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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25

WOODBURY. Mr. II. c. Leonard met with
heavy loss last week in the death Of his heavy
pole horse. Bounce, caused by congestion OF the
lungs. His loads OF granite are perceptibly
smaller since this occurred His place cannot be
filled for 500 There has been an old fashioned
waking up in the horse business, at least five
horse buyers visiting this place last week, all OF.
fering very fair prices. D. ID Town sold two and
still has another very iue one for sale, A. L
Town sold one, and there are more good ones
Oscar Thomas has a beauty. Still they mi
CRATE. Mr.. H. j. Smith has moved TO Peacham,
where he has rented a farm for II term OF years
His children, especially, will be much missed In
In the school, also In the Sabbath school where
they were always present wi h their lessons well
learned. II. S. benjamin has moved to Cabot
Lower village and has found employment with
T. A. Town in the lumber woods. William X
Carr and family are about moving 10 ilaIdwick
west hill To carry on, in part, his fathers farm
Mr.. II. d. Stone and his son-in-law, Down, are
also about to move 10 lardwick, where they have
leased farm. MIR. X. b. Dow is moving back
upon his old farm from Marsbfeld, where he b "
been living for few years, =. Josiah Pierce was
made happy a short time since by receiving an
acknowledgment from the government that hi
sou did duty and lost his life In the service OF his
country, in the shape OF a fat pension. There
Ia very general complaint that the children are
all sick with colds, and many older ones are SUI
fering more OF less from the same cause
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25

RICHMOND Under an an act of congress ap-
proved in 1872, the Official Gazette of the United
States Patent Office is supplied to eight such Ii
braries as may be designated by each SENATOR
representative and delegate in congress. Rich
nond academy library has been designated by
Hon. George F Edmunds to receive 1t for 1880,
and the first seven copies were received last Sat-
urday. They will be kept at the town clerks Of
flee, where they can be examined by all inter-
ested.. Nearly hundred were present at the
socable held in the vestry Of the Universalist
church last Thursday evening. So. The funeral
services of Jonas Fay, an old and respected citi-
izen OF Richmond, were held at the new church
ast Monday. Charlie Carpenter Of Huntington
started Monday night for Lincoln, Nebraska. He
will herd cattle this season. -. The cantata
"Queen Esther will BIO performed In Burnham's
hall Friday evening next by club from Hines
burgh, the net proceeds to be given to the home
Tor destitute children at Burlington. At the
caucus held In Deavitt's office Saturday evening
&. B. Green, Stafford Fay and Albert Town were
elected delegates to attend the state convention
at Montpelier, the 18th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25

The CONNECTICUT Notwithstanding this
standard life Insurance company the thirty
fourth annual statement OF which appears in this
issue OF the WAroHMAS the Boston Advertiser
says: "Close following upon the correspondence
between Colonel Greene, president OF the Con-
necticut Mutual, and the Hon. John W. Stedman,
commissioner for Connecticut, the stalwart COM
pany prints its annual statement. careful pc
rusal OF 1t by the policy-holders and the public
will show the gain in net assets In interest re-
ceived and In amount OF surplus, 1t will also
show the decrease In amount OF interest due and
accrued, and in the expense account. As usual
with this company's report against the item OF
net premiums la course Of collection is written the
word none The ratio Of expense of management
TO receipts is S65i, the smallest percentage shown
| by any corporation, The market value Of stocks
and bonds shows steady gain The critics will,
II they choose, comment as has been their Gus
TOM upon the increase of real estate ownership,
and the company will point to its ability to hold
1t ALL and Ii determination to sell only when the
entire amount of cost Is realized. Tho statement
is before all who are interested, and all who hope
to be. 1t will meet with hoartiest welcome by
sensible men,"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25

CHEIsEA.-The Orange County Sunday-school
Association that was held in this place Tuesday
and Wednesday, February 18th and 18th, wa
well attended, nearly every town in the county
being represented. Rev. Church Tabor Of Mont
pelier was chosen chairman of the association,
and Rev. l. II. Elliot OF Bradford, Secretary.
Most Of the schools in town closed last Friday
Chelsea high school was taught by Mr.. d. J. Eos
ter OF Dartmouth College The rhetorical exer-
cises at the close did credit to both teacher and
scholars Mr.. Foster is considered the best
speaker in Dartmouth. The primary department
was taught by Miss Lillian Cobb. The Chelsea
cornet band gave their fourth promenade concert,
Friday evening, February 10th, under the direc-
ton OF Mr.. II. c. Moore. Although the travelling
was dangerous the hall was crowded. Charlie
Locke Is sick with Inflammation of the bowels His
father, +. T. Locke, is at home from Missouri.
DR.. A. Is, Smith slipped on the sidewalk and
sprained his ankle 80 he Is unable to walk.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25

