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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

NERGExHEs-The fence about tho city
park has becn removed and the grounds
cleaned up and put IN excellent order under
the supervision OF First Common Councsl-
man Amos Wetherbee, E-q. The change
has added much u the beauty Of the PARK
a. well 10 the ine views OF the pleasant
and aTIstUcIat e residences BY which 1t Is
surrounded. IL has y variety Of decorative
and Ornamental trees Of uniform sig, ard
height, auc with the level surface finely
turicd over the park will compare iavorsbly
with a.y IA the State.
Mr.. Polly Fields. widow OF tn, late
Cyrus Field. OF Ferri-burgh, died Saturday,
aged - years The funeral occurred sun
day at her former re-.dence.
Miss Annie Miiilebrook. daughter of
David u. MIddlebrOOk, OF Ferrisburgh
while riding WAS thrown from her horse
and. remOuntIng, proceeded but short
distance when the animal became unmlnag
able and she WAS again thrown 10 the
ground ard received several kicks, one
leaving upon her night arm the imprint OF a
large part Of the shoe while another cut a
dangerous wound immediately oyer the
right temple, the shoe cork penetrating its
fail depth INTO her forehead. She was taken
up insensible and carried to the residence
now remains IN very critical condition
Many years -Incs a five year-Old brother Of
Miss Midtlohrook WAS leading horse when
the animal Suddenly wheeled and with a
single blow from hl1 hOit das hed out his
brains
Following close upon the death Of her
mother, Mr-. Amy Peck. came that OF Mrs.
Jane Palmer, another old resident of this
city. Her 15n, Mr.. Albert Palmer, Of Troy
n. f.. had but Just reach d his home alter
attending the funeral OF his grandmother
when dispatch recalled him to attend
the funeral Of hi1 only remaining parent
When the Msssr4 Stevens wero the pro
prietors Of the Stevens House" IN tins
city, 1t was -aIi by travellers that they had
no superiurs IA hOtel-keepers, and because
OF its extreme popularity at the time OF its
purchase by Mr.. ) Games 1t was predicted
It wound bs hard to MAINTAIN its excel
lent character But SIX years IN
dor h- management have proved beyond
doubt that their mantle has fallen
upon worthy shoulders and no hou4e IN
Vermont sets better table or receives more
warm encomIums at the hands OF its patrons
than does the Stevens House. thorough
and extensive repairs in every needed place
have lust been completed, and the ohiIgIng
proprietor seems determined to bo up to the
times with al modern comforts for his
guests.
Private letters from I. A Woodbridge.
announce hi+ safe arrival at his farm IN
Georgetown, Polk county. Minnesota. The
spring IL late about a month as to farming
operations Parties there contract to break
up the virgin prairie, sow, cultivate and
harvest tho crop ready to deliver at railroad
OF steamboat, at 81 per acre, usual yield OF
wheat, 20 bushels per acre. average price for
five years, from 70 to ~ cents per bushel.
i. q. Everest, VI this city, has flock
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02
RIBBONS.
Boots and Shoes,

Children cloth tup. los. baton shoes. tH novelty
Ui the season. - ~ genuine kll walking boots.
- - Low shs-- from = -, nuc quality slip
I,rs from 81 =, 10 SO. Miss iy-t pebble goat
worked huttUnhulyS. -. chi iryu's hand made.
Culurs - =,
Boys and You;h-' French calf ruttuu boots.
-Is5 AMI d -,,I durable, laced ~uuU q So
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02
The Blessing of strong Nerves

l. recoverable not by the use OF mineIa. ssdatiTes
but by recourse TO eilectdal TOMS treatment
opiates and the Ike should only be used as auxil-
iaIies, and then as spa-ingly possible Vigorous
nerve are quiet ones and the most direct way to
render them SO is reinforce the vital energies That
sterling invigorant, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
will be found sufficient Cor this purpose, sincs it
entirely remoTes impsdiments to thorough digest
ion and assimilation Of ths food - that the body is
insured it, due amount OF nourishment, and con
sequently Of staminl. Rheumatic tendencies and
affections Of the kidneys and bladder are also con
teracted by the Bilters which is besides pleasant
medicinal stimulant. infinitely purer than tn, raw
excitants Of commerce which react injuriou4ly up
en- tho nervous 81 stem. April 20 de9d-wlg
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

az Our goods are all hrst-cins.. We
I'LL ali orders exactly and to the Interest
of purchasers, guarantee all purchases
90 he satisfactory IL buyers. and stand
ready to remedy all errors. We Invite
orders, conN incrd that u first trial NH
Insure III the regular custom hereafter
All orders for Goods to he iIccompn-
MED by the money; or. where partie.
wish. Goods VIII he sent bN express.
4. %. ID. W here the remittance, L. too
large, ~" always return the difference.
Broadway and Twentieth ST..
it.,,J ll,,.t;. ,nI I...,th
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02
GOnsttmD flOn Cured

