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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
OOMMIssIONKRs' NOTICE.



We, the subscribers, being duly appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Marl-
boro commissioners to receive, examine and ad-
just all claims and demands OF all persons against the
estate of VIM. JOHNSON, late Of Wardsboro in said
District, deceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto, hereby give notice that will meet for the
purpose aforesaid at dwelling house Of said deceased
the first Tu esday OF May and first Tuesday Of Sep
TENDER next, from O'Clock until O'Clock p.m
each of said days. and that six months from the 25h
day Of March, A. D. 1881 is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors to present their claims TO
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Wardsboro this 31st day Of March, A. d.
1881. A. J. DEXTER, | cor,,,,s.ton.u.
L. A. wHITCOMB, COMMENSURATE
HENRY NJ. KIDDER, Admir-. "a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
pRaths.

In Keene, N. H.. April G, Harriet G. Thomas, ga.
In Brattleboro, April 3, A. II. Bingham, 80.
In BrattleborO, April 8, Julius L.. son OF VIM. +.
aud Diantha s. Mixer, aud grandson of Joseph g..
Whitney, year, mos.
In Westminster, March Z, II. Eugene, son Of H. c..
and 7. Il. Rogers. years, mos
In Westminster, March IA, Mabel A., only child Of
George and Emma A. Geer, 10 mos.
In Townshend, April 1, Gardner Chamberlin, 81.
In Guilford, April 8, Karl L., Of L. S. aud Hat
tie Streeter, IA mos
In Marlboro, April Q, Merle, child of Edwin p.
Adams, IL mos.
In wsrdsboro, April s. Emma L. white, %.
In searsburg, March 20, Albro 9. COrse, 20.
In Wilmington, April 4, Frederick Stanley, n.
In Dover, April 2, Willard Rise, 80.
In Hebron, ILL.,, March 80, Henry NJ. Wilcox, form
erly OF Halifax, and brother Of ]. @. Wilcox Of this
village, 20.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

BOSTON, April 9Th. There has been a fair bust
doing in wool, but the trade is quite unsasfac-
tory and prices rule low. Manufacturers purchase
cautiously, and mostly for the supply Of immediate
wants. The transactions Of the week include Ohio
and Pennsylvania at 4Oa4lc, Xxx at Al 1-2al2c Mich
igan aud Wisconsin at 38a39c; medium and No. /
Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio at 43al5c combing
deaine eeces at 44al5c for fine delane l5aIs for fine
and medium combinR. Pulled woods have been sold
to some extent at 30alsc for super and X but 45c is
about all that can be obtained for choice Eastern and
Maine supers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

The symptoms arc moisture, like Precipitation, in
tense itching increased by scratching, very Distress
ing particularly at night az II pin worms were crawl
ing 10 and about the rectum; the private parts are
sometimes affected; II allowed 10 continue, very Sc
rious results may follow. On. SwAYNE'e ALL-HEAL-
ING OINTMENT ia pleasant sure cure. Also for let
TER, Itch Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Erysipelas, Bar
lions. Price so cts. boxes for SLIPS. Sent by mail
to any address receipt Of price in currency g.
cent postage stamps. Prepared only by DR.. Swayne
Son. $50 North sixthst, Philadelphia, Pa, TO whom
all letters should be addressed Sold by all promi-
nent druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

We have now an exchange of four mails
day, two at Westminster station and two at
CIRCUITS crossing. Mr.. Geo. f. Herrick has
been appointed mail messenger.
Mrs. f. NJ May is contemplating extern
sive alterations and repairs on her dwelling
house the coming season.
Mr.. Arthur W. Tirrell of Dartmouth col
lege has been engaged to supply the Congre-
gatonal pulpit until January next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
HAWLEY

HAWhEl
Is now ready TO show a hand
some variety Of New Spring
Styles in Dress Buttons, POM
pOns, Ball GarnitureS, TaSselS,
Cord and TaSSelS, Black Silk
FringeS, Bead GimpS, RuCh-
ingS, SC.
Lot new styles in Dress
Prints and Madras Cloths.
Lot wide Hamburg FlOunc-
ingS, 25c a yard, wider and
handSOmer than anything
heretofore sold at anything
like the price.
Job LOT ladies' silk embrOi-
deTed BrOdequin Hose, two
pairs for 25c.
Bargain in Striped Skirts
at 58a95c.
New lot ChemiSe, Night
Dresses, Drawers and Corset
Covers.
SOC for Gents Unlaundered
Shirts, as good quality in eV-
cry way as anything TO be
had at 7jc.
Best possible value in Table
DamaSkS, Napkins, Towels and
Quilts.
BIeaChed and Brown Cot
tons.
CheViOt ShirtingS at bottom
prices.
New assortment Lace Bed
Sets and LambrequinS.
N. |. HAWLEY,
Corner Store, Brooks House Block.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

