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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01

MIDDLFsEX The fiends, neighbors and rela-
tives of Mrs Sophia Daniels, living at the center
of the town, to the number of about fifty, gave
her genuine surprise ON Tuesday Of last week,
leaving with her purse of sxty-eght dollars in
cash Mrs. Diniels is a most worthy and estima-
bic lady, and has for nearly two years been to-
tally blind and it is thought that an operation
upon her eyes will restore them This visit and
donation was for the purpose Of expressing the
heartfelt sympathy of her friends in her great
affection and to enable her without embarrass-
ment to receive such medical treatment her
otse demands Norris Wright has just husked
nice piece of corn,-one hundred and sixty-six
bushel baskets of sound ears of corn from one
acre OF ground
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01

NoRTHFIELD.-lt was a large and apprecative
audience that gathered, last Saturday evening to
receive the benefit of the rich entertainment
given by Mrs Slayton and Miss Marsh. That all
were delighted was shown by the repeated encores
The hall was filled with the best portion of our
society. =. There were two or three quite laugh
able incidents connected with the burning OF Mrs.
Pages buildings. One neighbor, who was dis
posed to rally to the rescue" was put some
what aback by not being able to find his pants.
In his search he rushed round in nervous excite
ment and even inquired of some of his folks If
they had done anything with them After vast
ing some time in fruitless search, he found what
he was hunting for on his arm where he put them
at the moment of sprngug out of bed. Another
incident, scarcely less laughable than this, was
developed in the conduct of another neighbor who
lived short distance south OF the fire. 1t is hard
to believe but is said to be fact that he so far
forgot himself to go directly past tie fire, down
the street towards his place Of business and failed
to recover his presence of mind till he met people
hurrying TO the scene of action. We will also take
| liberty to mention that certain young men ap
peared at the fire "all rugged out in their sun
days best, white vests and all the nicer portion
Of their wardrobe An explanation is found ii
the fact that the fire was Sunday night .. tn,
" Mortified Minstrels" are to hold forth at Con
cert Hall on Wednesday and Thursday evening
Of this week Our people were favored about
year ago with one Of their entertainments, which
was spoken OF in high terms of praise.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIoN.-The one hundredth
birthday of Mrs. Susannah (Smith) Eaton Oc-
cured yesterday at Danvlle The event was eel
ebrated with picnic and appropriate exercises at
her residence. Mrs Eaton was born in Loudon,
New Hampshire, in 1779, and came with her pa
rents to Danville when she was six years old,
where she has ever since resided with the excep-
ton of one year. and on the same land occupied
by her father at that time. She has retained all
of her faculties to remarkable degree, being
able to walk about and wait upon herself to a
great extent to within about two years, since
which time she has been confined to her room
most of the time.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01
Items Of Interest.

GRANT hats and necktes meet with large sale
in California
SAN FRANCISCO cast 40. III votes against Chinese
immigration and only 300 in favor thereof.
A Lone ISLAND man is suing his wife for di-
vorce because she goes to sleep before he does
THE weather-wise in Pennsylvania say that the
continued flight of wild pigeons southwest indi-
Gates early cold weather.
The celebrated Kennedy cattle rancho, Texas
on the Rio Grande, has been purchased by an
English company for s0500OO
Mr. HAZARD Of vancuse, Rhode Island, gave
lawn party to the spirits Of his dead relatives
lie says that among the guests were his late
wife and daughter.
JErr. DAVIS recently refused an offer Of $500
fora newspaper sketch, to be written by himself,
detailing the reason why he sent the rebel army
into Pennsylvania in 1854
Tom THUMBS house at Middleboro, Massachu-
sets, is luxuriantly furnished, among Its objects
Of interest being u two-foot grand piano and y
diminutive sewing machine
LouIsIANNs temperance alliance gives the
amount Of liquor drank in the state Mt $40 600
yearly, ors2 900, 600 more than the value Of the
combined cotton, sugar and rice crops.
SARA BERNuARDT's American engagement L.
signed and sealed. Six hundred dollars perfor-
nance say the terms, with $50 day for personal
expenses, and travelling expenses paid.
| Ii ascending Mount Washington by the bride
path two men lost their way. They reached the
summit the next morning, badly used up. The
ice on their hats was half an inch thick.
THE dispatches from India tell horrible stories
OF the ravages Of the famine in Cashmere It is
stated that boat loads of famine-stricken people
were taken ont into the lake and drowned.
ONE hundred acres Of wbeit, cut with reaper
keeping six binders going, was the work Of a
Scotch lasse of Lexington, Indiana. She used
three pairs OF horses in RELAYS but tired them all out
THE second International dairy fair Is to behold
at the Rink in Third Avenue New York, during
the secosd and third weeks Of December. Pre-
miums to the amount of $4,000 are to be offered
For several months past there has not been q
drop II water in the Rio Grande river for dis
lance Of about five hundred miles and there IL
great suffering among the people of that distric
in consequence.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01
Weekk eMarhefs.
Live Stock Market.

