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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

BErHEL-G. Sargent, our wide awake mer-
chant, is having coat of paint put upon his store.
80. Last Wednesday evening we had a fine rain,
which was much needed. In some parts Of the
town the afternoon before there was a heavy
shower, accompanied with wind and hail 1t Is a
very heavy rain when an inch OF water falls on
the level in three hours time. Figures show that
an inch OF water on the level would make the
enormous amount OF four hundred and thirty
hogsheads, sxty-four gallons and sixty-six cubic
inches on one acre.. j. Underwood, from Prov.
idence, Rhode Island. who was here some four
weeks since, and with the aid of Ed. Wilson,
bought a carload of medium-priced horses, is
here again after another load. Buyers Of horses
calling here always engage Ed, with one OF his
fine livery teams, to show them round, as he is
sure to know where there are any horses fol-
sale. .Kidder and Robinson are making heavy
shipments every Monday Of CATTLE sheep, lambs,
live poultry and hogs, paying for hogs as high as
SO per hundred, live weight E. .Workmen on the
Bascom house are making haste slowly to its Ill
innate completion. Mr.. Mclaughlin, from
Boston, has commenced work In good earnest at
the island, and he is not the man to quit till he
knows whether there is any money in the gold
and iron enterprise. lie has money, and will
not do as many others have done, spend few
thousand dollars and then give up for lack OF
funds. The officers OF the agricultural society
are putting forth every effort, and will spare nc
pains or money, to make the coming exhibition
the most elaborate and attractive that has ever
been held on their grounds.
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RIoHMoND.-A young woman named Mary
German from this town and living with the fam
lily Of A. d. White of Huntington as domestic
attempted suicide by taking paris green last
Thursday night. She took tablespoonful mixed
in glass of water on retiring for the night and
in consequence Of the overdose was taken vio-
lently i'll, vomiting all night. The circumstance
was unknown to Mr.. Whites people until the fol-
lowing morning when Mrs. White went to the
room to call her and found her in most pitiable
condition. A physician was at once summoned
and remedies applied but her system received
such severe shock that she died Sunday morn
ing. Rev. S. c. Hayford and family from
Pennsylvania are in town spending his vacation.
lie was the former pastor OF the Universalist
church here. At present that pulpit is supplied
by Rev Mr. Healy.. Hay crop in this vicinity
is very good. but the weather for the last week
has interfered with the farmers getting in the
crop. -. Market for the past few weeks has been
light on butter, but large quantity Of cheese has
been shipped.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

CABoT.-On complaint Of the town grand Juror,
John Brown, Tom White was brought before NJ.
?. Wallace, Esq, on Tuesday, the 10Th, charged
with assault upon the person Of William Bacon.
1t turned out in evidence that the ray occurred
the Tuesday before the 18th, and that on the 10th
Sunday Bacon and Dennison Clapp who was at
work for Bacon, went off and got five gallons OF
cider With this Bacon, Clapp and White went
to haying. By Tuesday noon the cider had all
gone and the layers not in the best OF temper.
Bacon ordered White to leave. He did not go i'm
mediately and further words insued, II finally
ended, az White said, In drunken squabble
which resulted in the arrest and trial OF White for
an assault upon Bacon. He was held to bail in
the sum OF 500, In default of which he was COM
mitted to the Jail at Montpelier. David Nevens
OF this town, who has been at Brattleboro asylum
for the past four months, had paralytc shock
on Sunday, the l7th and died Friday, the 22d,
aged fifty-elght years. His remains were brought
TO town. and funeral services held at the Congre-
gational church, Of which he was worthy men,
Der, at five clock r. NJ. Monday, the 18th. The
services were conducted by Rev. b. S. Adams,
assisted by Rev. X. Sanderson of the Meth
odist church. There was good representa-
ton of the masonic fraternity present, but ow-
ing to the absence of master, Rev, G. Il. Forbes,
the service was not read. Twenty OF the chill
dren and grandchildren OF Mrs Eleanor Norcross
met one day last week at the residence OF George
Nj. Webster, whose wife is her daughter, and
celebrated her eghtieth birthday. Her father came
to this town in 1898 and settled ON the farm where
b. W Marsh now lives. Here his family endured
many hardships and priyations and suffered
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

the same variety, except that for the best ten va
retes OF apples the same kinds may be used a.
