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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27
Our Taxable Property.

The much berated tax law OF 1880 has been the
means OF raising the grand list Of Montpelier
from 81, 3i3 to more than $4,000, three-fold
growth in the short space Of one year. The per-
sonal property which has been returned to the
listers as liable to taxation amounts to about
1900, Co., and the real property Is appraised at
about 100000. Last year citizen OF the
town who only paid poll tax contributed to
the support Of government In the form of town,
highway, state, state-schoo and county taxes,
about seven dollars; this year It will probably
not cost him more than two This Is n practical
illustration Of the benefits Of the law which Will
commend It greatly to the great majority who are
not particularly blessed with this worlds goods.
The taxable amount Of real estate OF the town has
been increased about two and q quarter times
and the taxable amount Of personal property
more than five times. The largest holder OF
real estate is Mr. Langdon whose possessions are
appraised at from $4,000 TO $4,000. The James
G. French estate is taxed for about $4,000; Mr..
James W. Brock at $4,000, including his
| share OF the Lane Manufacturing Company
Mr.. Erastus Hubbard at about $4,000; Colonel
+. p. Jewett at $4,000; General p. p.
Pitlin at about $4,000. The listers Messrs.
George W. Wing, p. II. Huxley and Dayton p.
Clark, have performed their arduous duties in a
most credllable and satisfactory manner and de
serve the thanks Of the community therefor. II
is difficult to overestmate the value Of their ser
vices The following contains the names OF the
personal Taxpayers in the community in whose
lists the public would naturally have an interest
The polls at two hundred dollars each have been
added where they are taxable. Where persons
have sworn that they were owing debts to O
larger amount than their lists, the words, loves
more" have been printed. Note has been made
of the " no returns"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27

A SUGGEsTIoN-An estimable lady born and
bred in Franklin county, and now a teacher in
Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee, writes an
acquaintance in Montpelier, mentioning the ur-
gent needs Of certain young men in the university,
and asks il some Sunday school, or some class in
some school, cannot be found who will undertake
the expense Of one of these pupils (about fifty
dollars year. and aid in giving him an edu-
cation by which he shall be fitted for successful
work among his race One such student is now
the beneficiary of Sunday school class in st. Al
bans, and between him and the members OF the
class very pleasant acquaintance has been CON-
menced and is kept up by the frequent inter
change Of letters. Here now is an opportunity
for other classes other schools to do the same
thing. Shall the opportunity be improved? viii
the Sunday -schools in Montpelier, St. Johnsbury,
Rutland Burlington, or elsewhere, take the mat
ter into consideration? 1t need not be feared that
the thing will be overdone, for more than one
pupil is mentioned as at present in need Of help.
Christian brothers, do you ever ask Lord, what
wilt thou have me to do?' Is not here an answer
to your question, one involving only slight re-
sponsbilities and expenses, but very likely broad
and important in its results Responses may be
made to this office and we pledge our friends tina,
their contributions will be thankfully received
and faithfully placed. We should feel indeed
proud to be able to announce, as welhope to, thai
two, three, four or five scholarships in Fisk
university are maintained by certain Sunday
schools in Vermont The price Of each per year Is
fifty dollars, but granting that parties cannot bt
found who are willing to assume the expense Of
an entire course -four years., the expenses OF q
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27

TREATMENT OF DpHTHERIA-A correspond
ent furnishes us with the following recipe pro-
CURED from Mrs Livingston the wife of clergy
man in Russellville, Canada, where she says it
has been used in the hospital and proved remark
ably successful. With this remedy the nurses
from the hospital have gone out into the village
and saved patients in repeated instances which
had been given up by the local physicians; "a
tablespoonful Of alcohol every half hour. Tea
spoon for child) If it aft cts the head lessen the
dose Then for the throat get sulphurous acid
mot suphuric) and add about a Tablespoonful OF
1t to half pint OF dissolved chorate of potash.
With this solution touch the spots on the throat
every twenty minutes-use a feather. 1t will not
hurt in the least, and seems to destroy the false
membrane at once. II the membrane forms very
quickly and spreads, add little more Of the acid
to the solution Do not fail to use it often. Then
have another bottle of chlorate Of potash without
the acid and give tablespoonful every four hours
Do not let the patient swallow the solution with
the acid In the mean time keep the strength in
every possible way, by beef tea, chicken broth,
etc. and the membrane disappears
from the throat, give a dose OF opening medicine
Castor oil.) have never known the above treat
ment to fail If carefully followed"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27
Boston Produce Market.

