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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-05

liable. We bespeak Tor him the aid and courteous
attention OF each member OF the community upon
whom he may call.
GEORGE Cox of Rutland, a year or two ago, was
committed to the house OF correction It is one OF
the regulations that prisoners shall be CLOSELY
shaved, and in accordance with this regulation
Cox, who had always worn very heavy beard
was put into the BARRIERS chair, against his desire
and protest, and shaved In consequence he took
violent cold, which nearly caused his death
He brought n suit against the superintendent and
his assistant, laying damages at 5000. At the
first trial the case went against him, but he took
the case to the supreme court, when reversed the
decision OF the county court. on peing again
tried, he recovered S22O64
wrH its characteristic enterprise the SPRING
field ReDublican has issued an extra eight-page
newspaper. known as the Garfield Extra, giving
the full history of President Garfelds career the
tragedy by which he met his death, and the dem
onstrations attending his funeral. II contains a
carefully prepared selection and summary of the
daily reports special interviews and editorial
comments that have chronicled these events,
forming striking and valuable memento. Our
readers will be glad to reread the record at their
leisure and to lay 1t away carefully, to turn TO
themselves in future years and to hand down to
their children and their chldrens children. The
paper is now ready and Will be furnished through
all the usual news agencies OF sent by mail at hVe
cents copy.
AN interesting temperance meeting was held at
Bethany chapel Sunday afternoon under the aus
pices of the Good Templars and woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union, Mr.. r. X. Gordon pre-
siding The hour was occupied mainly by Mrs
Hickok of Boston, who spoke largely against the
use of alcohol as a medicine Mrs Hckok seems
to be an accomplished lady, and both interested
and instructed her audience. Mr.. George Brad
shaw also spoke briefly, dwelling upon the en-
couragng signs Of progress abroad and also men,
toned some Of the discouragng evidences at
home He placed great responsibility upon our
ministers and churches for the inroads Of intern
perance in our community, and pleaded earnestly
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-05

WATERBURY, CENTER.-George A. Stockwell,
recently professor in a commercial school in
New Jersey, has bought the goods in John Hayes
store, and rented the store for five years. Mr..
Stockwell intends to put in general assortment
of dry goods and groceries, and as he is young
man Of good morals and ability, we trust he will
have the success that he deserves -. Last Satur-
day was the eighty-ninth birthday of Mrs Han
nah Daniels. Several of her children and friends
took that occasion to pay her a visit. Mrs. Dan
iels is sister of Ex-Governor Dillingham; and,
like him. is well preserved, and in the full enjoy
ment of her mental powers. Mrs. L. S. New
comb left Monday afternoon for Minneapolis,
Minnesota, where she intends spending the win.
ter with friends
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CHELsEA.-A notable gathering was that held
at the town farm the 28th ult to commence
rate the ninety-seventh birthday OF Miss Lavina
Lincoln the Oldest resident OF this town. About
thirty relatives and friends were present invited
guests Miss Lincoln, whose memory remains
unimpaired, related many "reminiscences of the
Of the early history of the town, and ended by
singing long hymn of six six line stanzas, which
she had com mitted To memory few days before
She was born in Windham, Connecticut, Septem-
Der 49, 1884, and came to this town with her par
ents, grandfather and others of the family, In
February, 1889 She distinctly remembers many
incidents of the journey from Connecticut. Her
grandfather, Samuel Lincoln, was leading mem
Der and the first deacon of the Congregational
church here, organized 1889, and many of her
"reminiscences are Of facts connected with tle early
religious history OF the town. For the first ten
years Of the church's history 1t had no settled
pastor, and ON Sunday sermons were generally
read by some one OF the members, usually Deacon
Lincoln. For some years the services were held
in school and dwelling houses and barns, espe-
cially in the barn of Asa Bond where N G Moore
now lives, After the erection OF the court house
that was used for church purposes, and there the
first pastor, Rev Lathrop Thompson, was installed
November 20, 1888 Some months previous to
this Mr.. Samuel llovey had been ordained to the
Baptist ministry In a barn on West hill owned by
Jedediah Griswold, on the farm where Philander
Robbins now lives, This Baptist church contained
members living In Chelsea, runbridge and Brook.
field, and the services were held usually Ia the
last named town. The Congregationalists contin-
ued to worship In the court house till 1871 when,
owing tn difficulties with society of Christians,
organized by Rev, Frederic Plummer, the court
house WAS given up TO the latter. The subject of
this notice unit ID with tho Congregatio lal church
fifty years ago, when In middle life aud Is been
long noted for the devotion and consistency OF
her religious life, She is a woman Of more than
average intelligence and intellectual power, and
still retains the deep interest in public affairs
which she has always possessed Until her
eyesight failed her she was great reader and
now Is anxious 10 hear the reading by others OF
newspapers and books She has been totally
farm for twenty seven years She fully appre
81 ties the unusually kind care given to herself
and the other town charges by the excellent
managers of the farm, Mr. and Mrs Erastus
Young, who have had charge of 1t for the past
seven years and have proved themselves remark
ably well fitted for this difficult position.
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Washington County Court.