FARMERS MEETING AT BURLINGTON Profess
sor Atwater discussed at length the matter OF
cattle-feedng viewed from the standpoint OF ex-
perimental chemistry, lie showed that mixed
foods give best results and that greater account
should be made by our farmers OF their straw,
cornstalks and poor hay, by mixing with them
cotton seed meal and by mixing, for instance,
straw and clover, and thus obtaining ration,
which had been proved In Germany to give as
much and as good milk as a larger feeding OF
pure clover. He demonstrated the fact that it IL
cheaper to raise corn than to buy from the west
A visit to Colonel Cannon's stock farm was among
the pleasant and profitable incidents of the meet
ing, These meetings are serving good purpose
In waking up the farmers to higher idea OF theil
calling and good must result in the long rur
both to the individuals and to the state at large
from their discussions.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25
List of Delegates.

We give below list Of the delegates chosen to
the state and district conventions in the several
towns named;
BRAiSriEE-state convention, W. II. Nichols
and II. W. Fits.
oRANoE-State convention, NJ. b. Curtiss and
and G. S. jackson.
PLAINrIELD convention, +. A. Dwi-
nell and Rev. c. L. Ferrin.
HABDwIcK. - State convention, A. L. Judevine,
j. II. George and J. s. Drenan.
EAST MONTPELIER. District convention, James
A. Coburn and Austin Templeton.
CABoT.-state and district conventions, T. II.
Lance, George l.. Paige and ]. L. Thomson.
RoxBuRy.-st convention, A. J. Averill and
A. j. Boyce; district convention, +. W. Hall and
II. @. Ellis.
BERLrN.-State convention, J. W. Leland and s.
II. Covell; district convention W. A. Leland and
Janus Crossett
RANDOLPH State convention, W. II. Du Bots,
James Hutchinson Jr., Luke Parish, John Bus
well and J. b. Mead.
MARsHFiELD. State convention, John L. Sew
erance and A. II. Davis; district convention, Geo.
| A. Putnam and w. II. II. Mears.
WARREs.-State convention Philander Riford
and c. W. Riford; district convention, E. w.
Slayton and Philander Rford.
| BARRE.-State convention. o. B. Boyce, Charles
Wheaton and w. G. Nye; district convention,
Harvey Tlden, N. W. Braley and W. A. Boyce
MONTPELIER convention, Gen Stephen
Thomas, Fred L. Smith, George c. Shepard
Hiram A. Huse and W. G. Ferin; district con
vention George c. Shepard, Charles Dewey, J.
W. Brock, L. Bart Cross and c. Ii. Heath.
WATERBuRy.-Sta convention, Henry James
Frank N. Smith, f.. f. Palmer and J. S Batchel
der; district convention, William p. Dillingham;
A. J. Brown, j. Somerville and Russell Butler
E1munds first and Grant second seems to be thu
general complexion OF the delegates.
NoRTHFIELD.-State convention, Heman Car
penter, D. d. Edgerton, L. X. Jones and Jane
Morse; district convention, George Nichols, II.
Brown, Joseph Denny and +. S, Kimball. Reso
buttons offered by ID. 7. Averll recognized til
fact that all minor considerations should be sun
in hearty support of the Republican nominees
and requested the delegates to vote for instruct
ing the state delegation to vote for Hon. Georg
f. Edmunds at Chicago
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25

WEST RANDOLPH" Our Boys and what shall
we do with them' was ably treated by Rev. V.
VI. Hardy last Sunday. 1t is vital question and
one which this village needs to consider. Mr..
Martin Tewksbury has returned from Illinois,
where he has been engaged buying poultry which
is shipped to this place, re-packed and frozen,
then sent to market. =. j. A. Kendrick has pur-
chased A. H. Beede's stock of groceries and will
carry on the business at the old stand Success
20 him.. -. During the high wind Of Wednesday
b. F. Chadwick's chimney burned out and the
roof caught fire in several places. What would
probably have proved very disastrous fire was
lverted by the liberal use OF water. The veget-
be supper by the Ladies' Ways and Means So
iety on Thursday evening would satisfy the most
iastdous epicure Public rhetorcals at the
graded school building on Friday evening were
ttended by our best citizens, who were not dis
ppointed, the whole work being remarkably well
lone. The drawings on the blackboard, and a
song by Miss Katie Howard deserve especial men,
ion. Frank Phillips was brought before JUS
lice Tilson, Monday morning, and fined IS and
costs for being intoxicated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25

