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

PEAoHAM.-The little Northrop child Is gaining
right along since the operation. He eats rests
and sleeps well. Great hopes OF his recovery are
now entertained. Rev. A. w. Wild is spend
ing six weeks vacation at Greensboro.
Scott Farnham is in a very critical condition with
congestion Of the brain. George f. Graham,
who went to the Sandwich Islands about six
weeks ago, reports very fine country and likes
exceedingly well.....A little son of Benjamin
Varnum is sick with typhoid fever.....V. W.
Brown, our artist, is away this week making
views Of residences, landscapes, ETC.. Miss
Flora Martin plays the pipe organ at the Congre'
gational church during the absence of Mrs. F. L.
Palmer the regular organist, who is visiting
friends at Bangor, Maine Judge Hartman OF
Ann Arbor Michigan is spending his vacation
in town.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

WILLIAMsrowN.-On Monday, the 18th, Mrs.
Sally Kathleen Snow, widow OF MIR. Hiram Snow,
died at the age Of eighty-two years Mr.. Charles
Adams, sonin-law Of Mrs. Snow, went to Barre
to obtain cofin and when getting into his wagon
to return the horse started and he fell, breaking
his hip. June 10th, Mrs. Mary, widow Of Fer.
nando Kathleen aged sixty-two years, died at
Peacham where she had been living for nearly a
year with her second daughter, Mrs. Henry
Wheeler. She had been in poor health for some
time, but died quite suddenly of heart disease
She was member of the Congregational church
in this town which had long been her home, was
a good neghbor, sympathetic and helpful in
sickness and distress. She was brought to viii
Jamestown for burial. Mr.. and Mrs George
Harrington Of Boston have been spending few
days in town visiting his mother, Mrs. John IIar
rington. Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Bass of Chicago
are also in town. Mrs Stillman Seaver, o.
whom mention was made in our last issue a,
stricken with paralysis, died Saturday, the 23d
about six o'clock P. M... Mr.. Henry Boutwell,
who has been for some time in feeble health, OF
Wednesday, the Goth, became paralyzed in tn,
left SIDE but at last accounts we learn that he Il
recovering from 1t to some extent.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

PRENTICE McCAnE, whose family has been
living at vergennes, has been running boat on
the Champlan canal this summer. His wife and
two children went down to Troy with him on the
boat last week, and while being towed near Troy
he undertook TO cast of the line, became en-
tangled in it, and was drawn overheard and
drowned in the presence Of his family.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

The Potter press company has mill in Plain
field, New Jersey, which is always idle on Satur-
days, the owners being Seventh-day Baptists.
During the rest OF the week including Sundays,
the mill Is in operation night and day. There are
two sets OF hands, for day and night, and those
who object to working on Sundays are allowed to
work eleven hours day so as to make up for
their enforced idleness on Saturdays. The work
men are all paid by the hour
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

WHILE freight train No. 10 on the Central Yer
mont railroad was crossing a bridge at North
Hartland last week Tuesday morning center
beam fell from the forward truck of the box car
next the tender, causing an obstruction by which
about fifty feet of rails on side Of the track
were torn up, and three box cars and one plat
form car were precipitated from the bridge into
the river, a distance Of about forty feet. John
White, brakeman. was standing on the platform
car and was carried down with it, but escaped
with few bruises. The balance Of the train
passed safely over
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

AT Panton Thursday forenoon, while young
farmer named Wright Hoyt was raking hay with
a horserake, the horse became frightened, and
fIoyt was thrown under the rake. Hewas dragged
over rocks and stones for several hundred yards,
and when rescued was dead. The terrible shock
being more than his poor mother could bear, she
became a raving maniac. Only two years ago
the husband and father Of this, her only child,
was killed by falling upon the sharp points Of up
right wooden pickets which entered his body near
the abdomen in several places.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27
Ghanrerp Wnfres.
STATE of o%sitsnNeroS COUNTY, SIS
In CHANoERY,
wAsHis0ros Co., SEPTEMBER TERN, A. ID. ISIS
Eosier and Braien. Adainisirators vs. William B. Pier.