The following "a teegraphic report Of the live stock
market at Cambridge and Brighton for the week ending
Tuesday, September 30th, 1875
Cattle. Sheep. Ho9' cairei.
At market this week 5,i29 ll255 1880 210
last week.. 1850 1899 l2,0l6 81
" one year ago.. jisl l2ilij ll,s'o 100
PRICEs.-Exta fat and heavy premium oxen sg75@s7OO;
hrt quality, sbn00650; second quality, S500650; third
quality, si75 per 100 Ms total weight Of hide, allow
and dressed beef few choice single pairs s7256l750.
Bulls ETC. 81 QOdI2j Working oxen, s609l62 X pair, or
according to their value beef Steer. s4i0l0. Mich
cows, s0O00t35O0; extra good s3306lj00 with with
ont calves az may be agreed farrow and ordinary $1,000
5;O0 stores; yearllng', s!;M9j0O two-yeaI-olds,
sl O02I Ql treeyear-olds sl5003j00 Sheep 3eJ3isc;
i@5e " ~ sheared sheep. OGtac pb Fat hogs. bs@iSc
i@ilIc country lots. 6S@7o; CAR skins i6QSiic u NJ
falow, th@i9lc country lots. 4A@ilsc " H. Sheared
pelts, NG15c each. Lamb skins, 60G115s each.
REMARK s.The run Of cattle and sheep Il heavy, and
In consequence there ia reduction Western cattle Of
b@{c " N, and fully that difference lambs and sheep
Butchers have been paying higher rates than they could
AFFORD aud now the opportunity offering In large supply,
they take the advantage and bid low A. n Monroe sold
% steers average $50 lbs at &c. and - Others
1895 lbs, at $40 u b. live; H. +. Pollard sold nine 3years
old steers average 0iO lbs, NJ 3fc " 10 live $ wmafth
.old four fat cows, weight $3.50 Ms at aye u H. live,
working oxen are dun at quotations Mich also
quiet The lamb trade decidedly slow nothing selling at
Sc In Wholesale lots. Early sales the best
later in the day good hocs could be purchased at "a
lower prices which reduction felt seriously by
e. H. Cnshman sold l02 nice lambs average IS MS at llic
]. A. Blake sold l2 lambs average 81 hs, at 41c R NJ.
Poultry sells at l0@l2isc u pound
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01

GRoroN Probably the most dangerous sport
that can be INDUCED In IL hunting with an old
rlckety gun. Mr. Sim fified of the west part Of
this town has proved this twice the present sum
mer Early in the season he was out hunting for
partrdges aud came upon IA group OF these birds
about shutdown quietly feeding on buds. This
was an exciting moment for Sim, who immed-
ately took deadly aim at the group across rusty
old rifle barrel which he had found among the
debris of q house that was burnt. lie had worked
on it u long time repairing and fitting the lock,
stock and ramrod He also had told his friends
that the gun was terrible for throwing shot lie
pulled the trigger, when presto all was changed,
the barrel went one way, the stock another and
Sim was FRUSTRATED on his back with the breech-
pin sticking into his forehead over the right eye.
How long he lay In this position he does not know,
When he came TO himself he hardly knew who he
was but felt around and II was almost dark. He
found the breech-pin and with difficulty removed
ii from its very uncomfortable situation over the
eye, and made his way TO "a neighbors house,
who washed him and took him home. He soon
recovered and went back to the spot OF the acc'
dent, found all the parts of the gun but the lock
fixed 1t up again, and one day last week while
hunting had another accident with the SAINT
weapon, but not 40 serious as the first We hop'
| Mr.. fihed will get afraid of that old gun soon
.,..Mr. Tewksbury, the carriage maker Her
| bert lark and o G. Ga k took the train on,
morning last week bound for California. Mr.
A. L. Clark, the miller sells a carload OF corr
| every few days. Frost has destroyed ever
] tender herb In this locality.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01
eMarriaaeS.