The case of Hogan rs. Mortified is now on
trial. The plaintiff was born in Ireland, and he
gave his age upon the stand, as eighty-fve, but
upon being questioned, said 1t was guess work.
for he could neither read nor write. The suit is
brought to recover injuries alleged to have been
caused by defective highway. 1t appears that
on the Both Of December, 1873, the plaintiff and
his sou Stephen were drawing hay on the high
way leading from Mortified to Waitsfeld, and
while going down the Miller hill the sled Slowed
into deep gully and caused the load to tip,
throwing the plaintiff upon the frozen ground
and fracturng his right thigh bone. The plain
tiff claims that the gully had been there since the
18th of the same December, and that the town
had neglected to repair It, although notified to do
so. The plaintiff has never fully recovered from
the injury, but Is obliged to use crutch and
cane to walk. The town sets up In defense that
the accident was the result OF careessness on the
plaintiff part; that the off horse known in this
suit as the sorrel horse, was unmanageable at all
times and liable to run away, hence was unfit for
work horse; that the road was fit for ordinary
travel, and that the plaintiff crippled condition
is due to his refusal to obey the surgeons direc-
tons Each side has had crowd Of witnesses,
and the case has been thoroughly tried. 1t will
go to the jury this afternoon. Messrs. Heman
Carpenter, William p, Dillingham; and Frank
Plumley, for the plaintiff; Messrs George M.
Fisk, James n johnson and Heath & Carleton
for the town.
The case of voodry and wife against the town
of Berlin resulted In the plaintiffs favor by a
verdict of SOL and costs.
There are several cases yet to be tried.
The next case for trial is NJ L. Hamblett OF
Lowell Massachusetts,, against A. A. Bliss, the
constable of Worcester. The defendant as con
stable attached a quantity Of hay and grain as
the property of Leonard Hamblett the father Of
the plaintiff, in behalf of Samuel Somerville, Of
Duxbury, Horatio Templeton of Worcester, and
J. G. Ormsbee. The plaintiff claims that he wal
the real owner of the property. Mr.. j. A. Wing
for the plaintiff. Messrs. 5. G. Shurtleif ant
| Heath & Carleton for defendant.
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CUsHMAN.-IIon. |. N. Cushman of Irasburg
died Friday morning, aged sixty years. He was
educated at the military academy at Norwich and
began course at West Point, which he was COM
PEELED to abandon on account of the condition Of
his fathers family. He had been clerk OF the Or
leans county court since 1861; judge OF probate
by appointment of the governor since June last;
and has been member of both branches of the
legislature
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-05
MARY W. sPAuLpING ESTATE.

In Probate Court held at Montpelier in and for said Dis
trlct on the Sd day of October, A. ID. 1881;
An instrument puporting TO be the last VIII and Tesla
OF Mary W. spauldng late OF Barre In said District
sed being presented the Court by r. E. Patterson
the Executor named therein, for probate 1t is ordered
by said Court that all persons concerned therein be
ted appear session said Court be held at the
Probate Office In Montpelier, the 2lst day OF October,
A. ID. 1881 and show cause, they have against
the Probate Of said will for which purpose Is further
dered that copy of the record Of This order be published
three weeks successfully In the Vermont Watchman
State Journal printed at Montpelier previous said time
appointed for hearing. BY the Court Attest,
l2-A A. e. AVERlLL, Register.
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QeaMs.

