davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30


BARRE-Mrs. Dorcas Abbott, of this place,
who died April 10th, after very severe illness of
only fifteen hours, was born In Weatherstied
October 26th 1903; was one OF family OF four
teen children, and daughter of the late Josiah
Beckley. She survived them ALI the last before
her, Mrs. Felch of Michigan, died about two
weeks previous to Mrs, Abbott's death. At the
age Of eighteen she was married to John ID. Abb
bolt of IlisbOro, n H., who died az Barre March
9th, 1870. Soon after marriage they removed to
the wilds Of Barre, where on June "a, 1922, they
fell the first tree ever cut on the farm where they
both died. They soon erected n log house and
the next Fall moved into the same They there
raised a family of four children one boy and
three girls all of whom survive her. The cares
and trials OF the two were very severe but with
a strictly honest and upright spirit they sur
mounted them all and gained an honest though
humble living and We're loved and honored by
all. She fought life's battles with much Christian
love and fortitude, and met all its duties with
such cheerful kindness and friendship of man
ner. During her long life, with mind never I'M
paired, all went well with her; and with a noble
Christian life fully ripened for the golden harvest
she passed quickly and quietly away from the
embrace OF loved ones 10 her final rest In her
death nothing can be regretted, for her life work
was well done. The graces and virtues Of a
mother are left TO be remembered by her children
and friends around her, saddened only by the
thought that she has gone so soon TO be with them
| no more. Work has been begun upon the new
| blacksmith and carriage shop To be between
| Thomas McGovern's and Charlie Varneys, on
| Bridge street. ID, g. Morrison has gone to Bos-
ton for his Spring stock of dry and fancy goods
-. The last lyceum of the term was held at Aoad-
envy Hall last Friday evening The exercises
commenced with defamation, 1.-The Polish
Boy" by Hooker, 70 This was followed by the
| pleasing bass song, " The old Church HE'LL by
Professor A. n. Wheelock. The question, " Re
soipod, That religious principles have mora infu-
ence upon mankind than civil" was then dis
eussed To some length aud was decided In the
negative. Miss Hattie Metcalf, 81, delivered
with clear voice and excellent infection, the poem,
| Burial OF Moses which was followed by the
| reading OF the Crystal, edited by Gordon, 10, by
| Misses Dunham aud 'lownshend The paper was
spicy and well written, and the lyceum was a sue
cess =. Thomas Wilson has COW which dropped
| a calf ON the Sth of March, which he allowed to
take milk from one side Of the bag for three
weeks when he sold II 10 C. W. Hall Weight
one hundred and forty-6ye pounds, Butter made
during this time, twenty -iive pounds. Since then
she has made one and three iOurths of pound OF
butter per day Milk in the morning twenty-four
aud half pounds and at night, twenty-six and
fourth pounds. Feed, three pints bran, scalded
for two weeks three pnts corn-cob meal with the
bran twice day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

WEST TorsHAM.-The sugar season has closed,
with not over one-haf the usual amount of sugar
made in this section g.. Horace White and f. w.
Eastman have bought the hearse of Ransom Farm
ham, and they intend to keep good supply of
collins and caskets on hand to accommodate those
in need in this vicinity. The snowdrifts have
been shoveled out of the road from here to Orange
Heights, but from there to Orange Centre it is
impossible, consequently there has been no pass
ing from here to Barre the past week.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

In Probate Court held at Montpelier in and said Dis
trict, on the y2d day OF April, A. u. 1873
susan O. Whittier Exeeurix OF the VIII and Testament
OF r. H. Whittier late OF Montpelier, In said District de-
ceased application To said Court with the consent
and appreciation In writing OF the and egatee Of
said deceased license sell all OF the real estate Of sd
deceased situated In Montpelier aforesaid, representing
that the sale thereof would be beneficial 10 said de.
and eatee and those interested In the estate OF said
deceased whereupon, 1t is ordered by sad Court mat
said application be referred a session thereof 70 %
held at The Probate once said Montpelier on the ION
day OF May A. d. 1873, for hearing and dellslon
thereon and further ordered that all persons inter
esed be notified hereof by publication OF notice o. sad ap-
pcaOn and order thereon three weeks successfully In the
Vermont Waehman 4 state journal, a newspaper pub
she al Montpelier and which crenlaies ~ the neghbor-
hood OF those before said time OF hearing that
they may appear said time and place and II they sec
SIS a,s VV'''' N'''"' ~ n. A. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Barrett, administrator
of Moses Holdens estate has sold the :" Asa
Warren farm " to Joseph Fitzgerald for $1,000.
George H. Dana, Of this place, while at work
in o. IL, Richardson's clapboard mill in Waits
field, last week Tuesday was struck over the eye
by capboard flying from the saw, inhctng a
severe injury. The wound was slSillfully dressed
by DIR. Hooker, of Waitsfeld but for number of
days his recovery was considered quite doubtful
lie was removed home on Monday and is in Il
fair way to recover.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