How is this for beautiful spring."
Two dogs belonging TO Master BERTHE
Thatcher presented him with families num-
boring 10 and IL respectively.
Miss Lizzie Stafford was elected pruden-
tial committee in district No. 4.
Mrs. Geo. Day, whose husbands death
was reported last week, is seriously i'll. The
family is one of our best, and receive much
sympathy in their affiicton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
COMMIssTONERs NOTIOE.
ESTATE OF LON F. cRosIER.

ESTATE OF LON F. CROsIER.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Marlboro
Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands Of all persons against the estate
thereto, hereby give notice that will meet for the
purpose aforesaid at o. Z. Bntterhelds ONCE in said
Wilmington the 26th day Of April and Goth day of
August next from O'Clock until O'Clock P. each
Of said days and that six months from the 18th day of
March, A. d. 1884, is the time limited by said court
for said creditors to present claims to for
animation and allowance.
Dated at Wilmington this 3lst day Of March. AID.
1881.
N. NJ HASKELL con,r0,ss,oD.r.
IA MILLS BROWN, ) NOiii'i'n'''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
The Nvlnehe..er DefaIeatlon.

THIRrEEN INDICTMENTS AGAINST ALDEE.
The grand jury at Keene, N. H., found sew
en- indictments for false entries one for per-
jury, and five for embezzlement against Ellery
Albee, treasurer of the Winchester savings
bank, on Wednesday. The State is ready for
the trial, but it is understood that Albee's
counsel, u. H. Woodward of Keene and @. b.
Eddy of Bellows Falls, will move for con-
tinuanoe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

y The PROBATE Court Tor said DiBtrict
10 allpersons interested in the Estate Of CHAS. L.
NEWMAN late Of Bratteboro in said District deceas-
ed. Greeting.
You hereby notified that this Court will decide
upon the allowance Of the account Of Barna A. Clark
Administrator upon said Estate, and decree dstri-
button thereof TO the entitled at the session
thereof to be held at the Probate once in Brateboro
on the last Saturday Of April, A. d. 1881, when
and where you may be heard In the premises II you
see cause.
Il T. W sTODDARD Reoister
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
Dated at Townshend this I'd day Of April 1881.
Il ABIsHAI BTODDARD, Judge.
STATE OF VEnMoNT, Court Of in,olv.
BY G islis OF the Judge W. sroDDARp Register.
STATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, SIS.

- The Probate Court for said District.
70 sl persons interested in the estate Of MOLLlE
JACKSON, late Of Newfane, in said district, deceas-
ed Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this Court will decide
upon the allowance Of the account OF EbeneZer Wiswe
executor Of the last VIII Of said deceased ......
and decree distribution thereof TO the persons en-.
titled at the session thereof TO be held at the Probate
Office in Brattleboro the last Saturday Of April,
A. d. 1881, when and where you may be heard in the
premises, IL you see cause.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

- The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the Estate of WILLIAM
BOYNTOH, late of Newfane in said District, de
ceased, Greeting.
You hereby notified that Milon Davidson, admin
sratOr upon the estate Of said deceased has presented
to this Court petition praying for license TO sell
the whole of the real estate Of said deceased includ
ing the homestead, as reservation thereof would
greatly deprecate the value of the remainder Of said
real estate and also has filed what purports TO be the
consent of all the heirs residing in this state TO such
sale, and that this Court will decide upon said petition
Brattleboro, in said district the last Saturday Of
April, A. D. 1881, when and where you may appear
and be heard in the premises, IL you see cause.
IA L. W. sToDDARD, Register.
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STATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro SIS.

