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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

JUDGMENT AGAINST A RAILRoAD.-Kng, Full
Ter Co., contractors brought three suits against
the Lamoille Valley Railroad Company for labor
performed in constructing the road, under three
different contracts. Judgment was rendered for
the plaintiffs and the case went to the Supreme
Court Judge Powers has just filed the decision
which gives the plaintiffs in the first S13 291
and costs; in the second case S1. 1853 60 and costs
and in the third case S6,5i062 and costs-the to-
tai costs being 81 900.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
WILLIAM M. nuYTINGToN,s ESTATE

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Randolph Commission
es 70 receive, examine and adjust all claims demands
on all persons against the estate Of William NJ. Huntingdon
late Of Washington In sad District deceased all claims
exhibited IN Offset thereto hereby give notice that will
meet for the Aforesaid al the dwelling house
the widow, Nancy Huntington. In Washington, the 18th
day OF July, 1879, from ten O'Clock until 1--WE O'Clock
" NJ on said day, and that six months from the 18th day
OF January A. D. 1873 ia the time limited by said Court
and allowance.
Dated at Washington, this 29h day Of January A. 1879
1910 n S. WATERMAN Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
pENJAMIN ADAMS, ESTATE.

In Probate Court, held In Montpelier in and for said
District, on the 18th day Of January, A. d. 1879;
An instrument purportng to be the last will and tesla
ment Of Benjamin Adams, late Of Duxbury, in said
District deceased, being presented Court by Park
Avery, the Executor therein named, for Probate; 1t
l. ordered by said Court, that all persons concerned
therein be notified to appear at session of said Court to
be hel at the Probate Office in Montpelier, the 18th
day of February A. D. 1879 and show any they may
have against the Probate Of said Will for which purpose
il further ordered that copy of the record Of this order
be published three weeks successfully in the Vermont
Watchman State journal, printed at Montpelier, pre-
vious to said time appointed for hearing.
BY the Court-Attest.
72-74 HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
Nsnhenfy Nufrrs.
CoUKsT OF IlNS.s,.o,LyENCY.

y HIATF OF NENMVNI T. DsITllI OF W AshlnsIoni s.,
IN the matter Of THOS. ". KELSEY HHsolreHf Debtor.
Notice is hereby given that petition insolvency was
presented to the Judge of the Court Of Insolvency for said
District the 9Th day OF January A. D. ls0 the Pro
bate Office, In Montpelier in said District upon which the
said Thomas Kelsey was adudged an insoyen debtor,
and that meeting of the creditors OF the said Thomas
Kelsey, viii be held Court OF insolvency, be holden
At the said Probate Oce the 7th day OF February,
D. 1873, TO prove their debts, and choose
sgnees of the said Thomas W. keseys estate In accord
ance with act Of the General Assembly of the state Of
Vermont. entitled An Act 10 establish Courts OF Inso
yency, and to provide for the equal distribution OF the
effects OF insovent debtors" approved November 18th,
1876 And that the payment Of debts and the delivery
OF any property belonging to said debtor TO him for his
and the transfer property by him forbidden
by law By order OF Court -
MA. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
DEUBEN c. sHERMAN's ESTATE.
n sIAIE OLE NERMANE nIslrIct nf Washinrtc

In Probate Court held Montpelier, in said District,
on the 10Th day of January, A. d. 1879
zenas Watts Administrator Of the estate Of Reuben c.
Sherman late of Duxbury in said District deceased pre-
his administration account for examination and
allowance, and makes application for decree Of dis
ributon and partition Of the Of said deceased.
Whereupon 1t is ordered by said Court that said account
and said application be referred to session thereof TO be
held at the Probate Office in said Montpelier, the 18th
day Of FebaryA D. 1873 for hearing and decision thereon
And, II ia further ordered that notice hereof be given to all
persons Interested by publication of the three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Waterman State journal,
newspaper published at Montpelier previous TO said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear at said time
and place and show II they may have why said
should be allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court.-Attest.
ndn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
L EVILS CLARK,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held Montpelier in and for said Dis
trct, on the 25th day Of January, A. ID. 1879.
An instrument purporng to be the last VIII and Tesla
ment Of Lewis Clark late Of Waterbury, in said District de-
ceased being presented TO the Court by George Grover
the Executor therein named, for Probate II Is ordered
by said Court that all persons
10 appear at session Of sad Court held
bate ONCE In Montpelier the 18th day Of February A D.
1873 and show If they may have against the Pro-
bate Of said Will for which purpose Is further ordered that
copy Of the record OF this order be published three
successfully In the Vermont Waterman State journal,
printed at Montpelier previous to said time appointed for
hearing by the Court.-Attest,
72-I HARVEY TILDEN, Judge,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
GUARDIAN NOTICE to Sell Real Estate.
vi sIAIE OF VERMONT. nlsirict of KAnlopl

