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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

FAYsroN.-The school In district No. o. taught
by M. Jennie Thompson, closed another pleasant
term June Goth. Names OF scholars having no
absent marks during the term are, Eta Hewitt,
Lillian Hewitt, Angie Grandy, Bertha Howe,
Louise Stone, Richie Buzzell, Elisha Hewitt, Will
lie Hewitt, Wallace Howe and Elmer Austin.
Frank Grandy, Fred Grandy, vickie Pierce, Flora
Pierce and Johnnie Buzzell were absent not more
than two DAYS each
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nENNIs BRITAIN's ESTATE.

z
The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District q Washington Commission
ers 70 receive examine and all claims demands
Of all persons against the estate Of Dennis Britain OF
barre In said District deceased and all claims exhibited
Offset thereto hereby give notice. that will
purposes aforesaid at the residence Of Lucy Britain
barre the list day Of August and the 26h day Novem
Der next from ten O'Clock NJ. until four o'clock NJ
each OF said days and that sx months day OF
May A. ID. 1879, Is the time limited by said Court said
allowance. ~
Dated at Barre, this eth day OF June, A. d. 1873.
GEORGE NJ. BASSETT,l Coror,t..,o,...
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REDUCTION OF RAILROAD PAY.-Notice has
been given to certain employees Of the Central
Vermont railroad that reduction OF ten per cent
in their wages will take effect from July 1st The
St. Adams Messenger says; Information OBJ
tanned from clerk at headquarters, though not
positive, is to the effect that the reduction is gen.
eral, applying to officers, clerks, station agents
with certain exceptions), shop hands, track and
train men-in fact all classes OF employees"
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Bankrapfrv Mnfres.


N NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of Vermont.
In Re A. NJ sLoCuM a CO., Bankrupta
In the District Court the United States for the Dis
trict Of Vermont ~ $50 '
the undersigned, Assignee Of the estate Of the said
Dankrupts hereby give notice that ordered nv
the District Court Of said District that second and
third general meetings Of the creditors Bankrupts
be held ~ Montpelier, In said District 22d day Of
july A. p 1873, at one o'clock at the ONCE Of Clar-
ence ~ fiikn, Esq before John L. Edwards Esq., Regis
Ter IN bankruptcy for the purposes named the twenty.
seventh and twenty eighth sections Of the bankrupt Act of
March 3D. 1851, and that have filed my final account az
Assignee OF said estate and time and place shall
apply 70 said Court for the settlement Of account and
for discharge from all liability Assignee Of sad estate
IN accordance with the provisions OF said act
A. D. 1873. - -N'
R-9t p 2, PITKIN Assignee
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

WEST ToPsHAM. Fourth of July is to be
celebrated here. In the afternoon there will ap-
pear in our streets company Of horribies, there
will be creased pig, CREASED pole, meal-bag
and wheelbarrow races, etc. In the evening there
will be grand display Of fireworks. The citizens
OF this place and vicinity subscribed very literally
for fireworks and it is expected to have the larg
est and grandest display ever seen in this section
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

MARsHFIELD.-Although nearly everything is
the lowest 1t has been for years, potato bugs are
alarmingly high and not on account OF scarcity
either The first crop is just hatching and farm
srs are beginning to scratch the northwest corner
OF their heads and look anxious. E. Come to
Marshfield the 4th, which begins here the Sd
with dance at Meader's, and you will have the
"boss" time. II you don't believe 1t, try It,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

