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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
Weehk MAhe4.
Live Stock Market.

The following IL telegraphc report OF the live stock
market At Cambridge aud Brighton for the week ending
Tuesday, April I'D 1879;
Cattle. Sheep. HoOi. Cdlves.
A. market this week....... 9Q55 slgs .eeel sl2
last week........ 2lN b0l2 l0hs3 65i
one year ago., $3.50 5,3lO $3.50 81
PRICES-Extra fat and heavy premium oxen, 81 25B7
INST quality, s65Q1OQi second quality, s,5046OOi third
quality N500 per 100 ibs on total weight Of hide allow
and dressed beef few choice single pairs s17561000
Bulls, etc NgODi25, Working oxen, sO0etl@ pair OF
according % their value as beef Steer sa0@lO Mlc
cows $50 OO@38; extra good si0O06D55OO with with
9n calves az may be agreed farrow aud ordinary sgW
925OOi three, year-ods. slb00@SbOQ Sheep, s5g51ci
5efc Tb Pat hogs, 4Ae1lssc " H. Veal calves, 5000
800 head. Brighton hides 6etO6c country lots 5655So
Bb Calf skins, loo N NJ Tallow, 561OOc n n country
Hi@flsc. Pelts with wool on, sl.0O@l25 each.
RLMARKs-we nnd that the market for cattle differs
but little from our last quotations. AZ Brighton last Wei
nesday the rates averaged Western steers s505s0
on live weight; and that deone has not been reganed.
n Monroe sold 3s steers at5c n H. and Others average
$50 ms. at SIS EACH g. r. Brick sold two oxen weighing
1900 lbs dressed at dressed weight f. w. Alden sold
two stays TO dress 800 MS at s dressed weight and two
oxen 70 dress 500 ibs at 7lsc nj b. Sargent sod two
oxen, live weight 1000 ms 1T 7ic b. Working oxen
IN moderate demand Veals are dull at 45c n n. Tn,
market for sheep and yearngs s inclined 10 favor thu
butchers still the prices last noticed quotations
day J. ". Sargent sold 50 sheep, average 80 s at SIC
X T. Pollard sold 1888 sheep and lambs, average 60 lbs
@ M Joyce sold IS sheep and lambs average 81 MS at &C.
french son sold " sheep average e lbs at SIC tpound
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

CRIMINALS SENTENCED the Franklin county
court Saturday, Ira Whttemore was found guilty
Of an attempt to burn the store and dwelling Of
l.. Il. Parker at East Richford in December, 1877.
The jury recommended him to the mercy of the
court, and he was sentenced to three years at
hard labor in the House of Correction. Patrick
Regan, for assault with knife on John O'Brien
in October 1873, at Enosburgh, was sentenced to
pay fine of 500 and costs, or go to the House OF
Correction.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

AN IMPORTANT CASE DECIDED.-At the ad-
journed term of the United States District Court
at Rutland last week, Judge Wheeler rendered an
opinion in favor Of the plaintiffs in the case of
Goldman and Others Us. the Vermont & Can
ada Railroad Company. This decision establishes
the validity Of the endorsement by the Vermont
& Canada Railroad Company of about one million
Of bonds issued by the managers OF the Vermont
Central and Vermont & Canada railroad, called
the Vermont Central and Vermont e. Canada
guaranteed ss, and settles the matter in regard to
principal and interest on these bonds. This par.
ticular case was for the interest $50 600 for
year Some question having arisen as to whether
the rate of interest was seven or eight per cent
the case was left open until the May term IL
| huntington.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

NORTH MoSTPELrER.-Th village can now
boast of a good blacksmith Mr.. George Shepard
has purchased OF Mr.. HOLSTER his shop, and is
prepared to do all kinds of iron work. Horse
shoeing speciality. Give him call and be con-
WINGED that he il "boss " in his line OF business
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

MARsHFIELp.- Marshfield orchestra has
been revived and held its first meeting at Eli S,
ptkin's last Saturday night. Very little sugar
has been sold in town this Spring. G. A. Putnam
advertised for twenty tons and hasn't got two OF
it yet Three persons united with the Metho-
dist Episcopal church by letter recently. The
going is very bad snowdrifts on the hills and
mud on the river
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
Rsshs.

