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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

WEATHER Prophecies - Vennor's last
predction-of the cold snap of December
21st-was very accr -ately fulfilled. He has
been consulting the Weather clerk again, and
has promulgated the following scheme of
prophecies for the rest Of the Winter 1t
seems pretty certain, he says, that we shall
have to record at least two more terms of
severity during the present Winter, and it is
an interesting problem TO determine when
each Of these may be expected TO occur. The
next marked severe term is likely to occur
between the 9th and 18th days Of January,
or very close upon these dates. This will
be severe and probably equal if not exceed
the December cold term. The third dip"
which | think will be the severest of the
three, is likely to come upon US in proximity
to the Sth of February and continue three or
more days. Two other dips" of minor i'm
portance viii probably be located toward the
end of February, and close TO the 18th of
March respectively. Between these very
cold periods there are likely to occur two
or more very general thaws, probably with
rains.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

TIE population of Royalton, according to
book agent, who has canvassed the town,
is 1.iSi. If this is correct, the town has lost
19s Since 1870; but tie Boston Post justly
advises that allowance he made for those who
have taken 10 the woods.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

RiCHNoyD.-Therew was Christmas gath
ering Of some twenty-five friends and neigh
bOrs at the residence Of Mrs. Hannah Zig
ley, which proved a very pleasant affair.
bunntiful supper was served, at which the
hostess exhibited some pieces Of rare old
crockery. All hantis then joined in spinning
the-p platter, from the boy of twelve summers
to the Old gray haired man Of over seventy,
and showed that they had not all forgotten
the tricks of their younger days of kissing
the girls. Mrs. Higley is over eighty years
old and still enjoys very good health, and
seemed to enjoy the fun as well as any of
them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

INV TURK. DIT. u.
PRIME Mercantile Paper At 5Na5I.
RAILROADS are higher
STOCKS are weak and lower
Transactions PSI 900, including Northwest no 900
Delaware and Lackawana 10 900: Ere Cd 900 : LAKE,
shore 5000; New Jersey Central U0,0DO; Kansas
and Texas 10000; st. Paul.l3. 900; Wabash Pacific
22 900
GOVERNMENTS are strong
STOCKS are steady.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

FISE TUEKEYs.-In Jones Bros. 4 Co. S
show window may be seen magnificent tur-
key weighing dressed % pounds six ounces,
his female mate weighing 1. pounds, and Il
representative of the second generation
weighing something less but still ably main
tanning the family reputation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

TIE Odd Fellows Mutual Relief Assoca-
ton Of Mortified, Vt, have just paid loss.
occasioned by the death of one of their num-
bers, without calling for an assessment, there
being funds enough in the treasurer's hands
70 nav the same
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

liiNEsBuRGH.-The opera of Esther
dteN ill houses iOr three successive nights. About
thousand people attended. Al the close g. T.
Mlcornber, the director, invited all who had part
IN t"i supper nj flinagans. The supper, speeches
ana music AL oil which were Of Il high order OF eN
cslehce) made the time ny and the merry parts
broke up about O'Clock IN the morning. Mr. Ma
cumher has a d,rided genius Tor this Kind of wurs
and has made n host OF friends here who wish him
much success la the future. L.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

De. S, W. THAYER is spending few days
in Mortified. We hear that he received
there, on Christmas morning, reminder of
the esteem in which he is held by his friends
in Burlington and elsewhere, in the shape of
a certificate Of deposit for ttoelce hundrtd dol
lars, which had been placed to his credit in one
of our Burlington banks, by few of them,
to defray the expense of "a trip to the South,
which it is hoped will confirm the improve
mont in his heath already so marked.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

A SPECIAL to the Boston Journal says
Judge Hunt has finally decided to resign,
as the business of his circuit is accommodating
and needs attention. When his resignation
reaches the President the nomination of
Senator Edmunds will be sent to the Senate
without lelny
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

NENT February will have five Sundays,
short as the month is. This thing only hap
pens once in twenty-eight years, and a
thoughtful exchange advises those who pass
contribution boxes to make the most of il.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02
Arkansaw Etiquette.

