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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

THE NEWARK POIsoEING.-Medical investi
CATION in the poisoning case at Newark
shows the disease to be diphtheria, IN
doubtedly aggravated by the poisoned
water, as before stated A mild case of
diphtheria now in the neighborhood, and
which existed previous to this fatality.
would lead to the superstition that the
poisoned water did not originate the dis
ease. There have been eleven deaths thus
far aud all tho others are recovering.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06
MATTHEW GANEY's ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT D To all persons CON
n,srn,c- 81, ,,,,,-,,..,, -. cerned in the estate Of
DisIA'1i VI 'hii s. Matthew Ganey, late
Of Burlington, in said District, deceased.
GREETING.
At Probate Court holden at Burlington, within
and for the District Of Chttenden, the 3lst day o.
May, A. ID. 1879, an Instrument. purpOrtn
to be the last Will and Testament Of Matthew
Ganey late of Burlington in said District, de-
ceased, was presented to the Court aforesaid, tor
Probate, and 1t Is ordered by said Court that the 18th
day Of June. A. ID. Is79, at the Probate Court
Rooms in said Burlington, be assigned for proving
said Instrument; and that notice thereof be- given
70 all persons concerned by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Burlington
Free Press, newspaper printed at slid Burling
ton, previous to the time appointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear before
said Court at the time and place aforesaid and con
test the probate of said will, l. you have cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington in said Dis
triet. this 3lst day of May, A. u. 1879.
4sw3w r. s. TAFT, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

SUIcIDE.-Robert, son of Henry FJsby, a
laborer, about 20 years of age. shot himself
through the head at Leicester, Saturday
Death was instantaneous Last week, be
attempted suicide bJ poison, but took an
overdose; cause temporary insanity.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

Aliens Anti Fat Is n genuine medicine and will
reduce cOrpulency from two to five pounds per
week. Purely vegetable and perfectly harmless
acting entirely the food in the stomach prevent
ing the formation OF fat. 1t is also positive
remedy for dyspopsia and rheumatism.
BosroS, Mass, Feb II, 1873.
BOTANIC MEDICINE Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Gsntlemen,-The lady alluded to lost seven
pounds in three weeks, by the OF liens Anti
Fat. Yours truly. Smith, DooLITTLE \ SMITH
tu-wit Wholesale Druggists
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

DK. URA.S. of Boston. who made so
many startling cures when in this city a
few months since. has returned for short
season, and is stopping at the Van Ness
House Every Invalid should see him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

LIEUT.. WIGHT, OF Co. f., N. e., "Gre,n
Mountain Boys" has been presented. by
the members of the organization, with an
elegant sword furnished with two scabbaris,
handsome belt and sppendages
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

Nix. f. N. PHELPS has left at our office .
cucumber, picked Monday morning from his
garden, nine inches in length and fourteen
ounces in weight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

Tbs Rutland Herdld says: Eight year.
ago, when Roberts Post was inaugura ted,
less than thirty graves were decorated.
Friday the graves Of seysnty-six comrades
claimed the mourniul regards of their living
cOE.raies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06
MANAssEH oscooD,s ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, } To all persons con-
DISTRICT OF 'HIr1EsDEs'ss' Manasseh Osgood, late
Of WestfOrd, in said district, deceased,
GREETING.
Al probate court. holden at Burlington. within
and Tor the district of ChitteDden, the md, day
Of June 1873. an instrument purpOrtinS to be
the last Will and testament Of Manasseh OsgOOd late
OF Westord in said district, deceased, was present
ed to the court Aforesaid, for probate; and ii is
ordered by said court that tho 18th day of June,
1873 at the probate court rooms in said Burn gtOn
be assigned Tor proving said Instrument; and that
notice thereof be given to all PERSONS concerned by
publishing this order three weeks successfully in
the Burlington Free Pres. newspaper printed at
said Burlington, previous to the time appointed
Therefore, you are hereby notified 10 appear be.
lore said court, at the time and place Aforesaid,
and contest the probate of said will, IT, you have
cause.
Given under my hand at Burlington, In said
district, this md day of June, lS7g.
4sw3t X. s. TAFT, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

HARRIS BROTHERS & Co., the contractors
for the Brsttleboro and Whitehall Railroad,
say they will run a train over the road
October first.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