WATERBURY There will be an old and young
folks social gathering and oyster supper at the
Waterbury hotel Thursday evening, the 26th.
An attractive feature OF the occasion will be
grand concert by Watermans full orchestra Of
Montpelier. The reputation OF this band for fine
music, and Mr.. Bishops skill as caterer, are
sure guarantees OF an exceptionally enjoyable en-
tertainment. Tickets seventy five cents; Tree
carriage list at hotel, no dancing. ia two-horse
team belonging to H. H. Bishop, and engaged in
drawing bark, slowed off the icy road on the
precptous hill near Bolton falls recently. The
horses were saved from serious injury by cutting
the traces, and the wagon lodged against some
trees Aguard rail at this place would be profit
able investment for the town. The winter term
Of the village schools closed Friday the Goth inst,
which also marks the close Of the school year.
The primary department has been under the in
struction of Miss Amy House Of Williamstown,
the intermediate under Miss Calista Fay Of East
IIardwick, and the high, under Mr.. F. W. Shat
tuck Of Windsor. recent graduate from Dart
| mouth Efficiency, tact, and energy have been
| conspicuous in the methods employed by the
| different teachers, who have aimed to draw out
and develop the natural abilities of the pupils,
| rather than to load down their minds with dead
| weight from the textbooks. In each department
a marked aptitude to teach, and to awaken a
lively interest in the mysteries that confront the
young idea, has been displayed. The teachers
seem to have been fortunate in winning that first
essential in the conduct Of any school, the sincere
regard OF their pupils and the good will OF the
community-so corresponding degree Of success:
and general satisfaction have attended theil
| efforts. The scholars in the high school gave ar
exhibition in hotel hall Saturday evening. AL
attractive programme made up of music, recta
tons, original essays, and closing with drama
was presented and carried out very credtaby
There was some sweet singing, the recitations by
the young misses were given with good elocu
tionary effect, the essays were bright and orig
inal. Decidedly unique and spirited was the
handling of the unpromsing theme Memory's
Urn" and the play, The Broken Home, or Three
Glasses Day." showed some very clever acting
which was duly appreciated, especially by the
young folks. -. Frank Callehan, while unloading
logs at Ridley's Monday afternoon, suffered the
fracture OF leg below the knee, caused by lol
| rolling upon him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25

PLAISFIELD.-Mr. George Lewis has sold hi
farm to Mr.. Jacob Worthen Of Newbury fol
s., 400 Mr.. George Tinkham is recovering
from his sickness, and he hopes in few days t.
be able to be in his store attending to business
... The Plainfeld dramatic club are to play nexi
week Tuesday and Wednesday evenings the
drama entitled 1.-THE Hidden Hand" They ar,
having some fine scenery painted for the occa
sion, and are hoping to entertain those present
satisfactorily. -. Mrs. Lane, who was injured a
few weeks since by being thrown from a sleigh
is able to be about the house, and her memory Of
persons and events is slowly returning, He
friends trust that In time she will fully recover
Hers was a very narrow escape from death,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25

SHARoN.-Professor Harvey gives the young
singers an extra drill commencing at three
o'clock of Saturday afternoon -. The last Of
twelve singing schools will be held at the Bap-
tist vestry Saturday evening" February 2Sth.....
There will be held at the Congregational church
grand singing convention, during the afternoon
md evening Of Thursday, the 4th day Of March.
Singing to commence at precisely two o'clock p
W., under the direction of George II. Harvey. 1t
will undoubtedly be a profitable season. A gen.
eral invitation is extended to all singers in ad'
Joining towns to whom free entertainment will
be furnished. The Temple, by W. o Perkins,
will be tire singing-book used, and all those hav-
ing copies of said book will please bring them.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25

NORTH MONTPELIER The East and North
Montpelier dramatic clubs combined will give Al
entertainment at Union Vestry Hail. North Mont
pelier, Saturday evening, February 2Sth, a
which time will be presented the very interesting
drama in four acts, entitled Coupon Bonds t.
be followed by the laughable farce, "old Goose
bury. Admission fifteen cents children unde
twelve years, ten cents. Music by Nye's orches
ira, Doors open at six o'clock; to commence al
half-past seven o'clock.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25

ELY.-Mr. Lyman Porter, an account OF whose
silver wedding we published last week, has been
largely engaged in building here, and, as soon a
spring opens, will build the new Catholic church
for which large sums Of money have already beer
contributed. Mrs. Porter, when she lived here.
was actively engaged in the Sabbath-school, and
religious meetings OF the Methodist society.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25
SPEEDY RELIEF cures diabetes.