In Montpelier September o. by Rev. John H. IIncks
Baker, both Of Montpelier.
In Montpelier September a. by Rev. n Fellows, JOHN
LAYADOR Of Montpelier and MARY ANN MOsELY OF
Berlin.
In Hancock September ~, al the brides home, by Rev
George =. Guernsey, S. =. HUBBARD OF Granville and
ABBIE H. CHURCH
In Fletcher September 90 the residence Of the gr0om
by Rev. George 3. Guernsey. SYLYANUS r. CHASE, ana
KATE Mitchell, Of Fairfield
In West Randolph September %. at So johns church,
by Rev 7. j. TAYLOR, j. Il. WHEELER and JEANETTE
r. BASS, both OF West Randolph
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01

REFORMED MEMS AssocATIoN-At a meeting
of the executive committee of the New England
Reformed Mems Association, held in the parlors
of the Fabyan House on Saturday evening, Sep
TENDER Goth, it was unanimously voted to
hold the next annual mass meeting of the asso-
citation in Burlington, at the Queen City Park,
provided suitable arrangements could be made
with the Central Vermont railroad; said meeting
to be holden some time in the summer or early
autumn of 1880.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01

MARsHF iELD-The preachers meeting which
was held at this place last week Monday, Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday was most en-
joyable affair." about dozen ministers being
present The forenoons were taken up with
essays and criticisms by the different ministers
present, and the afternoons were spent in prayer,
praise and experience meetings. Wednesday
evening was devoted to missionary meeting, and
very interesting remarks relating to missionaries
and their work were made by Brothers Ham
iltsn, Tabor and Worthen. The meetings closed
Thursday evening with sermon by Rev. c. A.
Smith from text found in Matthew xiv: 2s, 20.
Dinner was provided in the vestry Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, which all enjoyed
very much Although the attendance was not
so large as could be wished yet it was meeting
that will be long remembered by all present as
most enjoyable occasion. Butter seems To be
in better demand than it has been before for some
time and farmers have nearly all sold for fourteen
cents a pound 49,. The same person who has
| been making so free with other peoples water
| melons in Barre has got cousin in Marshfeld,
to all appearance Several farmers complain
that their watermelon patches very closely re-
| semble old Mother Hubbard's cupboard. Geo.
A. Putnam made things lively in the butter trade
last week, taking in about four tons in two days
He has gone to Boston this week and we expect to
see fine lot Of goods when he returns, aud likely
will be sold at cheap figures for cash, as that 1t
his motto, and he says it works well, too, as Ii
has sold double the goods this year than in forme
| years on tick
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01

WoMANs BOARD. The Vermont branch OF the
Woman's Board of Missions will hold its seventh
annual meeting at st. Johnsbury, on Wednesday,
October Doth, at half-past nine A. NJ, and half
past one +. NJ Each auxiliary is requested to
send two delegates, and cordial invitation is also
extended to other ladies interested in the work.
EARLY application for entertainment should be
made to Mrs. f. A. Walker Of st. Johnsbury.
Return checks will be given over the railroads
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01

JAN DELIVERY The Rutland Herald says that
early in the afternoon of Saturday two prisoners
named White and Davis escaped through the
door of Middlebury Jail. Tailor Cobb started in
pursuit, firing as he went He finally took off
his boots to facilitate his movements and sue
ceeded in catching White Davis was pursued by
several and would have escaped but for Sheriff
Dunshee, who headed him off with a team and
captured him. The prisoners were at liberty but
a short time. Davis is the man who escaped
with Emory several weeks ago, and is confined in
jail for stealing steer in Bridport White is i'm
prisoned for stealing horse in Bristol Emory
the desperate horse thief, was prevented from es
Gaping by shackles which were riveted on him
two weeks ago.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01