Tue unsightly and pestilence breeding
hole al the corner OF Church and Maple
streets is at last to be severed and filed ,
the City Fathers having appropriated 5000
for that purpose to which Mrs. Van Nance,
the owner, adds $500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

RUS 0vER.-Jsmes Barton, q section
hand on the Southeastern Railway. was
run over by hsnd-csr containing
thres men, and now lies at the point of
dsath
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

MEssRs. NORTON AND BKNHAN, of Connec.
tieut, Lave just shipped % horses from st
Adams. Price paid. from 800 to $500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

DR. WILLIAM A. HAMMOND. of New York.
will commence his course of lectures on dis
eases of the mind and nervous system at the
Medical College on Tuesday, June 10th.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

L. j. PHELPS. ESQ.,. of this city, delivered
the address. Tuesday, before the Harvard
Law School.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06
BY rELEeRAPH.l
New York stock and Money Market,

NEW 4 Ork NtOck and MONEY Market.
NEW YoRK, June ,.
PRlME Mercantile Paper at 3ia5.
MONEY easy at 5.
RAILROADS moderately active
STOCKS were strong strong this afternoon AMI
afterward declined and closed steady
GOVERNMENTS at per cent
Transactions liz 900 including 1900 Lake Shore
North Western 5000; Delaware. Lackawanna apd
Western, 1900: St. Paul OOOJO N. Y. c., le,OoO
Erie, LOCO.
GOVERNMENT BONDS Ii H.
STOCKS weak,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

RICHMOND MARKET, June 2.-The butter
offered was Of a much better quality than
heretofore, Fair to good sold at 10 to IL
cents and choice and fine 10 to Is cents.
New cheese brought from 6 to cents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

Struck BY LIGHTNISG.-A young man
named Collins. standing on the steps of his
fathers residence, 10 Csstleton. was struck
by lightning Sunday afternoon. Although
his injuries are serious, it is thong they
will not prove fatal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

Constipation invariably follows Liver Complaint:
but it is easily overcome by the timely use OF
BAXrER's MAHnEAkE BIrrERs. Dyspepsia also
readily yields TO this potent remedy. 4Ss2t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06
FOR SALE

TArf A q. watson new Brick House and lot
on Union Street, near Man, most conveniently
located ant commanding fins lake view Excel
tent fruit garden. and house has all modern con
veuences with hot and cold water, bath rooms,
closets and furnace, and double windows through
out. Reasonable and easy terms. Apply to
Whittemore & Wheeler.-April IA dSwtf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

Corpulent people can be reduced from two to five
pounds per week without starvation, by using
Allen'S AntiFat, purely vegetable and perfectly
harmless remedy. II acts on the food in the stom-
ach. neutraizins all saceharne and oleaginous
matter.
3s3 Washington St, Boston, Mass, May 81, 1873.
BOTANIC MEDICINE Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
Gentlemen Without special change OF diet, two
bottles OF Aliens Anti Fat reduced me four and one
half pounds. Yolrs respectfully, MA. BUSH.
Hundreds Of letters similar to the above have
been received BY the Botanic Medicine Co. Ant-Fat
sold by Druggists. thur-wlt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

Our townsman, Mr.. A. c. Spear. and fam
lily returned, on Saturday, from their Win
ter sojourn in Florida.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

GRAND IsLE-A Frenchman gives the
following solution OF the recently-reported
Lake Chanplain water monster 81 see
dat on de paper bout sarpint, and |
knows somebody bin fooled. see dat
same ting good many time. Some time he
be crooked tree, old log. Some time see
big sturgeon jump. and some loon he try to
fly, he make one big splash and dive. Big
snake all one dam lie live more dan 40
year on de Island. see all dose tings. De
man who start dat story he drink too much.
lie like see snake in his boot next time"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06
T II F. B f S Il

