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scious, but hopes OF his recovery are entertained
Mr.. Wead Is about thirty, unmarried, belongs 10
well-known and prominent family and Is In
partnership with Mr.. whttlesey In the iron and
steel business In Malone, New York.
THE Grand Isle county court house nj North
Hero is at present the home OF three prisoners, all
French, and all in for bigamy. One 10 man
with wife on the New York shore; one Of the
women Is his alleged wife, and she has another hus-
band on the island the third has at least two hus-
bands and a miscellaneous assortment Of children
c. f. BLAKE, A. M, has purchased the Glen
wood Classical Seminary at West Brattleboro, and
Is making extensive improvements upon the place.
The rooms are to be heated by steam and large
additions have been made 10 the scientific APP
paratus and working force. Mr.. Blake will con-
tinue the institution as apreparatory and English
school. Its condition and accommodations were
never better than now.
Mrs. DEIpLI FITCH and children OF Stratton had
a narrow escape from what might have been q
serious accident, the other night. As they were
coming around the turn In the road above Cor.
belts, the horse turned little quick, throwing
Mrs. Fitch and the children to the ground and
ran home with the empty wagon. Fortunately
with the exception Of slight injury received by
Mrs. Fitch, but little damage was done.
Mr.. II. A. MOONEY, Burlington boot and shot
dealer, met with painful accident last week
About three hours after he had gone to bed, h,
was suddenly aroused by noises which he sup
posed were caused by burglars trying to enter TIT
house. In his haste and excitement, he jumpet
from the window to bay window directly under
and thought the distance from there to the grount
was not sufficient to cause any trouble; but HI
jumped too close and became impaled on pickle
fence, picket entering his right thigh and caus
ing an ugly wound. An old rookery directly op
posite has recently been infested by tramps, ant
his knowledge Of this fact led him to suppose hi
house was being entered.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

AT DUxBURy.-The house OF Nicholas Carey,
together with It's contents was burned on the
18th instant Well insured.
AT LyNDoNvILLE Fire broke out In the ma
chine shop Monday night Of last week among
some shavinge, destroying part Of the roof.
AT NORTH DASvILLE.--Iast week Monday the
dwelling-house Of Mr.. William Badger was entirely
consumed by fire. Cause, defective chimney.
AT NoRTHFIEID.-The dwelling-house and all
the household furniture OF William Mutually who
resides near Cox's brook, were burned at two
o'clock Friday afternoon. Loss 1000; insured.
AT COLCHESTER two barns OF Hiram
wilkins, three miles beyond winooski, were
struck by lightning last week Tuesday and con-
sumed with all their contents. One barn was
completely filled with new hay.
AT CONFERENCE.-The house at Gouldsville
occupied by Hiram Dunsmoor caught fire last
Saturday afternoon about six o'clock, in the
absence Of the family, and narrowly escaped tota
destruction Smoke was seen coming out OF the
roof and the alarm was given. The two engine.
from the Depot village, together with the hook
and ladder company, were promptly on hand and
rendered unusually efficient service. The houst
was joined to the shed and barn, both containing
dry hay, but with good management and hare
work nothing burned but the roof Of the house
Loss unknown; insured.
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Boston Produce Market.