DRowSEp-A dispatch to the Free Press OF
Tuesday, from Rutland, says that two young men
by the name of Remington belonging in Walling.
ford in attempting to cross the bridge south OF
the Baxter farm on the evening of the 2Sth,
missed the road and went into Otter Creek, which
is now very high. One of them succeeded in
reaching the shore but the other one and their
team went down the stream and no trace Of them
has been found vet
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

THE TIDY IIoUsEwIfE.-The careful, tidy house
wife, when she is giving her house its Spring
cleaning, should bear in mind that the dear in
mates of her house are more precious than houses,
and that their systems need cleansing by purify
ing the blood, regulating the stomach and bowels,
to prevent and cure the diseases arising from
Spring malaria and miasma; and she should
know that there is nothing that will do it so per-
fectly Hop Btters, the purest and best of all
medicines. See another column.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

A BOLD, BAD STATION AGENT Henry J. Love
joy, late station and express agent ut Cuttings
vile, was arrested on the 2jth and placed in jail
charged with robbiug the express company Of
some 500. 1t seems that Ioveioy has been be-
hind in his accounts with the Central Vermont,
and in his anxiety to square with the railroad
company and retain his place robbed Peter to pay
Paul His name was also connected with that Of
a married woman of rather furnished reputation,
and the money that he has wrongfully used is
understood to have been expended in support of
this unlawful connection.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

GAYsvnLE.- Business at the button shop is
quite dull at the present time, the company not
being able to make sales. Quite n number of the
employees have obtained employment at lIoosac,
n Y, at button mandatory which is being put
in operation there. ga reading club, by those
who are inclined to pursue the study of old
English history, will meet for organization at the
residence of the Hon. Nelson Gay, on Friday
evening next
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

EAST MoNrPELiER.-Las week the WATCHMAS
mentioned youngster in the old East Montpelier
Center district, who stands six feet and two
inches and weighs one hundred and eighty pounds,
II it refers to Cortez Dingwal, he stands six feet
two inches in his boots and weighs less than one
hundred and sixty after dinner, As he has an
uncle in Calais of very nearly the same height,
weight and age, he supposed that was about
right for aboy of sixteen. But il the item refers
to youth in his nineteenth year, who works at
the Center, it is doubtless correct, as he began
life with a capital of fourteen pounds avoirdupois,
and his head was so large that he couldn't wear
his fathers hat at three years of age.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

FERTILIZER ExpERMENTs.-Th experiments
with chemical fertilizers conducted on various
farms in the state under the auspices of the YER
mont University have proved to be so interesting
that it is proposed to continue them during the
coming season. number of half-acre sets will
be furnished free of expense, except for freight,
to those who will try them with corn on poor or
worn out soils. All so desiring will receive prompt
reply by addressing the president of the University
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

A BLASTED" CArAsrRopHE.-The Swanton
Courier says a rock weighing about twenty-five
pounds was thrown by blast, at the Jewett Lime
Kilns, the other day high into the air, and when
it came down the missile went crashing through
the roof OF "Jocko" Campbelps house, shatter-
ing shingles and demoralizing roof boards, find
ing a resting-place on the chamber floor The
rock was only prevented from going down to the
first floor by the joist. Two children were sleep
ing on bed about two feet from where the rock
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

CRIMINALS SENTENCED In the Franklin County
Court on Monday James Fadden, for robbing
clothes lines, was sentenced to the House of Cor
rection for five years Judge Royce commented
severely upon the meanness of the offence and
upon the perjury of the respondent upon trial
Richard Leahey, for forgery was sentenced to
the House of Correction for four years and to pay
fine of SO and costs OF trial, and to stand COM
mtted until the same are paid
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30
lrekh cMarkefs.
Live Stock Market,

