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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23
The Meaker Case.

Justice is INDICATED and little Alice Meaker is
avenged. Emellne s. Meaker, on Saturday last.
received the extreme sentence OF the law, ITO be
hanged by the neck until dead" on the last FRI
day Of March, A. d. 1888, at the state prison In
Windsor. On the second Friday Of February OF
the same year her son and accomplish in the muir
der expiates his share OF the crime at the same
place.
The public are familiar with the history Of the
crime and with the progress OF the case mp to the
present hearing. The boy was sentenced TO death
on his plea Of guilty at the September term Of the
county court, 1880, and the case Of the mother
has been pending on exceptions taken by her on
the trial before the jury at the same term, by
whom she was convicted. These exceptions have
just been overruled by the supreme court and
judgment rendered on the verdict as above in
dcated.
The two exceptions relied upon by the defense
involved, first, the legal right OF respondents
jointly indicted for the same offense TO separate
trials and second, as to whether juryman who
had formed and expressed an opinion ~ to the
guilt or innocence Of the accused, based on news
paper reports OF the crime, without reference to
the truth or fasity Of the facts 80 reported, was
legally disqualified as a juryman. As to the first
point the court held 1t to be matter OF discretion
with the court and not OF right to the respondent
and that when respondents, Jointly indicted and
tried, refused to unite in their challenges, one
could not legally insist that a iuryman challenged
by the other shond sit In the trial of the cause,
his legal right being to reject not to Select Jury
men.
The defense strongly urged as to the second
point that It was the recognized and well settled
rule in this state that the forming and expressing
an opinion by a juryman was the test as to his
qualification, without reference to the origin or
quality of his opinion.
The court ruled that hypothetical or qualified
opinion based on mere rumor, newspaper report,
or other unauthentic information as to the merits
OF the issue would not In law dlsqualiiy jury
man The opinion Of the cotrt nv Ind 90 Ross a Ia
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

SUICIDE IN BENNINGToN.-About eight o'clock
last week Tuesday evening" Eugene F. Blackmer,
aged nineteen years, called at the store OF Charles
F. Cole, and asked the clerk to show him a
revolver. He then asked for cartridge, and fl +
ted it in one Of the chambers While Blackmer
was handling the weapon he was asked what he
wanted it for, to which he replied: 81 am going
to shoot myself" He was not thought to be in
earnest, but continued to act strangely, and said
81 wonder II had better kill myself" Before
any interference could be made he pointed the
weapon towards his body and fired, the ball en-
tering little to the right of the naval and taking
an upward direction. Blackmer was conscious Of
what he had done and asked for help. He is the
only child Of Mr. and Mrs. d. NJ. Blackmer, and
has been Maynard lad He was living at last
reports.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

WEEK OF PRAYER The executive committee
of the Evangelical Alliance recommends the fol-
lowing programme for the several days of the
annual Week Of Prayer: Sunday, January l.,
lSS2-Subject for discourse, Renewed Conse-
Grafton" Monday, January 2-Thanksgiving for
the blessings, temporal and spiritual, of the past
year, and prayer for their continuance. Tuesday,
January 3-Humiliation and confession on ac-
count of individual, social and national sins.
Wednesday, January prayer for the blessing
OF God on his church and his Word. Thursday,
January Prayer for the young and all agen-
cies for Christian training Friday, January g.
Prayer for the universal prevalence Of peace and
righteousness Saturday, January Prayer for
Christian missions, the outpouring Of the Holy
Spirit, and the conversion of the world.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

EAST HARDwICK.-A fatal accident occurred In
this village last week Tuesday evening, which
resulted in the death OF Harry, aged ten years,
only child Of L. II. George. He, with several
other boys, were coasting down the long hill,
and while in the shadow Of the covered bridge
came In collision with the team of ]. P. Lamson
Of Cabot, his head striking the wheel, crushing
his skull in shocking manner. He was removed
to his home and physician called, but all in
vain. His death falls with crushing weight upon
his parents, AS his mother is in poor health.
They have the heartfelt sympathy OF the whole
community. Mrs. Chester Brown, who has
been sick for several weeks, died last Friday
morning Funeral services were held at the
Methodist church in Hardwick.. IA telegram
was received Tuesday morning, announcing the
death OF Rev, A. V, Clark. formerly pastor OF the
Baptist church in this place. The fall term OF
our village school closed on Wednesday morning
out OF respect To the memory of one OF the schoi-
ars who was removed by death. The exhibition
that was advertised for Saturday evening was
postponed.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23
leaMs.