EGGs,-The market has been steadily gaining strength
with sales q Eastern at isc, Northern at lisc and West
MEAL. Erc.-Corn meal has been in demand at s2lOe
80? barrel In rye nour the sales have been in small lots
sssss 49, Ssfss I.'''' " 0' meal inc sales nave 'ssH
supply Of new Pssi9ss has ,nsrsassd
ranged al sss \ barrel, as 70 quality and at the Gloss
s2.a5 is the prevailing price.
49, yea sssss Ss ay IN EsSS demand
yellow eyes sustain nrn tone at seg?2s n bgshe small
mand hay and choice Eastsn and Northern command
and %salss sysSs. range al siSss On sys straw
SSs Tor rsd s ssCS se1 oa a Hs SSIn
foI No. and extra white gfgiss for No white. and 4
range Al sisslssO and middllnss at siI@iis0 y ton.
Sss Il fca IA. sssa .S s. "a s S..s
there VIII be considerable new -four arriving from 81 Louis
@s and IL the STOCK mostly S' q s dssepoa
grades are scarce. but the demand them Is moderate
cHkEsE.-At the low prices quoted last week buyers
nay nS s ssS Ns a
The best 9,s have been sslns and at the close
70 command over sc in large lots. Good stock can be
SSSi s PsS wilma q AVE ss Offering " about any
the business Of the week light We have nov. splendid
pSosps 'i' trade sIs very l.
urer are doing Arse and profitable business and mus,
and PennsyvA fleece have been at st0tc. including
all grades and Michigan and Wisconsin heeces al setSsc
u n. C.Inbing and deaine selections n and IN fair
demand a. t2a.e NJ Pulled woods have been selling At
aSffl3c " n, quality. California woods quiet at
2O8slc h, with fair extent Vermont and New
Hampshire heeces be quoted At sser3lc n,
for extra and No. L. Stocks are rapidly aocumulAtng
BurTER.-The market Ia shade easier. but advance
be reported. Receivers are ess disposed 70 make
choice los because they think butter made
during the weather will not be good the stock
now here. The demand for actual consumption only
moderate, but think II will steadily when
sunegs nnd they can gei q so cheap ssss q New York
nnes, Vermont commands the outside figure. and lsisc
most Of the sales At the close buyers are willing 70
NJ Fine creaneres command s loo and one OF two fancy
brands are hrmly held At lekGI Western eonsisnmens
about good the bes Vermont and command the
price. Hut there Is good deal Of medium stock which
ranges at s&ile n. There scarvy OF common but
tr, and " still hard " and much andsfs sents
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

HARDwIcK express train was put upon
the Portland 4 Ogdensburg road the 10TH BY
this train one can 20 to Plattsburgh, New York,
remain there one and one-half hours. and return
the same day. It passes this station, going west
at 8l5 A. NJ; going east, on return, at 0,2i p, NJ.
This arrangement IA q great convenience 10 the
poets In this vicinity are mostly OF an encouraging
character Grass promises full average, and is
generally better than last year, especially on the
In the valleys. Potatoes so far, with same condi-
season. Corn is small and backward, some fields
being badly injured by the June frosts. Small
grain Is promising, but the heavy storms Of the
past week lodged the heaviest and most exposed
helds quite badly, infiicting some injury In many
places. d. Y. Thomas horses recently ran
away with a moving machine while in the hay
field. The cutter bar, coming In contact with
some obstruction, Mr. Thomas WAS thrown from
his seat, which released the horses from further
control, and they took TO the road and ran nearly
a mile before being stopped. Not much damage
resulted, aside from bruisng and tanning Mr.,
Thomas, and demorairing the machine TO some
extent. Tho appearance occasionally Of West
ern friends reminds us forcibly OF the thrift and
activity of that section James l.. Gray and wife
OF Rockford, Illinois, were In town the past week
visiting friends. Mr.. Gray formerly resided In
Calais, going TO Illinois nearly thirty years ago,
where he has remained eyer since, and Is now en-
joyiDg the competency usually rewarding In
dustry and enterprise. We also noticed on our
streets J. .. A. Crosby, Esq, native Of this
town, nov resident at Cedar Fails, Iowa.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

CURED OF DRISKiSG.-"A young friend OF
mine was cured Of an Unsuitable thirst for liquor
that had so Frustrated his system that be was un-
able to do any business He was entirely cured
by the use OF Hop Bitters. 1t allayed all that
burning thirst took away the appetite for liquor.
made his nerves steady, and he has remained a
sober and steady man for more than two years,
and has no desire to return to his cups, and
know OF number OF others that have been cured
Of drinking by it."-From a leading railroad Of.
fetal, Chicago, Illinois.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23
JOURNAL WEDNESDAY 1877
Religious Intelligence.