For farmer to buy is the WALTER A. WOOD,
enclosed gear, Mower, made at Hoosick Falls NJ Y.
Ii s very simple in construction, very strong and
durable Its gearing is tightly enclosed, excluding
all dust and dirt. Its bearings made of the best
bell metal. All other Mowers either Babt meta
or simply cast iron. IL is the lightest draus BIT
Mower in the world. 1t has no side draught Its
pitman Is perfectly protected. All nuts on the Ma
chine liable to get loose are lock nuts provided
with spring keys. Its cutting apparatus is the most
perfect made. The facility Of its mana cement the
safest ease and comfort TO the driver are not
equalled by any Mower ever built.
There were more Wood Machines sold last season
than in any previous year, which proves the in
creasng popularity of the walter A. Wood
Mowers. They are sold by WhitcOmb 4 Day, I'm
derhill. VT; Rowley Prior Church ST, BurlinS.
ton; Abram Rugg, Milton; Charles B. Towers,
Richmond; Milo, Lawrence, Hinssburgh; T. Is.
Lyon, Charlotte; Keller & Phelps, Grand Isle.
WHITCOMB DAY, have at all times a large
stock Of Woods Extras also. large assortment Of
GENERAL MERCHANDISE, and all kinds OF
FARMING TOOLS. including the WIssER, YANKEE
and BAY STATE HORSE RAKEs, BILLIARDS TRD-
DERs, Randalfs Harrows, etc, all OF which they
will sell at the very lowest living prices--je6w2m
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

What n truly beautiful world we live in Nature
gives grandeur Of mountains, glens and oceans,
and thousands OF means OF enjoyment. We can
desire no better VIXEN in perfect health but how
often do the majority Of people feel like giving
it up disheartened. discouraged and worried out
with disease when there is no occasion for this
feeling, as every sufferer can easily obtain sat
isiactory proof that Green's August Flower will
make them as free from disease as when born.
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint is the direct
cause Of seventy five per cent Of such maladie,
as Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Cos
tiveness, Nervous Prostration, Dizziness OF the
Head Palpitaton OF the Heart and other distress
ing symptoms. Three doses Of August Flower
will prove its wonderful effect Sample bottles
IL cents. Try. AprillO-deod-w toJulyl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

R-0hc months subscription to LEISURE Hours
free, IL you send eleven cents Tor mailing premium
sent with it-a beautiful chrome mstto entitled
Faith, Hope and Charity" elegantly printed on
dark ground, with lilies, ferns, grasses, etc., Il
more pleasing picture than ever before sent with q
short subscription. Magazine is illustrated and
full of choice stories. sketches. poetry, etc. and
cent stamps taken. All receive catalogue OF 600
desirable and curious articles j. L. PArrEy Co,
Il Barclay Street. Y. April 9l-diw&w4teow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

A NEW weather prophet has arisen-one
Z. j. Lowe. who predicts period of drouth
during the present year. basing the
prophecy upon the theory of cycle of the
seasons once in eleven years. or thereabout.
In 1865 be finds drouth recorded, another
in 1857. and others in 1915. 1884 and 1926,
not exactly eleven years in every instance,
but approximately that number. Farmers
are now in bad way, and they would be in
a far worse way by next September should
Mr.. loves forecast prove unhappily true.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06
WONDERFUL CURES
Electricity and Magnetism,
DR.. URANN,

Who made so many wonder
full cures when in town a few
months since, of cases sup
posed incurable, is again
in town, at the Van Ness
House Every invalid should
see him, no matter what
may be their complaints.
If he cannot help you he
will tell you SO at once and no
charge for the same.
Send for circular contain
ing certificates of many
startling cures; also refer
eDces. JfdY 81 .-dfgV
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

N the District Court of the United states for the
L District OF Vermont. In Re. Joseph c. CaRwell.
Bankrupt.-In Bankruptcy. No. 962. District OF
vermont,
SIR:-NOtice is hereby given that petition has
been filed in said Court, bv Joseph e. Caswell, Of
Rpton, in said District, duly declared a Rank
rupt, under the Act of Congress Of March I'd 1867 Tor
adlscharge anu certificate thereof. from all his debts
and other claims prOvahle under said .ct and that
the lst day OF July ls79. at o'clock a N, before
the Hon. HOyt Ii. Wheeler Judge of said Court at
the United States Court X oms In Windsor
is assigned for the hearing of the same.
when and where all creditors who have proved
their debts, and ether persons in interest nay at
tend and show cause, il any they have. why this
prayer Of said petition should not he granted.
Dated at Burlington, on the 2oth day Of May,
1879.
49w3w b. b SMALLEY, CLERK.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