An old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East India Mission
airy, the formula Of simple vegetable remedy, Tor
the speedy and permanent cure for Consumption,
bronchitis, catarrh, asthma, and all throat anduny
affections, also positive and radical cure for ner
vous debility and all nervous complaints after hsv.
ing tested its wonderful curative powers in thous-
ands OF cases, has ielt it his duty to make it known
10 his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive.
and desire 10 relieve human suffering, will send,
Tree OF chargetO all who desire it, this recipe with
iul directions for preparing and using, in German,
French or English. Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper, W. W. sherar, li9
Powers Block, Rochester. New York.-Mr2S' dkwiw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

FIRE At WEST tARSHAN p. Q.-RAILRoAI
BRID1E BuRSED.--The railway bridge Of the
Central Vermont Company which crosse.
the Ntua~ka river. near West Farm ham
2. Q was totally destroyed by FIRE .on Tues
day evening last. The FIRE caught in a saw
mill near by. which was burned From
this the flames extended to the bridge, a
structure 500 feet in length. The fire is
supposed to have been the work of an in
condiary. The mil was insured for 81 500,
bnt i. bad 90. been ia use for some time past
The b.IIgs vii involve .os- of probat Is
$4,000 % $1,000. on which there was IN
slrauco 10 the general policy Of the company
0! 8 600.
Tue New York legislature has passed an
at empowering the court, on proof Of
good tchsv.'r loF tye year,. to permit the
re-mArri4ge OF q person divorced for aiul-
toy. which l. the ouly cause for absolute
divorce recognized ty tie State. This seems
to be a change ia the wrong direction and
ia the tr-t iJT ~ years in the divorce laws
Of Nv York. The new law was passed, it
- saii, through the ,fJrts Of divorced
man naaed William CAtlin " DO mas been fol
several years attached to lady, who would
not marry tin, til he could be legally mar
RED again ia his own STATE
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IN SoI.,iENCN

IN TIA, C,urt of Insolvency for the state o. Yer
l mont lor the pstrct OF thItt'nden.
In the case ui Andrew A. Burgu,uc, lus1N Sut.
10 the creditor at said insul,rnt debtor.
hereby give notice that have tiled with said
Court, lHy accounts rs 'signcc, Iud thJt on Tho
- DAY ut April y. y. l--p, AZ ~ o'clock 4. tr.
will apply tor settlement there, aui '.I q dis
charge itum all liability 90. l,a gus.
Dated 1t burlington. ~ s,Ht - tIi.t ID 18th
taV of April. l-,g
i.wiN GEORGE 4 WOuuN'N \ .suer-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02
In NANIAIiIrrCN.

IN the District Court o. the nited States Tor the
i District q! Vermont In Re. Don A. Fike
Bankrupt-ln Bankruptcy. No. &c. District o
vermont.
SIR:-Notce is hereby given that petition has
been hlcd IN SAID Court, by Don \. Pike, O
Concord, in said District. duly declared Bank
rupt, undrr the Act OF Congress Of March ID lst
discharge certificate thereof from all his debt:
and other claims prOvable under said Act, and that
the 2bth day OF May l~s9 at O'Clock y. IN, before
the Ion. Hoyt II. Wheeler Jud &c o.. said Court, al
the United States Court Rooms in Windsor,
is ASST sned FOR the hearing OF the same,
when and where all creditors who have proved
their debts, and other persons in interest. nay At
tend and show cause, il any they have, why the
prayer OF said petition should not he granted.
Dated 1t Burlington, on the 23lh day o. April,
iS.g.
i}wig T. T. SMALLEN CLERK
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