are used by the same person for single plates, but
not the same specimens. The superintendent,
Crosby Miller will furnish plates for fruits For
the best FIVE Red Astrachan apples a premium
OF fifty cents will be paid; second best, thirty
cents third best, twenty cents. Also the same
premiums for the best, second best and third best
OF the following varieties Juneatng Garden
Royal, Sops Of Wine, Benon Early Harvest Cur
tbs Sweet, Sweet Bough, Bon Sweet Peach Of
Montreal, St Lawrence, Early Joe, Duchess Of
Oldenburgh, Porter, Maiden's Blush. Gravenstein,
Founding, Williams Favorite, Pound Sweet, En-
peror Alexander, Munson Sweet Wealthy, St
Johnsbury Sweet, Fameuse, Sweet Russell, Fall
Pippin, Hubbardton, Nonesuch, Vermont Winter
Pippin, Ben Davis, Dexter. Magog, Red Streak,
Bethel, SCOTS Winter, Blue Permain Rhode
Island Greening, Tolman Sweet, westfield, Seek
no-further, Baldwin, Yellow Bellnower, Northern
Spy, Swaar, Spitzenberg, King Of Tompkins
County and Roxbury Russell The sum Of 50 Ia
placed at the disposal Of the judges to be used in
their discretion in similar premiums on meritori-
Gus varieties not included in the foregoing list,
For the best FIVE varieties OF crab apples, ten Of
sort, premium Of 50 will be given, second best,
81; third best, fifty cents For the best ten va
retes Of apples for Vermont, silver medal will
be awarded; second best, bronze medal third
best diploma For the best FIVE Flemish Beauty
pears 81; second best, seventy-five cents; third
best fifty cents. The same premiums for the
best, second best and third best Of the following
varieties: Clapp's Favorite, Howell, Bartlett,
Beurre d'Aniou, Seckel, Goodel Sheldon, Mt.
Vernon and Woodstock For best lot Of plums,
not less than four varieties, and twenty OF each
| sort, SO; second best, S2 third best, ST. For
best lot of open-ar grapes, not less than four va
rieties, and three clusters OF each kind, SO; sec.
ond best, 80; third best, 81
| CLASS iN.-MArLE SUGAR AND HONEY.
Crosby Miller, superintendent. Premiums will
| be awarded as follows:
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CoRISTH.-The summer term of very success.
full school in District No. taught by Miss Abbis
c. Williams closed on Friday. The number OF
scholars enrolled was seventeen, the average at
tendance Of whom was sixteen and one-half. There
was but one instance of hardness during the
term. Friday afternoon picnic was held in the
grove. Many Of the parents were present, and
the exercises by the scholars were greatly enjoyed
......Mr. Rollin Streeter has started tut
factory at the Corner. Obadiah Clement, hav
ing some trouble with neighbor, Royal West il
regard to cattle trespassing, went to see him il
regard to the fence. Mr.. Clement, being an ole
man, went on horseback. West was not in {
mood to talk about fences and struck the horst
with chair. The horse threw Mr.. Clement tt
the ground dislocating one hip and otherwise
injuring him
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HARDwICK.-L. d. Hathaway, Esq, and family
spent several days at the lake shore, the past
week, at St. Adams and Maquam. :. Mrs |. v.