The following ls a Geographic report Of the live stock
market at Cambridge and Brighton for the week ending
Tuesday, April 18th, 1879;
Cattle. SHEEP. Hogs. Calves.
At market this week.. 2,7a5 1855 9,6i7 $40
" last week ........ 3,nj5 S.lgs g,067 sl2
one year ago.. 2,IW 3,2ll $50 500
pRCES-Extra fat and heavy premium oxen OO6f7 IS;
quality 2550O per 100 rs total weight hide allow
and dressed beef few choice single pairs s75O6OOO.
Bulls, etc, sQ0@000 Working oxen, s606ll9l y pair,
according 10 their value as beef Steers, s5O61lO Mich
cows, s10OO3500 extra COOL s3s O0C5i0O with or with
calves may he agreed fnrrow and ordinary sOO0
2sO0 Stores, yearngs, s7OOdiOO; two-ycar-ods sl21
61250o; three-year-olds, s50O635OO. Sheep s36l5lc
extra 6slso 93b-or sl50es56 a head; Spring lambs
gO@0c II H. RAJ hogs SO % Tib Veal calves $1,000
~ u head. Brighton hides 640c country lots 595kc
FiGi]Sc Pelts with wool on, sl0O@l.25 each
REM lark s.-The call for cattle IA not very actve-in
fact, quite dull at Brighton and prices range "a q n of
Western Steers live weight. Only few head 81 North
cattle have arrived this week. with slow movement.
n. Monroe sold thirtyone steers, average 1875 s at
live and twentyseven Others, average l4l6 bs at 7mc
dressed H. s. rittOn ssld two oxen. weighing $3.50 bs
&c. live; French son sold oxen, dress 100 b at
81 n, dressed weight Neal- slow Of sale at 36ilsc
H. The sheep trade full easy last week with
alteration In prices. number Of carloads Of sheen hav
arrived from the West calculated for shipment to England
H. 3. Brtton sold sixty eight sheep average 20 ibs at SO
French 4 Son sold sxynine sheep and lambs, average Il
ns 6ic NJ Flint sold slxiywo lambs, average 80 bs
at SIC OK pound.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30
NATHAN TRow,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier, and for said Dts
trlct on the 18Th day OF April, A. ID. 1879
John Trow Administrator OF the estate OF Nathan frow,
late III Hare in sa District deceased makes application
10 a Court with the consent and appreciation In writing
OF tie widow and heirs of said deceased tor license 10 sell
ali o the estate Of said deceased, situated In Barre and
PAnneld In said District excepting the dover, but IN
resenng that the sale thereof would be beneficial 70 ne
and heirs Of said deceased and those Interested Ills
estate Mhereupon II Is ordered by said Court tai sa APP
pcaon he referred session thereof 70 De held The FRO
ID, 1873 for hearing and decision thereon and Is further
ordered all persons Interested be notned hereof, by
pnhaon Of notice of aid application and order thereon,
three weeks successfully In the Vermont Waichnan state
Journal. A neWspaper published at Montpelier, and which
crcuAtes In the negborhood of those Interested before
said time Of hearing that they may nplea ~ sad tune and
place and, N they cause, Oblect thefcto
s-S ~ WV N A. cHAsI. Hssssss.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30
DoBERT LANCE's ESTATE.
IL COMMISgIONE

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Washington Commission
ers TO receive examine adjust all claims and demands
all persons against the estate of Robert Lance late OF
Cabot, in said District deceased, and all claims exhib
tied in Offset thereto, hereby notice that We will meet
for the purposes aforesaid at the OF o. N.
next from O'Clock until Ave O'Clock NJ each Of
days and that months from the 2sth day OF March,
A. D. 1879 the time limited by said Court for said cred-
present thsir claims to US for examination and al
lOwance.
Dated at Cabot this 5th day Of April, A. d. 1879.
MILTON FISHER lConr,ss,onors
s3-s5 f. W. HARRINGTON COMMENSURATE
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30
JoHN IL. CARPENTERS ESTATE;