EGGs.Puces have dropped to lsGlssc u dozen, viii
indications OF further decline.
CHEEsE-The supply IA no more than enough for The
demand and prices continue Arm Sales OF good to choies
range at l3@tl4c q b with small lots OF fine at Ike
Skins are selling sowy at 7@lOo u n. Holders comb
dent that the old stock VIII clear at very full prices.
BUTTER-Choice lots Of new Vermont dairy have been
selling 26@gc and lots OF New York at 2S2bc but the
general impression that prices Will be made lower befors
the close OF the present week. large portion Of the
butter received Tor week two past has been OF an In
ferior quality, and ranged all the way from ls25c n
" H. but NJ tie close would be hard 10 get SOC u
for large lots Western adle- packed has been selling
down TO l5lSc u b. An the good old butter about sole
and what remains be bought l36plnc. Choice
butter has held up longer than expected owing 70 thu
limited supply coming from the west but the road Is now
clear and receipts viii increase.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27
Obituary.

sMIrH.-Dana w. Smith died at his home In
North Randolph on the morning Of the 18th inst.
Mr. Smith has always lived in town, excepting
the time OF bis service in the army He enlisted
and served in the Seventh Regiment Vermont
Volunteers, seeing active service in the south
His age was about thirty-seven at the time Of his
death. He has not been well since severe fit Of
sickness two years ago. In his last sickness DIR.
Davenport was called, but no was unable to indi-
cate the disease. He suffered much. His wife,
sisters and parents were beside him In his sick
ness, and through their sympathy and prayers
he died happy in his Sayour's love. large
circle Of friends attended his funeral on the 10th,
from his late home.
CoLLISs.-Died OF dropsy OF the heart, at his
home in Ferrisburgh, March Goth, Parmenus Col
Inns, in the seventy-frst year OF his age. For
many years Mr. Collins had been a faithful mem
Der Of the Ferrisburgh Congregational church.
With a nature somewhat too retiring he disclosed
but TO his closest friends the deep sympathes Of
his heart and the strength Of his intellect Yet
the weight OF his influence was ever for the right.
| In his last brief sickness he seemed conscious
that he was drawing near the close Of his earthly
| life, and the consciousness but caused him to
more earnestly search the Scriptures" in which
he truly thought he had eternal life lie left two
sons and three daughters, all of mature age, to
testify to his quiet yet powerful Christian in
huence.
FIELDs.-,James T. Fields, the well known
author. publisher and lecturer, died about half
past nine o'clock Sunday evening, at his home on
Charles street, Boston. He had been sick for
some time, but was slowly recovering, and only
last Saturday was out visiting Wait Whitman,
who breakfasted with him week ago last Satur-
day in company with Mrs. Celia Thaxter. and
who was struck with his remarkable flow Of good
spirits. Mr.. Field, however, since this illness has
felt that the end was near. Sunday evening he
was at home, and was somewhat disturbed by ex-
element attending fire not far from his house.
He had, however, apparently Gained down, and
| was sitting with his wife who was reading to
him. While thus engaged she noticed a change
passing over his face, and he quietly passed away
without a struggle. His death was caused by
heart disease, from which he has suffered for
| some time.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27

SUICIDE AT NoRTHFIELD.-lt will greatly sur
prise aud deeply sadden many of our readers to
learn that Hon. Moses Robinson has ended his
mortal life by suicide. This sad event occurred
by drowning, Friday afternoon, April %. lie
threw himself into the brook, on the banks OF
which he was born more than seventy-six years
ago and had ever lived. Mr.. Robinson was re-
garded as the wealthiest farmer in Mortified, He
was man Of decided ability in certain directions
lie has filled, with credit to himself all the vari-
Gus important offices in the gift of his fellow cit
liens He has represented Mortified repeatedly
In the Legislature, and been twice chosen to the
state senate All these honors he bore meekly,
and without the least outward show of pride.
The query is natural one to arise, but not one,
perhaps, OF easy solution, why a man like Mr.,
Robinson full of riches, full OF honors and full
OF years, should thus ignobly cut short the few
years. at longest. he could remain with those who
had ever been pleased to honor him The cause
must inhere largely in the mans bodily health.
| For the last few months this had been very poor
| To give little insight into how Mr. Robinson re-
garded his own condition, we will give his answer
| to our inquiry, made of him two weeks ago. II
he was getting well recruited? NO." he replied
in his sharp, positive way, "Pm all broke down
Don't know what I'm about half the time" Lei
us charitably suppose that the miserable man die
| not know "what he was about" when he threw
his trembling form into the gentle stream whos'
| muTmurs had sounded in his ears for more thar
three-quarters OF century. Pecuniary losse
had befallen Mr. Robinson, largely arising from
depreciation In real estate values. 1t Is said tn,
report false one It was) had reached him and wa
| helieyed that the lstpra had douhed hia list
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27