Edwards took through mistake tartar emetic for
EPSON salts, on Saturday morning last, and has
suffered severely in consequence. Her condition
is regarded very critical. but hopes Of recovery
are entertained. We understand the mistake was
made at the drug store. I'D. l.. Chubb, Esq,
bruised one leg severely on Saturday last while
falling trees for bark peeling. He narrowly es-
capped being killed. james L. Gray, ESQ.,, and
wife Of Rockford, Illinois, have been in town the
past week visiting friends He formerly resided
many years in Calais, but has been a resident OF
Illinois for about thirty years past. The old
house near the Wakefield blacksmith shop, occu.
pied by Mrs Charles Walton and her mother,
was raided" by party Of our citizens on Sat
urday night last, on account of alleged immoral
practices carried on there. The windows, doors
and chimney were removed or destroyed, render.
ing the old mansion " untenable as dwelling
house. Mob law can rarely be justified in civil
lied communities, and the resort to it here is de-
precated by many good citizens. Lawful means
for abating nuisances should be exhausted first
We believe the laws are strong enough, when
vigorously enforced, to protect the virtue and
vicious. This illustration OF the forbearance and
temper of our people should warn others Of unsa
worry reputation in this vicinity III merited) to re-
form their ways. "A word to the wise is sufi
ciept"
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Boston Produce Market.

EGGs.-rhere has been good demand for fresh stock
which is scarce, and commands i7k@lsc u dozen,
POTAToEs.-There Ia u liberal supply OF new southern
and Long Island which range at slS225 u barrel Ma
lives are coming In and selling at s2@225 n barrel.
CHEEsE-Slnee last there has some excitement
In the cheese market with an advance In prices SALES
al choice factory advanced
and fell on again TO sk9lOc b which the range or
good choice Al the oose, some extra marks sl held
III lie, but the trade will not pay l0Sc.
BUTTER-The market has been quiet with an easier
tendency all kinds except TIT very finest stock Reepts
beginning to show the effects OF weather and
good those earlier In the The finest brands
OF northern creamery still command 2ic a. H. but this
extreme price, and 2323o cover most 81 the sales sOme
dairy lots sold nj Use but 2l@22c the range for the
bulk OF the receipts, Western butter Is coming IN
freely and Into competition with secondcass north
The best ladlepaeked selling al l1@sc and dairy
AZ ls<o2Qc u n. Fall " good runs down " lsGblee
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Vermont Teachers Association.


In response to a courteous invitation and with
a desire to aid in every possible way that import
ant and estimable class OF citizens the teachers OF
Vermont we give below the programme Tor pro
gram, they choose to call it, Of the thirty-irst
annual meeting Of the Vermont Teachers Asso-
citation, to be holden at Mortified, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, August 10th, 18th and 18th 4:
Wednesday evening, at 100 o'clock, music;
prayer; address Of welcome by Rev. William 5.
Ilazen Of Northfeld $40, response by President
J. S. Cilley Of Jericho; $50, 1.-THE Province OF
the State In Education by Rev. g. B. Cow OF
Brattleboro. Thursday morning at clock, mu-
Sic prayer 9.15, "The Spiritual Significance OF
Education" by Principal o. S. johnson Of Bakers
field; 945, discussion, How can the Standard OF
Qualification for Teaching be rased?' opened by
Professor Charles Dole of Mortified; TO- 10, re-
cess; II, Oriental Education by the Authority
of the past as compared with Western Education
on Scientific Methods" by President Cyrus Ham
lin OF Middlebury. Thursday afternoon, music;
2 O'Clock, Natural History for Common Schools
by Principal Henry Priest Of Barre; 2 3d. "Rela-
| tons Of our High Schools and Academies In our
School System" Principal Edward Conant Of
johnson, followed by a discussion; $50, recess
3.45, "The Teachers Aim," by Principal George
A. Brown OF Bellows Falls; 4.15, Z" How shall we
teach the Scholar a correct Method Of STUDY"
Principal A. N. wheelock Of Barre 40, " Edu-
cation at Home and Abroad " by Rev. S. II. Nc
Colster OF Bellows Falls. Thursday evening" at
| 7.45 o'clock, music; "Ungraded Schools" by
State Superintendent Justus Dart OF Ascutney-
WILLIE $50, 1.-THE Moral Hygiene Of the School "
| by President NJ. II. Buckbam Of Burlington.