MEDICAL MISTAKE CoRRRcrED.-The old
idea that dangerous pulmonary diseases could not
be cured by medicine has been forever sienced
by the operation Of DIX. N. G. WHITES PuLMoS-
AIRY ELIXIR in the most dsconraging cases Of
chronic cough. The Elixir triumphs when all
other medicines fail, arresting in few days the
most violent cold or cough relieving difficulty Of
breathing and fully restoring the feeble aud ema-
ciated sufferer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25
Fire Record.

In BRASDoN-An incendiary fire destroyed four
large barns at Brandon last week, together with
hay, straw, grain and three cows. Insured for
two thousand dollars.
In NORTH TROY. The house and carriage house
Of John Dubois were burned about midnight last
Wednesday. The buildings were new. Loss "a, 900;
sured for about 81, $50. The inmates barely
escaped.
In BRArrLEBoRo. Two incendiary fires have
occurred during the past week Thursday even
ing Martin Martins barn was burned, together
with his horse and COW, while Eugene Frost's
barn narrowly escaped on Saturday night On
complaint OF the states attorney, James Manning
was arrested on suspicion Of having caused the
first fire.
| In ST. JoHssBuRY. On Thursday morning last
| there were three fires The first broke out In the
kitchen Of sias Randall tenement, but was soon
extinguished, not however until 1t had burned
through the floor and into the roof. Insured At
haf-past FIVE second alarm was sounded, the
Dean bone and phosphate mill, owned by f. f..
Richardson, being discovered to be on fire. 1t
burned to the ground and nothing was saved.
Loss from $1,000 to $1,000, with no insurance.
About seven o'clock fire caught in a small tene-
ment opposite Buzzell's shops, and owned by Mr..
Buzzell The fire was put out by water brought
in pals, aud no general alarm was given
In FAiRHAvEN.-About ten o'clock Tuesday
evening of last week a fire was discovered In @
building situated near the Vermont Union slat,
company's mills The alarm was at once sounded
and the fire company responding promptly, soor
had the flames extinguished, and retired. At IF
| teen minutes of two the next morning the alarm
was again sounded, the same building being agail
In flames, but not in the same part. This time tn
flames had gained 80 great Roadway that the.
were beyond control when the department ar
rived, and the building burned to the ground
was occupied as a carriage and paint shop; mos
Of the carriages were removed at the time Of tn
first fire. and had not been replaced. Loss o
building about 81, 900; insured for $500.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25

Inc following fleYraphic report OF the live STOCK
market at Cambridge and Brighton for the week ending
Tuesday, February ~, 1880;
Cattle SHEEP. Hogs. Calve,.
At market this week. 3.629 5.2s9 l24t2 rs
last week........ 3ft l02H 1921 -
:" one year ago.. 1851 e46s 1888 80
PRICEsExra fat and heavy premium s. So6t7 co.
Hrst quality 20 0062S; second quality e50oS50 third
quality IS per 100 ms total weight OF hide tsov
and dressed beef few choice single pair 81 25@T 80
Bulls. ETC.. AOoGt25 Working oxen, ssoGl1o pair,
500 O0et35O0 extra good, $40 O0e5000 with with
ont calves be agreed farrow and ordinary GOA
si2Ooes2s three-year-ods s2Ocofb5s sheep, i@Ixc
extra, 5fi6Xc Dor s3e0f6 80 head. Spring lambs,
607kc h n. sheared sheep VA. N. Vat hogs, 5h10c
Rm; northern dressed hogs 6%6f00c n n. Veal calves,
496kc BRIGHTON hides sfD0c; country lota 7GfTkc
Calf skins l2h900c fb Tallow, 5Ft5kr NJ country,
tk1thc. Pets with wool on, slo0G225 each; country
lots, sl5oG2.25
RENARKs--The decline OF H9kc n n on cattle noticed
last week has not been egalned There fair trade
but the market not at active Dealers anticipated
slight rise. but not realized b. g. Hastings sold
enteen 70 dress $50 s at Ike dressed weight and
others to dress lS0 n each ut 7hc dressed weight
NJ r. shackett sold six steers to dress 700 b at 6xc,
dressed weight j. stetson sold hityegh western
average 2l9 Ms. At sjlo " cw; j. b. Cook sold eight
oxen, average so ms. at SIC n The sheep market has
not improved Sales moderate ut last weeks figures II.
Morse sold hfty-four sheep. average liz MS at 6Hc Z.
Holmes sold hfty-one sheep, average 81 @ at &c. D. A.
Dewol' sod elghtyfnur sheep, average 81 rs, at Sc n
l. u. Sargent sold seventynne sheep average IS u.s. ut
SI2S n head Y. Klmba sold nifty sheep. 20 ms, at
INC u n. Mixed lots OF poultry sold at loo u pound.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25
SPEEEy RELIEF cures diabetes.
SpKEpY RELIEF cures diabetes.

