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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07
IN RlNkIsUPTCN.

In the District court of the United States, for the
District of vermont. In re. Abel Wheeler,
Bankrupt, IN Bankruptcy. No. ssl. District Of Yer
mont,
SI.-Notce is hereby given that petition has
been nlcdi ia sand court hs Abel Wheeler OF
Lyndon, formerly of Greensboro, IN SAID
District duly declared a bankrupt under
the Act OF Congress OF March II, Is6i, for n
discharge AMI certificate thereof from all his
debts and other claims provlble under said Act,
and that the s2i day of February, 1s,i, al 10 O'Clock
a. M. before the Hon. lloyt H. Wheeler, Judge oi
said Court al the L. :. Court Rooms In Burlington,
Is assigned for the hearing of the same, when and
where all creditors who have proved thetr debts,
and other persons III interest may attend and
show cause, II any they have, why the prayer oil
said petition should no; be granted.
Dated At Burlington, on the 18th day Of Drcem-
her, lSsO. Il. Il. SMAl.lEN, Cierk-
lrAxl,,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07
SAD SUICIDE

SAD SuIcrpE.-The Lsmoi,le Ness says
The pcc..= nt WocItt were starl-d o.
Salur ty. De y Ii. bv the sliciie OF J. liar
vev Trow. WHO lived with his aged parents,
Mr. and Mrs. franklin Trow. On Thurs
dsy he borrowed a revolver to shoot some
cats around barn on his own place Early
Christmas morning he shot himself in Inc
own room. the ball entering his right .emple.
Hewas speerhless and UNCONSCIOUS from thai
moment, although he fingered some two
hours lie WAS 81 years OF age. lie leaves
no children. His wife separated from hin
two or three wears since.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

SUDDEN DEATn.-Gcorse p. Foster, for
many years proprietor of the Union House
at Montpelier, dropped dead of heart disease
early Saturday morning. He had attended
q New Years ball at Mortified, returning ap-
pa,ently in good health, walked from the
depo, TO the hotel, and fell dead while step
ping on the platform. He was about fifty
wears old
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

Mrs. Royal Bundy, married lady of IIighgaie
while alone AT her house, was criminally ASSAULTED
BY two men, Despite her resistance, the villains
effected their purpose and left her seriously injured
suspicion first turned upon others hui finally II wa.
thought from various circumstances that the par.
ties meniipued were The ones wanted. and they were
arrested wednesday and brought here. They claim
10 b. entirely innocent 81 iAs crime and say the,
S~aaton that 'iay AL DID not return home
uIiil after tnr time u.,nt Nhicd the outrage was
said TO have been Committed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

LARGE PROFITS from small investments The
best opportunity ever offered the public.-Mnng
stocks In frst-claSs reliable companies, which are
of great advance in value and large dividends,
are now on sale by the undersigned Buy now at
bed rock prices and take advantage of the market
remember, large fortunes have been made in
mining stocks. Parties having money 10 invest
are invited to correspond or call on u.s. All neces-
sary information regarding the companies and
their properties will be furnished to purchasers BY
GoFF HASTINGS Il Co., Bankers and Financial
Agents, 1872 Washington street, Boston. 26w3w.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

NoRru HERO Hay is selling at SIS pei
ton
Reports say that a new steamboat, l6O feet
long, Is 10 be begun soon AT East Alburgh. Mr.
IoOkson Of Portland the builder OF the new steamed
at Maqusm. Is To superintend the work
Ex-senator 4. X Hubbard remains about
the same as reported few weeks ago. IL Is now
nearly nine months since he was thrown from q
wagon and the doctor has some hopes that he Will
aysln recover the use of his lower limbs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07
HAIRY 5. CAsWELL,s ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Honorable the
pisihi@i vi 'hii District Of Chittenden
To all persons interested in the estate Of Harry
S. Caswell, late of Huntington, in said district,
deceased. GREETING:
WHEREAS, said Court has assigned the 18th day
of January, lsSl, next for the settlement OF
the administration account of the administrator OF
said estate, ana for decree of the residue of said
estate 10 the heirs of said deceased and ordered
that public notice thereof be given to all persons
interested in said estate by publishing this order
three weeks successfully, previous TO the day as
signed, in the Burlington Free Press, printed III Bur
lngton, in said District.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to appear al
the Probate Court Rooms in Burlington. on the day
assigned then and there contest the allowance o
said account, il you cause and 10 establish YOU
right rs heirs, legatees and lawful claimants OF
said residue.
Given under my hand. this 10th day Of December
D. 1850. ELlHU b. TAFT, Register.
26w3w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