In Danvie, November 8, ALLEN HIGGINS, IS years.
In Moretown, November II, SAMUEL PIERCE, 50 yrs
In Planneld, November 90 GEO. TINKHAM, Il years.
In Moretown, November I, Mrs ANNA FLYNN. % yn.
In Berlin, November L. FRED E. MANSFIELD, "a years.
In Bradford November IS, sEwELL FULLER. So years.
In Corinth. November 7, JONATHAN BAGLEY, 70 yrs.
In Woodstock, November II, REUBEN NJ. PARKER, IS
Year,.
In Woodstock November 70. HENRY wAsHBURN. "a
years.
In berlin, November 0, CHRISTOPHER BLANCHARD
n years.
In East Hardwck. November ls, HARRY 5. GEORGE,
10 years.
In Moretown, November .. MONEY KERN. years and
II months.
In Mddese1, November 0. SUSAN 8. TAPLIN. 81 years
and months
In Northneld November Is, of consumption, JANE BUT
LER, q years.
In ST. Johnsbury. November Is. Mrs. ROBERT W.
LAIRD, ~ years.
PERRY, IS years.
In Brookned, November Il, JERUsHA, wife of Leonard
Smith. about rs years
In Cabot November IL, EMMA, wife Of Gysson Dyes,
20 years. tCorrected.1
In East Calais, November 49, NJ. JENNIE WILSON, %
years, months and Is days.
In Waits River, November 10. OF dlphthera, IRA A.,
youngest son OF Anson Perkins. year and 10 days.
In East Hardwick, November 49, OF Brights disease,
ABBlE MACK, wife OF Rev Chester Brown, % years
In Montpelier. November 49, MAY f., oldest daughter OF
Charles o. and j. NJ Davis years. months and Is days
Springfield papers please copy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

MoRETowN.-The people throughout the entire
town are filled with sadness and anxiety at the
contemplated departure Of DIR. Hsylett for At
lanta, Georgia, on next Monday, where he intends
to reside permanently. DR.. Haylett not only by
his remarkable success as physician, but by his
kind and gentlemanly bearing for more than
dozen years, has won the hearts of the entire
community, and 1t seems now that our loss will
be irreparable Mrs. Haylett has grown up with
us from childhood and Is universally esteemed and
beloved No one could be more missed In every
good work, in church and society. They carry
with them the best wishes Of all for future sue
cess "A teachers meeting was organized several
weeks ago in which good deal Of interest Is
manifested. e. Commencement OF schools In the
village next Monday, by the same teachers.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

FAYsroN.-Hattie Bragg only sister Of the late
Mrs. johnson, is now at Lyndonville sick with
the cankerrash. Alexander Thompson has sold
his farm to II. & s. Baird and returned to the
city, whence he came last March. He Is Of
the opinion that Fayston is poor place for a city
man.. e. The many friends Of Mr. and Mrs. A. A.
Hewitt convened at their residence on Tuesday
evening" the 18th instant to celebrate the fifteenth
anniversary Of their wedding. After leaving
kind remembrances in the shape Of cash and
things needful for the body. the party retired in
good order, wishing the happy couple much
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

ORANGE-While at work for Merrill Dickey
raising an old barn, W. II. Crockett had the third
finger on his left hand so badly crushed that am
putation was necessary. DIR. Scribner Of Wash
ington performed the operation successfully.....
Three candidates presented themselves at the pub
lie examination on Saturday last-Miss Florence
Emerson, Frank Emerson and Charles C. Lord,
each Of whom received a certificate. The law
suit between G. r. Gale and Freeman Cunning
ham Of Topsham which was tried for the secon
time &C the town nail last Tuesday, resulted In n
verdict in favor Of Gale, who RECEIVERS S16 and
costs amounting in all to about S3i.......Mrs.
Lucy Curtis was not with her sister in Chelsea
last week as your correspondent stated.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

