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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31

who said, among other things that there were
too many lawyers in Vermont though what this
has TO do with the total abstinence question does
not appear from the reports. Mr.. Durant also
said that evory rum-shop in the state could be
closed in twenty-four hours II the work was prop
erly undertaken. This would be pretty big con-
tract for any state to undertake in the time stated
and Mr.. Durant holds valuable secret II he
knows what this proper undertaking H."
wooIsos BROTHERS desire to increase their
present force by engaging twenty drstclass coat
makers for the fall and winter season. They will
pay an advance of from ten to twenty per cent on
last seasons prices. All good coat makers would
do well, by applying for steady job, at this
well-known establishment rs long as this notice
is in print. Apply to Woolson Brothers, Mont
pelier, Vermont. Send for our revised price list.
In response to the request of the agent of Coup's
circus to say Just what you think about 1t land
we should do 1t without any request), we have
this to say. It was neither better nor worse than
was expected. No one but fool ever expects
circus to do what it advertses. This did not, and
there was no disappointment on that score 1t
was the regular stock performance with few-a
very few-specialtes. As for the menagerie part
OF II, II IL doubtful II the republic Woulu RECEIVE
any detriment II every one Of the " ferocious and
sanguinary wild beasts" was let loose to prey
upon the community. They would probably be
permitted to do what they evidently desired TO
dole down and sleep. The circus performers
did well the things the public has often seen
done we'll 1t is intimated above that there were
a few specialtes Yes, there were. There was
the angelic Lu Lu, who WAS expected Tor would
have been II any one put any faith in the gor-
geousy colored bills) to fly around the tent and
keep the flies off from the audience; but, alas I!
he was apparently fallen angel, for he had no
more wings than newly-hatched chicken. 1t
cannot, however. be said OF him as was said OF
Millions angels" nine days they fell, for he
fell in as many seconds into netting In the
chariot races the man who drove the four-in-hand
was not so ungallant to beat the woman who
drove the other four-in-hand. All in all, 1t was
about as satisfactory as was Miss Pleasant Rider
hoods pleasant note to Mr.. Venus, that " she
didn't wish to regard herself nor yet to be re-
garded, in that bony light"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31

WATERBURY. -There was very unusual dis
play of night blooming cereus at Mrs. DIR. Faes'
Wednesday evening last. No less than six flow
ers on single plant opened simultaneously and
loaded the air with their fragrance. The flowers
were all large and fine specimens. On the follow
ing evening three other blossoms on the same
plant opened their petals, making altogether a
record Of Towering which awaits rival, and
when a successful one is found Mrs. Fales will
try again. The sight was witnessed by large
number Of the village people. The public
schools will commence Monday, September 9TH.
e. Thomas B. Scagel died Tuesday morning, the
22d instant, at the age Of seventy-six Mr.. Scagel
was old jackson democrat, and during the
ascendency of that party was for a while post
master in Waterbury. ....F. T. Wallace, Esq,
formerly Of this village, but now a prominent
lawyer in Cleveland, Ohio, is spending few
days in town. o. A. Seabury has returned to
Gloucester. And herewith ends the exciting
chronicle of weeks doings in Waterbury.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31

RESCUED FROM DEATH.-The following state
ment of William ]. Coughlin of Somervile, Mas
sachusetts, is SO remarkable that we beg to ask
for it the attention OF readers. He says: =" In
the fall Of 1876 / was taken with VIOLENT
BLEEDING OF THE LUNGS followed by severe
cough. ! soon began to lose my appetite and
flesh. | was so weak at one time that could not
leave my bed. In the summer of 1877 was ad-
mitted to the city hospital. While there the doc
tors said had hole in my left lung a. big as a
half dollar. expended over hundred dollars
in doctors and medicines | was so far gone at
one time report went around that was dead |
gave up hope, but friend told me of DR.. WIN.
HALLS BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS. laughed
at my friends thinking that my case was incur
able, but got bottle to satisfy them when to
my surprise and qualification, commenced to
feel better. My hope, once dead, began to re-
vive and to-day feel in better spirits than have
the past three years. | write this hoping you will
publish 1t, SO that every one afflicted with dis
eased lungs will be induced to take DIR. WIN.
HALLS BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS, and be
convinced that CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED.
have taken two bottles and can positively say
that it has done more good than all the other
medicines have taken since my sickness. NV
cough has almost entirely disappeared, and shall
soon be able to go to work" Sold by all druggists
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Unlyersallst Convention.