BARRE.-The farmers in this region have fin
shed sugaring and have began springs work..
Rev Mr. Cowan of Essex occupied the desk OF
the Congregational church last Sabbath The
juvenile militia hold their first annual fair Satur
day evening. The prize speakers for the com
ing commencement at the academy are: Mise.
Bickford and Currier, Messrs. Fisher and Darling
OF the senior class; Misses Nichols and Lane
Messrs knight and Woods Of the middle class
-. Teachers examination was held in the village
school building Saturday L. Clark will soor
connect his store and house by telephone E. Mr.
George C. Tapln has moved his brick machine t.
his home at East Corinth where he will burn a
kiln this summer.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27

ORANGE hauncey Cutler Of Orange desires to
make it right with the person who took tub Of
skimmings and settings from his sugar house,
mistaking 1t for syrup, few nights since II the
unfortunate fellow will call by daylight he prom
ises him some genuine syrup E. The law against
indiscrimnate fishing is now on, and Mr.. Jacot
p. Ladd remarks that it will be steadily enforced
in his region His resolution will meet with gen
eral concurrence and appreciation.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27

wATsrIELD. i noticed in your last issue what
purported to be denial OF my item OF the previ-
Gus week to the effect that heretofore +. G..
Hooker has neglected to possess a diploma, and it
was reported he was to attend medical lectures
at Burlington for the purpose Of obtaining one.
As the last article did not pretend to deny this,
| wish simply to add that it was written as mat
ter of current news without malice and by one
having no private personal interest in the matter.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27

The following among others have made no re-
turn and have been assessed by the listers a poll
only Rev. A, ID, Barber, John Devine Orville
Dewey, William IL. Fisher, Herbert c. Gleason
Isaac NJ Moulton, Charles W. Porter, j. Monroe
Poland, S. W. Paige, George L. Story, Joseph
sattery, N. II, stratton, Percy L. Templeton and
Marcellus Tucker. Thomas Dewey made no re-
turn. His personal property was assessed by the
listers at $40 and doubled, making $40 George
G, Kellogg made no return. His personal prop
erty was assessed by the listers Sl35 and doubled
making $40 James j. Young gave in his list
at SO, loves more"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27

wAsHISGToS.-O Wednesday, April 20, Mr..
and Mrs. Vincent Jeffords celebrated their golden
wedding All OF their seven children were pres
ent but one, who is in California. The twenty.
one grandchildren and one great grandchd were
nearly all present. J. W. Gillespie Of Boston
brother OF Mrs. Jeffords, was among the guests
A prayer and appropriate remarks were offered
by Rev. Clark, which were responded to by the
Oldest son-in-law, L. I. Cheney Of Barre. Many
valuable presents were made.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27

EAST RoXBURY.- Leander Brigham de-
livered sermon in this place Sunday forenoon.
-. Miss Della A. Page is to teach the school this
summer She is said to be one of the best Of
teachers. . Report has 1t that d. l.. Buck has
the contract to carry the mail for the next four
years. The selectmen reached settlement
with Alfred Allen last week for damage done to
his horse more thana year ago.. Joseph Baker
has rented his farm to w. NJ Alvord for a year.
He is to work for Z. 7. Gupt in his rake factory.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27
sMarriaaes

In Montpelier, April 8, by Rev. ]. Edward Wright,
FRANK g. HUTCHINSON of Waterbury and MAY L.
FOLEY OF East Hardwick.s
In Montpelier, April 49, at the American House, by Rev
J. Edward Wright, A. WILLARD PUTNAM OF MlddleseI
and CLARiBEL EMERY Of Worcester.
In Stowe, April II, by Rev. w. II. wabridge, WILLIS
NJ BARNES and MARY f. GALE. both of stowe.
In IIlnesburgh, April 10, by Rev. C. c. Field, JOEL
TUCKER and MARTHA BALL, both Of Hnesburgh.
In Northned, April 20. by Rev. William NJ. Kmmell
FERD j. HOUSTON and MAY A. BACON, both OF North
field
In Washington, April Is, by Rev l.. G. Clark CHARLES
II. LASCY OF Washington and Mrs EMMA l.. DIXON of
Barre
In Providence Rhode Island February 49, by Rev. jane
@. vose JOHN T. QUIMBY OF Thetford Vermont a nd
LAURA f. ALBEE OF Providence.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27
WILLIAM MOSES, ESTATE, -,