A PLEASANT and successful social and
literary organization is that called the
Athena Club. which hasnow been maintain
ed for two seasons. Its meetings are hold at
the residences Of the members. and on each
of these occasions. during the past win
ter and spring, an enjoyable pro-
gramme has been rendered. The pro-
grammes are elegantly PRINTED. and all the
exercises have been successfully carried out.
The club has membership of about fifty,
and the.interest in it has been kept up Won
derfully well-the general rule of such or
CARNATIONS being a promising childhood
and a premature death. The last meeting
for the season was held on Tuesday evening
at the residence of Capt. Henry Mayo, when
the programme included vocal and instru-
mental music, recitations, readings and
sentiments" and the occasion was a most
enjoyable one. Long life to the Athena
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06
METEOROLOGICAL SUMMARY FOR
MAY, 1879
Signal Office, Burlington, VT

Mas. HAMMOND is still laboring at Fair.
haven
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

THE LIST ADOPTED IN GRAND ISLE COUNTY.
The Textbook Committee of Grand Isle
county met for consultation and interchange
of views in reference to adopting tho same
series of books for the county. at the cour
house, North Hero, the Both inst. lsle La
Mott and Grand Isis were unrepro 'entei.
Hon. A. X. llibbard was chosen chairman
and ii. W. Como, secretary. Through the
liberality of the different publishers, large
supply OF the different books were before
the committee for examination. The com
mittec were unanimous in recommending
the adoption OF the following books Swim
tons Geography, Reed X Kellogg's Gram
mar. Appleton's Copy Book, Anderson =
History and ThompsOn's Algebra. Tney
were DIVIDED on Readers, Spoilers and
Arithmetics, but the majority favored the
Analytical series OF Readers. Thompson :
Arithmetic and Swinton's Spoilers. s.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

The Lamoille county Textbook Conyen-
ton was held at Ilydepark, May 3lst. 1t
was unanimously voted to recommend the
adoption of Greenlcais series of Arith-
metics, Kriss's Drawing Books and Cow :
Morals and Manners. There was quite u
discussion over Readers and Biographies,
Blu. a vote finally showed the Appleton
first, Independent second. and American
third OF the Readers. and the preference was
quite largely in favor OF Guyot's Geography.
The choice of History was nearly equal, but
the odds were in favor of the Qnackcnbos's.
Barnes and Quackenbos being the only
Histories favored. Tho opinion on Spoilers
was quito varied, but the American was
frs. and the Swinton second in choice. OF
the copy books, the Model was generally
preferred
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06


Net list for State taxes, 32,2S4 IS S16,s05 IL
The total being, of course, subject to the
customary attachments. As compared with
last year there is shrinkage of from l2 to
20 per cent. necessitating, obviously. high
er rate of taxation. The Council spent
several hours in discussing the mat
ter. but finally arrived at the con-
clusion that the estimates had been put
down as low as possible, to meet
the necessary expenditures of the city that
improvements on Lake street, on Colches-
ter avenue (nesr the Fletcher nospitaD.
and on Main street, at the Medical College,
were absolutely necessary to prevent law
suits and the resulting cost to the city and
that, in short, it was necessary to lay tax
Of two hundred and sixty cents. as against
two hundred and twenty cents last year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

Absolutely purc-mlde froms Grape Cream of
Tartar, imported exclusively for this Powder
from the Wine district OF France. ALWAYS uniform
and wholesome. Sold only in cans by all Grocers.
pound can mailed 10 any address, postage paid,
on receipt of Ca cents. ROYAL BAKING POWDER
CO., III duane St., New York. Most cheap pow
ders contain alumi dangerous to health; avoid
them, especially when offered loose or in bulk.
June l4.d&wly-3p
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06
B. TURK & BRO,

The Leading CIOthiers,
College St, opposite the City Hall Park.
Burlington, MAY ~ ls-9 -dA-ti
Don't delay, hut insure at once
against accidents in that popular
institution, the Travellers Iusur-
ance Company, OF Hartford.
Conn, who pay all claims by drafts
Oh New York. to order of the
insured. For rates, call on t. ;.
PFcK, Genl ms. Agent.
June 3 dtwtf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06
wINDHAM COUNTY