IRON the Little Rock GaZeite.l
Last night two men from Philadelphia
engaged in quarrel at hotel in this city,
After using all kinds of epithets, one of
the men thrust his hand behind him as
though about to draw pistol and then
took it away The quarrel terminated
without damage 10 either party An old
man from south Arkansas shook back
his long hair and, advancing to the man
who had male the hip-pocket motion,
remarked;
Both of you men are strangers here,
| reckon? q
Yes"
Not acquainted with our rules of
politeness?"
Howe
why, You pu: your hand behind you
Just now"
Yes"
You didn't pull gun"
81 haven't got gum"
Now. Young man, let me give You II
piece ofadvicc. While you are i'll this
country don't You put your hand behind
you unless You intend to shoot Don't
even run your hand into yollr pocket for
chaw of tobacker Don't spit. Don't
wink, for if You do your pardner, if he's
an Arkansaw man, will jolt you. You
must learn these rules of politeness. You
may know how TO conduct yourself ut
church, but you've got good many rules
Of etiquette.to learn"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

Work in the Central Vermont Railroad
shops is rushing now, ard the new Mogul
engine, the largest ever built in the shops,
is soon 10 have trial trip. The cylinders
bright work are put on, the monster will
be ready for service. 1t will weigh over
forty tons
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02
Bankrupt Notices.
IN RASkRlPTCY-

In the District CouTt of The United States 70. the
District of Vermont In the matter Of Cain
uartwell, banErUpts, IN bankruptcy.
To the creditors OF sad b1nErupts and all othe-S
whom il may cCucefE:
The undersigned. Assignee Of the estate of said
bankrupts, hereby gives notice that II has been
ordered by the District Court of said District tina;
the third general meeting OF the creditors OF
said Baukrupts be held Burlington, in said
district, on the 18th day vi January, A. d. 1882 al
10 o'clock a m at the Office of l.. L. Lawrence,
before L. L. LAWRENCE, Esq Register is Bankruptcy,
for the purposes named IN the 5092I and 5o9eth
ilOns OF the revised statutes Of the United States and
this is also 70 give notice that have fled my nnal
account As Assignee Of SAID bankrupts, and thai
said time and place shall apply To said Court fo-
the settlement of said account. and for discharge
from all liability as Assignee OF said estate, In
corlance with the provisions of said 5O96th section.
Dated al Bristol, in said District this @4th DAY
OF December, \. u. 1873.
25w3w r. d. vINTON, Assignee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

How TowN MAS NAMED.-Barre was
chartered IN 1850. under the name OF Wiliersburgh
but with the early settlers there the was I'M
satisfactory and unpopular. and the feeling In or
OF change in time became strong. Among the
citizens were two prominent men who came one
OF them from Barre, Mass, and the other from
Holden, and ~ time Went on each became more and
more in favor OF calling The new settlement by the
same name as The town bore which he had come
from in the Bay State; and the people, very
generally, at length came 10 array them
selves with one or the other Of these in their
preferences. In lIs3 the story goes, 4 public
II for ever Ut rest. The contest between the rival
parties grew spirited and the breach between them
grew wider Just how 10 get the matter before the
meeting III form, the jealous partisans did not
Know. Finally, II was proposed and agreed that
the two leaders might settle the question by a trial
OF strength aud endurance in bout or trial at box
ing: and SO 1t was decided and all the conditions
OF the singular proceeding were arranged and un-
dersoOd aud the chiefs pitched INTO IL while
the bolsterous crowd looked interestedly on
After a contes; OF few minutes. Holden
went down and Barre came triumphauiy TO
the top with the exclamation, There the name is
Barre, by =" and Barre II was and IS 10 this dav
But worthy and esteemed citizen Of that hOnored
town. with commendable pride in its good name,
comes 10 the front with another story. which he
yerife5 by proofs from the record. The record, in
brief, is this Voted That the man who will give
the most toward building meeting house in said
town shall name the town. and the will petition
the General Assembly for that name The privilege
of naming the town was thereupon sold ii auction
and struck OF TO Ezekiel ID. Wheeler, who hid
siNty-two pounds lawful money" FOR the high honor.
-Den.iHJ, IN Boston Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