In Troy September 20, sILAs ANGER, 50 years.
In Montpelier, October 2, MOSES KANE, 4s years.
In Holland, September 30, MARION HALL, ~ years.
In Worcester, September 3d. Mrs. MARY J. RYAN, IS
years.
In rasburgh, September ~, Hon. ISAAC N. CUsHMAN
go years.
In Worcester, September q, CARRIE O. COLLIER, ~
years and months.
In Rlpton. September 81 IONA daughter Of L. c. and
Alma Bean, years and months.
In Marshneld OF dphthcria August a. LAURA, years
and September g. LUCINDA IA years daughters Of Eben-
ezer and Prudence Wheeler
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In Probate Court held at Montpelier In and for said Dis
trict, on the 21th day OF September, A. ID, 1851
Ira H. and Nj L. Richardson, EXECUTOR of the estate of
Richardson Waitsheld In said District, deceased
makes application To said Court with the consent and ap
probation writing OF ley tees and drvsees OF said de-
ceased for license sell part OF the real OF said
eceased situated In Faysion In said District to witt The
farm Fayston decided 10 said deceased February 2lst
1873, by Hiram Russell and wife aud Luther Russell
taning hundred that the
thereof would be beneficial to the legaees
said DECREASED and those Interested IN his estate. Where
upon, II Is ordered by said Court that said appllca-
ton be referred To session thereof, be held the
Probate Office, IN said Montpelier the 18th day OF
October A. d. 1881, for hearing and decision thereon;
and Il y further ordered that All persons interested be
notified hereof by publication of notice OF said applca
and order thereon three weeks successfully In he
Vermont Waterman a State Journal newspaper pub
shed Montpelier and which oirculates neghbor-
hood OF those Interested before said time Of hearing that
they may appear at said time and place, and they
cause, object thereto.
by the Court--Attest,
n-ls A. c. AvERILL. Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-05

TAKE CARE OF THE CHILDREN.-The system Of
tho child takes in the seeds OF disease read
lily than the adult, therefore parents should exer-
else great care and not allow a cough or cold to
run until the seeds of catarrh asthma, bronchitis
and consumption are sown in the system. DIR. N.
G. Whites Pulmonary Elixir is remedy well
adapted to these diseases in children, and should
be used freely on the first appearance of a cough
or cold
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A DDIsON PICKS ESTATE,

In Probate Court held at Montpelier in and for said Dis
trict, on the 25ih day OF September, A. d. ISL,
An instrument pnrportng to be the last VIII and Testa
OF Addison Peck late of East Montpelier In said Dis
tlct DECEASED being presented 10 the Court by sam KEEL
the Executor named therein for probate II ordered
said Court, that all persons concerned therein notified
to appear session OF said Court, be held the
Probate Office in Montpelier, on the 22d day OF octo
Ter, A. D. ISL and show cause, II any they may have,
against the probate OF said will for which purpose II is
further oIdeed that copy OF the record OF this order be
published three weeks excessively In the Vermont Watch
State Journal printed at Montpelier previous to
said time appointed for hearing BY the Court
1874 A. G. AVERILI4, Register.
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SYLyEsTER HENRY's ESTATE.


In Probate Court held AZ Montpelier In said District
the 9th day of September, A, ID, ISL
Laura A. Henry, Amin strAtx with the will annexed Of
the estate OF sylvester Henry late OF Waterbury,, In said
District deceased presents her administration account for
examination and allowance, and make application for de-
ceased. Whefenpon II Is ordered by said Court that said
account said application be referred session thereof
to be held at the Probate Once IN said Montpelier the l
day Of October A. d. ISL for hearing and decision thereon
And ia further ordered that notice hereof be given all
persons interested by publication OF the three weeks
successfully In the Vermont Watehman state Journal
newspaper published at Montpelier previous TO said time
appointed for hearing that they may appear at said time
and place, and show II they have why said
account should be allowed, and such decree made
by the Court.-Attest,
ILLS A. q. AvERlLL, Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-05