REV. J. GARLAND closes his labors with the
Congregational Church in waterville August LIST.
THEY have the lumber on the ground for new
church at South Troy, and work on the same Is
progressing finely. I|.
THE ladies Of the Congregational society in
North Bennington are engaged in procuring means
to construct marble walk In front Of their church.
Mrs. HAMMOND, the evangelist, has concluded
her series Of meetings at Fairhaven. She re-
NAMED seven weeks and her labors proved quite
successful.
REV. J. A. LEACH OF the Second Congregational
church Of Keene, New Hampshire, is passing his
vacation Of four weeks at his farm at SaxtoD's
River, Vermont.
REV. A. A. SMITH has accepted the call from
the Congregational church at Johnson, and has
returned from New Hampshire and commenced
his labors In that place.
REV. Mr.. Hill Of New York has supplied at
Ryegate in place Of Rev. Mr.. Lord for the past
two weeks Mr.. Hill was the first settled min
lister in South Ryegate, having commenced his la
bors there thirty-one years ago.
LAST Sunday was communion in the Congrega-
tonal church In Rochester. Four united with the
church nm nrofession Of faith The ladies Of the
Metbodi.t church NJ the same Mace hold a mis-
sionarv corce,, next Sunday evening MT half mast
seven o'clock
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LAST Saooath oeing tne s'hty-sih'h anniversary
Oh 'he organization o' 'he oaooa.h-sehooi Vi 'n'
oongregatiohai cnurch In Oaoot' 'ne oay was oo
served as chidfens DAY AT the morning
service the pastor gave very interesting sermon
pointing out the dement's arising from Saooatn
school instruction; showing 'nat every chii'
should Attend ana not only ,he chhdten' put I'll
parents as we'll thus encouraging the childrel
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

CALAIs.-The school in District No. 10, Edith
L. Fair, teacher, closed July 18th. Whole num-
Der OF scholars, twenty-seven, with an average
daily attendance OF twenty-four and one-half.
The names OF the scholars having no absent
marks were, Luna Ainswsrth, Kate Ainsworth.
Mary Goodell Emma Hall, Leila Teachout, Lizzie
Wheelock, Eta Whiting, Herbert Carley, Samuel
Curtis, Van Hall, Willie Haskell, Lee Leonard
Lofty Leonard, Byron Marsh, George Whiting and
Hector Wheelock. The names Of those absent
not more than two days were; Bertha whiten,
Fred Freeman, Frank Goodell and Al whiten.
Only two tardy marks during the term. The
fall term Of the Maple Corner school opens abou
September LIST, to continue twelve weeks. A few
more good rooms and boarding places are left
and parties wanting either should call on or ad
dress the prudential committee at once.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

WOODBURY. CKNTKR.-We know OF no town In
northern Vermont which has such delightful and
picturesque scenery as this town. II possesses
every attraction for the tired and worn out den
liens Of our cities, who wish TO get out into the
the smoke and dust Of the city. Itpossesses we'll
stocked fishing ponds, almost innumerable II has
abundance Of forests where the sportsman can
find game enough to amuse him its people,
although not wealthy, have an abundance OF
thrifty fare such az n country-house affords"
These facts are becoming known to those who
make annual pilgrimages into the country at this
season Of the year and, for the past two or three
years. our hotel and private dwellings have been
filled with them Mr. Il. Town has repaired and
refurnished his hotel for the accommodation OF
such. Several have already come, and more are
ON the way. ia daughter was born To Mr.. and
Mrs Merrill Drown on the 18th instant. 4. The
summer term OF the school taught by Mary r.
Daniels has just closed, thirty-two scholars at
tending =. Quite q frost on the morning Of the
18TH. Mrs. Loverin Lyford has been danger
ously sick with dropsy, but Is now improving.
There Is at least one honest apple tree vendor
The trees sold by Mr.. John Thomas 10 Mr. w. W.
Thomas, one hundred aud fifty In number, are all
doing well, 1t may not be generally known,
but we believe II to be fact that there Is In this
town the largest and best granite quarry in the
slate. Many granite-workers have Inspected 1t,
and 1t Is to be hoped that the business will be
pushed ON a larger scale. AlonKo Alexander,
while haying, speared two trout with his fork,
one Of which weighed over one pound and the
other nearly two.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