~ The Probate Court OF said District
To all persons interested in the estate of CHARLES
PUTNAM, late Of Whitngham, in said District, de-
ceased Greeting.
Whereas RUSSELL D. BROWN has presented to
this court an instrument purporting to be the last
Will Of said deceased, for probate:-you are hereby
notified that this court will decide upon the probate
Of said instrument at the session thereof to be held at
the Probate Once in Brattleboro, in said district on
the last Saturday Of April, A. D. 1885, when and
where you may appear and contest the same, IL you
see cause.
z N
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

NTATE or VEnMONT. MarIboro ISL

y The Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate Of ALMIRA
L. LAZELLE, late Of Marlboro in said District deceas-
ed Greeting.
Whereas Otis J. LAzelle has presented to this
Court an instrument purportDg to be the last viii
Of said deceased, for prohate:-Nou are hereby no-
ned that this Court will decide upon the probate Of
said instrument at the session thereof be held at the
Probate Once in BrattleboTo, in said District, the
last Saturday of April, A. d. 1851 when and where
you may appear and contest the samef you cause
IL Z. W. STODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

The Gill Methodists have had prosper
Gus year financially and spiritually under the
pastoral care of Rev. j. II. Gaylord, meeting
all their expenses promptly and resolutely,
and putting under their feet some troubling
differences that heretofore existed.-Spring-
field UniOn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
STATE or VERMONT. Mnrlboro S.

y The Probate Court for saidIDistritt.
To all persons interested in the estate d ELECTA
ALLEN, late Of Brattleboro in said district, de.
ceased Greeting.
Whereas, Joseph Frarkiin has presented to this
Court instrument purporing to be the last
viii Of said deceased, for probste:-You are hereby
notified that this Court will decide upon the probate
of said instrument at the session thereof to be held at
the probate office in Biattleboro in sad District
the last Saturday Of April, A. D. 1881, when and
where you may appear and contest the same, II you
cause.
T. w. STODDARn. Reofster
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

wish to express my heartfelt thanks for the as
sistance and sympathy rendered me in my recent be-
reavement for the floral offerings contributed by the
class Of which my little was q member, by the
Band OF Hope and by other friends for gifts receive
ed and 10 those kind neghbors and others who were
constantly with me during his sickness and burial I;
and that each one may be as kindly remembered in
NORA E. SMITH.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

y The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the Estate Of A. CHAM
DLER late OF Brattleboro in said District deceas-
ed Greeting.
You hereby notified that this Court will decide
upon the allowance Of the account of s. W. Kimball
executor Of the last VIII of said deceased, and de-
cree distribution thereof to the persons entitled al
the session thereof TO be held at the Probate
office in Brattleboro the last Saturday of April
A. d. 1881, when and where you may be heard in
the premises, II you see cause.
u Z. ~. sToppARp Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
@arriaqfs.

In Putney, March p by Rev. W. II. Wight, Adams
Blood aud Nettie +. Reed, both OF p.
In Bellows Falls, April q by Rev. S. H. MeCollester
Fred A. Wright and Hattie A. Streeter.
In Bellows Falls, Nov. a. by Rev. L. L. BeemAn,
Seba Il. CONN and Sarah Il. Fortune.
N saItons River, March "a, by Rev 8. H. Stack
pole, VIM. h. Wright Of Northampton, Mass, and
Mrs NJ Williams Of S. r.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

AT Kingston, Ont, Frenohman named
Oharon cut of a piece of his tongue because
he believed it got him into trouble. He lost
great deal of blood, but will probably re-
cover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

always keep your medicines in stock. Downs
Elixir selling better than any cough medicine have,
and with good results
O. NJ. SMITH, Druggist, Charleston, Mich.
Dr. Baxters Mandrake Bitters give the best salts
faction Of any medicine SELL They have advertised
themselves, and / warrant every bottle.
NJ DRKRKE, Druggist iceland, Mich.
Henry JOhnson's Arniea and Oil Eminent for e1-
ternal use is equally good.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
Il E.w. sToDDARD, Register.
STATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro IS.

- The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the Estate Of THOMAS
L. READ, late Of Marlboro in said district, deceas-
ed, Greeting
You hereby notified that this Court will decide
upon the allowance Of the account of william NJ
Chamberlin, Administrator, with the win annexedup-
said Estate, and decree distribution thereof the
persons entitled, at the session thereof to be
held at the Probate Office in Brattleboro on the last
Saturday Of April, AID. 1881, when and where you
may be heard in the premises, IL you cause.
IA Z. W. STODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Have Wistar's HRlsam OF wild Cherry
always at hand 1t cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis,
All Throat and Lung complaints Fifty cents and 81
a bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Common to good, 90 to ~ cents per pound: choice,
% to a cents selections Is cents fancy daires al
higher price. Eggs, Is cents dozen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Your health depends on the purity of your blood.
People who realize this are taking Hoods sarsapara
with the best results.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