In CHANoERY,
wAsHR0roS Co., SEPTEMBER TERN, A. d. lssl.5
son and 1ddis =, Pierson.
whereas joel rSster JT q MontRsleI and B. W BFssy
mont administrators Of the goods ehaels and estate Of
on the s2d day Of jay ISL ae he petition IN he oiee
Of the CLERK O the Court Of ohancey Of said county setting
ss olye riersoa then Of ohslses n the county Of
mortgage deed Of certain land situated in the town OF
chelsea aforesaid described as follows Being thirteen
MIN an ne buildings thereon ana ne same PEs%sss
Eson r Osborne and wife by deed Of even date herewith
Said mortg ge conditioned for the payment OF three
TO Ss s vi b Ss aud SsS
T e sA GaS oys os payable SS @ s ons 81
one hundred dollars payable Apri ls A. D. ISL and one
SsaSns interest Annually, SesSrihs to he tenor and
smscl and part Thereof ose.neI win sTEe amount q
according 10 the ersct OF the same; And further setting
ss he ss SOfm S Bss deceased ns.s
and that afterwards 70 wit ON the d day Of september
Date dosri Tor the Sts q washSsSa duly sppOnis
Norman W Brsey deceased duly accepted said trust
and aa for and entered upon he dHe, Thereof ss
be produced r. cont VIII @Ss ta appear a., And IAN further
Of January A. b. ISL The sad olive T. Person By hsg
deed e mai date duly eSnysyed said land and pIemses 70
Hampshire by virtue OF which the said William T. claims
w S~ Of ss an d wa% E. claims som A' Interest n sed
premises by way OF homestead right or otherwise And
Piefson and Adde r. Person his wife In the I'D premises
may be foIecosed agreeab TO the statute sneh made
and provided
Now then appearing that the said William H. Pierson
aud Adde H. Person reside without this state so that
subpoena cannot be served them Is therefore ordered
that said William y rieEson and Addie y rieson be
be holden al Montpelier within for the county
OF Washington the second Tuesday OF September, u.
1851 aud answer TO said petition by publishing the sub
stance OF this order, In the Vermont Watchman State
Tires weeks sSccessSey The last Of which qualifications shall
be at least twenty days previous to the commencement OF
said September Term, 1881, OF said Court.
Gyep under my hand at Monipelsr this ga day o. July
A. d. $751; MELVILLE u. SMILE, Clerk.
A, 3, AusfIN solicitor for Petitioner. O2-Oi
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

WooDBURY.-Besides New York boarders at A.
II Hollis Noticed last week. there are twenty at
Mr.. Samuel Benjamin's. There were near hun
bred applications in town this year. Professor
George Foster has with him at Mr.. Samuel Benja-
minis member OF a New York yacht club, and
they have recently launched a canvas and cork
sailing boat on Sabin Lake, which is a novelty in
the country. The recent rains have made ex-
cellent fishing, and several very large bass have
been taken from No. 10 pond and Nelson Lake.
One OF the ministers Of the town took two in one
afternoon at Nelson Lake, averaging three pounds
each. There will be a berry and ice cream party
next Tuesday evening in the vestry OF the Union
church. A cordial invitation is extended to the
public to patronze it for the benefit Of the re-
ligious societies Of the town.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

GOVERNOR FARNHAM has appointed the follow
ing delegates to represent Vermont at the ma
tional conference Of charities and correction to be
held at the state house in Boston the coming
week: Wendell p. Rice. superintendent of the
state prison; Hons. W. II. H. Bingham, Charles
Thatcher and ]. c. Parker, prison directors
George N. Eayres, superintendent of the house
of correction; Major Z. J. Ormsbee, Colonel Julius
]. Estey, trustees OF the reform school; Mrs.
Fairbanks Of vergeunes; DIR. Allen, supervisor Of
the insane; Drs. Clark and Phelps of the insane
asylum; and Mrs. Hickok, president Of the Bur-
lington orphans' home
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27
CLASS ".