The forty-eighth annual Universalist conven-
ton OF Vermont and Province OF Quebec opened
Tuesday evening, August 23d, in the Universalist
church, Barre, about two hundred being present
After organization, Rev. W. 7. Kimmell, pastor at
Barre, gave IN address Of welcome, and was fol-
lowed by sermon by Rev @. W. Patten oil
Springfield.
Wednesday morning conference meeting was
led by Rev. L. 5. Crosby. Rev. G. f. Forbes OF
Calais and Rev. l.. +. Fortney OF West Concord
administered communion. The president oil the
convention, ii. b. French Of Woodstock, called
the convention to order, and the reports oil the
secretary, treasurer and committees were adopted.
The forenoon was used up in appointing COM
mttees, discussing changes OF the constitution
and considering the advsability OF having all par
ish and church property 30 fixed as to leave re-
version to the convention. Rev. L. w. whitney
OF Brattleboro preached the occasional sermon In
the afternoon to large audience. About five
hundred people from abroad were in attendance.
The convention was continued Wednesday
evening with meeting OF the women's Centen-
airy Association, Rev. Miss A. ]. Shaw OF Barton,
president. Some sixty dollars were received for
new membership. A very instructive educational
meeting was addressed by Rev. X. K Shipper,
Professor Henry Priest, principal OF Goddard
Seminary, and Professor ]. S. Lee Of Canton,
New York. Denominational literature and meth
DDS Of increasing its circulation was discussed by
Rev. H. S. McCalister, d. d., Of Bellows Falls
and Rev. j. b. Tabor and Charles Caverly, pro-
prietor and agent OF the Universalist Publishing
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31

SEMINARY HIIL-At present things look favor
able for good term. Many new students have
come here this fall. Most of them seem to be en-
joying their new quarters. OF course there has
been the usual amount Of drumming" for tn Q
societies and the results were quite good. Last
Wednesday evening the Ladies' Literary society
received ten new members; on Saturday evening
the lEsthetic took in six; on Monday evening
three joined the Band and eight the Adelphi..
The lyceum was organized Friday evening, choos-
ing Mr. White for president; Miss Anna Cum
mings, vice-presdent; Mr.. C. P. Thatcher, treas
urer; executive committee Mr.. G. p Thatcher,
Miss Kilburne, Miss Hopkins. Miss Bayright
is teacher in elocution instead Of Mr.. Develin as
was expected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31

WEST RANDoLPH.-The annual picnic of the
Christian Sunday school was held last Friday in
Rufus Angels grove. On Saturday the juvenile
templars held theirs at Mrs Ames go. The Bap-
tist church is about completed and will be dedi-
Gated next Thursday, September LIST. Don't
forget DIR. Caldwell's Sunday evening lectures.
An especially interesting one will be given next
Sunday evening. Mrs Billiard goes to Bridge
port, Connecticut, to open boarding house next
week. Some miscreant who evidently loves
good butter stole a package belonging to Fred
Terry from the depot platform last Friday night.
....A state Spirituslist convention is to be held
here September 9th, 10th and 18th.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31

ORASGE-Last Sabbath was an interesting and
profitable day for the church and people here. A
congregation Of one hundred and five listened to
the morning sermon, after which eighty-nine re-
manned to the Sabbath-school. At five O'Clock
ninety people enjoyed wel-rendered and very
interesting Sunday school concert exercise. The
words. "Wait on the Lord" displayed on the
blackboard at the beginning OF the exercise, were
added to letter by letter as the answers were
given, in appropriate Scripture texts and selec-
tons OF poetry to the question What rewards
are to be given to the faithful ones who wait on
the Lord " until the completed inscription, wait
on the Lord and thou shalt inherit the land" APP
peared on the board An abundance Of beauti.
fol flowers, a large proportion Of which were
given to the pastor and his wife, added much to
the pleasure OF the occasion.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31

