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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09
Boston Produce Market.

EGGS.Saes have been at 2l23c u dozen, but there ia
weaker tendency at the close, with some sales at 22c
BEANS.-There has been active market Pea beans
selling at t2l5, Mediums at 81 s5f12lO yellow Eyes at
s2o5&e22o and Red Kidneys at s6O@i.7o u bushel.
GRASS sEEDS.-The mild weather has caused n
qury. We quote clover atsh9lc u ~ timothy at S2s0@t
800 n bnshe and red top at $2so92so bag, the inside
for round lots.
MAPLE sUGAR.-Last seasons crop il selling at s0lOc
f'b. No yet received. The rst instament may
maid 6@l5c n Last year at this time sugar
selling al l5Gl6c q pound
HAY AND STRAw.-Recepts OF hay are accommodating
and prices barely sustained Sales choice eastern
and northern at S2l33 and ordinary at sl9@tN n ton.
Rye straw Is scarce at sl3QD25 u ton.
CHEEsEThere is fair demand steady prices Fine
grades selling l4c good choice at l3f13c al
prices Will hold up for the remainder Of the
PorAToEs.-Recepts have increased and prices are
lower For the best Aroostook Rose Use full price, and
northern and eastern have been selling 65IOc d bushel
Prolhcs range 1t 65iOc and Jacksons and other Whites
at 6O96sc u bushel.
FLoUR.-There is good steady demand for -four and
the tone OF the market IL very Arm especially the article
The sales OF spring wheat patents have ss5OsO0
and winter wheat patents at S6.25175 81 barrel Winter
wheats have been selling S55@o5o for Illinois and st.
Louis sS5O6OO for Indiana and s525@5SO u barrel for
Michigan and Ohio.
BUrTER-There has been a decidedly dull trade and we
hardly know how to quote the market Prices take about
the same Iange, but the stock steadily losing
and lots that held above 2ic month ago could
now be forced of at 20c We continue quote hne
western creamery at 335c and very choice dairy
26sc " ID, but the quality that will bring these figures
sold as fast as arrives and forms but small portion of
s22c " n, with inferior lots li@l6c, and owners
will be lucky II they realize zoe for II,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

BARRE.-The winter term of Goddard Semin-
airy closes this week.. Rev. W. M. Kimmel
gave an interesting lecture Sunday evening upon
the subject OF Hidden Power. :. The spring
term Of the academy opened last Thursday with
a good number Of students DIR. Charles A. Gale
Of Rutland succeeds to DIR. Chamberlin's prac-
tice He will open his office about the middle OF
the month. -. Our farmers are preparing for the
sugar season.. Judging from the number of
loads Of wood daily drawn to the village, we
should conclude that many find 1t necessary to
lay in a second stock ...A glee club has been
formed, with Mr.. A. n wheelock as leader.
There was a quarterly meeting last Saturday
afternoon and Sunday at the Methodist church
,...T The series Of entertainments given here last
week by Professor W. ii. Townsend Of Boston
were instructive to those who went to hear his
explanation Of the phenomena Of clairvoyance
and mind-reading and amusing to the boys who
went to the tests OF the professors power over
the minds and bodies OF his subjects. The enter
tainments could not be otherwise than profitable
to those who have given the science OF psychol-
ogy or phrenology any special study or attention.
The professor also gave free lecture at the town
hall on Sunday evening, upon "Moral natures
from temperamental standpoint" to large
and appreciative audience
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

NoRTHFIELD.-0n Wednesday, March 2, Wal
ter Dole was ordained minister Of the Univer-
sast denomination, at the Universalist church in
this place. The preachers who assisted in the
ceremonies were Revs Eli Ballou and Parker OF
Bethel, Wright of Montpelier, Forbes of Calais,
and Greene of Willamstown. About one hun
bred persons were present On tire evening OF
the same day Rev. Mr.. Dole began the practice Of
the duties proper for ordained ministers to per-
form by uniting in the bonds Of matrimony, at
the residence Of the brides father, c. S. Dole,
Clarence E. Randall, son Of George f. Randall
and Miss Mary NJ. Dole,-the last named being
the sister OF the officiating clergyman. The newly
married pair were the happy recipients Of quite a
large number of presents. The next lecture in
the free lecture course is to be given by Pro.
lessor Groube of Lewis College. The subject Of
the lecture is to be London" and as the profes
sor has lately been resident of the great metrop
oils, he Is just the one to tell us Of its wonders
Give him the inspiration to be drawn from large
audience. Date Of lecture to BIZ given hereafter
...." Uncle Toms Cabin is to be played al
Concert Hall, on the evening Of Thursday
March 10. From what il known of the troupe
and the play we feel safe in assuring all play
goers that this will be an occasion OF unusual In
terest
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