In Fayston. April IS, JOHN HINES, aged 10 years.
In Barre, April IA, CLARA AUSTIN, aged ~ years
In Bethel, Aprl a. NIFTY GREEN, aged 50 years.
In Fayston, April 8, ELIZABETH MAXWELL, aged 70
years
In West Sewbuy, April 10, ELIZA G. SMITH. aged 2,
years.
In Eas, Bethel, April 5, JOHN SEVERANCE, aged 81
years.
10 days,
In Cabot, April L. SARAH MARSHALL, wife Of Calvin
liils, aged 70 years.
In Barre Apui 10, DoRCAs widow Of the late John D.
Abbott, aged 70 years
In Cleveland, Ohio, Aprn -, CYRUS H. JOHNSON, son
Of Harvey johnson, ESD, OF Berlin, aged 81 years.
In Cambridgeport, Mass, April ELLEN b. wife OF vii
liam g. boAfiman, late OF Norwich aged ~ years,
In Orange, Aprl 49, Of spinal meningitis. DORA SNIP
son, wife Of Charles Carr aged n years aud montha
She WAS kind neighbor, devoted wife aud tender
raOther.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
a-a BY the o0uf' HARVEY TILDEN. Judge
IToHN H, CARPENTER,s ESTATE;

In Probate Court held at Montpelier, said District.
on the lith day Of April, A. ID. 1873
Henry Carpenter ADM strator OF the OF John II.
Carpenter late Waterbury in said District deceased pre-
sens hs administration account for examination and
allowance and makes application for decree OF dis
whereupon Is ordered by said Court that said account
and said application be referred session thereof to be
held at the Probate ONCE In said Montpelier, the 9Th
day OF May, A. D. 1879 for hearing and decision thereon
further ordered that notice hereof be given 10 all
persons interested by publication OF the three weeks
successfully the Vermont Waterman 4 State Journal
newspaper published Montpelier previous TO said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear al said Time
account should not be allowed, and such decree made.
BY the Court-Auest,
HARVEY TIIDEN. Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

SPRING TRApE.-A tour of investigation made
among the leading dry goods houses in New York
by the Economist, reveals the fact that they have
all increased their sales over the Spring of 1875
by amounts varying from twenty to forty pei
cent. This is regarded very handsome in
crease when it is understood that dry goods Of
every description are fully from ten to twenty
per cent. lower than they were at that time
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
Nnbah cWofrss.
pETsEy w. CADwELL,s ESTATE.

ID 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 demand.
Of all persons against the estate OF Betsy w Caldwell late
Of Montpelier In said District deceased and all claims
hbed In offset thereto hereby give notice that will
meet for the purposes aforesaid at the office Of H. W Hea-
ton in said Montpelier the Both day OF May and 18th day
Il October next, from o'clock until three O'Clock
p NJ each Of said days and that six months from the 18th
day Of Aprl A. d. 1873 the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims TO FOR examna
ton and allowance.
Dated at Montpelier, this 2lst day OF April A. D. 1879
o,ss HOMER VI III HnE,Al0N' Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

FACTORY FACrs-Close confinement careful
attention TO all factory work, gives the operatives
pallid faces, poor appetite, languid, miserable
feelings, poor blood, inactive liver, kidneys aud
urinary troubles, and all the physicians and medi-
cnes In the world cannot help them unless they
get out doors or use Hop Bltters, made Of the
purest aud best remedies and especially for such
cases, having abundance OF health, sunshine and
rosy cheeks ia them None need suffer II they
will use them freely. They cost but II triae. See
another column.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
EMERA TAYLOR's ESTATE.


