural Society,
for the election of officers and the transaction oil
hotel, in this place November 4th All premiums
awarded at the recent fair not claimed before that
time will be considered forfeited to the society
800. Mr.. Mark Woodbury. has returned from the
West, we think from Minnesota, where he has
been for a number of years, and Is In very feeble
health, not able To walk. Mr.. Woodbury. Is about
fifty years old and was never married, Was
born In town and has many friends, who doubt
less will administer 10 all his wants In this houi
of trouble. Mr. Il, d. Blodgett and wife from
St. Johnsbury were in town last week visiting old
friends, Mr.. Blodgett Ia 1884 was merchant In
this village, and since then has been In the EN-
ploy Of the Fairbanks. No sale for potatoes al
any price on account Of the rot-dealers are afraid
to buy.... Number OF arrivals at Wilson's Hote
for the week ending Saturday, October 18th, fifty
nine, for the week ending Saturday, October 18th
seventy-two.
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Meekk eWarhefs.
Live Stock Market .


The following Geographic report Of the live stock
Tuesday October ?lst, 1873:
Cattle. Sheep. Hogs. Calves
a market thl. W. ....... s4is st21 1929 lo1
one year ago. Sill lo,iii Ills S
PRlcEs.-Extra fat and heavy premium oxen, ss757OO;
hrs quality, s600650; second quality; t5OOQ550; third
and dressed beef few choice single pairs s250750.
Bulls ETC. 0O9i.25 Working oxen s00Gl6O pair,
according TO their value beef Steers, s45&t0. Mich
se0O0G35; extra good Si0O05OOO, with with
out calves be agreed farrow and ordinary $1,000
soO. stores, yearlngs, s7.00@lt0O; two-year-olds,
SloOG2s; threeyearolds $50 00(t3s00 Sheep 3@4i.c;
extra. eG5kc " dor So0o@to0o y head Spring lambs,
seshc n M sheared sheep O9c " H. Fat hogs, ps94Ase
y Veal nc csyf ,o ass Pound dr. B5 0,s hide
wool on, 6lc4sl each.
REMARKs.Nearly 800 head of the number OF cat
tie from the North, 800 head from
the East Prices substantially the last week
with better demand this morning for small cattle In fair
flesh by country butchers The cooler weather conducive
to better meat demand A. n. Monroe sold twenty eight
Texas cattle average l.2i ms. at S3 u cwt, live and
sixy-sx Others, average l30s u.s. at 81 * h. live; j. Qnn-
Ian sold ten fat TO dress 600 rs each, at 5c n N
dressed u. " Bissel sold six Syearsold steer at 10
lambs the TO market, which, being nosed abroad
sufficient TO start up prices at least ~ u h H. T.
Wheeler sold sixty mbs and old sheep
gross weight 1880 Ms at &c. r. A. ftck sold 1852 head
13H bs at 5Ac; 4. Murray sold eighty sheen
and Lambs. average 50 Ms at sAr; H. Hastings sold
Ave lambs average 10 lbs at 500 N. York State lots OF
poultry sell at ssc, and Vermont lots at O9lle u pound
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22
NANCY FAgRAKs EsTATE. ,,..--

In Probate Court held at Montpelier, in and for said
District on the Sd day OF October A. ID. 1879
NJ. G.. Canerly, administrator OF the estate OF Nancy
FafaT late OF Waterbury, In said District deceased
application said Court Tor license sell all the
estate OF said diseased situated IN said Waterbury, TO wit
one house and lot representing that thereof
the payment OF the debts OF said deceased aud
charges of administration OF her estate and that such part
cannot be sold without injury TO those interested In the
mnder Wheeupon u u ordered By said Court that said
application be referred 10 session thereof 10 be held al the
Probate Ooe, In said Montpelier the 18th day Of oci A.
d. 1873 for hearing and decsion thereon and further
ordere that all persons Interested be- noined hereof by
publication OF notice OF said application and order thereon
three weeks successfully IN the Vermont Waicmin state
ciTcnaes In the neghborhood Of those nteree before
said time OF hearing that they appear al said time and
place. and, II they see Gauss, object thereto
BY the Court. Attest
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