In Probate Court held at Orange, within and for said
District, on the 25th day of January, A. ID. 1879
Hon. II. E. Patterson, Guardian of Aaron NJ Ashley, of
Barre in the county of Washington makes application to
said Court for license to sell all the real estate of his said
ward situated in Barre aforesaid representing that the
sale thereof necessary for the payment Of the debts Of his
said ward. Wheeupon II is ordered by said Court that
said application be referred TO session thereof to be held
the Registers Once In Orange the 9Th day of Feb
ruary A. D. 1873 for hearing and decision thereon, and
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
Wacbman & state Journal published at Montpelier before
said time Of hearing that they appear at said time and
place. and II they cause object thereto.
by the Court.-Attest.
1915 CHESTER DICKEY, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

LIGHTNING ROD VICTIMS Craftsbury is con-
siderably excited over the lightning rod swindle
One party has been sued on his note and is sum-
moned to appear in Poutney at court. Other
parties about North Wolcott have paid from 500
to Sl15. Five men in one neighborhood are in
for over $500
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
WILLIAM NJ AYERS, ESTATE.

In Probate Court, held Montpelier in said District on
the llth day Of February A. ID. 1879;
Virgil +, Ayers Executor Of the last VIII and Testament
Of VIM. Ayers, late Of Barre said District deceased
presents his administration examination
allowance and makes application for decree of distrbu
ton and partition of the estate Of said deceased Where
upon Is ordered by said Court that said said
application be referred to session thereof to he held at
the Probate Office In said Montpelier. the ih day of
March \. D. 1879, for hearing and decision thereon.
And further orered that notice hereof be all
interested by publication OF the three weeks
successfully In the Vermont watchman Journal
newspaper published at Montpelier previous said time
appointed for hearing that they appear at said time
and place and show II they have, why said
account should not be allowed and such decree made
By the Court-Attest.
AIS n A. CHASE Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
CHAsRRELIEFso +. BA aN6Ip Frs ESTATE;

In Probate Court held at Montpelier In and for said Dis
trict, on the 9Th day Of February, A. d. 1873
An instrument supporting to be the last VIII and Testa
nent Of Charles +. Bancroft, late of Montpelier, said
district deceased being presented to the Court by Charles lie
r. Bancroft the Executor therein Named for Probate II
ordered by said Court that all persons concerned therein
be notified u appear at session OF said Court TO be held
the Probate Office in Montpelier the 2stl day Of
February, A. d. 1873, and show II any they
have against the Probate OF said W for which purpose
Is further ordered that of the record Of this order
he published three successfully in the Vermont
Wachman and State journal, printed at Montpelier, pre-
yiOus TO said time appointed for Fearing.
BY the Court-Attest,
7l-76 HARVEY TILDEN Judge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
CoURT OF lS $50 /
IN the matter Of DURON j. NORCROSs,
Ias0iueHf Debtor.

N ne matter u DURON i NORCROSS
IHs0iurHf Debtor.
Notice hereby given that petition of insolvency WAS
presented to the Judge OF the C0nu OF Insolvency or said
District the 18th day of January A. D. 1873 at The Pro
bate ONCE In Montpelier, In said District aud thai meet
ing Of the creditors Of the sad DnroD j. kOrcross will be
held At Court OF Insolvency To be holden at the said Pro-
bate Oce the 18Th day OF February A. D. 1879 prove
their debts and choose one OF more assgnees the sad
Duron NofcrOss estate In accordance with an act Of the
General Assembly of the state OF Vermont entitled An
Act To establish Courts Of Insolvency and 10 provide for
the equal distribution OF the effects OF insoyent debtors"
approved November 2sh 1876 And, that the payment OF
any debts and the delivery OF any property belonging
said debtor him for his Use and the transfer of any
property by him are forbidden by law.
by order Of Court,
, MA. CHASE, Reglster
Montpelier, January o. lS7p. 7s16
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
IeaaI Noifes.
TRow's ESTATE.