In Probate Court, held Montpelier. in said District,
the lith day OF April, A, d. 1873; 49,, :,
Henry CARPENTER ADM sator OF the estate OF John II.
Caenter Waterbury in said District deceased pre-
sents his administration account for examination and
allowance and makes application for decree OF dis
trbuton partition OF the estate OF said deceased
WhereupOn 1t Is ordered by said Court that said account
and aid application be referred 70 session thereof 70 ~
held at the Probate Once, in said Montpelier on the SIN
day OF May A. D. 1873 for hearing and decision thereon
And IL further ordered that notice hereof be given 10 All
persons Interested by publication OF the same three weeks
successyely In the Vermont Watchman state Journal
newspaper published Montpelier previous TO said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear At said tune
and place and show II they may have why SAID
account should be allowed, and such decree made
By the Court.-Attest
s3-s5 HARVEY rILpES, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

GRoroN Mrs. +. J. Durkee was taken to her
home near the Twin Mountain House last Friday.
She was in a weak and debilitated condition.
Fears were entertained by her medical advisers
that she would be unable to stand the trip. She
stood the journey better than was expected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30
Aobah Wnfres.
I>ETsEY W. CADwELLL5,sSs FIST EsT All E;Sor,cv

The undersigned having been Appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Washington Commission
receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
all persons the estate of Beisey W. Caldwell late
Of Montpelier, said District, deceased and all claims ex-
hibe In Offset thereto. hereby give notice that We viii
for the purposes aforesaid. at the office of H. W. Hea-
ton said MONTPELIER the Both day Of May and 18th day
October next from O'Clock P. NJ until three o'clock
each of said days and that six months from the lsh
day Of April A. u. 1879, s the time limited by sd Court
for said creditors to present their claims to us for exanna-
ton and allowance -
Dated Montpelier this 2lst day Of April, A. D. 1872
HOMER W. HEAT0S, Commissioners
si-s6 GEO. c. SHEPARD, ! N''"'''''
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

MARsHFiELD.-O enterprisiug merchant, Geo.
A. Putnam, is putting an addition on his back
store to make room for his increasing business,
Sugaring seems to be about finished for this
year. Some of the farmers have already gath
cred their tubs. 1t has been the poorest season
for several years
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30
TAyLOR,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier within and for said
District, the 18th day Of April, A, ID. 1873:
An instrument puporting TO be the last VIII and Tesla
of Emera Taylor. late Of Waterbury in said Dis
trict deceased being presented to the Court by Frank H.
Atheron the Executor therein named for probate; II
ordered 10y said Court that all persons concerned therein be
notified appear OF said Court TO be held al the
Probate ONCE in Montpelier, on the sth day OF May
A. D. 1879, and show II they may have against
the probate Of said VIII for which purpose It Is further or
dered that copy OF the record Of this order be pnbnse
three weeks excessively In the Vermont Waterman q
Journal printed at Montpelier previous TO said time
appointed for hearing By the Conr;- ,,
S4-s6 HARVEY TlLDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30
ORIN PITKIN,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier within and for sad
District the 18th day of April. A. d. 1873;
An Instrument purportng to be the last VIII and
Testament of Grin Ptkin, late of Montpelier In said
district deceased being presented to the Court by y s.
Kelton the Executor therein name for Probatei II "a
ordered said Court that all concerned therein
be notified appear session Of said Court TO be held at
the Probate 0fiice In Montpelier, the l1th day OF
May A. D., 1879 and show cause, II any they may
have against the Probate of said VIII for which purpose
further ordered that copy of the record OF this order
be published three weeks successfully in the Vermont
Watchman journal, printed at Montpelier, pre-
vious to said time appointed for hearing.
BY the Court.-Attest,
SS n. A. CHASE, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