CAPT EBEX TAPIIN has resigned the cap
taincy Of the Green Mountain Boys and Ira
jerome Flanagan has been chosen captain in
his place.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

DIR. WEI Dis MEYERS CArARRH CURE Is TN
questisnaty the result Of the most important dis
covery for the relief of human suffering, since
vaccination. II Is a CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDY by
absorptlon-an absolute cure al any stage Supplied
druggists, or delivered by d. Il. DEWEY 4 Co.
Agents ii pey St, y. T., .or 81 80 a package
Pamphlets with full explaIions and overwhelming
proofs, mailed free. Jan lwlm-erm-3p
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02
lfgal Notices,
DELLA l.. PHEIP.,s ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, } The Honorable the
n, -.r -, .,,,r,,,.,,,,,. - Probate Court for the
' VI J District OF Chittenden.
To all persons Interested IN the estate of Della L.
Paelps, late Of Burlington, in said District daceased.
GREETING.
WHEREAS, said Court has assigned the zzu uay
of January lsSJ, next, for the settlement OF the
administration account of the administrator and
for q decree of the reldue of said estate TO the
heirs of said decreased, and ordered that
public notice thereof be given to all
persons Interested in said estate. by publishing this
order three weeks successfully previous 10 tbs Iay
assigned, in the Burlington FREE PRESS printed In
Burlington, in said District:
Therefore you are hereby notified to appear OF the
Probate Court Rooms IN Burlington, on The day as
signed then and there to contest the allowance of
said account IL yOu cause and 20 establish your
right heirs and law .ul claimants of said residue
Given under my hand this 26th day Of December
AID. ls19. Il. :. TAFT, Register.
o-way
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

SENATOR EDMUNDs will leave town on Fri
day or Saturday. He is accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Mary Edmunds. They are
the guests Of Mrs. L. NJ Clapp.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

The VERMONT BIBLE SoCIETY.-This or
ganization has thus far canvassed ninety
nine towns in this State and found American
families destitute Of any portion Of the Bible
in all but four. Of the %, 1874 families visit
ed, 1893 were without copy of the Word
Of God, 524 Of whom were American fami-
lies. No. Of copies distributed, 5,27l, of
which l., 173 were given cost Of the books
sold - l9090 cost of the books given,
SG6o.jl. The cost of the canvass thus far
is 22,GlC.39 OF, by adding the cost Of the
hnnks nivcn. q 91R 90
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

A BIG WNDFALL.-Mr. L. c. Shear Of
St. Johnsbury informs US that Mrs. Corscr
wife of Bracket c. Corser, route agent be-
tween Newport, Vt, and Springfield Mass,
formerly Miss Mary J. Hyde, ''has fallen
heir to an estate in funds in the Bank Of
England amounting to 81 800, 900, and has
been officially notified to come and receive
it," This sum is her share of an estate
valued at $500, 900, coo to be divided among
300 heirs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

GEORGE LAWRENCE, workman at the
New Haven hay press of Booth and Fields,
was caught in the machinery lately and fatal
" crushed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