PEAcHAM-Charles Gates has sold his farm to
gentleman from Norwich, Vermont. .. Mrs.
DIR. Colburn and two children Of Athol, Massa-
chusetts, who have been spending the summer in
this place, returned home last Friday. Her
daughter will remain here for awhile to recuper-
ate her health. :. Miss Nettie Hendry returned
to New York last Friday "A company oftwenty-
four young people assembled at Edward Nc
laughlin's last Saturday evening to commemorate
his twenty first birthday.....v. W. Brown is hay
ing all he can do making Photographic views.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31

WORTHWHILE at the academy begins
to-day wednesday, with an unusual number OF
students. The board OF teachers Is the same as
last year, with the exception of the third and
fourth assistants e., The reform club resumes its
meetings at the Methodist chapel on Friday even
ing. This is the first meeting since the middle OF
June, and it is hoped that, after this week, the
members will take hold Of the temperance work
with renewed energy ,. The work Of getting
the pulp mill in readiness for work Is progressing
finely A very large water wheel Is at the depot,
Intended for use at the mill The new dam is
nearly completed and the rebuilding OF the pen
stock commenced, The Methodists' organ used
In the chapel was badly damaged on Wednesday,
being thrown out OF wagon upon the rocks near
the covered bridge The operetta " Cinderella
Ia preparing for presentation under the direction
OF Mrs. leuch Of Montreal Daily rehearsas are
now held and the entertainment will come off In
a short time. But few OF the Grand Army boys
are attending the 81. Adams reunion this week
The post met at Grand Army hall on Saturday
evening.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31

NoRrHFIELD.-Augusth has proved among us a
fine harvesting month for the angel OF death.
This is especially true regards our aged people.
-Four persons who had lived beyond mans al
lotted three-score and ten have obeyed the sum
mons to lay aside their worn-out easements and
join their loved ones "gone before" First to
obey the summons, early in the month, was Jo-
siah Lane, in his seventy-seventh year Next to
be called August 10th, was Sias Sheldon, in the
eighty-seventh year Of his age. The Oldest per
son in town, Mrs. Elizabeth Corliss, died August
26th, aged eghty-six and one-half years. Her
death was followed the next day, August 9th,
by that of Allen Balch, aged ninety. Thus, one
by one, do they fall like the leaf.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31
SMITH STEVENS, ESTATE.
- STATE OF VERMONT, District Of W


tIict, on the llth day OF August A. d. ISL 80
Thomas b. Steyuns Administrator OF the estate OF smith
Stevens late OF East Montpelier In said District deoeased
makes Application said Court for license 10 sell all OF the
real said deceased including the homestead repre-
seDna that thereof Ia necessary for the
payment OF the debts said deceased and charges Of adj
mnfaon OF and that such part cannot be sold
Without injury 10 those Interested the remainder
The ale OF homestead would be beneficial to the widow
and that the homestead all the right OF dover In
said application be referred TO session hereof, TO be
"a day OF September A. ID. 1881, for hearing and de-
osion thereon and is further ordered thai all per-
OF said application and order thereon three weeks sue
newspaper published Montpelier and which
the Aeighhohood OF those interested before said time Of
nearing they may appear said time and place. and
they cause, object thereto. BY the nonrt.Attest
| 0SO1 A. Q. AVERtLI. Register
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31

BARRE.-On Sunday resolution by the Uni
versaist parish was read at both the Congrega-
tionalist and the Methodist churches thanking
them for their hospitality shown to the guests Of
the convention. REV. Mr.. Mcmillan was not
in the Congregational pulpit as was expected, but
as he writes that it was account OF wedding
at Bradford, Ontario, in which he was one Of the
principals, all his friends will surely excuse him.
-. The repairs the engine house are progress
ing E. Asa Harrington intends making tene-
ment OF his new house. The academy and SEM
mary opened last week with the usual number OF
students.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31
ERAsTUs q; VESTS ESTATE.