RIoHMoND.-The lodge Of Knights of Honor
have fitted up room over the meat market in
fine shape for their hall. They have newly
papered and painted 1t and have put very pretty
carpet upon the floor, making 1t very cozy place
Of meeting. -. A class in dancing has been organ
lied with Bert Waterman Of Burlington as in
structor. School one evening during each week.
Mrs. s. II. Davis, who has been visiting friends in
Massachusetts, returned " her home last Satur-
day.. Weddings are all the rage at present and
numerous parties are entering the connubial state
Butter sold from twenty-five to thirty cents
last market day.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

BRADFoRD.-The reform club had fair audi
ence. The exercises were recitations, reading
and violin solo by c. o. Davis, the boy vioinist
....J II. Watson has gone to Wisconsin. IF. II.
Kenyon, our village barber, is out again after q
few weeks sickness. The "devil" Of STAN
tons office goes to Boston to work on the ADDER
tiser.. Bradford Academy and union school
closes this week Wednesday Exercises as fol-
lows: Examinations in the different departments
of the school will occupy the time on Tuesday
and Wednesday forenoon Rhetorical exercises
will be held on Wednesday afternoon by some Of
the experts. The fall term Of the school in
District No. 2, closed November IL. Teacher,
Miss Eliza Chamberlain.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

PLAINFIELD.-Rev E. Snow has gone to Bos-
ton to visit friends Religious services are to
be held in the Methodist church on Thanksgiving
day at eleven o'clock, A. NJ, conducted by Rev.
W. T. Swinnerton of this place. Mrs. S. B.
Gale has gone to visit friends in New York;.
Our hotel keeper. A. c. Slayton, returned last
week from trip to Canada with four good horses
he purchased there. Mr.. William Nichols has
purchased the place formerly owned by David
Jack and is to move there soon. Mr.. Clark
Reed has purchased the farm Of Almon Tucker
where he now resides. E. The death Of Mr.. George
w. Tinkham, which occurred last Saturday night,
has cast gloom throughout this entire commun-
ity, he was well-known as an energetic business
man; one who was interested in the public well
fare, and kind and pleasant neghbor and cit-
zen. He had been afflicted for some time with a
disease Of the heart; and for two or three days
before his death his sufferings were intense.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

EAST RoxBuRY.-Irvin wheatley Of Brookfield
is to teach the school here this winter. :. Ora
Boyce has bought the farm Of the late S. S.
Clough for 81, 600. AFRO Boyce is doing quite
good business in the meat line. 1t takes five
cattle week to supply his customers. George
Hall is to teach the school on Bear hill in Brook
Gald this wintar
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

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In the world for cuts, bruises Sores ulcers, salt
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and all kinds Of skin eruptions freckles and
pimples The salve Is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction in every case or money refunded. BE
sure you get HENRY's CARBoLIC sALvE, as all
others are but limitations. Price twenty
cents For sale by all druggists.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

WORTHWHILE winter term OF school at
the academy will commence on Wednesday OF
next week. Rev. p. N. Granger, presiding elder
of the St. Adams district, preached at the Metho-
dist chapel on Sunday morning, and Rev. Mr.
Bemis at the Universalist church at the same
time Union Thanksgiving services are to be
held at the Congregational church on Thursday
Revs. Bushee and Wedgeworth officiating. The
Congregationalists omit their usual Thursday eve
ming prayer-meeting this week. >. The Ladies'
Union temperance meeting was held at the Con-
gregational vestry on Tuesday evening. :. B. W.
Grout has moved his grocery to the first door
north OF the post-oiiice building Charles Ham
mond was arrested for drunkenness on Wednesday
Of last week NV. W. Peck drew his large boiler
for his steam mill on to Sterling Mountain last
week. g. The ladies' circle met at the Congrega-
tional vestry on Tuesday afternoon. >. Paul
Brothers orchestra and brass band gave concert
at the Portland street hall on Tuesday evening.
....H. NJ. Rich Of East Jafirey, N. H., is visiting
his parents in town.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23
BY The tOurt,-Attest,
1921 WILLIAM Ii. NICHOLS. Judge.