In Probate Court held Montpelier within and for said
District, the l7th day Of April, A. d. 1879
instrument purportng TO be the last VIII and Tesla
OF Emera Taylor, late Of Waterbury, in said Dis
tct deceased, being presented TO the Court by Frank II.
Atherton the Executor therein named for probate 1t
ordered said Court that all concerned therein be
notified appear AT session of said Court to be held at the
Probate ONCE, in Montpelier on the 9Th day of May
A. D. 1873 and show II they have. against
the probate OF said viii for which purpose 1t Is further
deed that copy of the record of this order be published
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Waterman &
Journal printed al Montpelier previous TO said time
appointed for hearing By the Court; Attest;
I-3 HARVEY T1LDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
DANTEh NJ yASKs1N o,I EsT y NiSn,,on

In Probate Court held at Montpelier in said District
the 9TH day OF April A. d. 1879;
Ira Batchelder Administrator Of the estate OF Daniel NJ
Jackson late of Marhed in said District deceased
his administration for examination and al
owance, and makes application for q decree Of dis
whereupon, II is ordered by said Court, that said ac
and said application be referred to session there
Of TO held the Probate ONCE, In said Montpelier
the 25h day OF April A. D. 1879 for hearing and decis-
thereon further ordered that notice hereof DO
given TO all persons interested by publication OF the same
three weeks successfully in the Vermont watchman state
Journal newspaper published Montpelier previous TO
said appointed for hearing that they may appear Al sad
time and place and show cause any they may have why
said should not be allowed and such decree made
By the Court,-Attest, - 49,.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

EAST MoNTrELIER.-That youth reported from
Casteton in the WATERMAN OF March 26th is
somewhat overshadowed by youngster in the
old East Montpelier Center district, who stands
six feet and two inches in his stockings and weighs
one hundred and eighty pounds
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

A WISE DEACON. Deacon Wilder, want you
to tell me how you kept yourself aud family so
veil the past season, when all the rest OF us have
been sick so much, and have had the doctors
running to us 80 long" " Brother Taylor, the
answer IL very easy | used Hop Bitters in time
bills Three dollars worth of it kept us all well
and able To work all the time, and will warrant
1t has cost you and most OF the neighbors one TO
two hundred dollars apiece 10 keep sick the same
time. lguess you'll take my medicine hereafter, Fl"
See other column.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
JOHN aonINsoN,s ESTATE,

T.
In Probate Court held Montpelier within and for said
District, the 9TH day Of April, A. ID. 1875
An instrument purporting be the last VIII and
Testament OF John Robinson. late of Cabot, In said
district deceased being presented to the Court by Hiram
Wells. the Executor therein named, for Probate 1t IA
ordered said Court that all concerned therein
notified appear a of said Court to be held at
the Probate Office in Montpelier, on the 26th day OF
April, A. D., 1879, and show cause II any they may
have against the Probate OF said VIII; for which purpose
II further ordered that copy OF the record Of this order
published weeks successfully in the Vermont
waichman and State Journal printed at Montpelier pre-
vious o said time appointed for hearing.
Nv the Conrt.-Aitest, HARVEY TILDEN. Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

NoRTHFIEI.D johnson Post, No. %, Grand
Army of the Republic, held its regular meeting Mt
its hall in the Central Vermont railroad building
Saturday, April 18th, Comnde K. J. Griffin, Com
mander The other officers WERE Senior Vice
Commander, S. .. Emerson; Junior Vice Com
mander J. p. Brooks; Adjutant, ID. L. Boyden;
Quartermaster, A. MacGilvray; Chaplain, Yova
Of the Guard G. W. Davenport. The Adjutant
read his report and several orders from the de-
partment headquarters, and announced that new
Post had been organized at Bradford. The Com
mander and Adjntant were appointed a committee
invite the for the state to visit
the Post at Its meeting in May Acommttee con-
ssting OF r. j. Griffin, 5. A. Richardson and j. II.
Hornbrook were appointed To ascertain the names
Of the soldiers who are buried within the limits
structed to report at the next meeting OF the Post
request Is made to all who know OF soldiers
who are buried, and have not headstones, to
notify the committee Immediately. Rev w.
NJ Kinme addressed the monthly temper
ance meeting, held under the auspices OF the
| Ladies' Temperance Societies of Mortified, last
| Sunday eveniT < at five o clock The lecture was
| well written and had been given In course
OF lectures p. the the Universalst church There
| are several cases OF canker-rash In Mortified
village. None Of them have proved fatal up to
the present time. The election for the quarter
| commencing May lst In the Good Templars
| Lodge, takes place next Friday evening. All mem
beers are invited TO attend The famous suit OF
| Joseph Rice u.s. Joseph Eddy and Joseph Il,ncas-
ter, for possession Of the farm Of Joseph Rice was
decided last Saturday In favor of the plaintiff and
Eddy given until next Monday to move OF from
Rices farm and the action OF l.. Shattuck against
| Joseph Eddy for troyer in taking Shattuck horse
TO Granville and secreting it, comes OFF this week
| Thursday
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
u II. wHITTIER's ESTATE.