PURE BLOOD THE ABSOLUTE NECESSITY OF
HEALTH.-The marvellous results of HOOPS SAR-
sArAnILLA upon oil humors and low conditions
OF the blood las proven by the cures effected)
prove 1t the best blood medicine. Such has been
the success OF this article at home that nearly
every family in whole neghborhoods have been
taking it at the same time, 1t eradicates scroi-
ula, vitalizes and enriches the blood, thereby re-
storing and renoyatng the whole system.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25

Are easily obtained by cleansing your teeth daily
with that justly popular dentifrice, sozoDoNr,
Composed of rare antiseptie herbs it imparts
Wilderness to the teeth, delicious aroma to the
breath, and preserves intact, from youth to old
age the teeth Acidity Of the stomach will de
stroy the strongest teeth unless it's effects are
counteracted with SOZODONr, and this pure
tooth-wash protects the dental surfaces by re-
moving every impurty that adheres to them.
Ask your druggist for SOZOpONr.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25

ErlDEMIcs. just now coughs, colds, lung and
bronchial complaints seem to be epidemic In
these cases of sudden colds the best thing to do
is to get bottle OF N. II. Downs ELIXIR, which
invariably gives speedy relief and ultimately ef-
fects complete cure in all cases where the breath
ing organs are affected. Use it in time and pre-
vent serious lung difficulties. Sold by all
druggists
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25
a LFREp LAMBERroN.s ESTATE.

~
In Probate Court held Montpelier. in said District. on
the 18th day OF February, A. ID. 1850:
Asa spencer Administrator Of the estate OF ALFRED LIN
late OF Marshet, said District decease presents
for examination and allowance,
aud makes application for decree OF distribution and
partition OF the OF said deceased whereupon,
Il Is ordered by aid Court that said account and
said application he referred to session thereof TO DC
held the Probate ONCE, In said Montpelier the 9Th
day OF March, A. D. lsU for hearing and decision thereon
aud Is further oree that nOtce hereof be given 10 AL
persons Interested by publication OF the same three weeks
successfully ia the Vermont WRtchman state Journal,
newspaper pubshed at Montpelier previous 10 said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear AZ SAIL time
and place, and show cause, II they have. why
should not be aowe and such deeree made
BY the CouTt.-Attsrt
1913 HARVEY TlLDES, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-02-25
nANIEL MAHEIs JEsTATE; !, w..,,,.,,, =.

Probate Court held at Montpelier In aad Dstrct 90
she 18th day G. February, A. ID. 1850
James II. Holden Administrator de boHts men OF The
estate OF Daniel Harris late OF Moretown, In said Dis
rot, deceased presents his administration account ior
examination and allowance, and makes application Tor
decree OF DIST ibnton and partition OF the estate OF
said deceased. whereupon, Y ordered By sald Court
that said account sad application be referred 70
session thereof TO be held Al ne probse once In said
Montpelier 9Th day Of March, A. d. loso for hear
ing and decision thereon. And, Ia further odeed that
hereof be gwen TO all persons inerested " publ
cation three weeks snccesAvey In the vermont
wsiehman a state Journal, newspaper published NJ
Montpelier previous said time appointed for hearing,
that they may appear sid time and place, and show
cause any they have, why said account should not
be allowed, and such decree made.
BY the Court, = Attest ....,