DuxBURY.-Wh Horace and AFRO Griffith,
brothers. and George Griffith a nephew were
shingling A. C. Atherton's barn on Wednesday OF
last week, the staging gave way and they fell to
the ground-a distance of nineteen feet Horaces
ankle bones were broken, AFRO received severe
internal INJURIES and Georges shoulder was
broken. Dr. James Of Waterbury is attending
them, and as they are now doing well it is hoped
they will recover
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market at Cambridge and Brighton for the week ending
Tuesday, July lst, 1875
Cattle. SHEEP. Boei Caiva
A. market nj. week. ts1s 7a7s l?,es7 $50
. last wefk........ 3,5J3 1910 1887 $40
one year ago.. t,56 1881 1870 0s
oPRCEs-Erira fat and heavy premium OXEN $500 oo
nrrt quality 151s2S second quality, tss0fBO Oo third
qualify NDt5 per 100 ms total weight OF hide taow
md dressed beef few choice single pairs ST 25ft7sO
Bulls etc. Neo@i2s, working oIen sl60g sc pair, or
according 70 their value beef Steers SG@li0 Mich
cows. s2ooo@aoo; extra good co with or with,
300 Stores yeariinss s7ooeiioc, twoyear ODD, ss
. sslsa sasc SIP So head shcte.
F ssf's sas ;ss'gs pa b Sgss RAJ.
sM@sss XXI country lots, Calf skns ico v n Tai
sl.0o@i25 each. 'e'D'S ''''' WIN "o'' VI"
REMARKs.-The cattle trade this week Ia not a. active
last reported There demand for nice stabilized oxen
MIg7nc I'm 4. y. Monroe sold 81 steers average lin
ns 5c live; j. b. Cook sold steers average 800 ma
mshc liyej Swift Brothers sold 100 steers average
s5, bs At J5 cwt J. setson sold n steers average
nyl MS al olso b. The mllch trade Ia moderate
wn plenty on sale This considered the best week for
h iesep a0s though there vas no advance IN prices
shnped tS England Murray sold 1852 lambs, average
?, bs ~ &c ingalls, Howe sold 100 lambs average So u.s.
fn Turkeys bring lie, and spring chickens zoe "
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Nrnbafe eMofres.
EsTHER NAsMIrH,s ESTATE.

vNSTHER NASMITH'S ESTATE.
II COMMISSIONERS NOTICE,
ne undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Washington Commission
e 70 receive, examine and adjust all claims and demands
q all persons against the estate of Esther Nasuh late
Msrshned, In said District, deceased, and all claims
exhibited In offset thereto, hereby give Will
meet for the purposes aforesaid the dwelling Of
O. A. Martin on the ID day OF August and 18th day OF Mo-
veinber next from one O'Clock until 1--WE o'clock NJ
ech o. said DAYS and that six months from OF
May A. D. 1873 the time limited by said Court said
creditors to present their claims for examination
allo vance. ~
Dated at Marshfeld this 5th day of June A. D. 1873.
e3-a5 w n pAGF Commissioners
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GOING FOR THE BuGs.-The simplest, safest
and surest device for applying Paris green to po-
tato bugs is the Common Sense Sprinkler" in
vented by Mr.. C. c. Cove and manufactured by
Mr.. James Hickie. at Marshfeld. Every farmer
should have one. Patent applied for
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

CABor.--Mr Alvin Clark met with very severe
accident in his saw-mill last Friday, the eth ut,
He had just put in a new planning and matching
machine, and when passing the trimming saw the
right leg Of his overalls was caught and drew his
leg into the machinery, cutting large cash above
and below the knee, also saving open the knee
joint and tearing away the flesh and tendons
around 1t, making terrible wound. The sur
geons think it very doubtful II the limb can be
saved at best it will cripple him for life. Mr..
Clark has had the mill running but few months.
He appears to be a stirring business fellow, with
good prospects before him. lie has the sympathy
Of the whole community in his sad accident. ..
The ladies Of the Congregational church are to
hold a strawberry festival Friday evening, July
4th, at their vestry. We suppose Ice cream, cake.
ETC., are TO be served. Messrs. Sprague & Wells
have put into their store one OF the wonders OF
the age, FIVE cent counter, which is attracting
large amount Of custom.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02


HARDwiCK. Portland & Ogdensburg road
announces new time table which went into OPP
Grafton the 30th ult. by 1t trains will leave this
station as follows. Going east; mail, SAC A. NJ
mixed Except Mondays and Tuesdays, IL. 90 In. NJ
stock Mondays only $50 A. Nj. butter Tues
days., 5,a0PM. Going West, mail, 6.l2 =. NJ
mixed IA A, NJ. This arrangement affords no
facilities for going west to any point On the line
and return the same day. June has made its
usual high temperature record the past week, be-
ginning Tuesday and ending Saturday, Shaded
Thermometers indicated for the successive days as
follows; 06o, go, 900, 90, 800. Herbert Ward
IL now at home having recently graduated at
Wesleyan University He expects to remain here
a few weeks, when he will go TO New Jersey to
fill an engagement az private tutor Of young
man fitting for college. John Bacon Of st,
Johnsbury has recently made his annual tour Of
this section buying hops lie pays four cents for
prime qualities. We think the market must be
very active To bear 80 high a rate, hardly suf-
heient to pay expense OF picking. Five and ten
cent counters are very popular enterprises Ia our
village at the present time. Mr.. Symonds from
Burlington introduced the innovation, and Shat
tuck In imitation has spread his table with cheap
uotson0.
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g E0RgE s, EQBINsoN;s ESTATE.

In Probate Court. held at Montpelier said District
the 9th day of June, A. d. 1873:
T.. Z. French, Administrator OF the estate OF George
Robinson, late Of Barre in said District deceased
sents his administration for examination and
allowance, and makes application for decree Of dis
rbution and partition OF the estate of said deceased
whereupon "a ordered by said Court that said
and said application be referred thereof
held at the Probate ONCE In said Montpelier the 5h
day Of August A. D. 1873 for hearing and decision thereon
And IA further ordered that notice hereof be given all
persons interested by publication of the three weeks
successfully In the Vermont Waterman State Journal.
appointed Tor hearing that they may appear at said time
account should not be allowed, such decree made.
By the Court--Attest.
N A CHAgE Register
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oRASdE-Mary Ann worthley, wife OF Ray
mond p Camp died on the 18th ult,, aged forty
eight years. She was lady OF high culture and
an active member Of society where she had many
warm friends who sympathize with the bereaved
husband and daughter in their great loss. Truly
=" She hath done tchat she could" Rev. Mr..
Harrington closed his labors in this place on Sun
day last. The text from which he made farewell
remarks was Ephesians vi: 1913
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HEARD FRoM.-John McSherry of Westmore,
whose mysterious disappearance we chroncled
last week, has been heard from. He wrote to s.
A. Nelson OF West Burke, dating his letter from
Potion, p. Q. He says he will explain the cause
of his mysterious disappearance when he returns.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

WAITsFiELD.-The crops, notwithstanding the
hard frosts, have revived and are looking very
we'll. Some have begun haying. Grass is
looking well on most farms. E. Webb's circus
was here recently; they did not win q very good
reputation. Mr.. L. r. Hooker has just raised
one of the largest barns in town; at the raising
his neighbors had very enjoyable time and went
away with none but the best wishes for the pros
periry and happiness Of Mr.. Hooker. e. Mrs.
James Baird, who has BEEN quite Ill for some
time past, left on Monday morning-in company
with her sister, Miss Jennie NJ. Thompson-foI
Point Shirley, Mass. Her many friends In this
vicinity wish her pleasant sojourn at the sea.
side, and trust she may return fully restored to
health.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

NoRwIcH.-The school in District No. IT.,
taught by Minnie Il. bartlett, closed June 18th,
after very pleasant term OF eight weeks Whole
number OF scholars In attendance, twenty-three;
average daily attendance, twenty-one. Annie
Is igham, Gertrude Burton, Annie Russ, Nellie
Hawkins, Oracle brigham, May C. Russ, Lewis
Currer, Sprague Slack. j. Robbie sproat, frank
Blood and Dellie sproat had neither absent nor
ardy marks: Nellie Burton, Lena Blood, Eta
Slack, Mary Iaware. and Mary Gardner had no
tardy marks.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

WEST Observation-Disclosures afternoon Royal
Mansfield and X. Nj. Thomas got into an alterca-
ton and came to blows A Mr.. Seymour tried to
prevent j. j, Flint from parting them. They were
taken before Justice Gilbert Tilson who fined the
two first s5 each and Mr.. Seymour $40.
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A BEL WOODS EsTATE.

N STATE OF VERMONT District Of Wilmington,
In Probate Court held Montpelier, in and said Dis
trict. the 18th day OF June, A. b. 1879.
Josiah Wood, Administrator OF the estate Of Abel Wood,
late Of Barre in said District deceased makes application
TO said Court for license TO sell the real estate Of said
deceased situated IN Barre which he has not heretofore
been licensed TO sell. to wit The mill property South
Barre, consisting Of land mills and other buildings lately
occupied by j. H representing that the sale thereof Is
the payment of the debts said deceased
and the charges o. administration of his Where
II Is ordered by said Court that said application be
referred session thereof To be held the Probate ONCE
In said Montpelier the 5h day Of July, A. D. 1873, for
hearing and decision thereon and is further ordered that
all persons interested be notified hereof by publication Of
notice OF said application and order thereon, three
successfully In the Vermont Waterman 4 State Journal,
newspaper published Montpelier and which crculaes In
the neghborhood OF those Interested before said OF
hearing that they appear said time and place. and
II they cause, object thereto.
BY the Cour.-Attest,
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BY the Court.-Attest,
1874 n. A. CHASE. Register.
MosEs{ a. H 81 ISESSy EEs5TATE; w..,,,.,n

In Probate Court held at Montpelier and Dis
trict, on the 18th day OF June, A. b. 1873;
benjamin Barrett Administrator de Jonis with the
will annexed of the estate OF Moses Holden late of Middle
sex In said District deceased makes application to said
Court with the and appreciation In writing of the
devsees and egatees Of said Moses Holden who living,
and OF the representatives OF Adelaide NJ Farrar who
died. for license TO sell all of the real estate OF said deceased
situated in Middesex, Moretown and Waterbury in said
District excepting the home place of said Decreased situated
in Mddlesex village, occupied by him the time his
DEATH representing that the sale thereof would be beneficial
To the devsee and egaees OF said deceased and those
teested his whereupon Il ordered by said Court,
that said application be referred 70 session thereof to be
day Of July, A. d. 1873. for hearing and decision
esed be notified hereof by publication Of notice Of sad APP
pcon and order thereon three weeks successfully the
Vermont Waterman 4 State Journal. newspaper pub
shed at Montpelier and which crculaes in the neighbour
hood OF those Interested before said time Of hearing that
they may appear at said time and place and they see
cause, object thereto. By the Court-Attest,
u-as MA. CHASE. Register.
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s@arriaass.

In West Fairlee, June IS, by Rev. william schoneld
JOHN PRESCOTT Of Ely and SARAH s. TITUS OF West
fAree. Vermont papers please copy.l
In Planned June 2 At the residence Of the parents Of
the bride by Rev. o. A. Farley. assisted by Rev Snow
WILBUR z. BARTLETT and EsTELLE Z. LOMBARD,
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BUrrER MARKEr.-At the St. Adams market
on Tuesday choice butter sold at from ten to
thirteen cen Is per pound and fancy lots at a
higher price.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

DRowNED.-Arthur Osier, a young man twenty
years Of age, was drowned at St. Johnsbury last
Thursday night while bathing. He was in the
water with his companions and sank before they
could rescue him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

ANNUAL MUsTER.--The annual muster of the
Vermont State Militia Colonel T. S. Peck, will
take place at Bradford, August 26th 9th, 2sth
and Goth. Every possible facility for the accom-
mediation of the troops and visitors will be
prnvidad
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

PERsoNAL.-Deacon Allen Whedon, highly
respected citizen OF Pawlet, fatally injured by
the kick of horse on Saturday last.
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GRoToN.-Diphtheria is raging with undated
fury in the west part Of this town Two have al
ready died, and more are expected to share the
same fate. The disease seems to be Of the most
malignant type. Daniel Roberts had very
painful experience last Sunday with strangulated
hernia. 1t could be reduced only by the most
vigorous treatment and the use OF chloroform. go.
Groton contains thirty-five widows and only about
nine widowers, with a few old maids. It's
great place to go wife hunting. Moses Frost
and wife Of Groton are eighty-sI years old, were
married in that town sixtyrwo years ago. and have
had twelve children, eight Of whom are living.
The couple are still in good health.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

EAST CALAIs.-G. W. whitcher has three ewes
that raised five lambs this spring which weighed
the oath day Of June. after riding to Montpelier,
four hundred and eight pounds, which he sold
for twenty-four dollars and forty-eight cents,
besides twenty six pounds Of nice wool that was
sold for seven dollars and eighty concentrating
thirty-two dollars and twenty-eight cents profit
on three sheep
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-07-02

WATERBURY.-On Sunday, Mrs. Eccla, lady
eighty years of age, stumbled against croquet
wicket, fell and broke her shoulder. blood
vessel was ruptured and her recovery Is consid-
cred doubtful. If you should happen to be in
want of anything in the boot and shoe line when
at Waterbury the Fourth Just step into J. z.
Griggs' shoe store and you will be sure to find
just the thing to meet your wants, and prices all
right. Farmers in this vicinity are very busy
this week haying. Some are nearly done and all
report good crop. G. W. Randall begun on his
seventy-fve acre meadow Monday OF this week.
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&solrenrv Nofres.
NOTICE IN INSOLVENCY.

~ STATE OF VERMONT, Randolph Dstrict a.
me nndeTgned has been appointed Assignee Of the
iae OF Otis v. walker Of Wansown In the District Of
Andolph an insovent debtor The meeting Of the
creditors Of said debtor will be held at Court Of Insolv-
ency a. The Traveers' Home In wliamsown, on the 18TH
uay % July ID. 1879, Mt eleven O'Clock A. NJ at which
meeting creditors he present prove their claims
1875 CYRUS U. LATflROP, Assignee.
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DIR. Alfred Clark,
DENTIST,

Has his office and residence in walton's new
Block, State Street, Montpelier, Vt. Gas and
Ether administered TO extract teeth without pain.
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New aduerfisemenfs.


Are now due and will be at my Office until further
notice, In the WAIoHnAr a JouRrIL Countne- room
every afternoon Tuesday excepted, from two 10 ave
o'clock, TO receive said taxes. w. -
Gift @. IL. RIfINAM nnllantor
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recover although the wound Is serious.
MRS. JULIUS D. SoorT of Waterville recently
met with severe accident. She was unbitchng
horse from a wagon and having nearly finished
the horse jumped suddenly, kicking her down and
stepping upon her head, cut two large gashes
upon the left side near the ear She was
taken up insensible and thought to be dead
At last accounts she was comfortable and will
fully recover
FEW days ago young son OF Charles b. Nc
Gowan at Richford fell upon piece Of an old
ramrod which he was driving into board, and
his right eye was gouged from its socket and fell
TO the ground. His screams attracted the atten-
ton OF his mother who FASTENED to the spot, but
OF course could render no assistance other than to
summon doctor. The unfortunate little fellow
suffered considerable pain, but will doubtless be
about again soon though MANNED for life.
MICHAEL KELLY OF Brattleboro, while intori-
Gated, made an assault upon George NJ, Colt last
week. wounding him badly in one Of his eyes.
Kelly was arrested, brought before Judge Newton,
and fined 50 and costs for the assault and So for
intoxication. He testified that he bought lager
beer at two of the Saloons but the keepers thereof
swore that 1t was Eddys tonic beer In conse-
quence OF the conflicting testimony, the Judge re-
served his decision rs to the offence committed
by the liquor men
| Hon. T. T.. WOODBRIDGE while on his way To
the depot To take the train for New York las,
week, was struck in the right temple by spent
ball which some one had fired. For moment
MT Woodbridge thought the consequences were
serious and was afraid to put up his hand to ex-
| anime the wound fearing TO find hole, but curl
osity soon overcame any scruples or fear and he
discovered that the force Of the ball was spent
and that there was no harm more than TO give
him smart tap and sting Of pain.
FRANK EMORY, the escaped horse thief was re-
captured last week Monday In bed In his sister 8
house in Middlebury, The house was surrounded
by Sheriff Dunshee and deputies Trip and Rider,
and policemen Chapman and Dickinson. Chap
man entered the bedroom, when Emory sprang
up and fired at him. the ball just missing his
head. Chapman returned the fire, wounding Emory
badly In thshiD, notwithstanding which he broke
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Boar0 dno Rooms
W est Side.

EST Sl1a.
4 FAMILY or GENTLEMEN can obtain
pleasant With tstcass board at GO West 36thst
A PRIVATE family, occupying their own
~ house. will le without board rse Room handsomely
furnished 10 gentlemen ony reference. lao West 2stt
A \ OWNER offers gentlemen, low price.
"A vel furnished second door. sngy. No. 5O3
West 23l 81, adjacent TO Loaion Terrace.
A n ELEGANTLY FURNISHED ROOM. on
second flo with bith.rOom adjoining ~ lei with or
without board private table N desired gent emsn and
WI o. also fIOut third horr. 81 West 41th-sL
g 1 to 81 50-GOOd BOARD with pleasant
qD ROOMS 10 single gentlemen also table ard. ~
per week home comforts English family 1853 West S5hs
Fast Si1s
SR CLINTON PLACE-LarCr and small
cI furnished rooms 70 e with good board al low prices
'yS EAST 20TH- ST.-Suite Of rooms private
~ bathrooms for gentlemen: without board. Also
single rooms breakias served f,sred reier'noos
N EAST 1STH-ST.-Fne ROOMS to let
Il n vel furnished all conven ences; puv'te family
prices moderate
* EAST 20TH- ST.-ROoms, double and sin
-fc gle. with hrstcIsss board or without