Friday morning at 8, business session. reports
and election OF officers; .. paper" The Life and
Work Of Mrs. Fanny X. Kyle" by Miss Alice M.
Guernsey, Saxton's River; 9,45, Among the
Schools Of Europe" by Principal II. T. Fuller OF
st. Johnsbury; 1045, recess; II, 3" The Teacher s
Need and Means OF Growth" by Lyndon A.
Smith Of Washington, ID. c. office Of Bureau Of
Education. Those expecting to attend the meet
ing Of the association are requested to apply for
entertainment TO Professor Charles Dole a. early
as convenient, and cards Of introduction will be
sent to such applicants. The usual courtesy will
be extended by the railroad companies
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WArERBUsy-The Congregational Ladies' Aid
Society postponed to Thursday of last week the
picnic announced to take place at Bolton on Tues
dav. But the weather remaining still unfavorable
the excursion to Bolton was given nm. and Mrs
M. Al. Knight opened her new and spacious resi-
dence To the disapponted picnickers. In the af-
terpoon Of Thursday a large comnanv of old and
Young with many invited guests from the Metho.
dist society brought in their refreshments and
had a most eniovable time FIowers adorned tho
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

At ffty-fve minutes past eight o'clock last
evening we received the following special dispatch
via Boston:
TO VerlnOnt Wdtchmdn
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 26-7 p. NJ
"The president has done well during the day.
At the dressing Of the wound, after the morning
bulletin was issued, displaced spicule Of
broken rib, about half an inch long, was removed.
The track of the wound at this point was dilated,
and larger drainage tube inserted for the pur-
pose Of facilitating the discharge Of pus. Since
that time he has had several maps. He has taken
more nourishment than during any Of the last five
days without gastric irritation, and when the
wound was dressed this evening the discharge Of
healthy pus was satisfactorily abundant. At noon
his pulse i06; temperature, 0S,i; respiration,
1917. At seven T.. NJ, pulse, 10i; temperature,
1907; respiration, 22.6. The above is the official
bullptin ~
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CHELsEA-On Monday Of last week Miss Della
Allen, housekeeper for Amos s. Hatch, met with
quite serious accident. While washing an
apron needle which was in it pricked her hand
and broke off, portion, as is supposed, entering
her hand Surgical aid was not obtained for
some time, but later in the day Drs Corwin and
Goss cut open her hand and searched for the
needle but without success. On the following
day the operation was repeated, with the same
result. Sanborn S. Skinner died at the resi-
dence Of b. Dutton on Monday. lie has long
resided in town, in his earlier days being shoe
maker but latterly working at harness-making.
....A. J. Copeland has closed up his business, re-
firing on account Of i'll health wv. p. Towns
end and wife have returned from two weeks
visiting tour.
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Marhets.
Live Stock Market.

The following ia telegraphie report OF the live stock
market Cambridge and Brighton for the ending
Tuesday, July 70, lSsli
Cattle. SAeep. Hogs. calves,
At market this week. ASS lsss2 l2,7s2 So
one year ago.. S.Iis 1918 i2.Sii les
PRICEs-Ertra fat and heavy premium oren, 81 25s %
nrst quality s6O6t6 51 second quality e55fl55 third
And dressed 6eet fey choice sns. pairs q sogso 90
according u their value beef Steers, s50Gl0. Mich
cows SOcStS5OO extra good, $40 OOi5OO, ith with
out calves as may be agreed tarrow and ordinary. SIS @
500. Stores yearinas, E.OOGl2tO; two-year-olds,
slsOf2tO0 odds iOo Sheep, SQia1ri
extra, bQp5hc " nor s2.S0StsI5 h head. Lambs, 10
lhc n. sheAred sheep, 0GOc n n. shoes, Wholesale,
OGOci retail cyclic NJ, Fat hogs, ne NJ north
ern dressed hog, SIC NJ Veal calves, S@ec n h.