| EssEx.-The prevalence of the measles in
the school and IN the village and the consequent in
terrupton OF study rendered it advisable 10 antici-
PATE the usual vacation At the close of the present
| term OF the Essex Classical Institute. In conse-
quence of this occurrence the next term of the in
stituie will commence week two earlier OF
which due notice Twill be given. The annual ex-
| animation, exhibition and prize speaking, with
winch the present term would have closed. Will
come OF in the early part or ihe close of the next
| term.
The Universalist church was finely decor
| ated with evergreen and splenddly Illuminated on
Christmas eve, in commemoratiOn of the advent of
| Christ. Appropriate services were held, ntcrmn-
gled with some excellent music by n select choir
Miss Lane. teacher OF music in the III
stitute. officiating as organist, and SER
mon founded upon Titus 2:ll.l2 was preached
by Rev. Mr.. Guernsey of Rochester. There
were also two Christmas trees which Were laden
with rich fruit for favored ones, and made many
hearts merry and glad. This was the only Christ
mas service held in the village and was attended
by large numbers both in and out Of town.
Two young men, Louis Wool and James
Nele. are learning telegraphy and each has an in
strument which they are operating al their homes
We understand that a line of telegraph wire Is soon
10 be established between the residences of the
young men TO facilitate their operations and
aid them In their practical work. Mr.. wool has
just returned from an extensive tour OF the United
States. In which he visited nearly every State
MON, meeting with no accident or very serious
illness during the several years of his journeyings
until he reached Chicago, where he unfortunately
by accident, so injured his left hand to require
Its amputation.
Two Winter schools are now in session, in
District No. under the charge OF Miss Ella Weed OF
Westford rs teacher in No. =, with Miss Breen of
tnderhill. teacher. The Graded schools at The
Junction commenced on Monday OF last week
with Hollis 5. Wilson OF the Junior Glass; L. v NJ
as teacher in the Grammar School Department AMI
Misses Wilson and TarbOx III the Intermediate
aud Primary.
The week of prayer is to be observed at
The Centre by series of meetings commencing on
sunday evening under the charge OF Rev. Mr. Up
son. an Evangelist, who has labored successfully on
the other side Of the Lake, In keesevile Essex and
other places. The meetings are 10 continue during
the following week, and Christians OF all demon
nations are cordially invited 10 JOIN in the work
During the first week The services Will he held N
the Baptist church.
The measles have been generally preva-
lent IN town during the past year. Some of the
Summer schools We're broken up 10y them, and it
became necessary 10 defer the commencement OF
the Graded school At the junction two weeks. on
account of the prevalence In that part of their town
Very few have escaped their cOntagion-Od and
young-but the cases OF marked severity have been
small IN number No other epidemic has been SO
general FOR many years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

HLr-IloEsE ASD HALF-MAS. Why were the
great Pan-r'llevins remedies called Centaur Lin
ments: LIST. Because the hybrid Centaurs were
the reputed founders of the Healing Art, and 2d
Because these wonderful Liniments are equally
adspted 10 all flesh, bone and muscle ailments OF
Man and Beast. Families As well as stock owners
should have than. Jan -2rm-Sp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

THE SENATOR'S ARRIVAL IN BUELIYGToN-AS
INFORMAL BUT HEARTY WELCOME.
Hon. George F. Edmunds, United States
Senator from Vermont, arrived in this city
on the $50 train Monday afternoon, and pro-
ceedcd at once by invitation TO Mrs. l.. NJ.
Clapp's, corner of Main and Willard streets
1t was more than year ago,that. Senator Ed
munds was last here; and i'll view not only
Of his long absence but of his distinguished
public services and the honor he has reflect
ed on the State, his townsmen thought there
should be some appropriate recognition of
his return to his old home; and an informal
reception was decided upon. This took
place Monday evening at the Van Ness
House. In honor of the occasion the entire
front of the hotel was brilliantly
and beautifully Illuminated. The dining
room was cleared and at the south
end was festooned a large American
flag, under which Senator Edmunds stood
The reception was very largely attended. and
in warmth and cordially as well as attend
ance was everything that could he desired
Most of the prominent men of the city, of
both political parties, were present, and rep
resentatives of every profession, business and
trade. Senator Edmunds is looking in very
good health and was evidently very much
pleased--and justly-with his welcome
home He was introduced by Hon. William
u. Shaw, in few appropriate remarks eX-
pressive of the city's admiration and esteem
for the guest of the evening and its cordial
greeting TO him. Amid hearty applause
Senator Edmunds rose and responded as
follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02
VI AIR lkIED.
DIED..