In Probate Conrt held At Montpelier within and for said
District, the 24lh day OF september A. ID. lslAs
An Instrument purporting 10 he the last VIII and
Testament OF Daniel Ralph, late Of Warren, In said
district deceased. being presented to the Court by y \
Edrege Executor therein named, for Probate II u
ordered said Court that all persons concerned therein
be- noa 10 appear AT a session Court to be held At
the Probate Once in Montpelier, on the 18th day OF
October A. D.. 1879 and show cause, II any they may
have against the Probate Of said Wl for which purpose
further ordered, that copy OF the record Of this order
be published three weeks successfully In the vermont
waichman and State Journal printed at Montpelier, pre-
yious to said time appointed Tor hearing
By the Court.--Attest
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01
CUARpIAN NoTi0tt n ssll Mssl E.,sss.

in Probate Court held Monipelier within and for said
District on the 10Th day OF September, A. u. 1879
Ioyenn Lyfonl, guardian OF Abble Nj. Lytord Of Wood
hurry In said District makes application To said Court Tor
license sell the following deserve ed real estate OF ms san
ward 10 neng her interest as heir To Emeine ytOiu
late Wife deceased Of said Lovern Lytor about az ace
al land and buildings thereon, situated In MaIshnn N
said District and deeded 10 said Emene Lyiond by Wha,
benton and Prudence Benton representing lat ue se
thereof for the purpose OF putting the proceeds OF sen e
at interest," Investing the In stocks or rear estate
dered by said Court that said application DC reIsiea 70
session thereof 10 be held al the PROBATE once, N
aid MONTPELIER on the ith day OF October A. y 1879,
for hearing and decision thcieoni aud, 4 further OF
dered that all persons interested ne noned heieol ny
publication OF notice OF said Application ana olhei ueieon
ce weeks successfully In ne Vermont atensn st.s
SAID time Of hearing that they may appear al said time and
place and, II they see cause, object theietos
$50, n. A. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01
xVILLIAM oEhhEy,s ESTATE; ,....,,. :.

In Probate Court held al Monipeer, said Distinct
the I'D day OF September A. ID. 1873; -
ment OF William Celiey, late Of Woodbury., IN said Dia-
tfct deceased presens his administration account for
examination and allowance and makes application for
d decree distribution and partition OF the estate OF SAID
deceased Whereupou ordered by said Court that said
account and said application be referred to session thereof
to be held at the Probate ONCE in said Monpeerou The 18th
day OF October A. D. 1873 for hearing and decision heeon
and Il Is further ordered, that notice hereof be given TO all
persons Interested by publication OF the three weeks
successfully in the Vermont wachnan state Journal,
newsp Aper published Montpelier, previous to said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear AZ said time
and place and show cause, II any they may have why
slii account should be allowed and such decree de
By the Court.Atesi,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01
leafhs.

In Warren, September IS, DANIEL RALPH, ESQ., aged
70 years.
In Granville, September o. OF consumption, ANNA I.
SWAN, daughter of a. Is. Swan, aged q years.
In Westheld Mass September ~, Of old age JOHN A.
CHAPLIN, formerly Of North Montpelier, aged So years.
In East Montpelier September "a, OF apoplexy RnODA
wife OF Mr. Aonzo Redway, aged 80 years and 4months
taithu WIFE, devoted mother and exemplary Christian,
abe resls from hqrta
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01
Fire Record.