The Peruvian syrup has cured Thousands
who were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility, Liver
Pamphlets free TO any address. Seth W. toWie a
3on6, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
CONSUMPTION
Read this Letter from the Oldest Druggist in Rutlana
FEM, Sole Proprietor,

hUILhNDi VI,
Wells, Richardson 4 Co., Burlington, VT; Smith,
Doolttle Smith, Boston, A. Mcclure d Co., Albany,
N. Y, Wholesale Agents.
For sale by all Dealers in Medicine.
Sold in Brattleboro by n. THORN SON. l-l6
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

VERMONT SAVINGS BANK. The quar-
terly meeting OF the trustees Of this bank viii be
held at their banking house in BrattlebOro We'd
nesdAy, April IS, 1881, at O'Clock p. n.
N. n. CABOT, Clerk.
BraitlsbOrO. April ], 1881.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Is sold by druggists. Price 81, or six for IS.
Prepared by c. /. HOOD & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Births.

In Philadelphia, April 3, a son to Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
c. Stafford
In Wilmington, March 81 a daughter to Mr.. aud
Mrs. Henry c. Ware.
In Wilmington, April 4, son to Mr. and Mrs. John
W. Temple.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

AGENTS AVID CANVAsaEns.

Make from 92S 90 $50 per week selling goods
for E. @. RIDROUT 4 CO., 10 Barclay st., New York.
Send for their Catalogue and Terms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
afqaI Notices.
STATE or VRRMONT.-oogr,

STATE OF vERMONT.-court Of Insol-
- yency, District Of Westminster S.
In the matter OF WALTER NJ. WARE, an inpolvent
debtor: Notice IL hereby given that VIM. W. LYNDE,
assignee Of the estate Of said insovent debtor has
filed his accounts and upon his request II is ordered
that the second meeting Of the creditors Of said in
solvent be held at the Probate once in Tovnshend on
the 18th day Of April, 1881, al 10 O'Clock A. M and
that the third meeting Of said creditors be held at the
same place on the same day, at O'Clock p. M, and
that said court will then and there decide upon the
allowance Of the said account and declare dividend
upon said estate
Dated at Townshend this I'd day of April, 1881.
Il ABTsHAI BToDDARD, Judge
STATE OF VERMONT, Court Of 1nsolv-
- ency. District Of Marlboro.
In the matter Of NOAH NJ PERRY aud ROMANO
G. CREssY, partners under the firm Of Perry cree
sy, insolvent debtors:
Notice IL hereby given that the third meeting OF the
creditors Of Perry Greasy, inBolvent debtors, will
be held at the Probate Office IN Bratleboro, in said
district, the 10th day Of April A. d. 1881, at ten
O'Clock In the forenoon for the purposes set forth in
sections 70 and 80 Of AnAct to establish Courts Of In
sovency In this State" approved Nov. %, 1876, and
Of the act in amendment thereof approved December
a. 1880. And notice is also given that the Assignee
Of said insoyent debtors has filed his account, pre-
paratory to final dividend.
Brattleboro, April 7, 1881
By order Of the Judge.
14-15 E.w. STODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Remember, ace bay only the best
goods and sell at the IOs0est prices.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-07
Austin.
speclNl to the Herald.

speclNl to the Herald.
Austin, July 6.-Bill Henis, well.known
character. WAS brought here to-day from
Llano county and lodged in Jail for safe
keeping, pending an appeal from sentence
Of tive Gears In the penilen,iary for the thief,
Of horses.
Tue collector of Galveston county paid
into the treasury to-day $40 875 92.
1t IS expected that WORK will commenc,
on the Austin & Northwestern railroad
within month when it will be pushed
forward rapidly.
A survey Of the Austin and Southeastern
rai'.oad will commence about the lat of
September.
Beet cattle 10 large numbers arc being
purchased here for the New Orleans market.
II Is authoritatively stated that Governor
Coke will stump tue state for
the candidacy Of Waco for tho university.
He is to deliver fifty speeches.
Dr.. j. Baldwin, principal of the San Mar.
coz summer normal school, writes 10 Super
intendent Hollingsworth that tho school
opened with twenty-five students, and ths,
the number Increased the next day 10 forty,
Lieutenant Gay Carleton, who graduated
at West Point with high honors, has been
as''gctd to the Second cavalry, stationed Ia
Das ots.
Outs sensation was created here TO-DAY
by the appearance, On the InternAtions
train, In male attire, Of lady once q resi.
dent Of Austin. She was with, and acting
In the capacity Of deputy TO the sheriff Of 3
neighboring county, on route 10 Hayes
county to serve q cspias.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-07
Affairs Ut Albany.