CLASS Iv.-sHEEP.
Applications for sheep pens should be made to
Sas g. Holyoke of St. Adams. All sheep must
have been owned in the state three months previ-
GUS to the fair. Flocks consist OF one ram one
year old, one ram two years old or over. five
ewes one year old and under two, five ewes two
years old and over five eve lambs and three
ram lambs. Premiums;
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

WOMEN that have been pronounced incurable
by the best physicians in the country have beer
completely cured OF female weakness by the use
of Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
Send to Mrs. Lydia +. Pinkham, 1888 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

WEST RASDoLPH-Rev. Mr.. Chalmers Of Brook
Ign, New York, preached at the Baptist chapel on
Sunday last The Salisbury Brothers are ex-
pecting to open a furniture store in Montpelier
some time in August. The cornet band and
male gee club of this place are to participate in
the celebration of Brantrees centennial August
lst .Tewksbury's camp now numbers over
twenty. DR. Caldwell will lecture on "The
Trial Of Jesus before PLATE }" next Sunday night.
THE Ladies' Temperance Union Of Washing
ton and Orange counties will meet here Thursday
August 4th, to begin at half past nine A. M. [see
Current Mention
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

DR. GREENS OXYGENATED BrITERs are cheap
and simple remedy for dyspepsia and biliousness
in all their worst forms. 1t is 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, 1881-07-27

THE A. s. 7. Co. were the first to make a spe-
cialty OF protecting the toes Of children's shoes
from wear, by which millions are saved annually
to parents; and they now offer their A. S. T. Co.
Black Tip in place of the metal, as they wear as
well, and are not Objectionable on the finest shoe
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

DRUNKEN FIGHT AND MURDER,-Wm. o. Brien,
a prominent man OF the town OF Searsburgh, and
formerly town representative, died in bennington
Tuesday Of last week in consequence of injuries
received in a drunken row the previous evening
George Knapp Of Woodford was with him at the
time but had gone back upon the highway to
pick up his hat when William II. Keefe with
whom they had been running horses, assaulted
O'Brien. The contention WAS about a whip and
striking each others horses over the head while
racing. o. Brien came back TO Bennington and
had his wounds dressed, but died soon after. A
post-mortem examination showed that O'Bfien
had the tenth and eleventh ribs on the left side
broken, the lower lobe OF the left lung was pune
tured, and there were bad bruises over the left
eye and about the month and lips. Keeie has
been arrested, held for trial. and bail fixed at
5000, In default OF which he was committed to
itil.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

CosrIyESEss.-The most effectual way to over.
come costive habit is to take small dose Of
Baxter's Mandrake Bitters before each meal
and follow it for week or ten days. the cure will
be mild, but sure
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

AGENTS AND CANvAssERs make from S25 to
$50 per week selling goods for +. G. RIDEOUT
CO., 10 Barclay heet, New York. Send for
| their catalogue and terms
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

BRooKFIELD.-Iast Saturday as Royal Abbott,
Jr, with his son Winthrop, and Willie Gay, son Of
Rev. MIR. Gay, were descending the hill towards
Fast Brookield, his horse became frightened and
unmanageable. After going some forty rods the
kingbolt came out, throwing them out OF the
wagon Mr.. Abbott was somewhat Jared, his
son had one Of his shoulders dislocated, the Gay
boy had his face and head SCARED but not seriously
hurt. The horse ran about one mile and half.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27
CLASS vl.-PoULTRy.

CLASS vI-PoULTRY.
Parties intending to exhibit poultry should in
form George Davis East Montpelier, so that pro-
vision may be made for their care One hundred
and FIVE dollars Is placed at the disposal Of
the committee to be awarded at their discretion
CLASS vII-DAmy PRODUCTS.
Crosby Miller OF pomfret is superintendent OF
this department. Premiums;
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27
Vermont State Fair.