CONTRIBUTIONS TO the BENNINGTON
MONUMENT the contributions to the
Bennington battle monument are the follow
ing: Hon. Fred Billings of Woodstock
$500; Hon. Trenor w. Park $500; ii. H.
Baxter $500; Hon. John G. Mccullough
$500; Redfield Proctor 500; Clement and
Sons 500; John B. Page $50; Jacob Estey
& Co. Brattleboro. 500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

AT the signal service station in this city
the lowest temperature recorded on Saturday
was three degrees below zero and on Sunday
four below.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

PLATTsBURGH.-The house, barns, stock
and most OF the furniture of II. L. FOrdham, at
West Plattsburgh, were destroyed by IRE last Sun
day morning Two horses, a colt and a COW per-
ikhed in the names. hog. hay, grain and wagons
were also burned. Loss, $4,000; partly insured.
diary.
The cold weather has closed the lake at
Plattsburgh.
The new dock of the Chateaugay railroad, fol
the purpose of loading ore on the boats has been
begun. Il Is TO extend into the lake some nve hun
dred feet
A. NJ. Warner will retire from the With
coed him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

In New Mexico the Legislature is in pc
culiar nix. Thirteen Senators and twenty-siX mem
bers Of The House have been elected, and the law
provides for but twelve Senators and twenty -fOui
members OF the House. How 10 get rid Of the one
extra senator and the TWO extra members OF the
House il what constitutes the puzzle. Each II. az
elected refuses 10 bulge and II Is probable that
new general election will be held.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07
OH 6ree 4ress.
VERMONT NEWS.
COOLEST FOR MANY YEARS.

Coolest FOR MANY YEARS
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. 2.-The
coolest weather for many years has prevailed
since Thursday. At daylight the mercury
stood at 90 below zero. Friday at daylight
it was 90 below at Lyndonvile Wells
and streams are exhausted and farmers ale
compelled to haul water long distance for
cattle and other purposes. The indications
are tonight that the extreme cold weather
will continue.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07
uNEERM ENIED

THIS USCOMPARABLE NUTRIMENT Is richer
l. in Bone and Muscle Producing Materials than
all other forms of malt or medicine, while free
from the objections urged against malt liquors. For
difncult digestion, Sick Headache, Constipation
Emaciation, Mental and Physical Exhaustion, Ner-
vousness, Want Of Sleep, lucrative weakness
Of Females, Exhaustion of Nursing Mothers. Of the
Aged, and Of Delicate Children, MALT BITTER
are the purest, best and most economical medIci
ever compoundel. Sold EVERYWHERE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

Habitusl wakefulness, or insomnia, IL the product
OF an overweight stale Of the brain. The yasa
moter nerves Of the head arc weakened. For which
Wheat Bitters are certain remedy.
Dec sd tn saixw1y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07
GENUINE SHAKER MEDICINE,

Invented by Thos. Corbeit and prepared for nftJ
years by the CAsrEBrRY SOCIETY OF SHAKERS, ST
Shaker Village, n q. Those who have failed to be
benefited by other Sarsaparillas are earnestly de-
sired TO make q single trial of this pure and whole
some compound Of Shaker Sarsaparilla, Dandelion,
Yellow Dock, Mandrake, Black Cohosh. Garget.
Indian Hemp, and the Berries of Juniper and
Cubeb united with Iodide of Potassium, made by
the Society, because II Is safe, never falling, and
adapted to all ages and both sexes.
1t cleanses the blood regulates the stomach and
bowels purines the system of humors and inherited
diseases, and Is OF priceless value in maintaining
the health of the household. Inquire for CoRBETT5
SHAKKRs SARSAPARILLA. Sold everywhere.
Shaker Village, ". H., Jan. l, 1850.
Enclose Stamp for Shaker Manual
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