NORTH FAYsToN.-A very pleasant gathering
was that at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Seth
Boyce on Saturday evening" February 10Th,
when about one hundred and twenty friends and
relatives gathered to celebrate with them the 25th
anniversary of their marriage One OF the most
agreeable episodes Of the evening was not down
on the programme, the unexpected arrival OF Mr.
Boyce's youngest brother from Syracuse, New
York. Captain o. G. Wilder presented the gifts,
with few appropriate remarks, responded to by
G. o. Boyce in behalf OF the bride and groom OF
twenty-five years, Rev. j. +. Buzzel led the
singing and offered prayer. Mrs l.. B. Boyce
read humorous poem, detailing the manner In
which " one of the boys" (Boyce) wooed a HM
Mrs H. L. Boyce read two shorter poems, and
Justice ID, S. Stoddard finished up the programme
by marriage ceremony In rhyme, which was too
funny for the gravity OF even the bride and groom
....D $. Stoddsrd OF South Fayston has sold his
farm to W. j. Maxwell, to give possession the
first of April. Mr.. Stoddard intends to heed the
advice OF Horace Greeley and Ego west, but will
leave his family here at present lie will be
much missed In town. Report has II that Mrs
l., S. Wiley has bought the George Wheeler
place Tor her son-in-law, 7. j. Dana. On Sun
day morning OF last week George q. Boyce's lit
tie son, aged about four and one-half years, went
out in the barnyard where the cattle were loose,
AS he has been accustomed 10 do all winter. As
he was running along, perfectly fearless, one OF
the cows caught him on her horns, tossing him
over her head his head striking stone as he
fell. lie was taken up for dead, but was soon re-
stored 10 consciousness but II was followed by
stupor and vomiting, that Indicated conclusion OF
the brain, Grave fears were entertained for his
lie, but the little fellow Is now convalescent. IL
seems a wonder almost that he was not more 80
rously injured
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

CABoT.-Town meeting passed very quietly.
The financial affairs ofthe town were satisfactory
After all debts Of the town there Is a balance In
fund Of the town Of S467.7S. AS no per cent could
be fixed 1t voted to raise ST. 300 for deraying
town expenses and twenty-five cents for highway
tax. Voted to abate the poll tax OF the members
OF the fire company; also voted to instruct the
selectmen to employ some person to write the
history OF the town for Miss Hemenway's Yer
mont Gazetteer. Our citizens and quite num-
Der from the adjoining towns were treated to a
very sumptuous feast at Wnooski hotel, W. P.
Whittier proprietor, on the evening Of March I'd
in which the host and hostess fully sustained
their former good reputation Of doing things up
in good order as only those that keep good
hotel know how to do It,. e.. The listing blanks
were duly distributed. 1t looks a. though the
listers would have to adopt the same plan that
crcuses do, send an advance agent to fill them
out before their arrival and this agent had better
take along with him price current and copy Of
the New Testament. ct. The lectures on London
and Everyday Life in England, which were post
poned on account Of the going, are to be delivered
next Monday and Tuesday evenings at the Meth.
odist Episcopal church by Rev. r. Sanderson.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

FAysroN.-D. s. Stoddard has sold his farm to
W. J. Maxwell and is intending to go west in the
spring. Derrick Is a good citizen, has been q
good town officer, is warm friend Of temperance
and an efficient worker in the Grand Army.
Everybody is sorry that he is going away. AT
the annual town meeting 1t was voted to purchase
Miss Hemenway's Gazetteer; voted to raise $3.50
on the grand list to be completed next May.
Town meeting has shown that time has made her
mark In the last few years, as many have grown
old and retired from public service, Some have
gone to other states, some to their long homes,
and others who have been active and efficient
official oblivion, while new generation Is rush
ing in to claim official honors.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