CABor.-we notice the grand jury, as usual,
paid Its respects 10 this town. The question Of
organizing brass band In town Is being agitated
by several young men. We hope 1t will not end
in talk Charles Fish sold his farm in Peter
vile last week at auction, to James Boldry for
S2,25O. We are pleased to notice the improve
ment in business at the works of True A. Town,
who has just added band saw TO his machinery
which he is TO use for cutting chair stuff He in-
tends to do a large job In getting In lumber for
his mill the coming winter lie wishes 10 let the
job TO cut aud draw from fifty to one hundred
thousand feet of hard wood lumber. It Is To be
drawn about three and one-half miles, ON a good
road aud down grade. This is an excellent chance
for some one wanting a winters job
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WILLIAM n; HyNTINsToN,ss ESTATE.

In Probate Court held At Orange In aud for said District
the 18th day of October A. D., 1873;
Porter o. Huntington administrator of the estate of Will
liam NJ. huntington, late OF Washington, In said District
deceased application 10 said Court, for license to
sell all of the OF said deceased situated in Wash
ngton village, To witt about ten OF land with the
buildings teron representing that the sale Is necessary
for the payment of debts and expenses q
Mhereupon, IL Is ordered b. said Court, that said appca
ton referred session thereof 10 be held at H. A.
Whites office, in said Washington, the 18th day Of
November, A. d. 1873, for hearing aud decision thereon
and Is further ordered that all persons Interested be
notified hereof by publication OF notice OF said application
aud order thereon weeks successfully In the Vermont
watchmln & state Journal, newspaper published al
Montpelier ani which circulates the neghborhood Of
those Interested before said time Of hearing that they
appear and place, and II they cause object
Thereto Hy the Conrt.--Atte
1912 CHESTER DICKEY, Register
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CHELsEA.-Two men from Washington named
Hull and Caswell were lodged in Jail by Sheriff
Dickinson Saturday evening, for being drunk and
creating gre 1t disturbance in the upper part OF
the village. Monday morning Mr.. Fernando
Perkins hog died, to all appearances from the eff
fects Of poison, also cosset lamb had been shot
and killed No comment need be made upon the
meanness of such conduct. The corn cropi very
light-less than has been known for long tern
OF years. 1t is also stated that potatoes rotnl
badly and the prospect is that prices will rule
high, Notwithstanding the large yield.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

EAST HARDwIcK.-Samuel Gle has bought
thirty acres of land Of Martin SWEET and is build
ing nice set Of buildings thereon ...P. S. Paine
has three-years-od hefer from whose milk was
made two pounds and six ounces Of butter one
day last week. The potato crop in this section
turned out better than anticipated in the early
fall. Chester Giffen raised one hundred baskets
Of corn from three-fourths of an acre of land
Andrew Whitcher is doing quite an extensive
business in manufacturing cedar oils this season
He keeps five hands employed at present.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

AGAIN ExPosED.-The notorious Eddy family
hang from the town of Chittenden, this state
has again come to grief this time at North Adams,
Massachusetts, 1t seems that several Of the young
people belonging to the congreg iton OF the Baptist
church were inclined to believe in spirtualism,
and their pastor was anxious to prove that the
manifestations were not what they purported to
be. Accordingly, in company with several young
men and other gentlemen, among whom were two
prominent lawyers and an editor the reverend
gentleman attended a seance. The lights were
turned down, the medium retired to her cabinet,
and everything went well until the spirit of an
Indian appeared and danced about Suddenly a
young man in the audience. or circle, as it
was called, made grab at his ghostship, and the
two together fell to the floor. scutiie ensued
during which the ghost fought valiantly and called
for revolver When the lights were brought
the young man found that he had his arm around
IL very substantial figure for a ghost, it being
none other than the medium herself. Explana-
tons and apologies were profuse, but it is said
that it will be well for the medium to give North
Adams wide berth hereafter
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Nlsnhenry Wofres.
STATE oF VFRWoST Distri