IL STATE OF VEKMUNT 7, Dlstfct OF WAshngton, 81.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, in said District,
the 18th day OF November, A. ID. 1881:
o. W. May, Administrator Of the estate of Elisha May,
OF Mddesex In sad District, deceased presents his
administration account for examination and allowance,
and makes application for decree OF distribution and
partition Of the estate Of said deceased whereupon,
II Is ordered by said Court that said account and
said application be referred to session thereof to be
day OF December, A. D. 1881, for hearing and decision
thereon And. further orered that notice hereof be
given all persons interested by publication OF the same
three weeks successiyely in The yerment waichman State
said appointed hearing that they appear at sad
time and place. and show they may have, why
said should allowed and such decree made.
BY the Court.-Attest.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

PERSONS who stand upon their feet, whether
men or women, are often troubled with serious
pains and weaknesses in the back, loins and other
parts OF the body. 1t has been proven beyond a
doubt, however. that Warmers Safe Kindey and
Liver Cure is certain preventive Of these troubles
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23
GORGE W, sTEARNEs' ESTATE,

" NTATE Of VEKMUNI, DIftf1ct OF " AsHlnyton, q.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier. In sad District
the 22d day of November, A. d. 1881;
Aurora r. siearnes Executrtx OF estate OF George
W. searnes of Waterbury In said District. deceased
allowance, and makes application for decree Of dist-
button and partition OF the estate OF said deceased Where
upon 1t ia ordered by said Court that ssd account and
application be referred session thereof to be held
at the Probate Office, In said Montpelier, the 9th
day OF December A. D. ISL for bearing and decision
given persons interested by publication Of the
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Vermont Waterman State
Journal newspaper published at Montpelier previous 70
sad time appointed for hearing that they may at
sad time and place. and ahow II they have,
why said should be allowed and such decree
made. By the Court-Attest.
1921 A. G. AyERILL, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

IL STATE OF NEKMONT, Dlstfict OF WhAhlnptOn, 81.
In Probate Court held at Montpelier, in and Tor said
District on the sth day of November, A. ID. 1881 -
An instrument purporting TO be the last VIII and
Testament OF Edwin G. Crossett late Of Duxbnry In said
District deceased being presented to the Court by WIN. p.
Dillingham; Executor named therein for Probate II
ordered by said Court that all persons concerned therein
be notified To appear session OF said Court TO be held
at the Probate Office in Montpelier on the 2sh day OF
November, A. D. 1884, and show canse, II any they may
have against Probate of said VIM for which purpose
Ia further ordered that copy Of the record Of this order be
published three weeks successfully In the Vermont Watch
Journal printed at Montpelier previous to said
time appointed for hearing. By the Court.aAttest,
l7-lg A. G. ANERILL Register
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

In Probate Court held Montpelier in said District
the 4th day of November A. ID. 1881;
Joel Foster, Jr Administrator OF the estate OF Mary C.
Jacobs late OF Mddesex, In said District deceased pre-
his administration account for examination and AL
and makes application for decree OF distribution
and partition OF the estate of said deceased Whereupon
1t Ia ordered by said Court, that said account and
said application be referred to session thereof to be held
at the Probate Office said Montpelier. the 2sth day
of Noyembe A. D. ISL for hearing and deeson theeon
and II further orered that notice hereof be given 10 all
persons Interested by publication Of the three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Waterman State Journal,
newspaper published at Montpelier previous to said time
appointed for bearing that they may appear at said time
said account should allowed such decree made.
BY the Court.-Attest,
l7-la A., @. AVERIIL, Reciater,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23
JOEL B!xBy's ESTATE;

In Probate Court held at Randolph in and for said Dis
trct, the 18th day Of November, A. ID. ISL,
An instrument purportng TO be the last VIII and Testa-
OF Joel Bxby late of Orange in said District de-
ceased being presented TO the Court by o. L. Watson the
Executor therein named for Probate ordered by said
Court that all persons concerned therein be not 70 APP
pear session of said Court TO be held at H. A. Whites
office, in wlllamstown the 10th day OF December, D.
1881 and show they have against the Pro-
bate of said will for which purpose further ordered that
copy of the record OF this order be published three weeks
successivey the Vermont Waterman q State Journal,
printed Montpelier previous said time appointed for
hearing By the Court.-Attest,
1921 WILLIAM H. NICHOLS, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

IMPURE water. unhealthy climate. unripe fruit,
unwholesome food, cramps, chils, malaria, ex-
cessive heat and the thousand and one ills that
beset the traveller or family are nothing to those
fortified and sustained by the use Of Sanford
Ginger. "the delicious" As beverage it
quenches thirst, opens the pores, relieves the
head regulates the stomach and bowels, eradi-
Gates craving for intoxicants and imparts new
life to the languid, careworu, overworked, nerv-
and sleepess. Bo,oare Of limitations said to BE-
as good. Ask for sanfords Ginger and take no
other Sold everywhere, Weeks & Potter, Boston,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23
ERAsTgs g. VESTS ESTATE.