NATHAN TRow's ESTATE.
~ COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Washington Commssion-
ef e receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
o. all persons against the estate Of Nathan Trow
Barre, IN said District deceased and all claims exhb-
TED IN Offset thereto hereby give notice that will
or e purposes aforesaid, at the clearinghouse Of John
tow IN Barre on the 9Th day Of March and 18Th day Of
June next from O'Clock until FIVE O'Clock NJ, each OF
d day and that six months from the Gath day of January
A. d. 1873 the time limited by said Court for said cre,
lowance - "
Dated at Barre. this ih day Of February, A. d. 1879.
74.76 REPATTFHsON Commissioners.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

Nnw NEWSPAPER We understand that Mr.. L.
s. Sears, editor of the st. Adams Aduertiser con-
templates the establishment of new evening
daily newspaper in Burlington. Mr.. Sears is a
thoroughly competent journalist, and Burlington
offers very desirable field for a new daily.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
Spefial Wnires.
VAL P5 bktEs
A RSOLUTELY PURE.

The Royal Baking Powder Ia a pure Cream Of Tartar
powder, made from pure Grape Cream Tartar imported
exclusively for this powder direct from the wine district
Of France. An old experienced housekeeper writes that
although she has to pay few pennies more for the
Royal" finds that 1t goes much farther and works
much better than saeratus, soda, OF tartar
tR- Most of the Cream Of Tartar OF commerce Is ad-
liberated with Alum. Terra Alba, etc. Doctors pro-
nounce Alum dangerous health 1t but 20
pound. Cream OF Tartar over aOc
The Royal Baking Powder Is recommended for its
wholesomeness by such emnen, chemists as Dr. Mott,
New York; DR.. s. Dana Hayes boston. Sold only In
cans. Al GTocers.
~ BAKING POWDER shonld never be sold in paper
packages rs II becomes stale and deterorates upon es
posnre 10 the atmosphere, iO-s2u
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

ELY.-While man by the name of Vivian was
holding drill the other day, he was accidentally
struck blow in the mouth, which caused a severe
wound and the loss of several teeth
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

Alas how many persons trembe at the sound Of the
word scroua, and how rejoice when they think how
they and their friends have been cured this terrible dis
ease by Hoods Sarsaparilla My friend il a rela
tive friend have scrofula about you its your duty to
go at once and get this medicine it, then You will be
sure to send them Its depends wholly upon its
merit. and that proven. Sold by druggists. Hoods Cook
Book sent free. c. |. HooD CO.. Lowell, Mass. 72-7e
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

FLETCHER HospTAL.-The Mary Fletcher Hos
pita at Burlington has several patients, most of
whom are surgical cases; and number of appi-
cations have been received by the trustees.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
Wcfres in Bankrnpfry.
TN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. :, y.rnon, :.

L - :, ,.s cf'-District OF vermont, IS,
In re WILLIAM o. srANDfsH, Bankrupt.
IN the District Court OF the United States for the Dytrc
Of Vermont; " VIZ 'e'
Notice Ia hereby given that petition has been filed in
said Court, by WILLIAM o. STANDfsH, OF Montneler
IN said District duly declared bankrupt under the Act OF
Congress of March %, 1851 for discharge certincate
thereof from all his debts and other cles provabe nnder
said act and that the 25h day Of Feb 1879 nine o'clock
A. NJ, before the Hon. How II. WHEELER Judge Of said
Court, At the United States Court Rooms, Burlington IA
assigned for the hearing Of the same, when where ali
creditors who have proved their debts and persons in
interest may attend and show cause any they have why
the prayer Of said petition should not be granted.
Dated at Burlington, the 2st day Of January 1879
I2H Is. Is. SMALLEY, Clerk,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

BUTTER MARKEr.-The St. Adams butter mar
ket Tuesday, was dull Winter butter sold at
from ten to twenty cents, according to quality,
and fall at from twenty-five to twenty-five cents
per pound.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

GREENSBORO. There were eleven marriages,
twenty-five births and ten deaths in town in the
wear 1873
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

DR hSpALL holds that the electric light is
certain To be used for public Examinations but for
domestic purposes It's general adoption IL pos
sible only.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

FINGERS GoNE.-ll. d, Smith of Enosburgh
Falls lost two fingers the other day by u cireu-
lar saw,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
sMarriaaes.