Brighton hides slsGse country lots s9sc Calf skins,
Lamb skins, eossOc each. sheafngs, 2SeoOc each
REMARK Sin cattle sheep and calves the supply was
fully up 10 the requirements Last weeks prices were main
ned on cattle which should have sold At shade advance
they cost higher IN the country The export trade was
four steers dress 600 III each at 1sc dressed weight
Adams sold -four oxen his feeding TO dres POO lbs
each, ssc 81 b. dressed weight Hathaway Jackson
sold tty cattle Tor export weight " 40 MS al $3.50 81
cwl i've and Others 10 butchers gross weight
1910 Ms at 81 ~ cwt live sheep were In large supply
at the Union yards with decline Ia price OF fully 1c IL NJ
which had looked for with Increased receipts H. D.,
French sold amhs averaging IS MS at6c G. W. Brownell
sold forty lamhs, gross weight 2sj MS at Ic and
twenty sheep, gross weight 25O ib al 5ho 10, veas
on price @1sc Rb. Poultry sodatl 2Gl2hc n N.
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Obituaries.


THoMAs.-Dr. N. II. Thomas Of Stowe died the
other day, aged seventy-nne years. He was
born Mt Woodstock in 1902, studied medicine, and
graduated at the medical college there. lie COM
menced practice In Stowe In 1881, and has been
in active and successful practice until his death.
He was elected Judge Of the county court In
1912 county commissioner In 1876; and held
various town offices, was overseer of the poor for
many years, was member OF the board OF county
commissioners, and Of the library. lie has lived
in the same house for nearly fifty years.
HowE-Mrs. Nancy Howe, who died at the
residence OF her son-in-law Joel Putnam of Cam
bridge on Tuesday, July 10th, at the age Of
lightweight years, was the daughter OF Major
Thomas and Nancy Martin OF Rochester, Vermont.
Her father was soldier OF the revolution and a
man Of influence and honorable position in his
community. She was married to Hezekah Howe
in 1912, and soon after removed to Westford, Yer
mont where she lived for fifty years, holding an
important place in society and the church. She
united with the Congregational church Of West
ford under the ministry Of DIR. Parmelee. who is
now living at Oswego New York. at the age OF
one hundred years. She had an abiding love and
reverence for the two pastors Of the church OF
Westford during her half century's residence
there, DIR. Parmelee and Rev. j. II. Woodward
now Of Milton, and she often related reminis-
OF them and recalled their teachings in her
later years. Mrs. Howe was woman OF clear
mind and discrimination In her duties. She man
aged her HOUSEHOLD affairs with remarkable pru-
dence and in her social relations was known as
one who did not speak unadvisedly with her lips.
Tho rulinu f,rnai,la n bar lffa paq IN ba a unnd
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leafhs.

In Bradford. July II, JANE KELLEY, Il years.
In Lyndon, July II, Mrs. WILLIAM RANDALL.
In Burlington, July q, FRED ID. HAZEN, Is years
In Royaton, July ". A. J. b. ROBINSON, rs years
In Randolph, July 49, MINNIE HEBARD, Is years.
In Thetford July 9. CYRUS WATERMAN, 81 years.
In willamstown July 20, Mrs. sr1LLMAs sEAvER.
In Chelsea, July 10, Mrs. SALLY WALLACE, II years
In Bradford, July 2, Mrs MERCY MARsToN, 70 years.
In Waterbury, July 70, Mrs. DANIEL MOODY, "A years
In St. Johnsbury July 49, Mrs. LOIS PORTER, 80 years
In Burlington July IS, Mrs. HENRY p. HICKoK "A yrs
In Hydepark, July 22 ABB1E MAY sPAULDING, II yrs
In ST. Johnsbury, July ~, Mrs HARVEY GIBBS II yrs
In Willamsiown, July Is, Mrs. SALLY HAITIAN 81
years.