In Probate Court Montpelier for said bis
triet on the 2st day OF November, A. d. 1881;
David W. Mower Administrator OF the of Erastus
c. West late OF Barre In said District deceased makes APP
pcaon said Court for license to deed all OF the real
said deceased situated In Orange In the District OF
Randolph TO wit About ntty acres q wood land represent
Ing thai the deceased In his lifetime under contract
binding in law and equity to deed the same. Where
upon h Is ordered by said Court, that said application be
referred session thereof to be held the Probate
ONCE, in said Montpelier on the 9Th day Of December,
A. d. 1881 for hearing and decision thereon and II Is further
ordered that all persons interested be notified hereof by
publication OF notice OF said application and order thereon
three successfully In the Vermont Waterman state
Journal newspaper published at Montpelier and which
circuates in the neigborhood OF those interested before
aid hearing that they appear said time and
place, and, II they cause, object thereto.
BY the Court-Ate@t,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

THE FEBRFUoE MIXTURE was the favorite pre-
scription of DR.. Hatch more than fifty years ago.
1t became the household cough remedy In many
family, and Its use has been continued by their
chidren-a pretty sure proof that 1t Is a certain,
safe and reliable medicine for all lung complaints
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23
How TO Secure Health.

II Is strange any one will suffer from derange-
ments brought on by impure blood, when SEQ.
WILLIS sARsAPARILLA AND sTILLINGTA, or
BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP will restore health
to the physical organization. II is a strengthen
ing syrup, pleasant to take, and the BEST BLoOD
PURIFIER ever discovered, curing scrofua, syph-
little disorders, Weakness Of the Kidneys, Erysip-
elias, Malaria, Nervous disorders, Debility Bilious
complaints and diseases Of the Blood, Liver, Kid
neys Stomach, Skin, etc.
BAKERS PAIN PANAoEA cures pain In Man and
Beast.
Dr. RooKRs' WORM SYRUP instantly destroys
WORMS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

WHEN cough sounds like croup--that Is dry
and hard-do not delay an instant! Give Downs
Elixir often enough to keep the cough loose, and
the danger will soon be over.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23

sl,5OO per year can be easily made at home
working for E. G. Rldeout e. Co., 10 Barclay
Street, New York. Send for their catalogue and
full particulars.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-11-23


SHARos.-Eugene Jennings Is quite sick with
pneumonia. Harry Kemp is suffering from
dropsy.. The harvest supper at the Baptist
vestry last week was very pleasant and success
full affair. Rev. W. ], Smith OF Stratton Is to
preach at the Baptist church next Sabbath and
also one week from next Sabbath. .. Mrs Will
liam Quimby OF this town has very fine cactus
which now has upon 1t seventy-six fine blossoms
Who beatsY. &c. Il. Willey's auction on Satur-
day afternoon and evening OF last week was sue
cessful with Ed Allen auctioneer, disposing OF
quite quantity OF good goods, lie wishes 10
have the people not forget that he will continue
to dispose OF goods at great reduction OF prices
.,..Dr. A. Z. Sherwin has accepted the Office OF
town superintendent for the remainder OF the
school year, being appointed by the selectmen To
fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation OF
Rev. l.. b. Steele. Public examination OF teach
ers for the town OF Sharon will take place on Sat
urday next at nine A, NJ, at the village school
house. :. John Wiley and wife, who have long
been Inhabitants OF this town, have been mar
ried and lived together peaceably for the space of
sixty six years. They have brought up large fam
lily OF children, who have been noted for honesty,
sobriety, uprlghtness and frugality, They have
been an honor 10 the community In which they
have lived. May their last days be quiet and
peaceable AZ their former ones have been prosper
GUS. Ii there couple In the state beside who
have lived together for q longer space Of timer