A DAUGHTER of George simons, Of Gnilford,
had nose broken recently by a runaway wind
lass g. E. General W. W. Lynde, of Brattleboro,
has been seriously III with congestion Of the BRAIN
but is in fair way to recover, A special town
meeting is called at Brattleboro for May Sd, to
ask for an appropriation to rebuild bridges carried
away by last Falls freshet, =. Charles s. Prouty
a jeweler of Brattleboro, has failed. c. f Thomp-
son, hardware dealer, has gone into insolvency.
....J. c. Cheney, who has been lecturng at Brat
tleboro and other places in the state, on temper
auce, has been arrested for having too many wives
80. Abner Adams, of Andover, recently died from
lead poison, and the doctors were unable to dis
cover how he obtained it, but few days ago
there was found in the cider barrel which he had
been accustomed to drink from piece of lead
pipe sixteen inches long
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

oRASGE.-There was only one teacher present
at the public examination of teachers on Satur-
day lastMiss Clara Waterman, of South Barre,
who is to teach in Center Corner, and acquitted
herself credltably. There is a variety OF travel
ing in this vicinity. People wishing to go short
distance over the hills under the necessity OF
changing from wheels to runners, and sometimes
are obliged TO complete the journey on FOOT,
W. II. H. Crockett recently lost good hog. II
apparently all right at night, but in the morn
ing was found dead lie has been unable to as
certain the cause of its death. large Durham
COW owned by S. NJ Curtis has calf that
weighed one hundred and ten pounds when only
one day old 1t was sired by half blood Jersey
owned by Raymond p. Camp. Report says
Miss Martin, lately from New York, is soon to
open dress-maling rooms in IL ]. Curtis store at
the head of Main street, and will give people
particular fits" Success TO the enterprise.
Milo l., Towner who moved to Chelsea last Fall,
is about TO return TO this place, to the house
lately occupied by Charles Carr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

ARM MuTrLATED.--JohnT Thompson had an arm
badly torn on Monday, by falling on the spindle
Of paner in n Burlington mill. The workmen
Immediately made up purse Of S5i for him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

EAST CALAis.--We understand the Spring term
of school at East Calais begins next Monday week,
May 9TH, which is none too soon for those of the
district who have boys to help in the bayfield,, as
the term will not close until about the middle
~ In1y
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

woLcoTT.-Wolcott has an old lady who boasts
of having thrty-eight grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren; u boy who has living
mother grandmother, great-grandmother and
great-great-g grandmother and five parents who
have preat-grandchildren
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

woRKINGMEN.-Before you begin your heavy
Spring work, after a Winter of relaxation, your
system needs cleansing and strengthening to pre-
vent an attack of ague, bilious or Spring fever
some other Spring sickness that will unfit you for
a seasons work, You will save time, much sick
ness and great expense, II you will one bottle
of Hop Bitters in your family this month See
another column.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

MoRErows.-- The following persons were pres
ent nj the teachers examination which occurred
ON Saturday last Mariana Powers, Mary Robin
son, Flora Bowman Nellie Badger, Mamie Has
sett, Jennie Hoerein, Eliza Holden, Miss shipley
Hattie Sawyer and John Taylor, Miss Bow
man and Miss sawyer have been engaged 10 teach
the village schools this Summer. Miss Bowman
has taught twenty-six terms and Is well known AS
an experienced teacher. Miss Sawyer has also
taught several terms. The village school-house
which was nearly torn down last Winter is under
going quite extensive repairs preparatory 10 the
Summer campaign We would suggest that ii
be clad in iron, especially on the inside. Sugar
ing took leave Of us last week without very
good " frog run" The Good Templars elected
the following officers for the ensuing quarter last
Saturday night; Worthy Chief Templar, Lewis
Pierce Worthy Vice Iemplar, orpha Freeman
Worthy Secretary, Eddie Pierce; Worthy finan-
ca Secretary, S, d. Moultoni Treasurer Mrs. A.
T. Loyeioyi Worthy Marshal, n; T. Woodward
Worthy Chaplain, c. A. Smith; Worthy Outside
Guard, George Robinson; Worthy Assistant Sec
Rotary, George prentiss; Worthy Deputy Mar
shall, Nellie Badger Worthy Right Hand Sup
porter, Lizzie Thornton; Worthy Left Hand Sup
porter, Lila Loyejoy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-30

WILLIE DAVIS, sixteen years old, has been ar
rested for setting fire to the Baptist church in
Chester, April 9th. Bound up in the sum of $500
for appearance at the next term OF court.....
David Ordway, the eccentric Proctorsville man
who had his funeral sermon preached last SUM
mer, has now procured his shroud and coffin,
having the latter trimmed at his direction, and
had them taken to his house. He is eighty-four
years old and quite unwell Building lots are
in good demand at White River Junction, and are
selling for from $500 to $500 per lot.