The celebration of the centennial of the
battle Of Cuwpens, with the unyelling OF the Inonu
ment VI Daniel Morgan, at Spartansburg. $. e., IL
postponed from Jan. II TO later day, not yet de-
termned on. The principal object Of the postpone
ment is 10 give an opportunity for the corporation
OF New Hampshire, Connecticut, New YORK. Penn
sylvaDla, New Jersey, Delaware and Mary Wand
whose Legislatures meet next month.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

ST. ALBANs-Mr John C. Stranahan, Of
the nrm OF Shattuck 4 Stranahan, has just return
ell from q four months tour in Europe. Mr.. Stran
ahan reports George Gregory Smith, ESQ., and
wife and Miss Nellie and Julia Smith, daughters Of
ex-Gov. J, Gregory Smith, As residing In Dussel
dorf, Germany, for the winter
Mr.. Frank J. Smith, the accomplished or
ganst at the Congregational church in 81. Adams
goes TO Boston for musical instruction soon. The
musicians of ST. Adams Will tender him benefit
concert on January 49, IN acknowledgment Of hi.
services.
The proprietor of one of the largest shirt
and collar factories in Gens Falls, y. " has heel
in ST. Adams for the past Few days for the purpose
OF Interesting parties In a proposed establishment
Of similar industry there. The water Is found ex
celenf for laundry purposes. and several of III,
citizens have promised subscriptions to a consider
able amount toward the desired capital stock o
$50, 900. II Is intended 10 utilize the old fremont
House for the mandatory, and all that remains Il
secure to ST. Adams valuable and profitable ell
terprise Is the additional subscription.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

CHARLOTTE So far every one has remark
ed the nne winter weather Just snow enough for
good sleighing, and teamlng Is booming.
Christmas concert by the Congregational
sunday school, Sunday evening the 26th. The
CHURCH WAS nicely trimmed with evergreen, and
Appropriate Bible notices were on each side Of the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07
sYLvESTER TARROx,s ESTATE.

STATE OF VERMONT, ! To all persons con-
,,,-. ~. ,,-,.,,,.,. q, ; cerned In the estate Of
DISTRICT of 'hii'hSDtS'ss sylvester Tarbox, late
Of Jericho, in said district, deceased,
GREETING:
At probate court, holden at Burlington, within
and for the district of ChItenden, on the I'D day
Of December, lSs0. an instrument purporting TO be
the last will and testament OF Sylvester Tarbox late
OF Jericho in said district, deceased, was presented
TO the court aforesaid for probate and II Is ordered
by said court that the 18th day of January, ISL at
the Probate Court rooms in said Burlington, be
assigned for proving said Instrument and that no.
tice thereof he given TO all persons concerned,
by publishing this order three weeks successfully in
the Burlington FREE Press newspaper printed
at said Burlington, previous 10 the time appointed
Therefore, You are hereby notified TO appear be-
fore said court at the time and place aforesaid, and
contest the probate of said WILL If you have cause.
Given under my hand AT Burlington, in said dis
trict, this 23l day OF December. lss1.
2Iw3t ELlHU Il. TAFT, Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07
A Word 70 Our Headers.

When you read Of a remedy that will cure all
diseases, beware of II; but when you read OF pure
vegetable compound which claims to care only
certain parts of The body and furnishes high proof
that II does this, yOu safely try II and with the
assurance that II will help you This Is Just what
Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure does Ii
all troubles of the lever portion of the body
and none Others Ii will not help the tooth-ache,
earache nor consumption but il will put your body
in vigorous and healthy state where You can
enjoy life and appreciate It's good things. Try it.
Dec Pm, W ,fSw2w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07
(:U,TAyUS 4. AUSTINS ESTATE.