~ STATE OF VERMONT, District Of Washington,
IN the matter Of NELSON HASSAA hsoirent Debtor.
Notice IA hereby given that petition of insolvency
ed In this Court by Nelson Hassam, OF Norhhed. YER
mont the 2lst day October A. D. 1873 at the Probate
Office In Montpelier, IN said District an nsoyent debtor
and that meeting OF his creditors will be held at Court
of insolvency. be holden the Probate Office in Mont
peer the 18th dav of November A. D. 1879 at ten o'clock
their debts, and choose assgnees
Of the estate OF said Nelson assa In accordance with an
act of the General Assembly of the state of Vermont entitled
An Act establish Courts Insolvency, and to provide
equal distribution debtors"
approved November 2sh 1876 And, that the payment of
debts and the delivery of property belonging to
said debtor him his and the transfer of any
property by him. are forbidden by law.
by order OF the Court. y. A. CHASE, Register.
Montpelier, October 81, 1879. 10
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

wEsr RANDOLPH, J. Page Of this place,
while calling at the house of f. H. Marks OF
Bethel on business, on the 9Th instant, was bitten
on his right foot by large dog belonging to Mr..
Marks 30 badly as to prevent his travelling for
eral days. Good medical treatment, however,
has brought Mr.. Page out again upon his feet,
and he will soon resume his business Mr.. Page
wishes us to state that from the very first Mr..
Marks has acted the part OF a gentleman, and
that his prompt settlement and treatment toward
him thus far is fully satisfactory lie also wishes
to express his gratitude to the many friends who
have contributed TO his comfort during his trouble
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

BARRE.-The town hall presents much bet
ter appearance with Its new roof $50 j. Bolster
Is building some coal sheds near the depot that
will BIO quite handy. lie has also purchased a
piece of land opposite his store-house where. it is
reported, he will erect a steam mill .. There Is
to be lecture at the town hail. Friday evening,
by Rev. II. Webster, on the subject of temper
ance.. The students OF the academy held their
last lyceum OF the term last Friday evening. SEQ.
The first number OF the Barre Herald appeared
Monday evening 1t is to be published every Sat
urday morning, by our enterprsing printer, L. N,
Hyzer..,.C. II. Andrews, leader OF the Barre
cornet band has left for Mortified, which he in
tends making his home.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

CoRINTH.-The teamsters who are drawing ore
from Pike Hill to Vershire mines have come to
grief. The old dump or waste that has been ac-
cumulating for years the company have decided
does not pay for transportation and smelling and
the vein is running narrow inside the mine, SO
that the supply of new ore is not sufficient to keep
the teams running 1t is expected that the new
road that is to be will be completed for " winter
road " about November 1st
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

FAST BErHEL.-Miss Lydia Paige has ny
drangea thirty years old, and last season it had
thirty large clusters of blossoms it at time.
..,.Fred Stephens sold four pigs last week not
quite one year old, which lacked only thirty
pounds of averaging six hundred pounds each,
their united weight being twenty three hundred
and seventy pounds =. The weather continues dry
and springs are very low. Potatoes are rotting
badly, and corn is generally poor. Dr. C. C
Perry's recent lecture on Alcohol, its place and
power" was highly appreciated Next Saturday
evening he delivers another lecture on " Tobacco,
its use and abuse" Let there be a full house
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

KILLED ny LoooMoTivE-0n Wednesday
morning OF last week. at about two o'clock, the
locomotive 10 d. Hatch, Of the Central road a. run
ming wild " between St. Adams and Swanton, ran
over and killed man named Edward McPeck
The body was lying across the track and was not
discovered by the engineer until it was too late to
prevent the catastrophe. lie was horribly mutt.
lated Mcpeck was about forty-fve years old and
leaves n wife and six children. His homo was at
Newport swamp, about mile from St. Adams.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

ORASGR,-Asa and Edison Magoon, sons of Asa
Magoon, Of Streeter notoriety, on complaint OF
Alvin Smith were arraigned before Justice u o.
Camp ON Wednesday OF last week, on charge OF
larceny, said Smith claiming to have lost Hook
OF eighteen turkeys and circumstances pointing
directly to them as the guilty parties. After a
lengthy hearing they were bound over 10 appear
at county court, as follows Asa, $500 Edison
500, Being unable TO procure bail they were
escorted TO Chelsea on Thursday morning by
Sheriff Barron. OF Washington, who made the
| arrest. Edison has since procured bail and is now
at home. Abner Getchel, who has been under
the care Of b. y. Dickinson for some time, has
settled his little trouble with the stove company,
and came home last Saturday wiser II not a
happier man.
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ARA BEARD's ESTATE.
~ STATE OF VERNON !, District Of Randolph, IS.