" Montpelier, February 5, by Rev. j. Edward Wright
Northned. ~
In Manshheld. February 3, by Rev. y. O. Forbes HAIR
Cabot. ~ "
In wasneld February s, at the reedence Of the brides
iathef u O. Prentis, by Rev. q. l.. Wells assisted by Rev.
y H. Robinson, Rev. ALDEN LADD, Of Rorbury, and
MARY y. PRENTIS, Of Waitaneld,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12


THE Baptist State Convention held at Rutland
last week was well attended. John and James
Williams, of Castleton, twin brothers, died last
week at the age of eighty-two years, one leaving
large estate and no heirs and the other a small
estate and large family. Twenty applications
for divorce have been filed for hearing at the
March term Of the Rutland county court. On
Saturday evening team in Rutland was run into
by a traverse sled on which were three boys. The
horse attached TO the cutter thrown, the thils
broken the cutter overturned and the beams on
its left side broken, and the lady occupying it
thrown, but not injured, Two OF the boys on the
traverse were iniured-Charley Gibson having
leg and his ear badly bruised and Willie Mon
ahan had his ear damaged and one hand injured,
Timothy o'Day, aged about twelve years, of
Hydevile, died last week from the effects OF
fall received at school some months ago.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
CasweII's Slippery Elm Lozenges,
PENSIONS.

Any Iensioner Of the War of the Rebellion who will send
7. H. GORDON OF Montpelier, his name, number of PEN
sion certificate, postoce address and dollar pay
for blank, postage and stationery, will receive, free
charge for personal services by return mall properly
pared application for OF pension required by
the Commissioner of Pensions under the pension bill
granting of pension from date of death discharge
from service, TO the time the pension commenced with full
directions for completing and making application with
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

A. MASON, OF Rupert had yearling heifer
killed by dogs one day last week. Lydia and
Sophia Bruso of Manchester, seven and nine years
of age respectively, have pieced bedquilt con-
tanning seven thousand four hundred and SEVEN
Ia i,acnr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12
1000 Cedar Posts:

Also 1000, 900 Cedar Single. Fin
ishing Pine, Pine Lath, Black Wal
nut, etc, for sale by D. TAFT.
I LIBERATION NOTICE.-This may certify that
have this day given my SON Henry h. Hersey, his time
during the remainder OF his minority and shall
debts of his contracting nor claim his after this date
JOEL HERSEY.
Wilamstown, January 30th, 1879. 1875
NOTICF.-This may certify that my wife, Elizabeth
~ Allen, has left my bed and board without Just cause;
and hereby forbid all persons from harboring trusting
her my account after this date. LEVI ALLEN.
Warren, VI, February 9, 1879 7i-76
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

On Wednesday of last week, near Jamaica,
where the Bratteboro Whitehall narrow gauge
railroad is being constructed piece Of rock was
thrown by blast across West river, a distance of
fifty rods, and struck man named Charles Dean
on the head, killing him instantly. Mr.. Dean
was forty years old and leaves u wife and a mar
red daughter, Mr. Josiah Taft, who recently
died at his home near West Iownshend, was born
and lived all his life on the same place-a period
OF nearly ninety years. The Ndtioa'S Hope il
gone 1t was a newspaper printed in Wilmington
and only lived two weeks. .,.A German cigar
maker Of Brattleboro, named Roess, last week
lost three children by scarlet fever.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

On Thursday OF last week, d. T. Turner of St
Johnsbury, an employe in the granite works. was
caught in the betting and so severely injured that
his right leg had to be amputated between the
knee and foot. The Passumpsc railroad has
recently declared a dividend of one and one-half
per cent
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-02-12