WINSTON, Forsyth Co., N. c.: Gents-I desire
to express to you my thanks for your wonderful
Hop Bitters. | was troubled with dyspepsia for
five years previous to commencing the use Of your
Hop Bitters some six months ago. My cure has
been wonderful. am pastor Of the First Meth
odist church of this place, and my whole congre-
cation can testify to the great virtues OF your Bit
tiers. Very respectfully, Rev. II. Ferebee.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-05

MoRErowN.-Mr c. II. Freeman and wife were
very much surprised Monday evening, October
Sd, to receive visit from about fifty of their
friends, who reminded them that it was the
twentieth anniversary Of their marriage. Re-
freshments were served few familiar hymns
sung and prayer offered, the result a pleasant
evening visit and valuable presents
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-05
NANIEL BALDwIN's ESTATE.

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honor
able Probate Court for the District OF Washington Commits
sioners to examine and adjust all claims and de-
mands of all persons against the estate OF Daniel Baldwin
late of Montpelier in said District deceased and all claims
exhibited in Offset thereto. hereby give notice that will
meet for the purposes aforesaid at the office Of the National
Life Insurance Company In said Montpelier the sh day
of October and goth day of March next from nine o'clock
until four O'Clock each OF said days, and that
months from the 10th day OF September, A. d. 1884, Is the
time limited by said Court for said creditors present
their claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated Montpelier ths 10Th day OF September A. D. 1851
,o,o GEokGE W; REED Commissioners.
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THOUSANDS Of ladies have found sudden relief
from all their woes by the use Of Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, the great remedy for
diseases peculiar to females. Send to Mrs. Lydia
+. Pinkham, 1888 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass.
for PAMPHLETS
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-05

DIR GREENS OxYGENATED BITrERs are a cheap
and simple remedy for dyspepsia and biliousness
in all their worst FORMS 1t is a well known prep
aration, and has been known and endorsed by
physicians for many years, and has been used by
thousands of sufferers in all parts OF the world as
a standard and reliable remedy.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-05

THE objections to the metal tip upon childrens
shoes do not hold good against the A. S. T. Co.
beautiful Black Tip, and it is time parents were
enquirng for them, for fine shoes as well as ON
mon, as they reduce shoe bills one-half.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-10-05

PLAINFIELD.-Last Saturday the Congrega-
tional Sunday-school had a ride and picnic to
Lords Mountain in Marshfeld, and while on
the summit had some appropriate exercises The
view of the country from that point is fine, and
we do not know of any other point in this vicinity
where so extended and beautiful view Of the
country can be obtained. 1t is well worth visit
from every lover OF natures scenery. e.. Rev.
John Avery from Woodstock Connecticut
preached in the Congregational church last Sum
day, and is expected to preach there again next
Sunday -. Last Monday the parshioners of Rev.
f. Snow made him visit at the parsonage. it be-
ing his birthday, and presented him with some
fine presents. There was large number present
and the occasion was much enjoyed by ALL.
We are pleased to see again the streets our
townsman Alpheus Batchelder, who has been
very sick for many weeks. He is yet feeble and
weak, but in time expects to recover his wonted
strength. -. Last Thursday morning Dr. Lazelle
was kicked in the face by horse. The blow
knocked him down and it was first thought he
was killed, but after some minutes he showed
signs of life. He did not return to full conscious
ness for several hours He is now doing well and
hopes to be about his business in few days.
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JULIA W. FOSTERS ESTATE,

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
ers, receive examine, and adjust all claims and de-
mands of all persons against the estate of Julia W. Foster
OF Berlin said District, deceased and all claims
exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purposes aforesaid the residence of Tru
OF Berlin the 18Th day of October and
Sd Saturday of March next from two O'Clock until four
o'clock each of said days and that six months from
the Sd day Of October, A. D. 1851 is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors to present their claims us
for examination and allowance.
Dated at Berlin. this 80 day of October, A. d. ISL
EDMUND T.. ANDREWS, Commissioners
1914 s. II. COVELL, S''a''"e'e'
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sMarriaaes.