Balance of Indebtedness. ! i69 4
The matter was referred to committee o
OF one minister and one laymsn from oact
district This debt has been incurred dur
ing four years.
Rev DR.. Fowler. editor of the Christian
AdrOcaie. was introduced and received with
| applause. The doctor SAID many interest
ing things about his paper, and pleasantly
referred 10 the Increasing interest manifested
by the ministers Of the conference. The
paper has larger circulation than any
other religious weekly paper in the world
and larger than any three pu. together in
this country.
Bishop Harris announced at this point
that Bishop Ames died at Baltimore this
morning at 3 o'clock.
Rev. Edwin p Steayens and +, K. Sher-
wood were admitted into full connection in
the Conference.
Bishop Harris examined them 10 the
manner required by the discipline, and they
vii! be ordained deacons Sunday forenoon
at the conclusion Of the morning services.
At $50 this afternoon. Father Tay-
lor. the Cosmopolitan missionary ad-
dressed tbs Conference, referred to his
lsbors among the katfres of Africa.
and moved the hearts OF all By the recital OF
his labors for the heather of all lands.
Father TaylJr began his missionary work
by street preaching 10 California, from
thence he went u india and Africa, and
then to SJuth America. Nine years have
since passed ami tie doctor has not seen his
family be II often likened in the Prophet
Enjah, - di-in;rrested have been all his
labJrI
Rev Dr. Tiffany, pastor of ST, Paul's NJ =.
f. cnurc., lectured tonight in the Fad
Congregational church to a large audience,
subject, Yosemite Valley"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

STATE OF VERMONT. } To all persons con
,,,.-,-u ..,,..--,.,.,. tcernei in the estate Of
w Mary A Wicker, late
OF WillistJn, n said district deceased.
GREETING.
AT probate court. holden in Burlington, within
and tor the district OF Chittenden. the 2it day
ot April, l--9, m instrument, uurp0rtlng To- he
the llstwil and testament, Of Mary A. ECKER late
OF NilIst1n, IN said district. deceased, was pre-
sented TO the Court 3or2siil fer probate, AMI i i
ordered by said court that the 18th day of May,
l-.4, at the probate court ruom- in said Bur
lington, be asst sned for proving said Instrument ,
and that notice thereof lie given TO all persons
concerned, by publishing this order three weeks
successfully in the Burlington free Press a news
paper printed at said Burlington, previous to the
time appointed
Therefore, you are hereby notified To- appear he
fore said court, at the time AMI place aforesaid and
contest the probate Of said will If gu have
Given under my hand at darlington, in said dis
tTict, this sd day OF April, l~-'.
ilw3w L. :. TAFT, REGISTER
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

A FLAME il in her CLASSY eye. broom is
IN her eager hand, sloft she lifts sud len
cry that echoes ike new brass band her
dress Is reeftd about her knees, as through
the house she cuts path, and in her every
stranger sees q being Of majestic wrath,
Step-lsdder7 scala the papered height, and
tubs OF water hood the door, her voice is
heard from morn to night rising above the
awful roar. Fly from her presence dog and
cat, fly from her presence man and mouse,
it IL the Sernsl frenzy that possesses her
she's cleaning hOuse.-N. y, Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02
IN HsSnI.Ifys'YCH.

IN thu District Court OF tho United State. Tor III,
L District ct Vermont. In lie. Gay = circuit
Bankrupts-ln Bankruptcy. No. 81. District @
Vermont, IS.
SIR-NOtice "a hereby gwen that a petition Ia:
been nlei IN SAID Court, by George Gly, and OrrI
W circuit, OF st. JJhnsbury. III said District, duy
declared bankrupt under the Act Of Congress c
March ID >G1 Tor discharge and certificate Thereof.
from all their individual and co partnership debt,
and other claim, provable under said Act, and tha
the 10th day Of May. 49," at O'Clock y. III
before the Hon Hoyt II. Wheeler, Judge Of said
Court at the Court Rooms IN Windsor, il
assigned for the hearing OF the slme, when and
where ali creditors who have proved their debts
and other persons in interest may attend and show
cause II any they have why the pray OF said pet
ton ST ould not he GRANTED
Dated At Burlington. on the 10Th dly OF April
- Il L SMA!LtN, C.,Tk
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

RuTL.ND Building IL going on very
brlskly here tins Spring. Several buildings
are being erected IN the vicinity Of the
scale WORK and a number to be erected on
Maple street.
The prisoners at the House Of Correction
are kept very busy now building stone
cmhaukment at tho river side east of the
building and cutting and grading for the
WOTkhUuso railroad A number of them
also are smoothing up the rough ground
aud digging out the bouljers north Of the
building.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02
Bankruptcy Notices
IN BANKRUPTCY.