CABoT.-The following resolutions were passed
by Cabot Lodge OF Good Templars at a recent
meeting: Whereas, God in his providence has
seen fit to remove Abbie Smith. one Of our mem
bers, Resolved, That we as members OF Cabot
Lodge tender our most heartfelt sympathies to
her bereaved friends In this hour Of their sore
affection. Resolved, That we drape our hall in
mourning In remembrance Of our departed sister.
RESOLVED That a copy Of these resolutions be
given to the family OF the deceased and also a
copy be sent to the WATcHMAN. for pupubli-
cation. :. The mortality among the old people
for the past eighteen days sums up a. follows
Widow Stephen Hoyt, aged seventy mine years
Widow jeremiah Atkins, aged eighty-four; Samp.
son Lawson, aged eighty-two; Widow Roswell
Laird, aged Notwithstanding their united
ages three hundred and twenty-nine years. an
unusual occurrence for this town. James Bart
lett OF Washington has brought suit against this
town to recover damages for Injuries received by
his wife on the highway by his horse becoming
frightened at a load Of boards standing near the
road In front OF John Bottoms. The damages are
laid at So 600 and the Is to be tried at Chel
sea. Heath & Carleton for the plaintiff; LamsoI
for the town. -. As the stage was coming from
the Marshfeld depot, one day last week. one o
the horses, stepping on a rolling stone, fell ant
broke its hip, which made It necessary TO kill II
| -. The mercantile firm Of Mears & Jones Is dis
| solved Mr.. Mears has bought out Mr. Jones
and will continue the business alone.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

SOUTHEASTERN Enthusiastically Barlow has
purchased the Foster interest in the Southeastern
railway, and now owns nearly all the stock and
bonds. At the annual meeting Of the company
at Montreal Friday, the following were elected
directors: Hon. Bradley Barlow, president and
general manager; James O'Halloran, Q c., vice.
president; A. b. Chaffee, secretary; c. W. Foster,
auditor, and f. L. Chandler NJ. p, b. b. Smalley,
Nathaniel Pettes, A. G. Stafford and A. P. Cross,
directors. The Hon. Bradley Barlow and Messrs
James O Halloran and A. b. Chaffee were elected
as the executive committee. Mr. Barlow has APP
pointed Mr.. II. A. Alden superintendent. He was
formerly master mechanic OF the Passumpsc, and
afterwards superintendent Of the Canada Central.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

wMLIAMsrowS.-The agent OF Beers Co.
was around last week making collections on the
Orange county atlas delivery which was swindle
upon few Of our generous citizens year or two
ago Some were ready to compromise while
others will litigate the matter The chamber Of
Il. ID. Abbott's old house has been changed into a
beautiful and attractive school-room, and District
No. 7, has secured the services Of Miss Ida Aims
worth, a recent graduate OF the Randolph Normal
school to teach a short summer term. Miss
Clement who has charge OF the village school,
will teach select school here this fall At the
Sabbath school concert last Sunday evening the
children did nicely. The five little girls who sang
Remember thy Creator did themselves much
credit
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SOLDIERS REUNIoS.-Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, August Goth. Dist and I'D, have been
fixed upon as the time for holding the soldiers
reunion here General Wells has appointed Col.
Fred E. Smith as Acknowledgement, General L. G..
Kingsley Of Rutland as acknowledgement
and Surgeon p OMeara Edison Of Boston as
surgeon-general. A competent local committee Of
arrangements will be announced forthwith. The
reunion will be held upon the fine grounds OF the
Prospect Park course, and we trust that the veter
ans OF Vermont will be as fully represented al
they were at their last reunion in Bennington
We confidently assure all that no pains will b.
spared by our people to render the affair com
plete success and to make the stay of those In at
tendance pleasant and profitable. Come one
come ALL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