WE, the subscribers, having been appointed by
the honorable the Probate Court for the District Of
Chittenden, Commissioners 10 receive, examine and
adj lust the claims and demands of all persons against
the estate OF Gustlve 4. Austin, late of Burlington
in said district deceased. and also all claims and de-
mands exhibited in offset thereto; and SIX months
from the day of the date hereof being allowed by
said Court for the purpose, We do therefore hereby
give notice that We will attend to the business Of
our appointment. at the Office OF the Howard Ma
tionai Bank, of Burlington in said district, on the
second Tuesdays OF February and June next, al ~
O'Clock a. M, on each OF said days.
Dated this 18th day OF December, lss0.
DANIEL MURRAY, !
e. A. 81 MINER, Commissioners.
EDWARD BAHLOW,)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07
Travellers Guide.

TRAINS ARRIVE AT BURLINGTON.
From the North $40 and 1l:02 g. m, and 6:s', "
and 1870 p. M.
a m and lis, 5:3T and 500 p. IN.
From the SOUTH Gas and lo:0S a.. m ; and 40 and
I:o5 p. m.
ll.U2 a. H. and $50 p. III.
TRAINS LEAVE BURLINGTON.
Going North and West, 400, 6:2o, and l0:05 q. N.
Has, 4:40 and 7:05 p. IN.
Going East by Central VI. X. K, Sis, zoos O. m
and 4:4o and 9:45 p. m
Going South I:35 and ll:o2 NJ; and o:sI and 1:o'
p. m
Going East. by Burlington Lamoille II. T., COS
M, and I.4j p. m.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07
Argal Notirfs.
LINUS BAsCOM,s ESTATE

We. the subscribers having been appointed by
the Honorable, the Probate Court for the Dis
trict of ChIttenden, Commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust the claims and demands of all
persons, against the estate of Linus BascOm, late
of Milton, IN said district, deceased, and also
ali claims and demands exhibited in offset thereto
and SIX months from the DAY OF the date hereof,
being allowed by said court for that purpose, We do
therefore hereby give notice that will attend 10
the business Of our appointment, at the dwelling
house Of Marshal Powell, in said Milton, In
said district, Oh the last Saturday In January and
third "Wednesday in June. lssl, next, at 10 O'Clock
a. M, each of said days.
Dated this 2Oth day of December, iSsO.
A. Il. CASWELL, f,,,,,,,i.s,,-,o-s
L. y. SMITH, ''ii'i'9H''''''
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

LEAP year has gone and all old bachelors
breathe a sigh of relief.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

WINTER roads are being pushed across
Missisquoi Bay, and the crossing is good.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

Warranted 10 cure Caiarrh, Hay Fever. Cold in the
Head, and Bal Breath, CAUSED by Catarrh [or mon
ey refundejD. This remedy has been used for the
las. eighteen years, and Tor record Kept Of those
who have used II. II has proved positive cure IN
eighty cases ont Of every hundred, aud therefore
We do not hesitate To guarantee IL. II you buy
package of DIR. t.ernBan's GatRrrh Cure,
and after using iwo-thlrds OF the contents oil the
package you are not RELIEVED OR CURED please re-
turn The package and get your money. as we sell
mo cure. no pay" Pr.ce, IS cents. For sale by
Beaupre Lowry. Oct l4-tdeowGm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

Ice is being taken out Of Whitehall harbo
from fifteen to twenty inches in thickness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

NIFTY years of faithful attention to the ninutesS
L details in the GROWTH, SELECTION, AND PRKPA-
TON Of its ingredients entities this great original
Family Medicine to the confidence of those desiring
q pure, safe, effective, and genuine Blood Purifier,
pring Medicine, Appetizer and Tonic. 1t has been
publicly endorsed and prescribed by hundreds OF
the greatest American Physicians, among whom
are Drs. Valentine Mott, Dlxi Crosby, and Prot.
Cleveland Every druggist familiar with Its virtues
will bear testimony to its universal excellence,
unequalled purtv and never failing success. 1t lisa
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

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fHES. LYDIA e. PIMKHAM,
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VEGETABLE COMPOUND.
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Mrs Pukhsm freely answers allletters of inquiry.
Send for pamphlets. Address as above:
No family should be without Lydia E. Pinkham'e
LIVER PILLS. They cnre Constipation, Bilious.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-01-07