In ANDovER. The barns belonging to Jeremiah
Clark Of Andover were burned on the oth ut'
Loss 5000; insurance $40
In LINcoLN,-Friday evening fire destroyed
a barn and contents, including two wagons, be
longing TO Mr.. William York OF Lincoln. Loss
500; no insurance His neighbora are assisting
him TO rebuild
In ENosntRGH FALLs--A large barn belong
ing to R. y. Rublee, containing eighty tons Of
hay also wagons, harnesses sleigh and farming
tools, was entirely consumed by fire about half
past three Sunday morning. Loss, 80 300 in
sured for 81, 600
is Nopryrr,n 1ast Wednesday night about
oio,,or o,o,oo,, ,to ham of Mrs 'Iohn Hurley in
,ho co. Mi, ro,,,,,orhood v,s burned tooether
iii, To- .a,,.o,,a rhoro ora ,,,y rumors oaoat
M q, ,ho oro, ~ tho ere I'm, we forbear giving
,hor ,,u,,,,o, os trrth of ,he mo,tor will soon
ar,oor rio horn ,,as insured in tho vermont
- AZ, ,,,, -,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01
DoNIRAM G. HArHAwAY,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier within and for said
District. the 10Th day OF September A. D lss; -
instrument pnrporting to be the last VIII and Iesa,
ment OF Aonir,m G. Hathaway late Of Mortified, In said
deceased being presented to the Court Tor Probate
ordered said Court that all persons concerned therein
benothed appear at session OF said Court 70 De heu AZ
the Probate Once in Montpelier on the 81 day OF Oc d.
sq and show cause II any they may have against the Pro-
bate OF Will for which purpose its further ordered that
cnpy OF the record this order be published three weeks
successively the Vermont Waterman State Journal,
printed Montpelier previous TO said time appointed for
" eSo1e' HARVEY TILDFN judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01
MAILMAN W, oApwELl's ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier, in said District, on
the 18th day OF september, \, u. 1879 nm, a.,
kelton, Administrator OF the estate OF william W
Caldwell late OF Montpelier, In said District, deceased
presents his administration account for examination anu
allowance, and makes application for deeIes OF alsu-
button aud PARTITION of the estate Of said deceased Mhee
upon IA ordered 10y said Court, that said account anu
said application he referred to session thereof 70 pe
held at the Probate Oiicr, IN said Montpelier on he
ith day OF October A. d. 1873, for hearing ana aee3n
aud, Il further ordered that notice neieol ~
given all persons Interested by publication OF the same
three weeks successfully In the vermont WalchnAn stAe
Journal Newspaper published at Montpelier, previous 70
said time appointed fol hearing, that they may appehI ~
said and place and show cause any they may nave,
why said account should not be allowed and such decree
nso7 HARVEY rILDES Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01

SABBATH-sCHooL AssoCIATIoN.-T eleventh
annual convention of the State Sabbath-schoo
Association of Vermont will be held in Burling
ton Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
Each evangelical Sabbath-school in the state is
entitled to two delegates. Free return checks will
be furnished those who pay full fare one way
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01

WEST ToPsHAM,-Rev Mr. Smith of Montpe.
ler was expected to supply the pulpit on Sunday
last, but failed to do so, and the congregation adj
journed after Sabbathschoo and prayer-meet-
ing trusting they will not be disappointed again,
SO. As Charles Wood was at work shingiDg a
barn for Warren Curtis OF Washington, the stag
ing gave way on which he was standing, precipi-
tating him below, causing serious dislocation
of the right shoulder His son-in-law, II. j. Cur
tbs, who was at work with him, received fall,
but was not seriously injured. Mrs. George
Houghton, who has been stopping the past sum
mer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Gale
next
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01

BRADFORD. Mrs Mary A. Livermore will lee
ture at Village Hall this week Friday evening at
half-past seven o'clock. Subject, "Superilnous
Woman" Ticket thirty five cents full house
is expected The Boston Pinafore Company
gave an entertainment Mt Village Hall last week
Wednesday evening. The people were so much
pleased that ii has been talked of trying to get
them TO return and repeat it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01

BAND TOURNAMENT. The second annual grand
band tournament came off at Bay View Park
Lake Memphremagog, last Saturday. The prizes
offered were $50, S25 and silver cup. The City
band of sherbrooke, the Lyndonville cornet band
Newport cornet band, Victoria band of Sher-
brooke, Colburn's cornet band of Union Village
and the cornet band of White River junction COM
peted The award gave the first prize to Lyndon
vile, second to the City band of Sherbrooke and
third to Victoria band of Sherbrooke. Some two
thousand persons were present. The day was
fine and the trip by steamer to the park delightful
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01

HARDwicK The Cate bridge across the river
in the nortl part of the town broke down few
days ago while j NJ Nelson's cows were crossing
it. Three cows were precipitlted into the river,
but no serious damage resulted from the accident.
. A new time table on the Portland Ogdens-
burg road went into effect Monday, the 29;h,
BY the change, trains leave this station as follows
Going east-mail, S2i, A, NJ express, 92l, p. NJ.
freight Except Mondays and Tuesdays) 102, p.
NJ; stock Mondays only . 80 A. NJ butter
tuesdays only . 30, = NJ. Going west-mail
612, =. NJ; express s %, A. NJ; freight, II ~, A.
NJ The mail train connects closely, both ways
with the regular mails on the Passumpsic road
The Forts OF East village have disposed of theil
meat business to William d. Hyde of that place
Got rich and retired, we suppose
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-10-01
Premium List..-Orange County.

We give below an official list Of the premiums
awarded by the Orange County Agricultural So
ciety at the last annual fair, which was held at
Bradford last week Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday.