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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

CHARLES CRosIER, farmer residing In STAN
ford, Is the owner Of lands through which road
passes leading to his neighbors' lands situate be-
yond his farm. This road, although not public
highway, has for many years been used by the
neghbors without objection. About year ago,
however, Crosier forbade all persons using this
route, and built gate across 1t. He thus gained
the i'll will Of his neghbors and the gate has long
been bone OF contention, Last Friday John
Noble, teamster who had lost one arm during
the war, attempted to open thepgate, bat was
prevented by Crosier aud fierce war OF words
ensued Crosier seized pckaxe handle and
struck Noble terrible blow near the temple.
Noble WAS picked up for dead aud carried home,
but will recover.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

THE Mock SEssIoN.-Largely owing to Colonel
Hooker's witty presidency the mock session" of
the house ON Friday morning was, for the only
time in this decade, really success, and the hits
and jokes were spicy and first-class. The pecu-
larities of all of the prominent members were hit
off and the distribution was equal and wide
spread, the gallant colonel not sparng even him
self Referring to the defeat of the Brattleboro
and Vernon railroad bill, he said that his many
friends to whom he had promised places as SUI
perintendents conductors and brakemen if they
would vote for the BILL must ." let up on him for
the present, but that two years hence he hoped
the bill would pass and then he would redeem
his pledges. 1t is impossible even to indicate,
much less report, the "good things which rip
pied from the colonel's mouth from beginning to
end. 1t is as hard to seize and fix them upon pa
per as to catch the snowflake on the river, "a
moment seen, then gone forever" The episode
which produced the most merrment perhaps, was
the reading of the kilograms to various members.
dispatch from the governor to Judge Judevine
was read, reminding him of the narrow escape
which his highway bill had from veto; to Mr.
Palmer of Waterbury, from Lord Macaulay, in
the spirit land, congratulating him upon his APP
pointment as reporter of the supreme court; to
Governor Page from Governor Proctor, apropos
of the Rutland city charter; and Mr. Howe was
politely recognized as the gentleman from New
Hampshire who has leave to address the chair" in
allusion to his frequent citations of the policy of
our sister state during the debates. The old days
when Charles K Field and Moses t. Cheney used
to make fun seemed to be revived
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29
Legislative Notes.

THE governor has signed the bill creating the
Revised Laws, and after the 4th Of next August
they will become the laws OF the land
Mr.. DouD's overcoat came mysteriously to
light on Tuesday and is now in his possession.
1t had undoubtedly been placed where it was
found by the taker.
sIxTY-NiNE days is the length Of the Legislative
session that closed on Friday last The session OF
1873 continued fftyseven days, did also that Of
1872, the first of the bennals.
The governor has appointed as examiners Of
normal schools, c. d. Mead of Middlebury
Charles f. Putney of St. Johnsbury and Rev. NJ
H. Buckham OF Burlington, from the first, sec
Al. IL
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29
Town Representation.

The Burlington Free Press asserts that the leg.
islature and people OF Vermont have the po,oer to
change the constitution in respect to town repre-
sen'ation Certainly this is so, but it does not
touch the question as to the morality of the thing
nor as to the honor OF the large and populous
towns in violating constitutional compromise,
have been thanked by two eminent men of Yer
mont, both residents Of large towns, for my pro-
test on this question, both OF whom feel. as do,
that the towns OF Vermont are, each OF them,
little republics, in which freedom is preserved,
and legislators and statesmen are iursed Let
he old time and present constitutional rights OF
every town-the humblest and the highest-be
forever preserved.
There is an obvious and weighty argument
against small house Of representatives Like the
house OF New York on more than one occasion,
small house can be bribS\ln into pernicious legis-
lation whereas the Vermont house is so large
and its members so honest to be practically be
You'd that danger. Il. r. WALTON,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

observation-disclosures C. Hoyt returned last
week from Boston, where he has been for several
weeks under treatment for trouble with his
eyes, which it was feared would cause blindness
He has been under the care of DIR. Angel, noted
optician, and his eyes are now much improved
though not entirely well. We learn that Charles
I. Batchelder, who for more than fifty years re-
sided in this town. but is now living in Framing
ham, Massachusetts, moving there about two
years ago, met last week, with very serious &C.
cident He was at work painting on his barn,
and the staging on which he was standing gave
way. He fell to the ground about fourteen feet,
breaking both bones OF his right leg just above
the ankle, the bones protruding through the iesh
and breaking one Of the bones again just below
the knee, that also protruding through the flesh
at the break. At last accounts he was comfort
able as could be expected His brother, L, c.
Batcheder, has gone to see him.. E. Mr.. Oscar
Marsh is home from Boston, so sick that he is
confined to the house.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29
Wfekk sMarkets.
Live Stock Market.

The following Z telegraPhlc report Of the live stock
market at Cambridge and Brighton for the week ending
Tuesday, December 20, 1880;
Cattle. Sheep. Hog, caive,.
Al market this week 1881 1921 1851 1885
last week........ 4.bl2 i0i7 1854 1876
one year ago.. 1913 5,24l 500 "A
PRICES-Ertra fat and heavy premium oxen 81 25a775,
hfst quality s6250O second quality s506 90; third
quality. per loo lbs on total weight OF hide taow
and dfessed beef few choice single pairs IS SOL
Bulls etc, e25Gtf50. Working Sl0O6l60 pair OF
according TO their value beef seers S50dl0s. Mich
cows s2000@3OO0 extra good, sOO450O with or with
ont calves as may be agreed farrow and ordinary 0
s200et2t 90; three yearoids s9OO06t3sOO Sheep 45Ho
extIa, 5afd6r dor s2506tI 90 X head. Spring lamus
tsG6s " h. Sheared sheep 0Gl0c n H. Shotes wholesale
DC; retail, DC " N. Fat hogs, 53Sdt5Zc n n; north
ern dressed hogs, 061lc " n. Veal calves i@16c "
10. Brighton hides g@p0c country lots, s4tsb,c. Calf
skins, ll@0Oc n. Tallow, 6d7c " h; country, SKA
&C.. Pe- with wool 81 0Oetl50 each country lots
@sl.5O selected skins sl.75 each.
REMARKsOur figures indicate light arrivals chiefly in
consequence Of an advance in prices at Chicago A. n
Monroe sold twenty steers average l5 TBS
u cw live; Hathaway jackson sold fifteen western cat
te average $50 lbs at SIC VI 10, live; Taylor Iarpn
sold four TO dress $50 lbs at &c IL h. dressed weight
T. Nj. Hunt sold seven to dress O5 TBS, 714c u 10
dressed weight The sheep market opened at full g
A. Sawyer bought up between six and hundred head
largely lambs at top figures. r. NJ Hunt sold seventy
Two sheep and lambs average IS lbs, at I9c; Kidder Il
Hastings sod l0I head mostly Lambs gross weight 900 n
at 6c j. NJ Dyer sold eighty sheep and lambs
weight 1900 ibs at 5Ifc u b. Live poultry sGsc u pound
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

WEST BRAISrREE,-J. j. Pratt was arrested
last Thursday for an attempt to poison company
of Frenchmen employed by George S, Spear in
cutting wood on land claimed by Pratt Paris
green was found sprinkled on some hay and in
the dinner pals. He Is considered a respectable
man and hardly capable of such as act. Much
excitement prevails, Miss Ward Of Waterloo,
New York, sister Of Attorney General Ward OF
that state, is spending the winter at W. Stearns'
.. Miss IL. Maud White, operator, acting station
and express agent, was favored with some very
elegant Christmas gifts from an unknown giyer-
silver ice pitcher, goblet lined with gold and a
jewel Of jewel case. All OF her numerous
friends congratulate her knowing her worth, her
TRUTH her business ability, her devotion to the in
terest OF her employers, May she live long TO re-
ceiye many such gifts.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

Fragrant SOzoDONr is a composition OF tn,
purest and choicest ingredients of the 0rienta
vegetable kingdom Every ingredient Is wei
known to have a beneficial effect on the teeth ant
gums Its embalming or antiseptic property ant
aromatic fragrance make 1t toilet luxury
SOZODONr removes all disagreeabe odors from
the breath caused by catarrh, bad teeth, etc. /
Is entirely free from the injurious and acrid prop
critics of tooth pastes and powders which destroy
the enamel One bottle lasts six months.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

No MORE HARD TMEs-If you will stop spend
ing 30 much on fine clothes, rich food and style,
buy good, healthy food, cheaper and better cloth
ing get more real and substantial things OF life
everyday and especially stop the foolish habit Of
employing expensive quack doctors or using 30
much OF the vile humbug medicine that does you
only harm, but put your trust in that simple, pure
remedy, Hop Bitters; that cures always at a
triiing cost, and you will see good times and have
good health.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

THE height of happiness is the restoration Of Q
woman after years of sickness to perfect health
Imagine then the joy of the family OF Mrs
of Kingston, who had suffered untold misery
for over five years, consequent upon the diseases
and weakness peculiar to females She was in
duced to try DR.. Kennedys " Favorite Remedy
After using only two bottles all her ailments dis
appeared, and she says that she feels and con
siders herself in perfect health
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

CABoT.-Mr. George Carpenter and wife have
passed the tenth milestone of welded life In
vited guests to the number Of about seventy were
present to pass the pleasant anniversary with
them and leave presents as tokens OF their aft &C.
ton and esteem. Remarks were made by Rev.
Mr.. Farley of Marshfeld, after which refresh
ments were served. The company dispersed
hoping the host and hostess might be permitted
to see many more of these pleasant anniversaries
Rev. Church Tabor, presiding elder, will
preach at the Methodist Episcopal church next
Saturday, January LIST, at two o'clock p. NJ and
in the evening at half-past six will deliver his
free lecture to the young on Education" On
Sunday, January I'd, Rev. Church Tabor will hold
the quarterly meeting and preach in the forenoon
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29
EsrHFR NEsMITa,s ESTATE,

=
In Probate Court held Montpelier said District on
the 18th day OF December A, D. lssOi
Willard \. Martin, Administrator OF the estate of
Esther Nesmith, late OF Marshed, in said District
ceased present his administration for eAAina-
ton and allowance and make application for
tTlbuton and partition Of the estate OF said deceased
whereupon, u Ia ordered by said Court, that said
and said application be referred to session thereof
to be held al the Probate Office, In sad Montpelier on
the 18th day Of January A. d. 1851 for hearing nd deo
sion thereon And further ordered that notice hereof be
given TO all persons nteesled by publication OF the
Three weeks successvey In the Vermont Waterman State
Journal newspaper published Montpelier previous
said time appointed TO hearing that they may appear at said
time and place and show cause they have, why
said should be allowed made
by the Court.-Attest,
7l-7s HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29
CLARK W. BArcHELpER,s ESTATE.

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District of Washington, Commission
TO receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
of all persons against the estate of Clark W BAtcheder late
OF Cabot in said District, deceased and all claims
blted in ose thereto hereby give notice that will meet
for the purposes aforesaid the dwenghouse OF the late
CLARK W, Batcheder on the 18th day Of February and
June next, from O'Clock until hve O'Clock each OF
said days and that six mouths from the 18th day Of Deem
ber A. D. 1880 is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors TO present their claims for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Cabot this 18th day of December A. d. 1885,
W, =. WHITTIER, r,,,,,,t..i...-.
7l-73 T. 7. READ, Commissioners
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

BErHEL.-Mr L. W. Baker was hauling load
of wood into the village with pair of horses, and
while walking behind the load the horses took
fright and ran violently a few rods, when they
struck a loaded team with such force that sharp
stick which extended little in the rear of the
load struck one of the horses at the base of the
neck, killing him instar tly... Last Friday Mr.
B. S. Bradley from Ludlow got off the express
train at two o'clock z. NJ, and with the aid OF
certain parties, including the Rev. S. A. Parker,
he succeeded in capturing Miss Ada Graham and
carried her away on the night train. May they
be happy in their new relations, Mr.. Charles
Meserve, for long time a resident of the town,
died Monday morning, aged ninety-two.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

NoRTHfIELD.-The suit of Matthias Cannon Us.
Jerry DoDahue, tried before d. T. Averill, at the
school-house in district No. IL, Berlin, was begun
December 22d and lasted two days and all of one
night, the case not going to the jury till five
O'Clock in the morning. The suit was brought to
recover for sheep, alleged to have been stolen
and sold to Jerry Mccarthy OF Williamstown.
The verdict was for the plaintiff to recover $40
damages and his costs. The suit was very costly
one for a Justices court, there being over forty
witnesses and four lawyers. The law seems OPP
pressive that requires Q jury to travel-as in this
case-from three to seven miles, hold four sessions
the last one of ten hours-and all for fifty cents
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

GUILTY OF WRoNG.--Some people have fash.
ion Of confusing excellent remedies with the large
mass of patent medicines" and in this they are
guilty of wrong. There are some advertised
remedies fully worth all that is asked for them,
and one at least we know of-Hop Bitters. The
writer has had occasion to the Bitters in just
such climate as we have most of the year in
Bay City, and has always found them to be first
class and reliable, doing all that is claimed fol
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29
sIAIE of NERMnNI nstrlci ~

In Probate Court held at Montpelier, in said District on
the lTth day of December A. ID. lss0;
Sullivan y Gale Executor Of the estate Of Lorenzo
Jack late OF Mahded in said District, deceased, pre-
sents his administration account for examination and AL
owance, and makes application for decree distribution
and partition of the estate Of said deceased Wherpupon
II Is ordered by said Court, that said account and
said application be referred To session thereof, 10 be
held at the Probate Office in said Montpelier the 18th day
Of January A. d. ISL for hearngl aud decision hereon
and II IA further ordered that notice hereof be given TO all
persons Interested BY publication OF the same three weeks
excessively In the Vermont Waterman State Journal
newspaper published at Montpelier, previous said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear Al said time
and place and show cause, II any they may have why
said account should be Allowed and such decree made
BY the CouTt.-Attest,
7l-73 HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29
SUsAN CoRsE,s ESTATE.

In Probate Court held Montpelier In said District
the 2sth day of December. A. d. lssO;
Isaiah IInntey OF Duxbuy, Executor OF the estate Of
Susan ioTse late OF DuNhury in said District deceased
presents his administration account for examination and
allowance and makes application for decree OF dstribu
ton and partition Of the estate OF said deceased Where
upon ordered by sad Court that said account and said
application be referred 10 session thereof 10 be held
the Probate once In said Montpelier, the 18th day
Of January A. D. ISL for hearing and decision thereon
And further ordered that notice hereof he given all
persons Interested by publication of the three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Wachman state Journal,
newspaper published at Montpelier, previous to said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear at said time
and place aud show cause II they have why said
account should not be allowed and such decree made.
By the Court.-Attest.
72-7i JOEL FOSTER, JR, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29
ELIAs SMITHS ESTATE.

The Undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District of Washington Commission
ers to receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
Of all persons against the estate OF Elias smith, late OF
Calais, in said District deceased, and all claims exhb
lied IN offset thereto hereby give notice that will meet
for the purposes aforesaid az his late residence IN said
Calais on the tn day of January and 26th day Of May
next from one O'Clock p. until 1--WE o'clock each OF
said days and that months from tep6th day OF Noyrm
ber A. ID, 1850 Is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors 10 present their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Calais this 18th day December A. D. 1880
7l-7s ASA c. DUTfoS, Commissioner
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

BhooKFlELD,-The Good Templars OF this place
celebrated the tenth anniversary of their lodge
last Saturday evening with a social visit and
oyster supper all seemed to have good time
The annual meeting OF Mystic Star Lodge OF
Free and Accepted Masons will be held in ma
sonic hall, Tuesday evening, January 4th. Work
on the third degree 1t Is expected the district
deputy will be present at that time.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

OLD WINTER has come with his great white
cloak, and his FOSTERING son. Jack Frost, is creep.
ing in at every crevice, even into our systems,
and sowing seeds of death Do not neglect a
Cold or Cough for one day even, for it may be toe
late Doctor N. q. Whites Pulmonary Elixir il
for sale by all dealers In medicine, and should be
on the medicine shelf OF every family and, used
as directed has already saved thousands of lives,
and will yet save thousands more.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

WEST observation-disclosures Patterson OF New
Hampshire lectures here next Friday evening.
Subject, sightseeing in Europe" Charles
Howard started for Iowa on Monday to buy
poultry. A sociable will be held at the Con-
gregational vestry next Thursday night 1t is ex-
pected the "Fan Drill " will be given. The
fremen's annual ball will be held in Dubois &
Gays hall next Thursday night. 10, Beedle &
Johnny Prndle were here Saturday night
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

leafhs.

In Newport, december 8, SMITH CAMMET, Il years.
In Brookhed, December 5, Ms. DANIEL SNOW, 50 yrs.
In Barton Landing December %, NANCY THOMPSON,
wife OF Joseph Coley IS years.
In Dalton, New Hampshire, December 10, HERBERT
GRlSWOLD, " years and months.
In Boston Massachusetts, December II, of dlphthera
GEORGE LESTER formerly OF Barnet Vermont years.
In Lltleton, New Hampshire, December 10, ADELINE
= OWEN, wife of Edward Kburn, ESQ., and daughter Of
the late Joel and Amelia owen of St Johnsbury Center
50
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

GOOD REPUTATIoN.-The New York World
says: "warners Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
has reached reputation that is not limited by
the confines of section or country. There are no
injurious substances or false and temporary
stimulants in the preparation. 1t is purely veget-
able and compounded under a formula that has
passed severe tests and won endorsements from
some OF the highest medical talent in the country"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

oRANGE-Mrs. Lora jackson died at the resi-
dence Of her daughter, Mrs William Richardson,
on Sunday morning last. She was an aged lady,
had been widow for several years and was
highly respected The Ladies' Mite Society
will hold its annual meeting at the residence of
S. NJ. Curtis on Tuesday afternoon and evening
of next week, instead of Wednesday, as was an
nounced a church. A cordial invitation Is ex-
tended to all
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

u STATE OF VERMONT, DstTlct OF Washington, "a
In Probate Court, held al Montpelier In said District
on the 9Th day of December, A. ID. lss0.
Taylor o, Parker, Adinltaor OF the estate OF George
T. Spencer, late OF Mafshheld In said district de-
ceased presents administration for examination
and allowance and makes application for decree of dstr-
button and partition Of the estate OF said deceased. Where
upon IA ordered by said Court, that said and
said application be referred TO session thereof be held
at Probate Office, In said Montpelier, on the an
day of January, A. d, 1851, for hearing and dechion
thereon; and Il further ordere that hereof be
given all persons Interested by publication the same
hee weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman state
Journal newspaper pubshed at hontpeler, previous 10
sad appointed for hearing that they may appear al
said time and place and show II they have
why said account should not be allowed and such decree
made BY the Court-Atteat.
7O-l2 HARyEY rILDEN, judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

wATERBURy.-Th wife Of James A. Fowler, a
farmer living near the mouth Of Cotton brook,
was severely injured on Friday, the 9th inst, by
falling from the scaffold to the barn floor . A
new years ball will be given by Bishop at the
Waterbury hotel.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

THOMAS JAMES, Darlington, England, says
" The Only Lung Pad is being thoroughly tried
here. One lady has already received great ben
eft who has suffered for years with bronchiti,
and asthma, and congestion Of right lung" SEE
advertisement
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

c. NJ. GOULD, Orono, Maine, says: During
more than twenty years boot and shoe exper.
fence, have paid considerable attention to tir
goods, and will give it as my opinion that the A.
S. 7. Co. Tip will in time supersede all others for
children's wear"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

REMEMBER ME--Dr Kennedy Of Rondout, New
York, would have you remember that you will
avoid mistakes by bearing in mind he name OF his
new medicine is Favorite Remedy" and the
price one dollar. For the cure of urinary Difficult
ties kidney complaints, constipation Of the bowels
and all those diseases and weaknesses peculiar 10
females, there is positively no medicine offered to
the public at all equal to t. For sale by all drug
gists. The doctors address Ia Rondout, New York