The undersigned having appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District of Washington Commission
to receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
Of all against the estate of r. H. Whittier, late OF
Montpelier In said District deceased, and all claims exib
tied In Offset thereto hereby give notice that will meet
the purposes aforesaid the dwengho OF the late
H. H. Whittier in said Montpelier the 18th day OF May
and 23d day Of September next from ten o'clock A. until
o'clock each OF said days, and that ak months
from the 2sth day Of March, A. D. 1879, Is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors present their claims
for examination and allowance.
Dated Montpelier this +th day Of April. A. d. 1873.
HOMER W. HEATON,l
GEO c. SHEPARD, Commissioners.
JAMES w BROCK \
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
NATMAN II EsT RATE; .. w..D,.,n

In Probate Court held Montpelier in and for said Die
triot, the 18th day Of April, A. ID. 1879
John Trow Administrator OF the estate Of Nathan Irow
late OF barre, In said District, deceased, makes application
to said Court with the consent and appreciation In writing
the widow and heirs of said deceased for license TO sell
all the OF said deceased situated In Barre and
falnhed In said District, excepting the dover but IN
GLIDING the homestead and reVefson Of dover theren rep
resenng that the sale thereof would be beneficial 10 the
widow and heirs OF said deeased and those Interested his
estate wheeupon Is ordered by said Court that said APP
caton be referred % session thereof 10 be held A. the
bate Ofce In said Montpelier, the I'd day OF MAY A.
d. 1879 hearing decision thereoni and, further
ordered that all persons Interested be notified hereof oy
publication Of notice OF said application and order theIeon
three weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman sate
Journal, newspaper published al Monipeller anu Mnon
circulaes the neighbohood OF those Interested before
said time Of hearing That they may appear al said time ana
place and, II they cause, object thereto.
by the Court.-Attest, ...- -.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

The tint OF the first with M cup Of gold or The
bloom the dandelon in June that impaired to butter
whether grass made not by the Perfected Butter Colo
of Wells, Richardson Co., Burlington. Vt. 1t has ne
effect on the flavor.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

WATsFIELD-At a recent meeting of Waits
field Lodge of Good Templars appropriate reso-
lutions of respect to the memory of Henry o.
Skinner were unanimously adopted
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

THE CHAMrLAIN MuTuAL.-We learn from the
Free Press that misunderstanding committee have
finished their examination of the books of the
Champlain Mutual Fire Insurance Company. As
to be expected, they found the books correctly
kept in every particular; but there is difference
of opinion with the directors as to the amount of
premium notes collectibe, and the committee
will, it is understood, recommend a reduction of
the assessment to something like fifteen per cent"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

BRAKEMAN Huron the morning of Friday,
the 18th, at Randolph, brakeman on the Yer
mont Central named Wadleigh, slipped while let
ting off the brake and fell striking his head and
shoulders on the rail- cutting and bruising his
head severely
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

AccIDENTs.-On Thursday last j. +, Heath, of
South Barton, had his foot terribly jammed while
handling On Friday, Morris OConnell,
n brakeman, fell between ears near East Burke
and had an arm run over and so injured that it
was necessary to amputtte it,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

BUTTER MARKET.-At the st. Adams market,
on Tuesday, fair to good lots of butter sold at
from twelve to fifteen cents, and selections at
sixteen cents per pound.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
CnEsTER BVqnnE,s MsTATEi .,,.,., :.