In Calais October 2, by Rev. Grin Davis CHARLES A.
GRAY and sYBIL 0RMsBEE, both OF Calais
In waitsneld. October O. by Rev s. II. Robinson LESTER
X. SMITH and LOIS j. CAMPBELL, both OF Waisneld
In South Dorset September 49, by Rev. p g. Pratt r. L.
HOWE Of Northneld and LILLE +. MOORE OF South
Dorset
In Newport, September q, by Rev. George b. Wheel
OREN NEwCOMB Of Derby and LUNA II. FIELD OF
Newport
In Albany September 20, by Rev. y. &. Brigham, Ma
THAN A. CUTLER Of Craftsbnry and ELLA COPELAND
Of Albany
In Waltsheld September 81, by Rev. s. IT, Robinson H.
D. JONES Of Lowell, Massachusetts, and JENNIE A.
JOSLIN OF Wasneld.
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THE PERUVIAN SYRUP has cured thousands who
we're suffering from dyspepsia, debility, liver
complaint, boils, humors, female complaints, etc.
Pamphlets free to any address. Seth W. Fowle
& Sons Boston.
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WATERBURY. Mrs. S, l.. Kneeand has Just
returned from market with a fine assortment of
dress goods laces, passementerie, ETC., and will
be pleased to see the ladies of Waterbury and
vicinity at her rooms on Main, at the head of
Stowe street. At the school meeting Saturday,
tax of eighteen cents was voted to cover the
cost of recent repairs and current expenses for the
year. 49,. Farmers have as a whole harvested good
crops, and are feeling well over the result of the
seasons labors. Potatoes form the only excep.
ton to the general satisfaction. The yield is very
light. Typhoid fever is quite prevalent in town
and there are several serious cases DIR. Hoag,
1t is reported, will soon remove to Atlanta, Geor
gia, and Dr. Addison Morgan, a graduate of a
Cincinnati medical college, will succeed him.
Little Harry Lease came near being killed on
Thursday of last week while up in the James
grove beechnutting As he was running back
ward he fell over ledge about fourteen feet high,
striking on his shoulder aud head which injured
him so seriously that he was not out for several
days. The attendance at the butter market
Monday WAS very good, although prices ruled a
little lower than last week. There now four
buyers in town every Monday. Entire diaries
sold for from twenty to twenty-five cents. Fall
selections, twenty live to twenty -seven cents eggs
eighteen cents per dozen. Shipments, about 550
packages. "A lot Of rough, mengrown boys
hang around our streets evenings, and make
| themselves nuisance by their noise and rude
| behavior. This is something our authorities
ought to put stop to at once. Our street lamp
posts have received new coat Of paint. The red
| trimmed lanterns look very tasty, and are usefu
a. well as ornamental, Several new lamps have
been put up during the past few weeks; oui
streets are now well lighted every night, and
money enough in the treasury to keep them sc
| during the fall and winter, Some one geems Il
| take delight in referring to our schoolhouse IL
these items as the "tombs ." also speaking in
way to give the impression that we have mo-
much OF u school anyway all OF which Is decid
eddy unjust and untrue. Perhaps our schoolhous'
might be located in "a better place than IL now is
but 1t is where 1t accommodates the greater par
of the district now; and as for our school, ther'
are few schools In the state Of its size that exec
1t or are equal 10 It, The teachers are those o
experience, and faithfully do their duties, Thu
schoohouse has been thoroughly repaired tn
past season, and the committee intend fitting NJ
the grounds about the house and yard, also max
ing further repairs on the house. &c. taken al
around, we not only have good schoolhouse
pleasantly located, but school that no citizen O
waterbury OF any other town In Vermont need b.
ashamed Of
Way use gritty, muddy, deagreeable articl
when Hoods Sarsaparilla, so pure, SO clear, g.
delightful, can be obtained, One hundred doses 81
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To you women who have been ailiDg from COM
plants incident to your sex, we would say rem
edy for all that class of troubles is now within
reach DR.. Hardy's "Womans Friend" is a
wonderful remedy, curing almost certainly all
your troubles, however complicated