LfAAS-DEiS.-ln Jericho, at the residence OF
l.. +. Wilbur. by the Rev. j. d. Emerson, Charles
H. LYMAN, OF Jericho, and Clara NJ Dean. Of
HammertOn, y. J.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

PITCHERS CAsroRIA, is a Vegetable preparation
III great favor with Mothers and Physicians for
regulating the stomach and Bowels OF Children.
Unlike Castor OIL Castoria Is pleasant 10 take and
unlike Morphine Syrupi II IL harmless.
Jan Twin 2rm- Jp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

SASFoRD's JAMAICA GISGER.-Beware of imita-
tons and worthless extracts" and essences, said
TO he n good M SANfoKDs. All such statements
are prompted by purely selfish motives.
Dee yI-we,l wIw
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

The transportation Of live stock over the
ending with December 2s, was unusually
large. Daring that time there passed st.
Adams, bound for Boston from the West,
III cars Of hogs and stock and fifty-eight
cars Of beef, poultry and butter. This does
no: include the annual Christmas poultry
train which left ST. Adams with twenty
cars
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02
GIRLS WANTED.

Twenty-Five intelligent girls who have had expert
ence in button making would like to learn the
business can obtain permanent employment and
good wages by applying Immediately. with good
references 10
NATIONAL BUTTON CO..
Dee -, dlwSw2S Easthampion Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02
NOTICE.

TUE Annual Meeting of the Farmers Agricultural
Society OF Chlttenden County, for the election of
oficers, and 10 transact other business of the
ciety, will be held at the junction House. Essex
Junction, VT, on Saturday, January l0ih 1880 nj 10
a. III.
5. II. WESTON, President.
JOHN A. PERCIVAL, Secretary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

TnE steamer \. Williams will unless
sooner compelled by the ice, be withdrawn
for the season on Saturday of this week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

WATEEBURY- Hon j. b. Mead, State
) iperinintendent of Agriculture, held a meet
ing here last Saturday. He spoke with a
good deal of emphasis on the importance OF
preserving barn yard manures and using
them Tor bringing up the worn out soil 10 its
primitive fertility. He also urged the i'm
portance of Vermont farmers raising their
own corn instead of purchasing it from the
West. More than $40, 900 was taken yearly
from his native ,own-Randolph- corn
that could easily have been raised at home.
Col. Mead then introduced Prof W. o.
Atwater of Middletown, Conn, who deliv-
cred one OF the finest scientific lectures we
have ever heard on PLANT Food, or the
Elements Necessary TO the Growth of Nege-
tation." \ portion of the time was spent in
answering various questions propounded by
the farmers present In the evening Col.
Mead took up the subject of renovating old
pastures. H. r. Iluse of Waterbury Centre
inquired if there was any way TO kill brake
in pastures, whercupon Geo W. Kennedy,
Esq, called for Judge James Crossett of
Duxbury to describe his manner of killing
brakes. Judge Crossett said that he fenced
off about ten acres and turned in i dozen
shotes and found that in one Summer they
would completely kill the brakes and briars
as well as pillow up the soil and give it a good
coating of manure; and in the Fall they were
in good flesh. Col. Mead said that Judge
Crossett's experience would be worth thou
sands of dollars TO the State, for there were
hundred of acres Of pasture completely COW
cred with brakes. Noah Robinson said that
he now saw why his father was a poor man,
for although he turned his hogs into the
pasture, yet he put wires in their shouts,
50 that they could root, and the result was
the brakes were allowed to grow and the
hogs were thin in flesh. Mr. Tinkham Of
Pomfret gave lecture on making butter
and cheese.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-01-02

EssEy JUNCTION. C. NJ SeatOn has
bought the house on Church street. known as the
Dow house. for 81 500.
y Bible exercise On temperance was held
al the Union church. Sunday evening conducted
by Mrs. Kyle. followed by an address 10y Mrs Amos
Hobart, and an essay by Mrs. Rood. Mr.. d. II.
MacOmher followed in q stirring appeal 10 parents
TO guard the associations OF their children and the
hooks and papers they read. Altogether II was a
pleasing and it is hoped profitable exercise.
Rev Mr. Pratt of Montpelier preached at
the Baptist church, Sunday. and Rev. Mr.. Baker of
Winooski al the Union church. AT the reorganiZa-
ton of the Sabbath-school, Mr.. ID. H. Macomher was
reelected superintendent, having served the school
in that capacity for about 25 years.
Geo. Wiley is building livery stable
near the depot.