In Probate Court held Montpelier in and for said Dis
trict on the 18th day OF April A: ID. 1881 ,, So.
instrument purporting to be the last VIII and lesa-
OF William Moses late OF Barre, in said District
deceased being presented to the Court by Newell Water
the Executor named therein, for probate II Or
dere by said Court that all persons CONCERNED therein oe
notified appear session Of said Court TO be held
the Probate ofce in Montpelier on the sth day OF
May, A. D. 1851 and show cause, II any they may nave,
against the probate OF said Will for which purpose u rs
further orered that notice OF ths order be pnbhed ree
weeks auccessively in the Vermont Watchman State
Journal. printed at Montpelier previous TO said time APP
pointed for hearing. by the Conrt.-Attest,
ss-aO A. c, AvERILI, Register.
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A Card.
MONTPELIER, April %, 1881.

MONTPELIER, April %, 1881
Mr.. Editor The readiness with which our
many friends have came to our assistance and
shown their sympathy by repeated tokens OF in
terest and solictude during our sickness with the
diphtheria-a disease so generally feared--cals
for an expression Of our sincere thanks. To the
brothers of the knights OF Honor and to the
citizens who so generally responded to the !" dis
trass naii " Il. tho s,epo OF the purse of money
which has been placed in my hands by Brother
Daley, | can simply say that nothing but the
gratitude Of thankful heart and willingness
to respond in times OF trial and affection can
repay for your kindness GEORGE L. STORY.
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IRENE r. DAVIS, ESTATE: w..,,.,,,.

In Probate Court, held al Montpelier In said Dsifieti
on the 25lh day OF April, A. ID, 1851.
Truman Keon Administrator OF the estate Of Irene 4
Davis East Montpelier, in said District deceased.
presents his administration account for examination and
allowance and makes Application for decree Of dstr-
button and the OF said deceased. Where
upon, ordered by said Court. that said account and
application referred session thereof TO be held
the Probate Once, in said Montpelier, on the 18Th
day OF May. A. D. ISL for hearing and decision on
given all persons Interested by publication OF the same
three SUCCESSFULLY In the Vermont WAtchmAn state
Journal, newspaper published Al Montpelier previous 70
aid time and place and show Cause II any they may have,
why account should be allowed and such decree
made. BY the COurtr-A test.
1891 HARVEY TlLDEN, Judge
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,I,IMorHy j. HUBBAED,s ESTATE.

Ia Probate Court held at Montpeler IN and TOT said us
trict on me lSth day OF April, A. d. 1881
rllsha T. ewett and George W, Reed EXECUTOR OF the
r,nohv j. hubbard, late OF Montpelier In said
nc deceased make application to sad Court for license
i a mari on the real estate OF said deceased, 70 wit
nns half the house and lot state street In
be village OF Montpelier, known a. the Collamer place
eiue under contract binding Y law and equity q deed
he same and that the assets In the Executors hands Will
moi thereby reduced to prevent any creditor from
eelynq his whole debt diminish his dividend Where
be referred thereof be held at the Probate
ONCE in said Montpelier, the 9Th day Of May A. D.
lssi hearing decision thereon; and IL further
ordered that all persons Interested he notified he.soI py
publication notice said application and order thereon
hree weeks successfully the Vermont Waichman state
Journal printed Montpelier before said time % hearing
S-W HARVEY TIIDkk, Jud9a.
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leafhs.

In Fonda Iowa. April Is MAGGIE, wifeof C. @. Guyette
md sister OF Mr.. Peter Mitchell OF Montpelier.
In Bradford. April 81, JOHN CRAIG, 80 years.
In Brandon April 10, STEPHEN b. JUNE, "a y,ars.
In Brandon April Is, Mrs. HEPsA KINDS, 80 years.
In Cornth, April Is, Mrs. A. MCFARLAND, y years.
In Hyde Park, April 10, Mrs FRANK BOYEs, 20 years.
In Painfeld, April q. NANCY d. BARTLETT, 81 years
In Bethel, April H. Mrs zEBINA SPALDING, 50 years.
In North Danville, April 90 FRED LANGMAID Is years
In Worcester, April Il, CHARLIE BREWSTER q years
In North Randolph April 10, MARGARET STOREY
STANLEY, W years, months and days.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-04-27
~ II. PARCHER's ESTATE, :,