The thirty-frst annual fair Of the State Agri-
cultural Society will be held at Prospect Park in
Montpelier, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, September 14-18 The fair ground is
very near the track Of the Montpelier & Wells
River railroad and articles for exhibition will be
delivered alongside the grounds In addition to
the large Mechanics Hall, large tent will be
provided for the exhibition OF such machinery,
agricultural implements, ETC., as may not find
sufficient space In the hall. Entries can be made
or space solicited at any time previous TO the week
OF the fair by addressing Hon Crosby Miller, Pom
fret and on Monday September ~, at Montpelier.
Although arrangements are not yet perfected, the
railroads will carry persons attending the fair at
very low rates. and stock and articles for exhibit
ton will be transported on the usual terms. The
secretary will open his office on the fair ground
Monday, September IL. It il desirable that all
entries be made ~ early as possible Persons in
tending to exhibit are requested to forward to
Henry Clark, secretary, at Rutland notice Of their
intention, with list of their entries on or before
| September /. Entries In Mechanics Hall, dairy
| products, fruits, maple sugar, honey and vegeta-
bles, should be made with Crosby Miller, supern-
tendent OF those departments. Intentions to ex-
at Pomfret Entries in Floral Hall will be made
with Melvin II. Miller, Pomfret, superintendent.
Hay and straw will be provided free to actual ex-
hibtors for stock, and grain at market prices.
The general superintendent, George Hammond OF
Mddebury, has the entire supervision OF the rent
| ing Of grounds to victualing houses and stands,
showmen, peddlers, etc. Entries can be made Of
all horses and stock with the secretary, Henry
Clark Of Rutland, at any time before the fair, ex-
cept horses competing in the races. These must
positively be made to Henry b. Kent OF Dorset on
or before the Thursday next preceding the fair.
CLASS f.--HoRsEs
| George Davis OF East Montpelier is superin-
tendent OF this department. A gold medal will
be given as first premium and silver medal as
second premium, for stations kept for service Of
mares in the state for the season OF 1891 Each
stallion competing in this class must be accom-.
panied by three specimens Of his stock which
| will decide the award In the main Other premi-
ums In this class will be awarded as follows:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

Coon ADVICE advise every family to keep
Downs ELIXIR always on hand 1t is the best
remedy for coughs and colds ever offered to
the public.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

and warding of Diseases no medicine possesses
such efficacy as BAxrER's MANDRAKK BITTERs
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

The VACANT CADErsHIP.-The committee ap-
pointed to examine candidates for the vacant
cadetship In the third district met at Hyde Park,
last Wednesday, and held public examination
lasting twelve hours The applicants were c. NJ.
Dewey OF Burlington, George c. Robinson Of
Westford, NJ. W, Danenbaum and Ralph l.. Hayes
of st Adams, Frank NJ. Colby OF Derby Center
and Fred NJ. Hatch of East Berkshire 1t is in
ferred that all passed creditable examinations as
the committee has not been able to agree upon
the best qualified candidate and have separated
1t is understood that some questions of doubt
have been referred by them to Congressman Grout.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

As liniment for horses HENRY 4 JoHSsoS's
ARSIoA AND on LIsrMEsT Ia unequaled. ltcures
sprains, bruises and lameness at once.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

SENSE of weight backache, inability to stand
long or to walk far to lift weights, are all re-
moved by Healy's Vegetable Tonic Pills
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

THE PERUVIAN SYRUP has cured thousands who
were suffering from dyspepsia, debility, liver
complaint, boils, humors, female complaints, etc.
Pamphlets free to any address. Seth W. Fowle
& Sons Boston
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

SKILL IN THE WoRKsHop. To do good work
the mechanic must have good health. II long
hours OF confinement in close rooms have en-
feebled his hand or dimmed his sight, let him at
once and before some organic trouble appears,
take plenty OF Hop Bitters, Ills system will be
rejnyenated, his nerves strengthened, his sight
become clear, and the whole constitution DO built
up 10 higher working condition.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27
Notice to Teachers!