Albany, July 6-The joint convention
net at noon.
Mr.. Hustled offered resolution Of cordsm-
nation of the attempted assassination of tho
president and expression Of sympathes with
the preident and his family, which were
adopted unanimously by a rising vuto.
The convention then proceeded to vote for
U ait States senstor for the short term as
f,llow.: Potter ha. Copklng 32 Wheeler
AZ Cornell 9, Crowley 6,Lapham II. Rogers
4, Folger l.
No choice, and the convention proceeded
10 vote TO hll the long term vacancy, with
tho following result: Herman SO, Depew SO
Cornell Is, Chapman 4, Crowley 10, Fisher
l, Wheeler 2, North !, Evarts 1, DANES |,
Tremaine ], Lapham 1. No choice.
MIR. Phillips, in q question Of privilege
pronounced rs false the published statemen
that the proposed conference was trap. and
proceeded 10 cay II was proposition origi
mating with himself In good faith. He
found here two factions holding each other
at hay, and II was his hope 10 bring them
into unity Of action.
The chair had q notice read announcing
shat In accordance with call signed BY 65
members. the representatives would meet In
confee this evening M 81 'clock 10 OF =
deavor sgioe on candidates for United
States senatUrs.
Tho convention then adjourned.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-07

trial or n Nurde., Inv NJ M.s...
!" nes"rd 10 hut;ding shs New Tin.
ION DepOt-ConfessiOn OF a Patri.
eide, Etc.
Special to the Herald,
st. Louis, Mo-, July 6.-The trial of John
y. schnanier, for tho killing Of Henry Kren.
ning,. commenced in the criminal court TO
day. Krenning was killed in saloon ap ht
eight months ago, and circumstances points
ed to Schnaufer as the man who struck the
fatal blow. The defence Is self. defence. Tbs
case was given 10 the Jury tonight.
In relation 70 the new Union dsno. n \.
built 10 81. Louis, II 10 said things will be
considerably delayed. The trouble expe.
rienced 70 In acquiring q title 10 the prop
cry desired, In all probability now nothing
will 30 dont,towsrd tuilding for two months.
II being lhoughsit will require that time 70
complete .lprelminaries, but that the depot
will DO built 10 assured by the fact that jsv
Gould 10 at the head Of tho enterprise.
Charles and Albert Talbot were sentenced
10 be hanged at Maryville, In The nor,hern
part OF this state. on the Gath Of last month.
Tor killing their father. At the last moment
arsprieve VA granted 10 the 22d Of July,
S.eAdily up 70 yesterday they have main.
Iained their innocence. Yesterday thew
made confession, In which CbsrIes
says he shot bic father While
t,e latter was o,uelly treating and kiciirs
ole mother. After the fatal Shot VA ersd
the dyiug man with bic last breath. tried to
preserve the family honor By wearing isoo.
renee of the crime. This the hovs havs Scr.
abested BY their mother. The younves
orotner, u seems, was an accessory altar ihe
fact, In keeping HE fA'her's diving ieoueot.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-07
II Hampstead.

special to the Herald.
Hampstead, July 6-The barbecue given
by the Johnston Guards came off 10 day. A
detachment of twenty men Of the Navasota
Guards, under command Of Captain T. y.
Oobbs, and small detachment of the Bren
ham Greys, were present. A very large
concourse Of people, including visitors froa,
Houston, Washington, Grimes and Austin
cUun les, were in attendance. Splendid
music was furnished BY the Silver Corne,
band from Houston. The Declaration OF
Independence was read by DR.. z. s. Clarke,
and the address was delivered by Joseph
b ,oDe, esq of this place. An ample sup
ply of G. ke barbecued meats, ice cream
lemonade, champagne punch, etc.. were pro-
vlded. The day was success and the
whole management reflects credit upon the
Johnston Guards.
Hon. j. d. McAdoo and wife
passed through here tonight onroute
tor tho mountains of East Tennesee. The
judge is in search Of hsalh,
District court at Bellevllle, Austin county
opoued yesterday, Hon. L. w. Moore Judge
presiding, with Thomas p. Franklin as
district attorney. The case sgair 8. Renbeer,
II nry aud Wlliford Loggins, for murder,
was set for trial for Monday the IS inst.
The glass ball shooting match between the
Hampstead ard Nsvasots gun club came
off this afternoon, Each club scored one
victory. Charles II Vine Ter, of the Hemp,
stead club, and Melton, Of the Navasola
club, proved the best shots.