Ia Probate cout held At Orange In said District on The
lith day OF October, A, ID. 1879
Mrs Warren Pepper. MIR. sophronia brown and q. T.
Emery Guardians OF Minnie Beard present TO said court
their petition writing representing that they heirs
Ora beard and that said Ora Beard named egatee
the Will OF Charles White, late OF Washington In said
District deceased, aud that sad Ora Beard
sent and unhesfd OF for twenty-five years years Of
which after the death of said Charles whe that
Beard left neither wife children their knowl
edge They, therefore, make application for decree
disirbuon OF said Ora Boards share OF said Charles
Whites estate among the heirs OF said Ora Beard ageeaby
10 the statute In such made and provided, Where
upon, II Is ordered by said that said application
referred 10 session thereof be held AZ H. A. Whites
office, In Washington, the 18Th day of November, ID.
1879 for hearing and decision thereon And Is further
ordered thai be given 10 all
by publication OF the same weeks successfully In the
Vermont watchman a State Journal newspaper pub
ished Montpe previous 10 said time appointed
hearing that they may appear ut said time and place and
show cause any they may have, why such decree shcud
By the Court-Attest.
1919 CHksTkR plcKEY, Register.
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EPHRAIM GARY,s ESTATE.

II STATE OF VERMONT, District of Washington, 80.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier. in said District
the LIST day of October. A. D. 1879
Sarah A. Gary. Administrative OF the estate Of Ephfaim
Gary, late of Montpelier, in said District deceased,
presents her administration account for examination and
allowance and makes application for decree Of dstri
button and partition OF the estate of said deceased. Where
upon ordered by said Court that said account and
said application be referred to session thereof, to be
held at the Probate Office, In sad Montpelier, on the
lat day Of November A. D. 1879 for hearing and decision
thereon; and further ordered that notice hereof be
given all persons 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 and place. and show they have,
why said account should allowed, and decree
made. By the Court-Attest
HARVEY TILDEN. nudge.
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prnbafc eNofres.
DoNIRAM c. nArHAwAy's ESTATE

a DONIRAM G. HATHAwAY'S ESTATE.
N COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Washington Commission
receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
OF all against the estate Of Adoniram C. Hathaway
late Of Norhaeld in said District, deceased and all claims
exhibited In Of et thereto, hereby give notice that we VIII
for the purposes aforesaid the dwelling house OF
MARY Hathaway in said town. the 81 day OF December,
and 9th day OF March next. from O'Clock p until four
O'Clock NJ each Of said day. and that six months from
the 30 day OF October, A. D. 1873 IL the time limited by
said court for said creditors to present their claims to us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Norhheld this lih day o. october, A. D. 1873
BENONT WEBSTER, Commissioners
1912 ZESAs GLAZIER, COMMISSIONER
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MoRETowN.-We regret to state that Mrs II.
n. Wyeth was taken insane last Wednesday, since
which time she has made several attempts to take
her own life. Ill-heath is thought to be the
cause of her insanity. .. Mr. Nathan Child, a
former resident, has been in town for some time.
He is commission merchant at Lowell Massa-
chusetts
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

RIcHMoSD.-Samuel Andrews and bride re-
turned last week, and on Friday evening were
serenaded by our band. Several cases of
measles are reported in this town and vicinity.
....George X. Brown and wife were visited by a
large company of people, including the band,
Monday evening. to celebrate with them the
twenty-ffth anniversary of their marriage
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-22

MuRDERous AssAuLT.-A aurderous assault
was made upon man named Linch in Benning
ton last Thursday night. Mr.. Linch was on his
way home, when two men came up behind him
and dealt him blow which felled him to the
ground, when they kicked him and broke his
skull. lie was discovered in the ditch at six
o'clock Friday morning, identified, and taken
home. The last reports indicate his condition as
precarious. Three men were arrested and lodged
in Jail Saturday, charged with committing the
assault on Linch, and one has turned states ev.
dence and confessed the whole matter