The teachers Of Washington County are hereby notified
that the County Examining Board for Washington County
Will hold public examination of teachers at the Northed
Graded School Building Northhed, August Sd and
fth, commencing August 3d. at ten O'Clock A. NJ.
certificate granted by this Board licenses the holder to
teach any common school In Washington County during
the term Of 1--WE See No. 50 OF the Laws Of 1876
GI aAR pooLLEEi Washington COUNTY
a. n. wHEELoCK,J Examining Board
By JOHN IL. sENTER, CLERK.
Warren. July IS, 1851. 0l-02l
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

HAVE wistar's Balsam OF Wild Cherry always
at hand. 1t cures coughs, colds, bronchitis,
whooping cough, Group, influenza, consumption
and all throat and lung complaints Fifty cents
and 81 bottle.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

LOOK out for sudden changes OF weather ant
guard against them by using Warmers Safe Kid
ney and Liver Cure
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

MANY people seem to think there is no danger
in neglecting cold in warm weather; but this is
often fatal mistake. Remember that DIR. N. G..
Whites Pulmonary Elixir will give instant relief
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

CLASS H.-RACEs.
Henry B. Kent of Dorset is superintendent We
give below the purses
Purse No s75, for saonssloo to first $50 to second
Purse No. sO for years-ods-s25 to FIRST SIS to
second and $40 to third. Best three in Ave harness
Horses entered in this class will not be barred from enter
Purse No. ss for four-years-olds-s50 to ht s25 TO
second and $40 TO third TO harness best three in
Purse No ssS for minute class to first s25 to
second and SO to third To harness. best three In Ave-
Purse No si35 for twohirty cass-s75 FIRST $40 to
second and $50 TO third To harness. best three in Ave
Purse No sl25 for tTo-torty classic to rst sa5 to
second ana w TO third To harness. best three In i've
Purse No SIS for two-fty first SIS
ond and $40 to third. To harness. best three in i've.
and $50 third To harness best three in Ave
Purse No $780, two-mile race-sl5O to FIRST 500 to
second and $50 to third.
Purse No. TO- $780, for doubleeam race-s25 to first SIS
to second and $40 to third.
The races will occur as follows Wednesday, at
| two o'clock p. NJ, the two-thirty-eight class
Thursday, at halfpsst ten A. NJ, single drivers,
single horses, and at two o'clock p. NJ. the two
forty, the two-fifty the four-years-old, and the
| three-years-old classes; Friday. at ten o'clock A.
| NJ, two-mile race and double-team race, and at
halfpast one r. NJ, open-to-all, stallion, and the
three-minute races. The entrance fee will be ten
per cent Of the whole premium in each class
entered.
CLASS III.-CArTLE.
Applications for stalls and sheds for cattle
should be made to the superintendent of that de.
partment, Henry G. Ceaveand Of Coventry. All
cattle must have been owned in the state three
months. All herds consist Of a bull not less than
one year old, two mich cows, two two-years-old
heifers, two yearling heifers, and two calves
They must be Of the same blood and owned by
the exhibitor. Herd-book pedigrees are required
Premiums will be awarded as follows:
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27
Business Wntires.

SILVER CREEK, n. Y, February 6, 1880.
GENTS have been very low, and have tried
everything to no advantage. heard your Hop
Bitters recommended by so many | concluded to
give them trial. | did, and now am around.
and constantly improving, and nearly as strong
as ever. W. ii. WELLER.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

DURNo's CATARRH SNUFF cures catarrh and all
Elections OF the mucous membrane.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

l. STATE OF VERMONT, District of Washington, So.
In Probate Court held Montpelier in and for said Dis
trict, the 2Sth day OF July, A. d. 1881:
s. s. keton Administrator Of the estate OF f. c. Gilman,
late OF Montpelier In said District deceased. makes appl
cation to sad Court for license TO sell all OF the real estate
OF said deceased excepting the homestead and DOVER but
including the reversion of the DOVER representing that the
sale thereof IA necessary for the payment OF the debts
OF said deceased and charges OF administration OF his
estate. Whereupon, Is ordered by said Court, that
said application be referred TO session thereof, to
be held al the Probate onlce, In said Montpelier,
the 18th day of August, A. D. 1881 for hearing and de-
cislon thereon; and II further ordered, that all
sons interested be notified hereof by publication q notice
OF said application and order thereon three weeks sue
cessvely In the Vermont Waterman state journal,
newspaper published at Montpelier and which in
the neghbohood OF those interested before said time of
hearing they appear said time and place and
they cause object thereto. BY the Court-Attest
02-O4 A. O. AvERIII. Register.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1881-07-27

DR.. Morris LIVER PILLS are the best cathartic
regulators.