In Probate Court held Montpelier and for SAID Dis
trict, ON the 2Oth day OF August A. ID. ISL
David W. Mower Administrator of the estate of Erastus
o. West late OF Barre In said District deceased makes
plicaton to said Court, in writing with the consent and
appreciation of the heirs Of said deceased for license to sell
all Of the real estate Of said deceased situated In Barre TO
wit The home place In Iwingsve and about twenty
OF pasture and tage land used herewith, representing
thai the sale thereof would be beneficial to the heirs
and those interested In HIS estate Whefeupon, II IA
dered by said Court, that said application be referred
TO session thereof be held al the Probate 0foe In
said Montpelier the 10Th day OF September A. ID. 1881
for hearing and decision thereon and, i Ia further Or
de that all persons Interested be notified hereof by pub
location OF notice OF said application and order thereon
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Vermont waichnan a
State Journal newspaper published AZ Montpelier, and
which crcuaies in the neighborhood OF those Interested
before sd time OF hearing that they may appear at said
time aud place. and, II they cause, object thereto
COOS HARVEY rILDEN, Judge.
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Marriaaes

In Randolph, August 49, FRANK p. BARTLETT OF Em-
erson, Iowa. and LIMA HOWARD.
In ST. Johnsbury, August rs, ABIJAH SMITH and NJ rs
FANNY GREEN, both OF 81. Johnsbury.
In Berlin, August a. by Rev. j. House. JOHN CLARK
and Mrs. MARY L. HINES both Of Northheld.
In Bradford, August %, by Rev T. p. Frost BREwsTE
p. FROST and CARRIE 7. FARNHAM Of Bradford.
In Orange. August p, by Rev Elihu Snow, OSCAR r.
BRACkErT Of Barre and ALFRATTA MERRILL Of
Orange.
In Rochester August a, by Rev Moses Paten Gil ARIES
L. RICH OF Worthwhile and LANA NJ. H0DGKIN5 Of
Rochester.
In 81. Johnsbury August IS. by Rev. Mr. Locke, Penn
BROKE NICHOLS and LIZZIE UNDERWOOD, both Of
st. Johnsbury.
In Chelsea August a. at the residence Of the brides pa.
rents, by Rev. II. Webster, JOHN NJ. C0MSrOCK and
PERSls s. eldest daughter OF Deacon Franklin Dearborn,
both of Chelsea,
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HoWAsIRspo "a M Jss1SS F EsTAT T & -.

In Probate Court, held at Montpelier. In said District,
the 10th day OF August, A. ID. 1851;
Frank N smith, Administrator OF the estate OF Howard
Mnott late OF Waterbury, In said District deceased
sents his administration account for examination and allow
ance, and makes application for decree OF distribution
partition of the estate of said deoeased Whereupon,
Is ordered by said Court, that said account and
said application be referred session thereof be
held al Probate Office sad Montpelier on the 9Th
day of september. A. D. ISL fol- hearing and decision
thereon; And, IA further ordered, that notice hereof be
given to all Interested by publication OF the
Three weeks successfully In the Vermont Waterman State
Journal. newspaper published at Montpelier previous
said time appointed hearing that they appear sad
and place and show II any they may why
said should not be allowed and made
By the Court-Attest,
OS-O7 HARVEY TILDES, Judge.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31

SHARoN-Rev. L. B. Steele, pastor of the Bap-
fist church, is to sever his connection with the
church here and remove to Concord, New Hamp-
shire. Mr.. Steele has been town superintendent
several years and represented the town in 1878.
He will be missed as a citizen as well as in his
official duties Sharon can i'll afford to lose this
family. "A stalk of corn in Rev. A. W. Board.
mans garden measures eleven feet two inches
and large portion of it ten feet six inches.
Mr.. S. w. Sterlin says that II the one that TOOK
the honey box, minus the honey, off one OF hi'
hives not long since will return the box he will
give them what honey he can eat.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-08-31
FRUIT Of the tropics burning cline,
Thy wondrous virtues, fadeless still,
Exert an influence sublime,
In ministering to human ill;
And many pang along our way
Sanford's Ginger doth allay.