In Probate Court held Montpelier In and for said Dis
trict on the lth day OF April, A. D. 1879
s. r. KeiOn Administrator OF the estate OF Chester hug
cation 10 said Court with the consent and appreciation In
writing OF the widow and heirs OF said deceased for license
To s All of the estate belonging To the estate OF said
deceased 10 wit The eastery part OF lot number forty Ave
also the Interest of said estate In certain
farm Orange Of about hundred and forty acres
called The Meendy FARM representing that the sale
thereof would be beneficial TO the widow and heirs o.
whereupon, II rs ordered by said Court that sA,d
application be referred 10 session thereof y be heid
AZ the Probate Ohce In Montpelier, on the 2oh day OF
April A. D. 1873 for hearing and decision thereon and y
h further ordered that all persons interested be notified
hereof by publication Of notice OF said Application and
order thereon THREE weeks successfully IN The Vermont
WachmAn State Journal anewspAer publAhed Mont
pelcr, and which cTculaes In the neghborhoou OF THOSE
Interested before said time q hearing that they may appear
al kad time and place and they cause, object thereo.
n-M '' INV M. CHASE. Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

SHOT HIMsELF,-A boy of seventeen, named
Evarts, living two miles south of st. Adams Bay,
shot himself on Monday. lie was shooting pick
erel in the lake with shot gun, which was &C.
cidentally discharged by striking the stump on
which the boy was standing, and the contents
entered his abdomen. lie fell into the water but
was dragged out by his companions, who were
near by, and conveyed to his home. 1t is believed
that the wound will prove fatal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

VERMONT CONFERENCE.-THE Vermont Confer
ence of the NJ ethodist Church meets at Swanton
on May LIST, Bishop Harris presiding.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

w. E. ADAMS has opened,
in connection with his Hats
& Caps, a Trunk Department,
where can be found Ladies
and Gents Trunks, Valises,
Ladies Bonnet Boxes, Satch-
els, Shawl Straps, ETC., etc, in
all the different styles, grades
and prices, from the cheap
Packing Trunk to the best
Leather Saratoga Trunk.
Opposite the Court House,
Montpelier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

Coon TEMrLARs.-1he Washington County
Good Tempars' Union meets at Waterbury on
Thursday May Sth.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

INFANTIcIDE.-The body Of an infant was found
near the roadside in Centre Bennington by some
boys the other day. The bundle containing the
remains was seen earlier, but no one had the Gu
riosty to investigate it, The child was girl, ev-
identity about a day or two old, and there was a
confusion on its head and finger marks about the
throat pointing clearly to murder, An investi-
CATION Is proceeding.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
A Ionic JACKMAN's ESTATE.

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honor
able Probate Court for the District OF Washington Commits
sOners, to receive examine, and adjust all claims aud
demands Of all persons against the estate of Alonzo
Jacknan late OF Northed In said District deceased and
all claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give notice
that will meet for the purposes aforesaid at the store Of
j. G. b. Thayer in NOrhheld the 18th day of June and
h day of September next from two O'Clock p NJ until i've
O'Clock each Of said days and that six months from
the 2t day OF March, A. D. 1873 ia the time limited by said
Court for said creditors present their claims for
animation and allowance.
Dated Northneld this 3lst day Of March, A. d. 1879
. GEORGE i: CRANE,} Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

BENNINGTON TowN MEErlSG.-About seventy
five persons were present at the special town
meeting in bennington Monday afternoon.
The meeting was controlled by the anti-bond
people, and a motion was carried nstructing the
seectmen not to pay the coupon judgments for
S13, 600 now in the hands Of the United States
marshal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

BEHIND THE AGE-There are farmers who
color their butter with either carrots crude an
natto, whereby they cannot realize for it full
market price. The Perfected Butter Color of
Wells Richardson Il Co is used by the most skill
full and conscientious dairymen.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

WALKIsTs.-A ten mile walking match took
place at Bellows Falls ON the evening Of the 18th.
There were three entries-IIop. Rice Of Rutland,
Thomas Dggens and @ H. Carpenter of Bellows
Falls, Rice won the first prize in one hour and
forty-five minutes, and Diggens won the second
prize in one hour and forty-eight minutes
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
eNew Idrertisenuents.
Lost Nation Wheat.


The subscriber has on hand for sale few more busht
of this celebrated Wheat, which
he will sell at