In Probate Court held at Montpelier In said District on
H. HAT Administrator OF the Of T IL. Parcher,
late OF Duxbury said District, deceased presents bis
administration account for examination aud allowance!
and makes application for decIee OF Distribution and
L ia ordered by said Court, that said account and
held All the Probate ONCE, in said Montpelie on the
STU day OF May A. y. ISL for hearne and decisi9n
given all persons interested BY pnbsation o. ne sss
Journal newspaper published at Montpelier previous 70
said appointed fo hearing that they may appear sno
said should be allowed and such decree mAae
sa ny "'' e0"'' A. &. xyERILL, Register.
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sMarkets.
Live Stock Market.

The following is a teeFaphc report of the live stock
Tuesday, April %, ISL
Cattle. Sheep. Hoos. Calvei
A market this week. ..... ais ,tssl l2ss7 ltsS
one year ago.. 1851 6,sss i?,Oss $50
PRICEs.-Erra fat and heavy premium oxen q oOel75;
arst quality s9oo @e7S second quality S5egSls third
and dressed best few choice single pairs, ssOoGs5.
Bulls ste, NOOGi25. Working oxen tl009l65 " pair or
according 70 their value "a beef Steers, S50@l0s. Mich
COWS, y00oSOOO extra good. $40 90, with or with
out calves AZ may be agreed farrow and ordinary 600
5000. stores, yearlings, G.00Gl200; two-year-olds,
s3WG25Nj hree-yesr-olds s20.Ooett5Oo. Sheep 3t5c;
ertra sS6alc " Nor g.5Ost650 u head. Lamos 5k9
lSo NJ sheared sheep. oGOc y h. shotes. wholesale,
Sgo;i retail Ssse@e z 10 Pa hog 1Slss north;
q Brighten hlSes Nsc country o,s 7elhe Cali
70 reis with wool on, sOOQi75 EACH country lots 81
f1l.75 each.
REMARKS.-wh less cattle the yards prices have
Improved The decline noticed two weeks the
to-day There considerable doing In export which takes
from the home supply full onethd OF the total arrivals
n. Monroe, sold twenty western steers average
l235 bs at . 80 cwt, and twentyseyan Others average
60 bs at s605 ewt; f. Farrell sold ten steers, average
400 ibs at Sl cwt Taylor Harpin sold four oxen
70 dress 100 Ms EACH at SIC " ID dressed weight and -four
fat and heters To dress 500 rs each nj SIS for the
lot The rates on sheep are Nc u n easier with dun
market ne being the top price for anyhlng except
81 lbs, al SIC N 10; O. Hooper sold three hundred lambs
contracted for two weeks IS MS at 74c b ID
T. Sears .od twenty-five SHARED sheep gross weight
1900 fbs, at b1fc " NJ.
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OR. c. H. CHAMBERLdN,s ESTATE

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
Probate Court for the District Of Washington, Commission
receive, examine and adjust all claims and demands
OF all persons against the estate of Dr. c. H. Chamberln
late OF Barre In said District deceased and all claims
hibted In Offset thereto, hereby give notice that Will
for the purposes aforesaid at the dwelling house OF the
late Dr. c. H. ChambeIn In Barre, the llth day of May
and ih day OF September next from one o'clock until
four o'clock each Of said days, and that sx months
from 25th day of March, A. D. 1881, Is the time linn
tied by said for said creditors to present their claims
to us for examination and allowance
Dated at Barre. this It'll day Of April, A. d. 1881.
$3.50 II, G, BRIGHAM COMMISSIONERS
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GORGE W, sTEARNEs' ESTATE.


In Probate Court held Montpelier In and for said Dis
| trict, on the 18th day of April A. d. 1851.
Annstrumen purportng to be the last VIII and Testament
George W stearnes late OF Waterbury In said District
being to the Court by Aurora Stearnes
the E1ecutx named therein, for probate II ordered
by said Court that all persons concerned therein be mo-
titled appear session OF said Court to be held at
the Probate oce in Montpelier the It'll day OF May,
A. D. ISL and show If they may have against
the Probate said will for which purpose further or
dered OF this orler be published three weeks
successfully In the Vermont Waterman State Journal,
printed Montpelier previous TO said time appointed for
| hearing by the Court -Auestt - 1900.
| A. O., Ia.