MAN STRAKosCH is ont with some mammoth
and gorgeous posters announcing his opera in
Burlington on the oath and 25th. His company
includes Misses Cary, Kellogg and l.itta, and has
a chorus of eighty singers. Its appearance there
will be an epoch in our state musical history. sc.
Ayoung lady was walking from Winooski to Bur
lington on the railroad track the other day, and
after getting on to bridge was overtaken by
train Advance or retreat was equally impossible
and so she lay down in the painfully narrow space
between the edge Of the bridge and the track
while the train Numbered by, She was so stunned
by the noise that she did not regain her senses for
an hour or two, but fortunately sustained no Sc
rious injuries.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
C. p. V. LEWIS, of Berkshire while getting ice
the other day, got cold bath and would have
been drowned but for aid, In Montgomery,
within two weeks, three persons died whose ag-
gregate ages amounted to two hundred and fifty
years. The last one, Deacon Tolman Samson in
his eghty-nineth year
LAMoILLE COUNTY.
PorAToEs are being CARED in johnson At
ORANGE COUNTY.
Mrs HIRAM l., RICE, of Fairlse recently de-
ceased, was buried On the twenty-seventh ami
versary Of her birthday, for which day she had
planned to give party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-19
TEN CENTS Pc NE { <.
LEDGER LINES,

Cotton firm.
Memphis Floral Co., $50 Main.
-Mince Meat at Lyle d Shields
-Sombre and dismal is the weather
to day.
New goods received daily at Big
Boot shoe store, IA Main.
There was a little fog and a good
deal Of mist on the river last night.
Fine candies at reasonable prices,
holiday trade at Oliver, Finnie Co.'S.
Christmas, which comes but once
a year, will show up on Thursday next.
Receipts Of cotton here are Dow2,
30 bales in excess Of last year at this
date.
The temperature dropped to39' this
morning, and yesterday it ranged from
33' to 4O'.
Ten hundred cases canned fruits
and vegetables, low prices, at Lytle
& Shields.
Choice dressed turkeys at Victor
D.Fuchs, 80 and Al Jefferson. Cheaper
than beef.
The public library trustees will
meet to morrow Saturday afternoon
at 4 o'elock.
-Raisins, nuts, figs, citron and can
dies Of all grades and prices, at Oliver,
Finnic & Cos.
Blank books Of all kinds made at
the LEDGER Office book. bindery, Il
Madison street.
Cloudy all over the South to-day.
with rain, aud mayhap, snow likely tc
fall hereabouts.
Handsome Christmas presents il
the floral line at the Memphis Flora.
Co, 957 Main street.
Candies of all kinds and grades
for the holidays, at retail reasonabl,
prices, at Oliver, Finnie & Co.'S.
! Special receipts Of oranges apples
Malaga grapes, r~aisins, c%urrauts, 6gs.
: nuts and citron at Lytle & Shields.
Col. Tom Jones, Of Mississippi, wa
: heroyesterday and happy, hayingbough
! his Christmas goods Of N. Williams&C,
o Fine candies, %raisins, figs, citron
, cider, nuts, etc, for the holidays
Prices reasonable, at Oliver, Finnie 4
. Co.'S.
i No Ere works OF cracker shootin
? will be permitted here on Christmas o
|; New Year. Too much cotton in tn
streets.
twenty-five dollars worth ofharr
resulted toscolored family's shanty a
Y So DeSoto street, by fire, yesterda
afternoon.
The Jefferson street papt Of ID
J city Hallway line was pronounced
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-19

Leon Frank, caught with gambling
devices in his possession, in the shape
Of confidence cards, was fined $25 by
acting recorder 0verton this forenoon,
and bound over to appear for trial be-
fore the Criminal Court.
Mack Williams, for theft and assault
with a knife, was sent before the
Criminal Court.
A small child went astray from 1856
Front street to-day, and up to noon
had not been found.
VIM. Henry carried half a box of
tobacco away from the levee last night.
The property belonged to Brooks,
Nicely & Co., and was recovered. The
thief was captured, and is now in Jail.
Louis Wong, from the aowery land,
but at present a resident of this sec
ton, was up to-day for pouring filth
into the streets. A boarding house
keeper named Charles Waters was
also charged with the same. They
we're warned to reform, and let off.
A bogus drayman,% pretending to run
under the number 603, has carried off
two bales of cotton from the foot of
Exchange street, and then failed to
deliver it where he agreed to. The
police are after the fellow,
Jock Eagan paid a fine Of $40 for
his last row in the police court this
forenoon.
Annie and Charley johnson are in
trouble, charged with stealing a bed
quilt from Mrs. Randolph.