I N the District Court OF the United States FOR th1
i District OF EermOnt-In Re. Henry G. Adams
bankrupt In Bankruptcy. No. W.. District o
Vermont, i.
SIR-Notice - hereby given that petition has
been filed in said Court, by Henry G.. Adams, d
rupt under the Act Of Congress -. March 2d, lsG7,
for discharge and certificate thereof, from all his
debts and other claims provahle under said Act
and that the 2pih day 81 May, lss9, ut O'Clock
pm before the Hon iicyt II " heller Judged: said
Court, at the L. ). Court Rooms in Windsor. Is
assigned Tor the hearing q! the same, when and
where all creditors who have proved their debts,
and other persons in interest. may attend and
show il any they have why thu pray Of sad
petition should not he granted
na;rd a, Burlington, On the 22i day of April,
ls;g. l.. Il SMALLEY, Clerk.
lIwJw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

What truly beautiful world we live in Nature
gives US grandeur Of mountains, glens and oceans,
and thousands o: means OF enjoyment. We can
desire no better when 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 ihi.
feeling, as every sufferer can easily obtain sat
isfactory proc; that Green's august Flower will
make them a. free from disease a. when born.
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint is the direct
cause Of seventy-liye per cent Of such mslsdies
as BiIiousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Cos
tiveness. Nervous Prostration, Dizziness OF tho
Head, Papitation o: the Heart and other distress
Ing symptoms. Thrtc doses Of August Flower
will prove its wonderial effect Sample bottles,
10 cents. Try. AprillO-deod- " JulyI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

F,Us Lew ellis of SCI erior strength Of
construction have heen added to the Work
house, designed tor the reception OF crimi-
mails whose desperate character or peculiar
skill in the art Of Jail breaking may demand
unusual provision for safe keeping.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

ST. ALBAS5 -rHE ROLLING MILL SETTLE
AENT.-The directors Of the St. Adams Iron
and Steel works met for organization on
Friday A o. Brainerd Vas elected presi
dent, Inward \. Smith, vice president
Herbert Brainerd, secretary and treasurer
A. o. Braincri. Edward A. Smith, John
j nanuahs and II K. James, executive
nnnr..ittna
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

THE New York and Lake Chsmplai in
Transportation Company has sold one of its
steam tugs, the John F. Winslow," to 5.
kr1msn, Of Albany. to be taken By him
into the Hudson river to tow ice and hay
barge from Albany to New York. The
company Is also negotiating for the sale Of
its steamer, Grand Isle," to be used in St.
Alban- bay p; also for the sale of the III. g..
T.sLale," to be taken around the coast in to
the Had river.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

CrRT MATTERS AT llrDEPARE After
four day trial, the Jury got the case Of
Spooncr " tie Vermont Mutual Insurance
Conpary and returned verdict for the
plant Il OF Sst2 and the costs. The princi-
pal defence in the case was an attempt to
prove that be fired his own buildings, but
the Jury did not 80 find the facts. The case
has heen five years pending. Exceptions
were taken by the defendant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

OF pure COtswOlds eight head, which .heared
an average OF over T. lbs par head. None OF
the h5ek wers over years old
Geo. NJ Wilmarth, of Addison, il engaged
IN plotting AID surveying several estates IN
this vicinity lie is a young ."nt emln Il
excellent ability and we'll fitted Tor hls
chosen PrJ'e-. iIn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

TnE editor Of our Democratic contempt.
rary, the y qtne', Mr.. A. n. Merchant, an
nourca~ in this week : issue Of his paper,
his coming removal to Providence, K. l.,
where, as we understand, he Is to publish a
new Democratic paper. lie will, he says,
remain the proprietor of the SentiHei, COM
hitting the charge Of It to other hands, and
will return to Burlington if his expectations
Of better success elsewhere are unrealizad.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

Our country is getting to be iearfully alarming, the
average Of life being lessened every year. without
any reasonable cause, death resulting generally
from the most Insignificant origin. At this OF
the year especially, cold is such a common thing
that in the hurry Of every day life we are apt to
overlook the dangers attending 1t and often ind too
late. that 4 Fever Lung trouble has already
set in Thousands lose their lives in this way
every winter, while had Bosctss's German Syrup
been taken, cure would have resulted and large
bill from a Doctor been avoided. For all diseases
Of the TArolt and Lungs, BOsehss's German Syrup
has proven itself to be the greatest discovery of its
kind in medicine. Every Druggist in this country
will tell you Of ia wonderful effect. Over $4,000
bottles sold last year without a single failure
known. April doodd wtoJulyI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