The Text book Committee Of WIndham
county. representing seventeen towns, met
in convention, at Newfsne. May 3lst, to
secure uniformity of books throughout the
county. The following books were adopt
ed: The franklin Readers. Greenlesi's
Arithmetic, Hsrper's Biographies and Reed
& Kellogg's Grsmmars. The meeting was
regarded as a success. A special agent was
appointed to correspond with these pub
fishing houses and secure their best terms
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06
THE BURLINGTON VT,

CITY TAxEs.-The City Council held a
meeting, Monday evening (the full Board
being present),' for the purpose of fixing
the taxes for the ensuing year. Mayor
Hatch presented statements Of the Treasurer
and AssessorT as to the grand list of the
City, the footings being as follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06
RuILANn CnuNTY

The votes are TO be considered as recon-
mendatiOns only, and in the subjects Of
Arithmetic and History no recommendation
was made as no book received majority
Spoilers. SwintOn -, American 6, Town 4,
Warren 4; Rreaders, Franklin 90. Apple
ton 8, American ., Monroe ). Sheldon |,
English Grammar, Reed & Kellogg Sc,
Greene 4, Reed and Kellogg and Greene's
for higher classes lon the question of
making this unanimous but one vote was
given in the negative Geography, Gnyot
%, Mitchell s, Monteith . Cornell {;
Arithmetic. Greonleai -, Fish Il, Thomp-
son 4, White /, Adams new 4; History
Barnes L., Quackenbos 5, Anderson 8. But
Ter !, c. Goodrich I.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

Mrs. c. f. MINER, Secretary
May %. 1879.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-06-06

June ., dkWti
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-08

| Kissing The cnmpnsitor no set up the
word 'FcaTnivai" for terminal" n toy head
IN local article III yesterdays hFfEAL haF
been missing for tb= past tHeny fonr hours,
Foul play IS =u> ,,ec;cd |. 10 reported on the
street that the local of the APPEAL purchased
Parker shotgun IL the morning and his re
mark that he wanted to BAG some Egyptian
fl 4mangos is considered by the detectives as
suspicious The woods will be searched tc-
morrow
CoNscIBECS impellea somebody to send
81 500 onynousiy to Isaac g. Jenkins, q
Syracuse merchant, with the words, ~
robbed you Of this years ago.
Conscience money will be received at this
office on and after January 1st aud no ques-
tons asked
RooMs FOR RENT Finely furnished rooms
to let, single or en- suite with bath room a.
tached Board can be had if required. The
suite of rooms face the seuth. Enquire at
this Office.
FeVH doses of Hrs. Dr. Howe's Rheumatic
Remedy VIII relieve and one bottle viii care
the worst case of RHKuMArIss. Try it. Il
costs but one dollar. For sale at Thax tey's
drug store. oet9a
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-11-08

To-NIGHT's ENTRRTIANMENT.-Am musical
and literary entertainment OF the Ladies
Union and the Reform Club will take place
this evening at the Carson Theater The
MORNING. Appeal has frequently had occasion
to notice these Saturday evening entertain
ments in q complimentary way. They have,
in fact, become one of the social features of
Carson. Tonight there will be vocal solos,
trios, anartets, readings recitations, etc.
The entertainment will commence at 8 o'clock
sharp.
DEPARTURES The following persons de-
parted on the stage yesterday morning
Mrs. Taylor, N. 8. Heiier, Mrs Q. Mclver,
Miss f. Leonard, NJ. s. Touey, Joaquin Silva,
ii. Armer, ]. Roberts, Ed MoConnall, Mss
Nellie Booth, Alfred C,rlyls, Miss Allis
Gates, Msa Nellie Ash, Miss Daisy Lawrence,
Jose Lopez
Felt III PIr-Hon. Charles Martin,
while walking ont of the Sherif's office yes
terday afternoon, fell down in fit, badly
bruis:ng his face He was taken to his resi-
dence, and at late hour last night continued
to remain unconscious.
ARRIVALS. - The following passengers mr.
rived on the southern stage yesterday |
F. s. McComber, e. b. Mott, D. Shakes
pesre, c. o'eneyor, Thos Uren, Dan Gamer
on, T. W. W. Davies, Miss Belle COaomer,
5. Sweetman.