WASTING DISEASES.
Such AS Consumption, Bronchitis, Asthma, General
DEBILITY. Brain Exhaustion, Chronic Consti-
patton, Chrome DIarrhea, Dyspepsia, or
Loss of .VerrOMs POlrer.
Are positively cured by FELLOWS COMPOU Nd
SYRUP OF HYPOPHOSPHllES.
As phosphorus enters so largely into the animal
economy 1t becomes par eresiiencs the best vehicle
with " hlch 10 associate the other yalZing ngred-
ens OF healthy Blood. Nerve and Muscle In Fellows
Syrup OF HypophOsphites are combined all the sub
stances found necessary to insure robust health,
and whereas IL was invented with view to supply
every dencienc7 II certainly has performed some
wonderful
MANCHESTER, y. H., June 18th, lsso.
MIR. JAMES |. FELLOWS.
Dear Sir wish TO acknowlei the great benefit
have received from the use of Fellows Com
pound Syrup of Hypophosphltes." have been An
invalid for nearly two years, with bronchial
affection that had become chronic. In the Pail OF
ISIS had physician eighty days In succession,
besides the counsel of several others. They gave
me but little encouragement, some OF them none.
Last July was advised 10 give your remedy trial.
did SO. and in less than one week there WAS .
marked Improvement for the better. have con-
tinued lis from that time until the present. lm-
proving all the time. and can truthfully say am
more than hundred per cent better than when
commenced its use. have increased In weight
about 10 pounds, and my cough, which was fearful,
has nearly disappeared | believe had II not been
for YOUR syrup, should ere this have been beyond
ALBERT STORY
eE-po not be deceived by remedies bearing a
similar name other preparation Is Il substitute
for this under any circumstances.
Nov L. -'d9tawSwiy
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lively CURES BiIGuTS DISEASE, Ola
BETEs. and ALL Kidney and Liver Diseases.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-03-16
Enterprising Druggist.

Mr.. George Z. O'IIara, the live druggist
of the town, is always up to the times and
ready to meet the demands of his many
customers. He has just received supply
Of that wonderful remedy that is astonlsh-
ing the world by its marvellous cures. DR.
Kings New Discovery for consumption,
coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, hay
fever, phthisc, Group, whooping cough, tick
ling in the throat, loss of voice, hoarseness
or any affection of the throat and lungs.
This remedy positively cures, as thousands
can testify. If you do not believe it call
at his drug store and get a trial bottle free
Of cost or regular size bottle for one dol
lar. AS you value your life, give it a trial
and be convinced, as thousands already
have been az
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-03-16

Policies incOntestable after having
been in force for three years. All such
incontestable policies will be paid at
maturity, without rebate of interest,
Immediately after the receipt at the
SOciety's Office in New York Of satisfac-
tory proofs of death, together with a
valid and satisfactory discharge from
the parties in interest, and without re-
quiring any delay, even for sixty or
ninety days, as has been the custom
heretofore, and is still usual with other
companies.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-03-16
New York and Boston Editors Amuse
Themselves About Chicago Babies.


The first thing Chicago baby does
upon coming into the world is to swear
at the doctor N, y. Com. Ado.
We think the first thing he does is to
ask the price Of hogs or the latest quo
tations in the wheat market. Boston
Transcript
You may be correct as to the general
tone of the infants remarks, although
we feel very sure that they are general
ly preceded by little seasoning. As a
rule, the first speech made by Chica-
go infant is, "Now, you can't pass any
bull-dozed milk bottles off on me-
Gimme the real thing or I'll sour mash
somebody's head and he generally
does ~ Y. com. AdD.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-03-16

Actual examples can be furnished at
the Society's office, of persons beiag in
sured for ten years, and then upon
termin ting their Tontine Policies, re-
ceiving cash in some instances equal to
the whole Of the premiums paid; in
Others, nearly all.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-03-16

A colored man named Isone Carter
and his daughter Celia, OF the Choctaw
nation, were drowned while attempting
10 cross the Arkansas river at night TO
visit relative living in the Chero-
kee nation. They attempted TO cross
the river in q skill after dark, and as
the river was rising and full Of drift-wood
il is supposed that they ran into a snag
or some drift-wood in the rapid current
and capszod. Their cries for help
were heard by several persons on shore,
but before they could repair 10 the
rescue the victims were swallowed up
hr the waters