TIE New York World savsgely attacks
Senator EiMuHds for obi.cting to a sus-
pension Of the rules Of the Senate, in order
to pass the biil to give Mrs. Fletcher Web
ster az Iaerelee Of her pension.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

\ NEW and beautiful marble altar Is
heing erected in s.: Patriek's Chapel lad
jJinins tue C4;hedraD, which, with the
extsn-ive aid thorough Improvements re-
cent y made, Will render the edifce one OF
the hauI-omest chapeis in the country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

M Co>yE>T AND HosPITAL.-A new
convert aLt hospital Is soon to be erected
on ;tt'lai owned by the TT Rev Bishop
DE Gp.-hraud, On North avenue, near Lake
Nros Cemetery. /; is to be a magnificent
s:ructur- and one Of the largest and finest
char..a' l. Institutions in the State. The
land va parcia-ed by the Bishop for this
cherished design Is at length to be carried
into al .e:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

line Kll -. Hudu- the UroT-s- ut many a
bright an promising scAp ar = often arrested anu
,iscoura. neut tryu stt IN by absence from school
caused ia So MANY case hy a cough, cold or sore
throat. tive DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup ant let your
children answer present when the roh IS called.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

WILLIAM BIssETTE, OF Richmond, who
escaped from the State Prison, some time
SINCE, was rscsntured at Enosburgh. Satur-
dly morning.
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old age a town pauper, deserted by all her

old age town pauper, deserted by all her
Ear relations.
INC new town Of E'y i in trouble about
tne iesaIitY OF the meeting which gave il
pllth' iae friends Of the old name, YER
shire, nave brought a suit Of quo ,oarrantO.
based upon the omission of the meeting TO
elect moderator. IL j. believed that the
POINT - well taken, and that q new meet
hog will be held and the VIII de thing done
over again. At the meeting OF February |
l5Iy, when 1t was voted to change the name
OF NeIshire to Ely, the old moderator, who
was elected at the previous March meeting,
served under mistaken apprehension OF
the statutes Of 1861
DAVID Lyiord, OF North Troy, while fool
ing with nitro-glyeerine. had his hand
blown OF and his face frightfully disfgared
JOsephus T. Jacobs, veteran Of the war
OF Isle, died at East Dorset, the other
day
David Oftway. Of Ludlow. Tho had his
funeral sermon preached last Summer. has
now procured his COIN, had it trimmed,
and taken it to his house. lie IS at present
quite unwell, but may live some tim, vet.
lie IL now about 81 years OF age
STATION AGENT IN TRoUBLE.-llsnry Love
10Y, station agent at Cnttinosr;IIe x,s on
I'D, ,o3.,i :; A. - Ut -
'oNse" III tue ''a'e "otAn'u7' Oh
the charge of embt zzling the United States
and Chnaia Express Company receipts at
Cuttirgs1;lle s,at;,n No To-, :,
,,o.. -. "p
Id iaSt Tue oentrai vermont
ChciaIs detected deficit IN LlytiOy ; &C
counts Of 1856, but on account of personal
solicitation h. o.-
:. 80 ~ p-''o" VI '"e i'au d Ou''
tingsTIlle, and suIetles that the amount
would be settled within a certain time with
interest Iore;ov far ,to ~, 80; CO.,
- ''l "' '.4'' was
alio"ed 10 retain MS position The note
becoming due and not having mean. t.
meet the demand it appfars that I7vsi,v
-,,bo- .Ls, b,-,
'-1 nave MS i'id''iSeiS ps5 'ns ooii-
gatIon' preierred TO utlliZ, sums OF the
United States a1d Canada Express Com
pany, Of which he was ASH apent The
,,oo,, 80.
poOneJ' 49, OelH9 wanting 10 rtnueF MS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

RUTLAND Two fires occurred here, Sat
ufday morning. The first was in Mansfield
/ Siimson's machine shop and foundsry.
shortly alter midnie ht, which was extin-
eui-hei before 1t had made much Roadway
The second alarm was about daylight. when
it was found that John Csden' store, barn
and dwelling house were on fire. The store
and barn we're completely destroyed, but
the house was saved, with the exception OF
the south wing. These buildings were all
wooden and situated on Evelyn street, a
short distance northwest of the depot A
wooden building called the Farmers Ho-
tel" next south was saved By great effort
Tae property was all said to be insured. 1t
Is not known how the fire originated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

IL Is SAID that quantities of lively potato
bugs have been found under Panton snow
drifts :ht feet deep.