NoRrHFIELD.-Juvenie Temple No. l, meets
next Saturday at three clock p. NJ. AL the mem
bers are requested to be present, as arrangements
will be made for the temperance camp-meeting
next month. :. Mortified Lodge Of Good Tenn
plars held very interesting meeting last Friday
evening. The meeting was largely attended, and
after the session was over bountful collation. Of
ice cream and cake was served. Next Friday
evening officers for the ensuing quarter are to be
elected and the good Of the order will be rstcass
go. Sunday evening as party of four young men
were driving down Main street their horses were
frightened by moving machine which was
drawn behind a lumber wagon, and the result
WAS that the carriage was overturned and dam
aged to the amount OF twenty five dollars. The
team belonged to Morris livery.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

MrDDLEsEx.-Mr F. A. Barrett had a narrow
escape from instant death last Friday morning.
lie was walking on the side track when Conduc-
tor Halls train arrived and switched upon that
track. Barrett, supposing it would keep on the
main track, paid attention to it, but kept walk
ing along with his back to the train. The en-
gineer Of the train and the station agent shouted
at him and used every means to attract his atten-
ton, but without avail, until at the last moment
he saw his danger and eaped, just in time to
avoid being struck.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

DARTMOUTH CoLLEGE.-The trustees Of this
institution have made important changes In the
arrangement Of the terms which will be Of especial
advantage to those students who are obliged to
assist themselves by teaching winter schools
Hereafter the first term Of the college year. be-
ginning August 30, will continue seventeen weeks,
followed by a vacation Of four weeks; second
term Of eleven weeks, recess one week; third
term Of nine weeks, followed by the summer va
cation Of ten weeks. The new Latin scientific
course which has just been established exchanges
Greek for more mathematics, science and modern
languages. The degree Of " Bachelor of Let
ters will be given those completing this course.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

NoRTHFIELD CENTER.-The summer term Of
the Center village school, Northfed taught by
Miss E. J. Richards Of Brookfield, closed July 3d.
The names Of scholars having no absent marks
are Sarah Markham, Lillian Field, Bertha Denny,
Lizzie Silloway, Myrtle Gokey, Minnie Averil.
Jennie Averill and Carl Field. Absent one-half
day, Adde Markham and Ermine Amsden.
Absent two days or less, Susie Ingrabam, Ella
Salina, Mary Mccarthy, Frank Gokey and Willie
Stephens OF the thrty-eight scholars who at
tended school twenty-three had no tardy marks.
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EAST MoSTpELIER.-The school in District No.
T. taught by Jennie Z. Hill, closed July 18th.
The resident scholars numbered twenty-nine, with
an average daily attendance Of twenty-seven.
The following are the names OF those having nc
absent marks. Maude Merritt, Maude Morse,
Blanche Morse, lnez Dodge, Hattie Cate, Myrtle
Scribner Walter Little. George Little, Freddie
Little, Robert Little. Harry Goodwin, Dean Mar
tin, Stephen Davis and Henry Cate. Those alb
sent a day or less are; Belle Hollister Julia Hol
lister Josie LOBBY, Neya Dodge, Lee Morse, Rent
Davis, Charles Davis and Dwight Martin.
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VIOLENT SToRM.-A terrific thunder storm
passed over Hyde Park between ten and twelve
o'clock Monday night. The barn OF Isaac Man
ming OF johnson, with forty tons Of hay, six cows
and three hogs, was destroyed. The Union Hotel
in Hyde Park village was struck in the north
gable the fluid passing to the chimney, scattering
1t badly, breaking windows and knocking down
all the stove-pipe, but injuring no person. The
barn Of Joseph Gauthier was struck, but copper
rod conducted the fluid off with but slight injury.
Mannings loss is about 81 900; partially insured
in the Vermont Mutual. The loss on the Union
House, fully insured, has already been adjusted.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-23

INCONSISTENCIES AGArS.-United States Marshal
General Henry reports the arrest Of eight parties
last week engaged in Illicit distilling Of cider
brandy. Six are from Orange county-mostly
from Cornth-and two from Jamaica, in Wind
ham county. To Collector Dana and his efficient
deputies the credit should be given for the in
formation which led to these arrests, and to Gen.
eral Henry and his deputies the credit for the
prompt apprehension Of the parties implicated
We sincerely trust that this illicit distillng will
soon be made 80 unpopular and Improbable as to
entirely do away with it.