WATsFiELD.-About ninety gathered at the
Congregational parsonage on Thursday evening,
March 3d. All seemed to have a pleasant time
They left with the pastor, S. H. Robinson, the sum
of fifty dollars Mrs. Dartt has sold her house
and lot of land on the south side of the road to
her brother Y. c. W. Hastings james II. Baird
has horse which doubtless appreciates the town
system Of schools, shown by its deeds the pres.
ent winter. As soon as 1t was hitched up in the
morning it would start for the front door, turn
around and wait until the children were ready
for school. After leaving the children safe at
school, distance OF one-half mile, 1t would turn
round and return home. In the evening it would
start for the school-house, turn round, and wait
patiently until school was out, and then bring
them safely home.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

WATERBuRY.-The supper of the Ladies' Aid
Society at the Methodist church on Friday even
ing Melted SIS 90. The public schools closed
on Friday, the 4th instant. The teachers in the
various departments have been efficient and a
good degree of success has attended their labors
There were examinations, rhetorical exercises
and a discussion Of the Chinese question in the
high school. In the latter good degree OF abil-
ity in debate was shown on each side OF the ques-
ton, though the advocates OF celestial immigra-
tion were adjudged to have had the weight Of ar
gument." In the lower department the little
folks passed their examinations and "spoke their
pieces with commendable success.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09
MarkeR.
Live Stock Market.


The tolloyns sslssrsgslS report Of the 1--we stock
Tuesday March 8, 1881;
Cattle Sheep Hogs. Calves.
At market this week........ an l0l79 1882 40
last week. ....... 9l06 e605 lo,l70 "a
one year ago.. 27s3 liza lO3s5 ll3
PR1CEs.-Ertrs fat and heavy premium oxen 81 Oo775
hrst quality, IS second quality, x0055o; third
quality S5045 per 100 ms weight of hide tallow
Bulls eto. s4Oo@i25, Working oIen, s60esisO u par OF
according 70 their value beef Steers, s5oG0s. Mich
cows, s0003500; extra good s40O00ti5O0 with with
out calves may be ageed farrow and ordinary sO0@
ESQ. $500 stores, yearlings; sl0o@l2o0; two-yeaI-ods,
sltra sessilc y dor scocesOoO X head Lambs, 81 "a
So Rb sheared sheep 1855, n n. shoes, wholesale
ib@ssilc; retail 0610c " ~ Fat hogs 10 X NJ north
ern dressed hogs, O@lc " ID. Veal calves, S@6hc u
10, Brighton hides, l8Sc; country lots. 5hGIc. Cali
&C. Pelts with wool sOOl.i5 each; country lots 81
Gsl7o; selected skins, 500 each.
REMARRs.-With an increased supply, the range thu
lower grades Of cattle ia favorable TO butchers A. Mon
sold twenty-five western cattle, average 1892 10, al
$500, and fortyeght others, LIS bs at $3.50
cwt, ve X. p Pollard sold two oxen, weight 320t
lbs, at iSc, and fat weighing 100 bs at &c %
ut Sc, and very country home weight 3lst
lbs, market weight 1890 fbs fed by j. r. Clark OF Milton
Vermont at sic q n, dressed; Hathaway jackson sole
three carloads OF western cattle at &C live The de
cline in sheep has not been rPganed. The from TIT
west heavy. w Austin sold eighteen sheep, average
"a rs at 5c r. e. French sold fortyhve sheep gros
weight 1910 Ms at 5c; r. p Pollard sold hundre(
and forty sheep fed by A. b. Martin of Chester Vermont
70 FaIton, average 3, MS at 6kc Hall seayer sole
sixty lambs average 81 lbs, at SIC u n. Too many orin
grade mllch At market. There Is fair movemen
n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

WEST RANDoLPH.-An art loan exhibition OF
old and curious articles will be given at the Con
gregationalist vestry next Thursday and Friday
followed by a supper on the latter evening. A
great many curious relics have found their way tc
the light and will make the show very interest
ing one. Theodore Tiltons lecture was well at
tended and was pronounced very fine one.
Uncle Toms Cabin is to be played here next Fri
day evening. The scholars are improving theil
vacation very generally by having the measles.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09
EMELINE yACKsoNs ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier In and for said Dis
trict, on the Sd day OF March, A. d. 1881
r. Putnam Executorof the estate OF Emelne jackson,
late OF Woodbury. In said District deceased makes applca
ton TO said Court for license 10 sell all OF the real estate OF
said deceased situated In said Woodbury. TO witt part OF
lot No IS OF Chanberin representing that the sale
Of part thereof for the payment OF the debts
of said deceased and charges OF administration OF her
estate and that such part cannot be sold without In
jury To those interested In the remainder Whereupop,
It Is ordered by sid Court that said application be re-
erred session thereof TO be held at the Probate Office
In said Montpelier, the 25h day OF March, A. d. ISL
for hearing and decision thereon and, Ia further Or
dee that all persons interested be notified hereof by pub
LEGATION OF notice of said application and order thereon
three weeks successfully In the Vermont watehmAn 4
State Journal newspaper published at Montpelier and
which cculates in the neghborhood OF those Interested
before said time OF hearing that they appear at said
time and place. and, n they cause, object thereto
by the Court.-Atteet,
S2-A A o. AVEnILL, Register,
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ASA ALDEN,s ESTATE.