In Essex Junction, July 10, Mrs JAMES NJ. BROW n So
years.
IN wlamstown, July 6, Mrs. ALVIN r. SMITH Of
North1eld ~ years.
In Chelsea. July Is, sANBoRN STEVENS SKINNER,
" years, 3 months and days.
In Lowell, Massachusetts,, July IS, SAMUEL d. WEEKS
formerly Of Danville, 70 years.
In Burlington, July 49, at his residence, Fern HIM. JOHN
MUTTON POMEROY, 50 years and 10 months.
In bridgeport. Connecticut, July Is, STEVENS MoUL-
loN 81 years and 10 months, formerly Of Bradford.
n Braitleboro, at the insane asylum July e. DAVID
NENENs OF Cabot So years. His remains brought
Cabot for intenment
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Marriaaes.

IN Washington, July 70, by Rev. l.. @. CLARK, ELTON
Washington.
N ~ NNorwch July T. by Rev. D. d. Page, GILBERT A.
Of Norwich. 1880 "
=, IN Notwlch; July 9, by Rev Mr.. Nichols, RANSOM
BROWN Of lewiston Maine, ~ 7'
In LandgIoye, July at the residence Of the BRIDES
iather jacob smith, ESQ., by Rev. ~ L. Vincent of Peru
JOIN y. CooLEDGE Of Peru and INA q. SMITH OF
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HEALTH AND HAPPINEss.-lt seems strange
that anyone will suffer from the many derange-
ments brought on by an impure condition Of the
blood, when SCOVILLS BLOOD AND LIVER
SYRUP will restore perfect health to the physical
organization. 1t is indeed a strengthening syrup,
pleasant to take and has proven itself to be the
best blood purifier ever discovered, effectually
curing scrofula, syphilitc disorders, weakness OF
the kidneys, all nervous disorders and debility.
1t corrects indigestion. 1t makes the old feel
young, and the young feel gay; and will nva-
riably drive out of the system the many ills that
human flesh is heir to- A single bottle will prove
to you its merits as health renewer, for 1t acts
like charm, especially when the complaint is of
an exhaustive nature, having tendency to lessen
the natural yigor OF the brain and nervous system
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CLASS X.-vEGETABLEs
Crosby Miller, superintendent. Fifty dollars
will be placed at the disposal Of the committee to
be awarded in their discretion.
CLASS XI-MECHAHICs' HALL.
Crosby Miller superintendent. The sum Of
two hundred dollars will be placed at the disposal
OF the committee. Diplomas and medals will
also be awarded. No awards will be made, oil
premiums paid, on horse-powers, horse-rakes
mowing-machines, plows, harrows, cultvators
sewing machines, musical instruments churns OIL
creameries.
CLASS NH-FL0RAL HALL.
Melvin H. Miller OF Pomfret, superintendent
The following special premiums are offered thu
articles to be the work Of the exhibitors
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CALAIs.-Rev. G. Z. Forbes will resume his
labors, Sunday July 3lst, at the usual hour.
The fall term Of school at Maple Corner will COM
mence Tuesday, August 23d, under the direction
OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Ainsworth. -. The school
in district No. 7, taught by Miss Cherrie Morse,
closed last week. Length Of term, twelve weeks
number Of scholars. ten; average attendance, nine
and nneteen-sxtieths; those having no tardy
marks are Bertha McLoud. Belle Martin, Allie
McLoud, Willie Martin, Frank Bliss, WILDER Mar.
tin, Willie McLoud, Walter Martin, Clarence
Martin; those having no absences are Bertha Nc.
Loud, Emma Ellis, Willie Martini Clarence Mar.
tin; Emma Ellis had one tardy mark the only one
during the term. The teacher takes this opportu
nifty to thank the parents and scholars for theil
corporation in securing so favorable a record.