HENRy's CARBoLIc SALvE-The BEST SALVE
in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, letter. chapped hands, chilblains, corns,
and all kinds Of skin eruptions, freckles and
pmpes The save 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-five
cents For sale by all druggists.
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WALTER b. PECK,s ESTATE;

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
OF all against the estate OF Walter b. Peck late Of
Berlin in said District deceased and all claims exhibited
in Offset thereto hereby give notice that will meet for the
purposes aforesaid the residence OF A. N Pearson,
the inst Tuesday of September, 1884, and drs Tuesday Of
February ss next from nine O'Clock NJ until one O'Clock
p. each of said days and that six months from the 9Th
day OF August A. D. ISL the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their claims to us for eramina
ton and allowance.
Dated al Berlin this 18th day Of August, A. D. 1881.
A. y. PEARSON, (comu,saiorar.
05-O7 X. ID. STEWART, COMMISSIONER
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WATERBURY CENTER.-The fall term of school
at the seminary opened last Monday with more
than sixty scholars present, and many more ex-
pected With the present board Of instructors
the term must be profitable one Miss Minnie
J. Lyon has gone to the Fabyan house to work. -.
Mrs L. G. Fowler is visiting her sister in Hyde
Park. =. Rev. S. II. Wheeler will preach at Sem
mary hall next Sunday at forty-fve minutes past
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Wafrhnan & NnnrnaL
Latest Official Bulletin.


WASHINGTON, August 30-6.30 N.
The president has passed comfortably through
the day lie has taken the usual amount OF nour-
ishment by the mouth, with stimulating enemata
at stated periods. The parotid swelling has been
discharging more freely, and Is continuing to
diminish in size. Pulse, 100; temperature, 1913;
termination. is.
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DANIEEIL gALvDpWIISS,s ESTATE:

In Probate Court held Montpelier in and for said bis
trict the 22d day Of August, A. ID. 1851;
An Instrument purportng to be the last VIII and Tesla
ment OF Daniel Baldwin late Of Montpelier In said District
deceased being presented TO the Court by Jas r. Langdon
the Executor named therein for prohate 1t is ordered
by said Court that all persons concerned therein be
titled to appear at session OF said Court to be held at the
Probate Office in Montpelier the 10Th day OF September
A. d. ISL and show cause, they may have against
the Probate of said viii for which purpose Is further or
dered that notice OF this order be published three weeks
successfully in the Vermont Watchman State Journal,
printed Montpelier previous said time appointed for
hearing. By the Court Attest,
o6-0s HARVEY TILDEN, Judge.
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EDsON MARTINS ESTATE.

The undersigned having been appointed by the Honorable
receive examine and adjust all claims and demands
of all persons against the estate of Edison Martin late Of
Wansown, in said District, deceased and all claims
hibe in Offset thereto hereby give notice that will meet
for the purposes aforesaid at the late dwelling of
Edson Martin in Wilmstown, the 18th day September
and 18Th day of December next from ten o'clock A NJ I'M
I'll three O'Clock each of said days and that six months
from the 18th day of August A. D. ISL Is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors 10 present their claims TO
for examination and allowance
Dated at Randolph, this 18th day of August, A. D. 1881
c. H. MERRILL, / c.,,,,,,,.,,no-.
O7-Os JAMES MARTiS, commissioners
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HENRY NJ. CUMMINGS, ESTATE.

Ill COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
The undersigned having been appointed by the Honor
able Probate Court for the District Of Washington Commits
soners receive examine and adjust all claims and de-
mands OF all persons against the estate OF Henry NJ Cum
mlngs late of East Montpelier, in said District deceased
all claims exhibited In Offset thereto, hereby notice
that will meet for the purposes aforesaid at the store OF
Pecks Cummins In Montpelier the sth day of Septem
Der and sth day Of February next from ten o'clock
until four O'Clock each OF said days, and that sx
months from the 10th day OF August A. ID. 1851 Is the time
limited by said Court for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at e. Montpelier this 18th day OF August D. 1851
oso, +; CppiMiMNFfSGs' Commissioners
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To be paid the Treasurer Of said Company his office
In Montpelier, or before the ith day Of october, 1881
In October 1873 plan Of insuring changed from
the advance the annual assessment plan This change
made the demand of the times growing OF
the scarcity Of money and the utter impossbty
Of forecasng even approximately our aggregate losses.
Our members will be notified, either by letter by
agents. Of the exact amount Of their assessment and we ask
all policy holders to wait until notified before making
any payments. By order Of the Directors,
GEORGE W. LESLIE, Treasurer.
Montpelier, VT, August 30, 1851. 07-09