NuIltIlelItT
trict. the 10th day OF February, A. ID. 1881
Aonzo Snow Executor OF the estate of Asa Alden late OF
Calais u said Dsr ct deceased, makes application to said
Court for license sell all OF the real estate of id de-
ceased situated in said Calais TO wit All Of the real estate,
except the right of homestead representing that the sale
thereof necessary Tor the payment Of the debts Of
said deceased and expenses of administration OF his
estate whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court that
said application be referred to session thereof to be
held al the Probate ONCE in said Montpelier, the
lh day OF March, A. d. 1851 for hearing and decision
thereon and is further ordered that all persons inter-
esed be notified hereof, by publication OF notice OF said
application and order thereon three weeks successfully In
the Vermont Waterman State Journal newspaper pub
shed Montpelier and which crculates In the neghbor
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,
ea-so uARVEy TlInEN yud,a
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

RAILROAD AccDEsT.-The train which left
Washington Saturday, having on board ex-Pres-
dent Hayes and party, en- route for Fremont,
Ohio, collided with passenger train at Severn
Station, few miles south of Baltimore Several
passengers were injured more less seriously
but the ex-president and party escaped unscathed
The shock was terrific. Mrs. Hayes and other
ladies in the ex-president's car were thrown from
their seats, one lady being slightly injured Mrs
Hayes colored servant was slightly injured. Mr.
Hayes chair shot forward few feet, but as soon
as the shock passed he sprang up, and after ascer
tanning that none OF his party were injured, got
of the train and to the front, where, with his
sons he was active in assisting the wounded
John Kingland, engineer OF the passenger train,
could have jumped off, but decided to stick to his
post. lie was so badly bruised as to be unable to
stand and was kindly cared for by number OF
ladies, among whom was Mrs. Hayes. As the
latter was compelled TO leave she pressed the
hand OF the engineer warmly, and with tears in
her eyes, thanked him for his bravery. The
Hayes party left on the next train for the west
The damage by the accident IL estimated at $50 600
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

In Probate Court held Montpelier said District
the 2lst day OF February, A. ID. 1881.
willard Harris, Administrator Of the estate Of Jona-
than Perkins late Of Planheld In said District deceased
presents his administration account for examination
aud allowance, and makes appu cation for decree
Of distribution and partition of the estate OF said de-
ceased whereupon Is ordered by said Court that said
count and said application be referred 10 session thereof TO
be held atthe Probate Office in said Montpelier the lth
day OF March A. D. $751; for hearing and decision thereon
and II IA further ordered that notice hereof be gwen all
persons interested by publication Of the three weeks
successfully Ia the Vermont Waterman State Journal
appointed for hearing that they may appear at said time
and place and show II they may have, why said
account should not be allowed, and such decree made.
By the Court.-Attest,
SOS? HARVEY TILDEN, judge.
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TRoW,s ESTATE.

L STATE OF NEhMONIt Dlstrlct OF W asnlngtonf IS,
In Probate Court held at Montpelier in and for said Dis
trct, on the 2lst day OF February, A. ID. 1851
John row Administrator OF the estate Of Nathan 1row LATE
OF Barre in said District deceased makes application 10 said
Court with the and appreciation of the widow and
heirs OF said deceased for license sell all of the estate
OF said deceased, situated In the towns OF Stowe and Nor
sale thereof would be beneficial 10 the widow and heirs
and those Interested In his estate. Whereupon II Ia
ordered by said Court, that said application be
ferrei session thereof TO be held AZ the Probate
Office In said Montpelier the 18TH day OF March,
A. D. 1881, for hearing and decision thereon and Z \.
further ordered that all persons interested be notified
hereof by publication OF notice OF said application and
order thereon three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Vermont
Waterman a State Journal, newspaper published at
Montpelier and which circulaes In the neighbohood OF
those Interested before said time OF hearing that they
appear said time and place and, II they OBJ
tect thereto, BY the COurt-Attast,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

~ STATE OF VERMONT, DIstrct OF Washlngton e.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier in said District
the 22d day of February, A. D. 1881;
John M. Fisher Administrator the estate OF Robert
Lance, late of Cabot in said District deceased. pre-
his administration account for examination and
allowance, and makes application for decree OF dis
tributon and partition OF the estate Of said deceased
count and said application be referred session thereof
held the Probate Office, in said Montpelier on
the 18th day OF March, A. D. 1851 for hearing and decision
thereon And 1t ia further ordered that notice hereof be
given all persons interested by publication OF the
three weeks successfully in the Vermont Waterman State
Journal, newspaper published Montpelier previous
said time appointed fo hearing that they appear sA
time and place. and show cause any they may have why
said should be allowed and such decree
By the Court.-Attest,
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~ COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court the District Of Washington Commission
receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
all persons against the Of Don r. Carpenter late
OF Mddesex, in said District, deceased and all claims
hibed In Offset thereto hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purposes aforesaid at A. Barretts Hotel
in said Mddesex. the second Tuesday Of April and the
second Tuesday of August from O'Clock until
four o'clock NJ each OF said days and that az months
from the 10th day Of February, A. ID. 1881 the time linz
tied by court for said creditors TO present their claims
to us for examination and allowance. 49,
Dated Middleex this 2lt day OF February A. D. 1881
JAMES II. HOLDEN, lco,,rot.s,aror.
LORENZO ID. AINSWORTII,{ NVhi'hnoiV"ois'
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G H GMAMREER!hJISE,s ESTATE:

In Probate Court held Montpelier and for said Dis
trict, on the % day OF March, A. d. 1881:
An instrument purpotng TO be the last VIII and Tesla
ment of G. H. Chambern, late Of Barre in said District
deceased being presented the Court by Rachel T. Cham
BERLIN the Execux named therein for probate: 1t is
dered Ivy said Court that all persons concerned therein be
notified appear session OF said Court to be held
at the Probate olce in Montpelier the 18th day OF
March, A. D. 1881 and show II they have.
against the probate OF said will for which purpose It 70
further ordered that copy Of the record Of this order be
published three weeks successfully in the Vermont Watch
man State Journal, printed at Montpelier, previous 70
said time appointed for hearing By the G9nrtzAesi
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-03-09

MUSICAL CONVENTION AT WATERBURY. The
Winooski Valley Musical Association is the name
Of an organization recently formed at Waterbury
for the cultivation of the ''art divine" W. p.
Dillingham; il president Dr. c. S. IIoag, vice
president; NJ, o. Evans, secretary aud Curtis
Wells, treasurer o. II. Foster IL chairman OF the
business committee, and j. S. Batchelder OF the
committee on entertainment A four days con-
yention has been arranged, commenc ng Tuesday,
March I'D, and closing Friday the 18th. Profess
sor L. q. Emerson Of Boston has been engaged as
conductor, assisted by MIS- Maria Gibson, an ac-
complished soprano from Boston, Miss f. l.. Hop
kins OF Washington, d. c., and Mrs c. S. IIoag
OF Waterbury; Miss Ida j, Stanley, Burlington,
contralto; Y, w. Bancroft, Montpelier, tenor; u
Ober, Waterbury, baritonei A. n Wheelock,
Barre, basso; with W. A. Wheaton, Montpelier,
and George f. Moody, Waterbury, pianists. The
hospitality OF the village, free OF charge, Is ex-
tended TO all who come as members OF the con-
yention. Two grand concerts will be given on
Thursday and Friday evenings, and matinee on
the afternoons OF the same days. Membership
tickets, securing admission TO the choruses and
all the exercises, one dollar; season tickets secur
Ing admission TO all the exercises seventy-fy
cents concert tickets, twenty-five cents rehearsal
OF matinee, ten cents. Return checks will DO
furnished 70 those who have paid full fare one
way over the Central Vermont and the Montpe-
Her ana Wells River railroads. The primary OBJ
eet ~ the convention Is musical drill aud outiva-
ton, but In the solosts whose services have been
obtained special effort has been made To fur
nish musical entertainment Of exceptional merit
aud attn elton A cordial invitation is extended
TO the music loving people OF the Winoosh valley
and neighboring towns.